Batumi travel guide

Batumi gets much easier if you split it into a Botanical Garden day and a Boulevard day. The two are at different distances, so decide how you'll get there first.

Batumi Botanical Garden covers 111 hectares and lies about 9 km from the city centre. Georgia's National Tourism Administration says it holds more than 5,000 plant species. The garden’s official price list sets the standard ticket at 25 lari.

The airport is about 2 km from the city, 10 to 15 minutes by taxi. Batumi Boulevard covers 135 hectares and stretches about 7 km. We checked on 23 October 2026; re-read prices before your visit.

Visa and entry requirements for Georgia

Whether you need a visa, how long you can stay and which pre-arrival forms apply all depend on your nationality and the purpose of your trip. Check the official source below, and your own government's travel advice, before you book.

• Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia)
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia)

Batumi Botanical Garden covers 111 hectares and lies about 9 km from the city centre. Georgia's National Tourism Administration says it holds more than 5,000 plant species. It's away from the city, so decide how you'll get there before going.

The garden’s official price list sets the standard ticket at 25 lari; the reduced rates of 10 lari or less are for Georgian citizens, permanent residents and students at Georgian schools, among others. Check opening hours with the garden or on site. At 111 hectares, choosing the sections you want to see first makes walking easier; start by reading the map at the entrance.

Based on the Georgian National Tourism Administration, checked on 23 October 2026.

At the 25-lari standard ticket, two adults pay 50 lari and four people 100 lari. Prices can change, so check the official price list again before you go. Budget by multiplying the per-person ticket price by your group size.

If you go by taxi, agree the fare with the driver before setting off and confirm whether it's one way or return. Asking hotel staff how to call a taxi helps.

Batumi airport is about 2 km from the city. The airport's official information says it's 10 to 15 minutes by taxi. We don't state a fare here.

If your hotel is near the seafront, the trip is short. For late arrivals, tell your hotel your arrival time in advance and check the taxi fare before getting in. With lots of luggage, save your hotel's location on a map and check where to catch a taxi for your arrival time.

Batumi Boulevard covers 135 hectares and stretches about 7 km, ideal for a day walking along the Black Sea. There's a sea breeze, so bring a jacket.

Check facilities and opening hours in the official information before your visit. Some stretches may be closed for events or works depending on the season. Plan your route and transport back to your hotel before dark. It's a long walk, so wear comfortable shoes.

With 2 nights: on day one, go from the airport to the city and walk the Boulevard; on day two, visit the Botanical Garden. It's about 9 km from the city, so allow plenty of time and check your transport back in advance.

With 3 nights: add a free day on day three. On bad-weather days, swap the garden and seafront plans. If you're adding Tbilisi, check intercity timetables first and keep travel days light.

An example of how to split the days.

Plan meals in Batumi around khachapuri and khinkali. Khachapuri is Georgian cheese-filled bread, and khinkali are filled Georgian dumplings. We don't pick restaurants or prices here. On seafront days, eat nearby to cut down on travel. Both involve cheese and dough, so if you have allergies, ask about ingredients before ordering. Menus vary, so ask staff about price and portion size first.

Check entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. Check the Botanical Garden's opening hours with official information or on site before your visit. The local emergency number is 112.

Pre-departure checklist

• Check Botanical Garden admission and hours
• Check how to get to the garden and taxi fares
• Check Batumi Boulevard opening hours
• Save the local emergency number 112 and your embassy's number

• Here for plants: give the Botanical Garden a day and allow plenty of travel time.
• Walking by the sea: give Batumi Boulevard a day.
• Coming from the airport: 10 to 15 minutes by taxi to your hotel.