Kutaisi Travel Guide
Weather, best time to visit, and the best food, culture, nature and activities.
Typical prices
- Budget mealGEL 15.00≈ $5.69
- Mid-range mealGEL 35.00≈ $13.28
- CappuccinoGEL 5.00≈ $1.90
- Domestic beerGEL 5.00≈ $1.90
- Taxi (per km)GEL 1.00≈ $0.38
- Public transport ticketGEL 0.80≈ $0.30
- Museum entryGEL 5.00≈ $1.90
- Mid-range hotel (night)GEL 150.00≈ $56.93
Food & Drink
- PalatyGeorgian · $$
A restaurant near the Red Bridge serving Imeretian dishes like ojakhuri and khachapuri in a homely setting.
- Old Kutaisi RestaurantGeorgian · $$
A traditional Georgian restaurant known for its Imeretian khachapuri and generous supra-style spreads.
- Kutaisi Central Market food stallsMarket food · $
A bustling market where vendors sell fresh churchkhela, cheese, and bread alongside produce from the Imereti region.
- Wine bars near Rustaveli Street
Small wine bars along the central pedestrian street pouring local Imeretian wines like Tsolikouri and Krakhuna.
Culture & History
- Kutaisi State Historical Museum
A museum holding archaeological finds from the ancient Kingdom of Colchis, including gold artifacts tied to the Golden Fleece legend.
- Bagrati Cathedral
An 11th-century cathedral on Ukimerioni Hill, a UNESCO-listed symbol of medieval Georgian architecture overlooking the city.
- Gelati Monastery
A 12th-century monastery and former academy founded by King David the Builder, UNESCO-listed for its mosaics and frescoes.
- Kutaisoba
Kutaisi's city day celebration with concerts, folk performances, and street festivities across the historic center.
Nature & Outdoors
- Okatse Canyon
A dramatic gorge with a cliffside hanging walkway suspended above the canyon floor, a popular day trip from Kutaisi.
- Kinchkha Waterfall
A tall waterfall near the Okatse Canyon area, reachable on the same day-trip route through the Imereti region.
- Prometheus Cave
A vast limestone cave system with illuminated stalactite chambers, set in the foothills near Kutaisi.