Envoy Tbilisi
Feel the heartbeat of the city while staying at envoy. Nestled under the Narikala fortress in the quaint Old Town area, Envoy Tbilisi boasts stunning views of the city. In walking distance to attractions and the cafe district, its a perfect base to explore the city. Positioned on a hill, our rooftop terrace views are simply stunning (and the best place to watch the sunrise and sunset!).
Our Address is:
45 Betlemi Street
On the junction of Orbiri St (leading to the Narikala fortress)
Tbilisi 0105
Tel: +995-322-920-111
The address in Georgian is:
ენვოი ჰოსტელი
ორპირის ქუჩის გადაკვეთაზე (ნარიყალას აღმართი)
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Directions to Envoy Tbilisi
Below is more detailed instruction on how to get to Envoy depending on how you arrive in Tbilisi (complete with links to downloadable instructions for your convenience).
We look forward to welcoming you at envoy hostel – youre home away from home!
Arriving in Tbilisi International Airport, there are several transport options to reach Envoy.
1. By Airport Pick Up
Arrivals at any time in the day 24 hours a day 365 days of the year!
Trip Length:
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Approximately 20 minutes |
Difficulty Rating: |
Easy – everything is pre arranged so nothing to do but to spot the Envoy Logo sign and your name at the airport |
Cost Rating: |
Varies based on number of people. |
Experience Rating: |
Fantastic! Feel like a celebrity! You will be greeted at the airport by our driver holding a sign for YOU! All that is missing is the red carpet 🙂 |
Payment for this service is to be made to the hostel on arrival.
Prices for airport pick up service are:
1-2 ppl: 60 GEL
3-4 ppl: 80 GEL
5-6 ppl: 100 GEL
7+ ppl: Please contact us
To book the airport pick up service, please send us an email with your flight details.
2. By Taxi
Suitable 24 hours
Trip Length:
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Approximately 20 – 30 minutes |
Difficulty Rating: |
Easy |
Cost Rating: |
Medium approx. 25 GEL. Best to agree with driver before accepting the ride. |
Experience Rating: |
Just like any other taxi ride 🙂 |
We have prepared clear instructions on how to find us in English and Georgian as a downloadable document so you can print and give to the taxi driver to be able to find us easily. Please download these instructions.
3. By Bus
Operates from 7am – 11pm
Trip Length:
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Approximately 40 minutes |
Difficulty Rating: |
Medium |
Cost Rating: |
Cheapest option! 1 GEL (need to pay in local currency). Bus to Abanoutubani then a 7 minute walk or option of Taxi ride for around 3-5 GEL |
Experience Rating: |
Unique experience. Nothing like catching a bus with the locals to get a good first impression. Once you reach the city centre you need to walk a bit to get to the hostel so you can do some sight seeing on the way too! |
- Bus fare is 1 GEL. Payment by Visa or Mastercard is accepted.
- Catch the #337 bus from the airport (operates daily leaving around 35 minute intervals) to the city
- The bus route is: Airport highway, Abanoutubani, Freedom Square, Rustaveli ave. and final destination Tbilisi Central Railway Station
- Get off the bus at Abanoutubani Bus Stop
- You have the option of either walking (7 min) to the hostel or catching a taxi (around 3-5 GEL and 2 minutes ride).
- If walking then here’s the detailed instruction:
- From the bus stop take underground passage to cross the road to the opposite side.
- Walk along Abanoutubani towards Samgebro street until you reach the Armenian St George Cathedral.
- Take the steep street leading up to the Narikala fortress. Take the left street up the hill (Orpiri street) and you will reach Envoy Hostel.
- You will see Envoy hostel on your right hand side, at the junction of Orbiri and Betlemi Sts.
- We suggest downloading the following guide on how to find us including a small map showing exactly where we are located for your convenience. Please download these instructions.
- Welcome to Envoy Tbilisi!
4. By Train
There is no train operating from Tbilisi airport to the Station Square at the moment. However, you can get to Envoy from the Station Square by bus or metro.
- Once you arrive at the main train station you can either catch a taxi, bus or metro to the hostel:
- Metro Option: Catch a metro to the Avlabari metro station and walk about 10 minutes to the hostel.
- Walking instructions:
- Walk down Ghvinis St (ie ‘Wine’ St), cross the Mtkvari river by crossing the Metekhi bridge and continue till you reach ‘Meidani’ (Official name is Gorgasali Meidani’), which is the fortress side of the bridge.
- In the square you will see a wine shop (‘Chateau Mukhrani’) behind it is the street called Samgebro, turn into this street, noting the Armenian St George Cathedral on your right hand side.
- Walk past the cathedral and then turn right into the next street which is Orbiri St. This is a steep street leading up to the Narikala fortress.
- You will see Envoy hostel on your right hand side, at the junction of Orbiri and Betlemi Sts.
- We suggest downloading the following guide on how to find us including a small map showing exactly where we are located for your convenience. Please download these instructions.
- Bus #337 will get you to the hostel (Bus fare is 1 GEL) – tell the bus driver that you need to get off at Abanoutubani bus stop. The trip will take around 30 minutes. Then follow the walking instructions above to get to the hostel. It’s about a 5 minute walk.
- Taxi ride is likely to be around 7-10 GEL to the hostel from the main train station and will take around 15 – 20 minutes. For instructions in English and Georgian on how to find us please see the downloadable document. Please download these instructions.
Welcome to Envoy Tbilisi!
There are 2 main bus stations in Tbilisi. Instructions to reach Envoy from both locations are provided below:
Ortachala Bus Station
1. By Taxi
Arrivals at any time of day.
Trip Length: |
Approx. 10 min |
Difficulty Rating: |
Easy |
Cost Rating: |
Low – approx 10 GEL |
Experience Rating: |
Just another taxi ride 🙂 |
Once you catch a taxi, best to agree on the price before the trip. Please see the link below for detailed instruction (in English and Georgian) you can download and take with you.
2. By Minibus
This trip also involves a walk so if you have heavy luggage, best to take the taxi.
Trip Length: |
Approx. 20-30 min |
Difficulty Rating: |
Medium – hard |
Cost Rating: |
Cheap! 1 GEL! |
Experience Rating: |
Memorable |
Cross to the minibus stop located on the opposite side of the Ortachala bus station and catch minibus # 538. The ride will take 10 minutes. Ask the driver to drop you off at Europe Square and walk from there to the hostel. When you get off the minibus, please follow the map for the directions to get to our hostel (provided in the link further below).
Didube Bus Station
1. By Taxi
Arrivals at any time of day.
Trip Length: |
Approx. 15 – 20 minutes |
Difficulty Rating: |
Easy |
Cost Rating: |
Low – will cost around 7 -10 GEL |
Experience Rating: |
Just another taxi ride 🙂 |
Once you find a taxi, agree on the fee in advance. For detailed instructions on how to find the hostel, click on the link further below for information in English and Georgian. We suggest you download and take with you for ease of communication.
2. By Metro
Note there is a fair walk of at least 15-20 minutes involved with this option. So if you have heavy luggage best to catch a taxi.
Trip Length: |
Approx 30 minutes |
Difficulty Rating: |
Medium – hard |
Cost Rating: |
Cheap! 1 GEL |
Experience Rating: |
Memorable |
Travel on metro from Didube metro station to Avlabari metro station. From here walk down to Meidani (across the Mtkhvari River) and follow the instruction via the link provided below.
3. By Minibus
Arrivals at any time of day.
Trip Length: |
Approx 30 – 40 minutes |
Difficulty Rating: |
Medium – hard |
Cost Rating: |
Cheap! 1 GEL |
Experience Rating: |
Memorable |
Cross the Didube Station to the minibus station across the street. Catch the #538 minibus getting off at Meidani. From here, follow the instructions given in the link below. We suggest you download and take it with you.
Please download these instructions on how to find Envoy from Meidani provided in both English and Georgian for your convenience.
Arriving to Tbilisi on train you have 2 main options on how to reach Envoy Tbilisi from there:
1. By Marshrutka
Local public transport mini buses.
Trip Length: |
Approx. 30 – 40 minutes including bus ride plus walking to the hostel |
Difficulty Rating: |
Medium |
Cost Rating: |
Low – its only 1 GEL! |
Experience Rating: |
Unforgetable! Marshrutka’s are a fun way to travel around this part of the world – expeience how the locals get around! |
- Bus route 337 or 331 will get you to the hostel (Bus fare is 1 GEL) – tell the bus driver that you need to get off at Abanoutubani bus stop.
- Walk along Abanoutubani towards Samgebro street until you reach the Armenian St George Cathedral.
- Take the steep street leading up to the Narikala fortress.
- Take the left street up the hill (Orpiri street) and you will reach Envoy Hostel.
- You will see the Envoy hostel on your right hand side, at the junction of Orbiri and Betlemi Sts.
- You’ve reached home 🙂
- Please download these instructions for the walking route to the hostel from Meidani.
2. By Taxi
Trip Length: |
Approx. 15 – 20 minutes |
Difficulty Rating: |
Medium |
Cost Rating: |
Low – will cost around 7 -10 GEL |
Experience Rating: |
Just another taxi ride 🙂 |
Here’s a step by step guide of how to locate the hostel once you reach the main square in the Old Town area known as ‘Meidani’ (offical name is ‘Gorgasali Meidani’). The instructions are provided in English and Georgian so you can easily communicate with the Taxi driver on how to find us. We suggest to download and take with you 🙂
Please download these instructions.