Artizan Design Hotel

Artizan Design Hotel occupies a carefully restored townhouse on Ioane Shavteli Street in Tbilisi's Old Town, a neighbourhood of cobbled lanes, carved wooden balconies, and centuries-old churches. The property sits within a five-minute walk of the Metekhi Church perched above the Mtkvari River, the Narikala Fortress, and the celebrated Abanotubani sulfur bath district. The hotel's interior weaves Georgian craft motifs — hand-carved walnut detailing, hand-woven rugs, and locally sourced ceramics — into a clean contemporary aesthetic that reflects the Old Town's artisan heritage without falling into pastiche. The 30 rooms are categorised across Standard, Superior, and Junior Suite configurations; higher-category rooms feature private balconies overlooking the courtyard or the Old Town rooftops. All rooms include air conditioning, flat-screen televisions, and rainfall showers. The in-house restaurant, Iakobis Ezo, serves authentic Georgian cuisine — khinkali dumplings, mtsvadi grilled meats, and an extensive selection of natural Kakhetian wines — in an intimate courtyard setting. Breakfast is included in most rates and features Georgian breads, local cheeses, honey, and seasonal preserves. The rooftop terrace is the social hub of the property, offering sundowner views across the Old Town's terracotta rooftops toward the Narikala ridge. Service at Artizan is personal and attentive; the small-scale operation means staff typically know guests by name and can arrange guided city walks, day trips to the cave monastery complex at Mtskheta, winery visits in the Kakheti region, and reliable airport transfers. The hotel does not have a dedicated spa or fitness facility, but its location within easy walking distance of the Abanotubani district makes traditional Georgian sulfur bath experiences readily accessible. Artizan suits cultural travelers, honeymooners, and visitors seeking an authentic neighbourhood stay over a large international property.