Things to do in Borjomi: top sights and where to go
Borjomi is a spa town in the wooded Kura gorge: the famous mineral spring flows at the gates of Central Park, a cable car climbs to the plateau above, and the open-air sulphur pools are a 40–50-minute walk up the gorge. The park, the pools, the Romanov palace in Likani and the Firuza villa fit into one day; give a second day to the national park trails, the Kukushka narrow-gauge train to Bakuriani or Rabati Castle in Akhaltsikhe, about an hour away by car.
Sights
Borjomi itineraries
Borjomi travel guide
Before you go: the spa park and springs, sulphur pools, the Romanov palace, the Kukushka train, weather.
Borjomi on your own: the essentials
- How many days
- 1–2 days: park, pools, national park
- When to go
- May–October; Bakuriani nearby in winter
- From Tbilisi
- Minibus ≈ 2.5–3 h
- The water
- Drink Borjomi straight from the spring in the park — free
- Visa
- Visa-free for many passports, often up to a year
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- UTC+4 all year
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Confirmed by an official source: the venue, a ministry or the operator.
Key facts
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Wikipedia, “Borjomi”Sourcei
Wikipedia, “Likani Palace”Sourcei
Wikipedia, “Borjomi–Bakuriani railway”Sourcei
Wikipedia, “Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park”Things to do in Borjomi
Borjomi’s highlights are the Central Park with its mineral spring and open-air sulphur pools, Villa Firuza and the Romanov palace in Likani. Around it are Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park, the Green Monastery and Rabati Castle in Akhaltsikhe. Every place with its YesGo score is in the list above; the “Map” button shows them on a map.
| Park | Central Park, Sulphur pools | ½ day |
|---|---|---|
| Town | Villa Firuza, Local museum | 1–2 h |
| Likani | Romanov palace, National park | ½ day |
| Monasteries | Green Monastery, Timotesubani | ½ day |
| Further | Kukushka train, Rabati | 1 day |
Rather not plan it yourself? The list above has a ready itinerary, with places in a sensible order.
Getting to Borjomi
Minibuses run from Tbilisi’s Didube station to Borjomi in about 2.5–3 hours; there is also a local train. From Kutaisi it’s about 2.5 hours. From Borjomi to Bakuriani, ride the Kukushka train or a minibus.
Borjomi weather by month
Borjomi sits in the mountains at about 800 m and is cooler than Tbilisi. May–October is best: 20–26 °C by day with fresh nights. Winter is snowy, with Bakuriani’s ski slopes nearby.
°CiLong-term averages, °C: day and night air, sea water near the shore, rain — rainy days a month. Any given year can be warmer or cooler. Tap a month for details below. | ||||||||||||
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| Day | 2° | 4° | 9° | 15° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 26° | 22° | 16° | 9° | 4° |
| Night | -6° | -5° | -1° | 4° | 8° | 12° | 14° | 14° | 10° | 5° | 0° | -4° |
| Rain | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
Warm — 20 °C and above by dayBest time to go: June–October
- day ≈ 2°
- night ≈ -6°
- rain 10 days
Cold and snowy. Bakuriani by the Kukushka.
- day ≈ 4°
- night ≈ -5°
- rain 10 days
Snow, a quiet park.
- day ≈ 9°
- night ≈ -1°
- rain 11 days
Spring, about 9° by day.
- day ≈ 15°
- night ≈ 4°
- rain 12 days
Warm days, fresh nights.
- day ≈ 20°
- night ≈ 8°
- rain 15 days
Green, but often rainy.
- day ≈ 23°
- night ≈ 12°
- rain 13 days
Warm, about 23°. The national park and hikes.
- day ≈ 26°
- night ≈ 14°
- rain 10 days
The warmest month, about 26°. Pools and the park.
- day ≈ 26°
- night ≈ 14°
- rain 9 days
Warm, cool nights.
- day ≈ 22°
- night ≈ 10°
- rain 8 days
Warm, about 22°. The best month for hiking.
- day ≈ 16°
- night ≈ 5°
- rain 8 days
Autumn forests, about 16°.
- day ≈ 9°
- night ≈ 0°
- rain 9 days
Cool, first snow on the mountains.
- day ≈ 4°
- night ≈ -4°
- rain 10 days
Cold, snow.
The sulphur pools stay warm all year — about 30–35 °C.
Borjomi ticket prices
The spring water is free, but the Central Park has an entry fee. You also pay for the sulphur pools, the park cable car and the Likani palace.
| Borjomi Museum of Local Lore | 37 | 1 h | 3–5 GEL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borjomi Central Park | 36 | 2 h | ≈ 5 GEL (unofficial) |
| Borjomi Sulphur Baths | 34 | 1 h 30 min | ≈ 5–10 GEL plus park entry |
| Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park | 34 | 4 h | Free entry, registration required |
| Kukushka Train (Borjomi–Bakuriani Railway) | 30 | 4 h | Not running; new fare not announced |
| Rabati Castle | 21 | 2 h | 20 GEL for foreign visitors |
Free — 4 places: Villa Firuza (Mirza Riza Khan House), Likani Palace (Romanov Palace), Green Monastery (Mtsvane), Timotesubani Monastery.
Tips
- Bring an empty bottle — you can fill it at the spring for free.
- The sulphur pools are at the top of the park, a 30–40-minute walk along the river.
- The Kukushka doesn’t run every day — check the timetable in advance.
FAQ
Is Borjomi worth visiting?
Yes, for a relaxed spa town in forested mountains: drink the famous water at the source, soak in warm sulphur pools and hike the national park.
How do I get from Tbilisi to Borjomi?
By minibus from Didube station in about 2.5–3 hours, or by local train.
Can you drink Borjomi water from the spring?
Yes — there is a drinking fountain in the Central Park where you can fill up for free.
Sources and fact-check
- Wikipedia, “Borjomi”; “Likani Palace”; “Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park”