Rustaveli Avenue, Tbilisi: Address, Rustaveli Avenue Reviews: 4/5
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- Delisi • 3 min walk
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Sormoni
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0.6 km$$ - $$$ • Georgian • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options

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0.3 km$ • Italian • European • Russian

Pelagoni at Saburtalo
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0.4 km$$ - $$$ • European • Georgian

Soulmate Coffee Cafe & Bakery
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0.4 km$

Keria Tamarashvili
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0.2 km$ • Georgian

Burger Lions
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0.5 kmAmerican

Red Chillies The Real Indian Taste
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0.6 km$$ - $$$ • Indian • Asian • Arabic

Coffee LAB (Specialty Coffee Roastery and Coffee Shop)
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0.7 km$$ - $$$ • Vegetarian Friendly
Chveni Tone
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0.5 km$ • Georgian

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0.6 km$$ - $$$ • European • Georgian • Beer restaurants
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arvind1000
Pune, India2,223 contributions
Apr. 2022 • Couples
Rustaveli Avenue is the central avenue in Tbilisi named after the medieval Georgian poet, Shota Rustaveli. The avenue starts at Freedom Square and extends for about 1.5 km in length.
We walked from the Freedom square to the end of Rustaveli road passed many government and cultural buildings on the way including
The Parliament of Georgia building, the Georgian National Opera Theater, the Rustaveli State Academic Theater, the Georgian Academy of Sciences, as well as the Kashveti Church.
We walked from the Freedom square to the end of Rustaveli road passed many government and cultural buildings on the way including
The Parliament of Georgia building, the Georgian National Opera Theater, the Rustaveli State Academic Theater, the Georgian Academy of Sciences, as well as the Kashveti Church.
Written 21 April 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Lilith
Yerevan, Armenia9 contributions
Dec. 2021
Rustaveli is good for long walks, and it has so many beautiful and historic buildings. You can take a walk from the beginning to the end and see lots of cool places and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea.
Written 11 January 2022
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lifenadventure
Dubai, United Arab Emirates1,760 contributions
Dec. 2021 • Couples
We went in December and it was all lit up for Xmas, just so gorgeous, amazing old buildings, full of history and decked out with Xmas lighted, trees and decorations. Certainly worth a walk down at night time.
Written 20 December 2021
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Juergen Schreiter
Frankfurt, Germany2,582 contributions
Nov. 2020 • Business
Lovely Avenue to go for a stroll no matter what time of day... here is always something to see and to explore.
Just all bar and restaurant prices are overpriced!
In my opinion - nice to walk along.... but just a lot of tourist traps.
Be careful which restaurant you chose!
Just all bar and restaurant prices are overpriced!
In my opinion - nice to walk along.... but just a lot of tourist traps.
Be careful which restaurant you chose!
Written 31 October 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
The World is My Oyster
Orlando, FL19,375 contributions
Jul. 2021 • Couples
Our hotel was located one block away, so the avenue is where we walked up and down each day. There were so many historical landmarks along the way, as well as a ton of great shops and restaurants to choose from!
Written 26 July 2021
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Mohammad Qutishat
Amman, Jordan2,211 contributions
Mar. 2020
Named after a famous medieval Georgian poet “Shota Rustaveli”, it is a charming culturally rich street, and you have to spend some time just walking around the avenue.
The street starts at Freedom/Liberty Square, running along for about 1.5 KM, and along its sides, you will find some of the most important and magnificent buildings of Tbilisi, such as the "Parliament of Georgia", the "Kashveti St. George Church", the "Rustaveli Theater", the "Georgian National Museum", the "Tbilisi Opera House", as well as a lot of hotels, restaurants, cafes, souvenir shops…etc. such a lovely experience.
The street starts at Freedom/Liberty Square, running along for about 1.5 KM, and along its sides, you will find some of the most important and magnificent buildings of Tbilisi, such as the "Parliament of Georgia", the "Kashveti St. George Church", the "Rustaveli Theater", the "Georgian National Museum", the "Tbilisi Opera House", as well as a lot of hotels, restaurants, cafes, souvenir shops…etc. such a lovely experience.
Written 27 February 2021
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LuizDutraNeto
Rio de Janeiro, RJ8,613 contributions
Sep. 2019
This is certainly Tbilisi's most beautiful and affluent Avenue! This central avenue was formerly known as "Golovin Street" and was renamed after the medieval Georgian acclaimed poet "Shota Rustaveli'. It starts at "Freedom Square" and runs for about 1,5km up to Kostava Street. Along its shaded sides, some of the most important and magnificent buildings of Tbilisi, as the "Parliament of Georgia", the "Kashveti St. George Church", the "Rustaveli Theater", the "Georgian National Museum", the "Tbilisi Opera House", as well as hotels, restaurants, cafés, shops and offices. Just unmissable at any visit to Tbilisi! Enjoy!
Written 8 May 2020
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TAIN2013
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia2,877 contributions
May 2019
The upmarket street is named after a medieval Georgian poet. It starts at the Freedom square and is considered to be the main street of Tbilisi. It is home to many government and public buildings including the former Parliament of Georgia, Rustaveli Cinema, Opera and many other buildings. The avenue has also been the site of many anti-government protests both during and after the Soviet era.
This is the most beautiful avenue in Tbilisi and is definitely worth a visit.
This is the most beautiful avenue in Tbilisi and is definitely worth a visit.
Written 22 March 2020
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Paul Legate
St Ives, UK19,989 contributions
Nov. 2019 • Friends
Rustaveli Avenue is the main thoroughfare of Central Tbilisi and was originally known as Golovin Street. The prestigious avenue was named after Georgian poet Shota Rustavelli. Rustaveli Avenue has a wide range of sights and attractions including the Parliament of Georgia, Georgian National Opera Theatre, 9th of April Park amongst many others. We were staying to the north of Rustaveli Avenue so we had time to visit several times and also we were able to walk its entire length on one occasion. Rustaveli Avenue has an abundance of attractions within a relatively small area and is worth spending a few days to explore the district.
Written 19 March 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Can someone mention d prices of d places, for visiting
Giovanni
15 contributions
I would advise just to walk along Rustaveli, just to get the spirit of the city.
When do shops close in Rustaveli?
francien2015
Rotterdam, The Netherlands1,008 contributions
20h
Asana S
Kuwait City, Kuwait34 contributions
What is the famous Georgian souvenirs to take back home and a must buy ?
Please recommend pictures would be appreciated
francien2015
Rotterdam, The Netherlands1,008 contributions
Personnaly, I would say wine. However at the Georgian museum ( also on Rustavelli Ave.) they sell replica's of artefacts. They are quite stunning considering their age and we bought a few to take home.
The local delight is also a souvenir, but you have to like the taste
tom m
mendoza, argentina18 contributions
tell me what i need to know .. thanks
Donovan
Singapore, Singapore293 contributions
Lots of clothing shops, souvenir stores. It is the main shopping district in Tbilisi and during Christmas time there are many Christmas trees decorated along this avenue. Love the atmosphere!
Emad A
Hawalli, Al Kuwayt, Kuwait2 contributions
Where to buy rain coats or winter jackets? How much is the average? What is your advise?
Khalil600
Doha, Qatar185 contributions
Hi, visit LC Waikiki in Gallary Mall near Freedom Square. It's Turkish brand, good quality good price. Generally, clothes are not low priced like Turkey.
Jalal A
3 contributions
Are there any clothing stores? Or do you recommend other places for buying clothes.
Amir Mohsen N
Paris, France13 contributions
Yes there are some store there such as LC WAIKIKI ,... But is better for shopping you will go to EAST POINT shopping centre , is very close to down town and by taxi around 10 GEL you can go there easily , most of the Brands is there.
HAVE A GOOD SHOPPING !!!!
Cigale16
Doha, Qatar155 contributions
Hi can anyone give me a review on either of these tattoo studios on Rustaveli Avenue?
- Painful Art Tattoo Piercing Studio Tbilisi
- Tattoo & Piercing Studio
- Tattoo Studio 13
- Tbilisi Ink Tattoo Studio
Thanks
Olegitos Aparrment
Tbilisi, Georgia3 contributions
tattoostudio.indigocat
Cigale16
Doha, Qatar155 contributions
Hi,
How was your experience at Studio 13 for the tattoo?
Are they experience tattoo artists?
Did you have to bring in your own design?
Is it a hygenic place?
Did you have to take appointment before you go?
TIA
putulanjenjen
Dubai, United Arab Emirates8 contributions
sorry , have not visited the place .
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- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Rustaveli Avenue:
- Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Jvari. Full City Tour on Hop On Hop Off Bus (From AU$57.19)
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- Private Tbilisi Walking Tour plus Wine tasting and Dinner with Georgian Cuisine (From AU$163.10)
- Hotels near Rustaveli Avenue:
- (0.45 km) Apart-Hotel Zakariadze 5
- (0.54 km) Hills Hotel
- (0.58 km) Hotel Delisi
- (4.32 km) Communal Hotel Plekhanovi
- (3.86 km) Hotel British House
- Restaurants near Rustaveli Avenue:
- (0.19 km) Keria Tamarashvili
- (0.29 km) Fork Restaurant
- (0.63 km) Sormoni
- (0.37 km) Pelagoni at Saburtalo
- (0.40 km) Soulmate Coffee Cafe & Bakery
- Attractions near Rustaveli Avenue:
- (0.04 km) Kafsula VR Gaming
- (0.32 km) Profkurort
- (0.30 km) Georgian Soul Travel
- (0.36 km) Escape Room
- (0.37 km) Dinamo Arena