Major city · Georgia
Batumiბათუმი
Choose Batumi over inland Georgia for a Black Sea beach and promenade stop with a casino-town nightlife scene; best Jun–Sep, one to two nights unless you're purely here for the beach.
Batumi is Georgia's main Black Sea resort, on the southwest coast near the Turkish border. The seafront has a long promenade, modern glass towers and a large botanical garden on the coastal cliffs north of town. It combines a beach-and-casino strip with an older centre of Art Nouveau buildings a few streets back.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Best months
- Jun–Sep: warmest sea temperatures and the most reliably dry, sunny weather
- avoid Nov–Feb (Batumi is one of Georgia's wettest cities; frequent rain, grey skies and a cool, choppy sea)
- Airport
- BUS
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 6The Armenia–Azerbaijan and Armenia–Türkiye land borders a…Georgia treats entry to Abkhazia or South Ossetia from Ru…Do not plan travel to Abkhazia or South Ossetia
- Caucasus ↗The Armenia–Azerbaijan and Armenia–Türkiye land borders are closed; any route that crosses them is not a route, however short it looks.
- Caucasus ↗Georgia treats entry to Abkhazia or South Ossetia from Russia as illegal; entering that way can mean arrest or a ban when you next reach Georgia proper.
- Georgia ↗Many passports enter visa-free for a long stay; if yours needs a visa, apply only on the official e-visa portal.
- Georgia ↗Do not plan travel to Abkhazia or South Ossetia: crossing their boundary lines from Georgian-controlled land is treated as illegal entry, and many governments advise against it.
- Georgia ↗In Orthodox churches women cover their heads and shoulders and wear a skirt or a wrap; men remove hats and avoid shorts.
- Georgia ↗Carry Georgian lari in small notes for minibuses, markets and the metro card; cards work in most Tbilisi cafés and shops but not everywhere outside the capital.
What is in this basic guide6 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Batumi112 ▾
- General emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Batumi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Georgian lari (₾, GEL).Georgia-wide
- SIM or eSIMMagti, Silknet (Geocell) and Cellfie sell SIMs with a passport; cheap data.Georgia-wide
- Tap watercheckTap water is widely drunk in Tbilisi and mountain towns (check locally); bottled is cheap.Georgia-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurants: Check the bill for a service charge; otherwise 10%.Georgia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Georgia-wide
- SafetyGeorgia has low violent crime and Batumi is no exception; the main risks are sea conditions and overpriced nightlife venues…
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- RestroomsFree in cafés for customers; small fees at stations.Georgia-wide
- Emergency numbers112 General emergency (police, fire, ambulance) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close Mondays; church services continue daily.Georgia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBUS Batumi International (About 3 km (1.9 mi) from the centre; taxis or marshrutkas cover it in 10–15 minutes).BUS Batumi International (About 1.9 mi (3 km) from the centre; taxis or marshrutkas cover it in 10–15 minutes).
- Getting aroundThe centre and seafront are walkable end to end.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BUS Batumi International (About 3 km (1.9 mi) from the centre; taxis or marshrutkas cover it in 10–15 minutes)BUS Batumi International (About 1.9 mi (3 km) from the centre; taxis or marshrutkas cover it in 10–15 minutes)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
Feb
Avoid
Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
Best
Jul
Best
Aug
Best
Sep
Best
Oct
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Nov
Avoid
Dec
Avoid
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Weather and climate
Batumi: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre and seafront are walkable end to end. Taxis and city buses cover the rest, and the botanical garden is reachable by a coastal minibus or taxi. Trains and marshrutkas link Batumi to Tbilisi in around 5–6 hours.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Seafront (Batumi Boulevard)
Beach and promenade access, closest to the casinos and beach clubs.
Old town
Art Nouveau streets, cafes and restaurants, a short walk to the seafront.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Watch out
Safety
- Summer beach-season prices rise sharply and rooms sell out; book well ahead for Jun–Sep.
- Batumi has some of Georgia's heaviest rainfall in autumn and winter; pack for it if travelling outside summer.
- The Black Sea can have strong currents and jellyfish blooms in late summer; check local flags or ask your hotel before swimming.
- Casino-strip nightlife draws touts and overpriced drinks menus; confirm prices before ordering.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency (police, fire, ambulance)
- 112
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Batumi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep: warmest sea temperatures and the most reliably dry, sunny weather · avoid Nov–Feb (Batumi is one of Georgia's wettest cities; frequent rain, grey skies and a cool, choppy sea)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- officialGeorgia Tourism
- secondaryWikivoyage — Batumi