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Borjomi Central Park

Turquoise iron rotunda and pergola among lawns and flower beds in Borjomi Central Park, with forested cliffs and a waterfall behind
Photo: Marcin Konsek, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

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Entry
≈ 5 GEL; some guides say 10 GEL or free
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Hours
≈ 9:00–19:00, October–March until 18:00; free before 9:00
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Time on site
A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes.
2 h
With kids
Fine with kids
Children
Under 8 free
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Mineral water
Free from the taps in the spring pavilion
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Cable car
Separate ticket, ≈ 15 GEL one way; runs from mid-May
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Sulphur pools
At the far end of the park, ≈ 3 km from the gate, separate ticket
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Payment
Carry cash in lari — the gate may not take cards
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Address
Gates on 9 April Street, east end of central Borjomi
Coordinates
41.83590, 43.39190YesGo MapGoogleApple
Getting there
≈ 20 min walk from the bus station; ≈ 10 min from Borjomi Park train station
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Key facts

Freewarm mineral water straight from the taps in the spring pavilion
2 sourcesDolidoki and Tripster guidesWikivoyage
1850the year the Mineral Water Park was laid out
2 sourcesTripster (Borjomi resort guide)TripLinkHub guide
≈ 3 kmalong the Borjomula gorge from the gate to the sulphur pools
3 sourcesTripsterDolidokiWikivoyage (2.8 km)
Ekaterinathe main spring is named after the daughter of Caucasus viceroy Yevgeny Golovin, cured here in the early 1840s
3 sourcesEnglish WikipediaZerkalo NedeliDolidoki
1962the cable car from the park gate to the plateau was built
2 sourcesTripsterMadloba
376 mlength of the cable car, about a three-minute ride
2 sourcesTripsterMadloba
≈ 1,000 maltitude of the plateau, with a café and a Ferris wheel
2 sourcesTripsterMadloba
Heritage sitelisted cultural heritage monument of Georgia
SourceWikidata (from the National Agency for Cultural Heritage Preservation of Georgia register)
Kherson RegimentRussian grenadiers who cleared the spring and built the first bathhouse
2 sourcesTripsterDolidoki (1829 or 1832 — sources differ)
Prometheusstatue by the waterfall in the quiet part of the park
2 sourcesTripsterDolidoki
≈ 160–165 kmfrom Tbilisi to Borjomi
2 sourcesEnglish Wikipedia (165 km)Georgia Spirit guide (160 km)

How much is the Borjomi Central Park entrance fee?

Entry is about 5 GEL per adult, and children under 8 go in free. Treat this as unofficial: the park does not publish a price list, and guides quote anything from 2 to 10 GEL, while a few still say it is free. Five lari is what most recent sources agree on.

Early birds pay nothing: several guides note that the ticket booth opens at 9:00 and you can walk in before that. Mornings are the best time anyway — no queue at the spring pavilion and cool air in the gorge.

Drinking the water costs nothing. Only big bottles or canisters filled to take away may be charged.

What is Borjomi Central Park?

It is the heart of the old spa town: a narrow park along the Borjomula stream, squeezed between forested slopes, built around the mineral springs that made Borjomi famous. It was laid out in 1850, when bottling began, and today it is a listed cultural heritage monument of Georgia.

The story starts with soldiers. Grenadiers of the Russian Kherson Regiment cleared the spring in 1829 or 1832 — sources disagree. The resort took off when Viceroy Yevgeny Golovin brought his ill daughter here in the early 1840s; she recovered, and the main spring was named Ekaterina after her.

The park has two moods. Near the gate it is busy, with cafés, rides and playgrounds. Fifteen to twenty minutes further in, it turns into quiet forest with a riverside path, footbridges and a waterfall. If you only see the first part, you have missed the best of it.

What to see in the park

  • Ekaterina spring pavilion under a glass dome — warm, slightly salty Borjomi water from the tap. It tastes softer and less fizzy than the bottled kind.
  • The turquoise rotunda and pergolas on the lawns — the park's signature shot, best before the crowds arrive.
  • Footbridges over the Borjomula — the stream rushes over the rocks right below you.
  • The waterfall and the Prometheus statue in the quiet, far part of the park.
  • The cable car's lower station by the gate — the cabins are shaped like Borjomi bottles.
  • The forest trail to the pools — about 3 km along the river to the sulphur pools, covered on their own page.
  • The children's area by the entrance: swings, playgrounds and small rides.

Is the Borjomi cable car worth it?

Yes, if you want the view: it is the quickest way to see the whole town from above. The lower station is right at the park gate, and the cabin climbs to a plateau at about 1,000 m in roughly three minutes. It was built in 1962 and restored after years out of service.

The ticket is separate from park entry — around 15 GEL one way according to recent guides (unofficial, other figures exist). It runs in the warm season, usually from mid-May; do not count on it in winter.

At the top there is a viewpoint, a café and a Ferris wheel, each paid separately. Many people ride up and walk or take a taxi down, which is often cheaper than a return ticket.

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  1. From Tbilisi, marshrutkas leave Didube bus station (next to Didube metro) and take about 2.5–3 hours; from Kutaisi they leave the central bus station and take about 2 hours. Both arrive at the bus station by Borjomi railway station.
  2. From the bus station, cross the bridge over the Mtkvari (Kura) river to the right bank and walk east along the main street, which becomes 9 April Street. It is about 20 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by taxi.
  3. Coming by train from Tbilisi? Stay on to the terminus, Borjomi Park station, about 10 minutes' walk from the gate.
  4. The park gates are at the end of 9 April Street, next to the cable car's lower station. The Ekaterina spring pavilion is just past the ticket booth.
  5. Carry on along the Borjomula path to the waterfall and, after about 3 km, the sulphur pools. Walk back the same way or take a taxi from the pools.

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Central Park, sulphur pools or the national park?

Central Parkyou are hereSpa park with the springTown centre, 9 April St≈ 5 GEL (unofficial)1.5–2 hEveryone, kids too
Sulphur poolsWarm pools in the forestEnd of the Central ParkSeparate ticket1.5–2 h with the walkA warm swim
National parkMountain forest and trailsStarts at the edge of townTrail rules of its ownHalf a day to several daysHikers

With one day in Borjomi, start in the Central Park and walk through it to the sulphur pools — it is one continuous walk. Save the national park for a separate day.

Old spa town in half a day

The local museum, Villa Firuza, the park with its spring and the sulphur pools at the end of the gorge. Add them to your route in one tap — YesGo sets the times and walks.

  1. Borjomi Museum of Local Lore1 h · 3–5 GEL
  2. 20 min walk from the previous stopVilla Firuza (Mirza Riza Khan House)15 min · Free — seen from the street
  3. 3 min walk from the previous stopBorjomi Central Parkyou are here2 h · ≈ 5 GEL (unofficial)
  4. 42 min walk from the previous stopBorjomi Sulphur Baths1 h 30 min · ≈ 5–10 GEL plus park entry

4 places · about 5 h 50 min with walks · 65 min on foot in total

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How to do it right

  • Come at opening time or before 9:00: the spring pavilion is empty and the gorge is cool even in July.
  • Don't stop at the rides by the gate — the prettiest part starts 15–20 minutes' walk in.
  • Combine the park with the sulphur pools: walk there along the trail, take a taxi back.
  • Ride the cable car up and walk down — the forest road is short and the town views are better than from the cabin.
  • The Kukushka train to Bakuriani is out of service for restoration. Before the closure it left from Borjomi station by the bus station, not from Borjomi Park — check the boarding point once it restarts.
  • The water is warm and salty: try a sip first, not a full cup.

Questions

How much does it cost to enter Borjomi Central Park?

About 5 GEL per adult; children under 8 are free. This is unofficial — guides quote 2, 5 or 10 GEL. The cable car and the sulphur pools are paid separately.

What are the opening hours of Borjomi Central Park?

The ticket booth works roughly 9:00–19:00, until 18:00 from October to March. Guides say you can walk in free before 9:00. It is open every day.

Can you drink the water in Borjomi park?

Yes, for free, from the taps in the Ekaterina spring pavilion. It comes out warm and slightly salty. Only large containers filled to take away may be charged.

How long do you need in Borjomi Central Park?

One and a half to two hours for the spring, the rotunda and the walk to the waterfall. Half a day with the cable car and the sulphur pools.

How much is the Borjomi cable car?

Around 15 GEL one way according to recent guides (unofficial). It runs in the warm season, usually from mid-May, and takes about three minutes to the plateau.

Where are the sulphur pools and how far is the walk?

At the far end of the park, about 3 km from the gate along the Borjomula trail — 40–50 minutes on foot. You can also go by taxi and walk a short way down.

How do I get to Borjomi Central Park from the bus station?

Cross the river bridge and walk east along the main street to 9 April Street — about 20 minutes, or 5 by taxi. From Borjomi Park train station it is about 10 minutes.

Is Borjomi Central Park worth visiting?

Yes, if you are in Borjomi: it is the town's main sight and the free spring is unique. It is not worth a long detour on its own — pair it with the pools, the cable car or the national park.

Is Borjomi Central Park the same as Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park?

No. The Central Park is a town spa park with the spring; the national park is a huge protected forest with hiking trails.

Can I pay by card in Borjomi park?

Not reliably. Cards work in most cafés and hotels in Borjomi, but bring cash in lari for the gate, the cable car and the kiosks.

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Sources and fact-check

  • Tripster: Borjomi resort guide (history of the park, the spring and the cable car)
  • Dolidoki: Borjomi, Central Park and the spring (fee, hours, children)
  • Wikivoyage: Borjomi (entry, cable car, distance to the pools)
  • Madloba: the cable car from Borjomi park to the plateau (year, length, season)
  • Turistas.me: Borjomi Central Park and cable car (seasonal hours)
  • English Wikipedia: Borjomi; Zerkalo Nedeli: on the history of Borjomi water
  • Wikidata: Q42649876 (cultural heritage status)
YesGo editorial team · facts checked 30.10.2026 ·
How we checkedThe park publishes no official price list or timetable — we found none on the municipality's or the park's pages. So entry price, hours, the children's rule, the cable car and payment are marked as unofficial and checking. Sources disagree: entry is quoted at 2, 5 or 10 GEL (or free), the cable car at 5 or 15 GEL one way; we show what most recent guides give. The year soldiers cleared the spring differs (1829 or 1832), so we give both. The 1850 founding date comes from two independent sources. A butterfly museum is sometimes mentioned, but we could not confirm it in any source and leave it out. The walk from the bus station is built from the map and guide descriptions.

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