One day in Borjomi: an itinerary in the best order
The essentials in 10 seconds
- Entry
- 2 of 5 free; 3 paid — see “Cost”
- Duration
- 7 h 20 min · 09:30–16:51
- Start and finish
- Likani Palace (Romanov Palace) → Borjomi Sulphur Baths
- On foot
- ≈ 23 min in total
- Transport
- 2 rides, ≈ 43 min
- Lunch
- around 11:56
- With kids
- fine: short walks
- Best time
- May to October — warm enough for the sulphur pools. The museum is closed on Mondays.
The plan, stop by stop
Times include walking and lunch. Drag a stop by ≡, remove it with the cross or add one nearby — the plan updates.
Borjomi09:30–16:51 · 5 places · 7 h 20 min
Likani Palace (Romanov Palace)
· 30 min · Free
- 21 min · transport or taxi
Borjomi Museum of Local Lore
· 1 h · 3–5 GEL
- 20 min on foot
Villa Firuza (Mirza Riza Khan House)
· 15 min · Free
- Lunch · 1 h
- 3 min on foot
Borjomi Central Park
· 2 h · ≈ 5 GEL (unofficial)
- 22 min · transport or taxi
Borjomi Sulphur Baths
· 1 h 30 min · ≈ 5–10 GEL plus park entry
Add nearby
Places near the plan — Yes puts one into the day and the times update.
What the route costs
2 of 5 are free; 3 charge entry — prices below, check them on site.
| 1 | Likani Palace (Romanov Palace) | 42 | 30 min | Free |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Borjomi Museum of Local Lore | 37 | 1 h | 3–5 GEL |
| 3 | Villa Firuza (Mirza Riza Khan House) | 45 | 15 min | Free |
| 4 | Borjomi Central Park | 36 | 2 h | ≈ 5 GEL (unofficial) |
| 5 | Borjomi Sulphur Baths | 34 | 1 h 30 min | ≈ 5–10 GEL plus park entry |
| Total | 5 h 20 min | 2 of 5 free |
Tips for each stop
- 1
Likani Palace (Romanov Palace). The grand duke's summer villa at Likani, 3 km from the centre. Under restoration — seen from outside.
- 2
Borjomi Museum of Local Lore. The resort's main museum in an 1890 building: archaeology, porcelain, the history of the waters. 3–5 GEL; closed on Mondays.
- 3
Villa Firuza (Mirza Riza Khan House). The Iranian consul's turquoise 1892 villa by the park gate — seen from the street; it is a hotel inside.
- 4
Borjomi Central Park. A 19th-century spa park in a gorge: warm Borjomi water is free from a tap in the pavilion. Entry about 5 GEL.
- 5
Borjomi Sulphur Baths. Three open pools of warm sulphur water 3 km from the park gate: about 5–10 GEL plus the park ticket.
Who this route is for
- First time in Borjomi
- A stop on the way from Tbilisi to Kutaisi
- On foot and by taxi
- Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park is a full-day hike
- The Kukushka narrow-gauge train is not running
May to October — warm enough for the sulphur pools. The museum is closed on Mondays.
What to see in Borjomi in one day
The morning is in the west of the resort: Likani, the museum and Villa Firuza by the park gate. After lunch — the park itself, up to the spring and the sulphur pools at the top end, 3 km along the gorge. Walk it, or take a taxi to the pools and walk back.
Remove any stop with the cross or drag it with ≡, and add another one nearby — the times recalculate.
The sulphur pools: what to bring
The pools are open-air and open in the daytime; the water is warm and smells of sulphur. Bring a swimsuit and a towel. Prices and hours are unofficial: about 5–10 GEL plus park entry.
Where to have lunch
Lunch in the plan is by the park gate, after Villa Firuza: cafés are on 9 April Street and at the park entrance.
What else to see around Borjomi
Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park has trails for a whole day. The 9th–10th-century Green Monastery is in a wooded gorge near Chitakhevi, 9–12 km away by taxi. Rabati Castle is in Akhaltsikhe.
How to do it right
- Warm Borjomi water in the park is free from the tap — bring a bottle.
- The sulphur pools are about 3 km from the park gate.
- The local museum is closed on Mondays.
- Georgia uses the lari (GEL). Cards work in most cafés and shops; keep cash for markets and minibuses.
- The Romanov palace is under restoration — no entry.
Questions
Is one day in Borjomi enough?
For the town, the park and the pools, yes. The national park needs another day.
What to do in Borjomi in one day?
Likani palace from outside, the local museum, Villa Firuza, Central Park with the spring and the sulphur pools.
Is Borjomi water free in the park?
Yes: warm mineral water runs from a tap in the pavilion.
How much are the Borjomi sulphur pools?
About 5–10 GEL plus the park ticket — unofficial figures.
How much does this itinerary cost?
Park entry about 5 GEL, the pools 5–10 GEL, the museum 3–5 GEL.
Can I visit the Romanov palace?
Not inside: it is under restoration, seen from outside.
How do I get to Borjomi?
By car or minibus from Tbilisi, about 2.5 hours.
Is it good with kids?
Yes: the park and the warm pools are popular with children.
When are the pools best?
May to October, when it is warm enough to swim outdoors.
What currency is used?
Georgia uses the lari (GEL). Cards work in most cafés and shops; keep cash for markets and minibuses.
Sources and fact-check
- Prices, opening hours and time on site come from each place's page, with its own sources and check date
- Borjomi Museum of Local Lore
- Wikipedia: Borjomi, Likani
