Tbilisi: a city where time smells of wine and sun.
- Лилия Денисенко
- Oct 21, 2025
- 2 min read

There are cities that become a part of you from the first walk. You don't even have time to understand why, but you already know: you'll come back . Tbilisi is one of them. It lives in the rhythm of leisurely steps along old streets, in the aroma of coffee and pomegranate, in the sound of laughter that echoes from every courtyard.
Here the sun doesn't just shine—it seems to warm you from within. And if you listen carefully, you can hear the city whispering: stay another day...
Where to stay
To truly experience Tbilisi, stay not in a giant hotel, but in a boutique hotel or a cozy house with a terrace , where in the morning the smell of coffee and grape leaves.
My favorite neighborhoods are Sololaki and Avlabari . Everything is close by: narrow streets, courtyards with laundry, antique shops, and around every corner there's a new view of the hills, rooftops, and the Kura River.
🍷 Wine and conversation
If Tbilisi were a taste, it would be wine—tart and kind . Try the house-made varieties at the wine bars in the Vera district or take a mini-trip to Kakheti—there, the wine flows like sunshine, and the people tell stories that make even the air softer.


What to see
Tbilisi is a city of contrasts, where ancient churches coexist with street art, and sulfur baths with art galleries.
Don't miss:
Narikala Fortress - for a view you won't forget;
Sulfur baths of Abano-Tubani - for a feeling of peace;
Old Town and Sololaki district – for the atmosphere of old Tbilisi;
Peace Bridge - reflected in the river lights;
Funicular to Mount Mtatsminda – for the sunset and silence over the city.
Where to breathe in the city
Morning – with a cup of coffee and a view of the rooftops. Day – with aimless strolls. Evening – with wine and a Georgian toast, where every phrase is a little philosophy.
Everything in Tbilisi seems to have been designed for those who are looking not for sights, but for feelings.
Good to know
✦ Getting there: Direct flights from Europe, the Middle East, and the CIS
✦ Insurance: HeyMondo – Travel Insurance for Georgia →
💫 A personal touch
Tbilisi is a place where you don't need to plan. It takes care of everything. You just stroll along, and everything happens: a conversation, a smile, the smell of bread baking in the oven, and that moment when life seems to slow down.
And even if one day you leave again, this city will remain – somewhere between the heart and the sun.
















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