Kutaisi Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Georgia
About Kutaisi
Kutaisi is the traditional rival ofTbilisifor capital status. Since the days of the Golden Fleece, Kutaisi has been considered the capital of Western Georgia (then Ancient Colchis). It is Georgia's third largest city (after Tbilisi and Batumi), but, to the irritation of the proud locals, it does not come even close to Tbilisi's present size and wealth. Nevertheless, Kutaisi is more respectful of pedestrians than Tbilisi. Its sidewalks are generally even and flat with very few cars parked on them, whereas in Tbilisi pedestrians are often forced into the streets because of cars sitting on sidewalks. Kutaisi drivers generally stop in front of crosswalks to let pedestrians cross, whereas in Tbilisi pedestrians have to be in the middle of the street to get a car to slow down for them. Since the
Top Attractions in Kutaisi
Explore the best things to see and do in Kutaisi:
- ★Bagrati Cathedral (former UNESCO World Heritage site)
- ★Botanical Garden "Kolchuri"
- ★Central Garden
- ★David Kakabadze Fine Art Gallery
- ★Geguti Palace
- ★Gelati Monastery
- ★Kharazov Park
- ★Kikvidze Park
Where to Eat in Kutaisi
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴best shwarma
- 🍴Bikentia's Kebabery
- 🍴El Depo
- 🍴El Paso
- 🍴Fleur
- 🍴Khvicha
Where to Stay in Kutaisi
- 🏨Gelati Guest House
- 🏨Guesthouse Beka
- 🏨Guesthouse Gora
- 🏨Guesthouse Zelimkhani
- 🏨Hostel Bavaria
- 🏨Hostel FORREST
Kutaisi Travel Guide Sections
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