[2025 Stepantsminda Stay] Travel Guide for Rooms Hotel Kazbegi (Updated Feb)

Rooms Hotel Kazbegi is 5 stars hotel surrounded by snow mountains. We had such a wonderful stay!! The room was in good size, not spacious, but not too cramped either. The view from the room was absolutely beautiful. But I think the bed and pillows were not that comfortable (comparing to other 5 stars hotel). The lobby and the restaurant both offered stunning view of snow mountain. Breakfast was delicious. It was a buffer but everything they put on was tasty and seem like a high quality food. Dinner was also delicious and not expensive. The highlight of Room Hotel, for me, was outdoor hot tube and indoor swimming pool. It was very special, nothing like I have ever seen before. I can spend a week here and not get bored. Noted: Mountain view room is 70 USD more expensive than the one with no mountain view.

Here's a travel guide to Gudauri, Georgia, covering transportation, attractions, activities, accommodation, and practical tips to help you plan your trip with ease! I. Gudauri Overview Location: Located in the Caucasus Mountains in northern Georgia, at an altitude of approximately 2,200 meters, Gudauri is a famous ski resort about 120 km from Tbilisi. Best travel seasons: Winter (December-March): Peak season for skiing and snow sports. Summer (June-September): Hiking, paragliding, and a summer retreat. --- II. Transportation Guide 1. From Tbilisi: Private car/self-drive: Approximately 2-2.5 hours' drive. You can stop at attractions such as the Russia–Georgia Friendship Monument and Ananuri Fortress along the way. Public transportation: Take a minibus (Marshrutka) from Didube Station in Tbilisi. The fare is about 15-20 GEL. Services are infrequent, so it is recommended to depart early. Ski season shuttle bus: Some hotels or ski resorts offer direct shuttle buses. 2. Local transportation: - You can walk within the town. Free shuttle buses are available at the ski resort. - To reach surrounding attractions (such as Kazbegi), you can share a car or hire a private car. III. Must-See Attractions and Activities Winter Only Gudauri Ski Resort: - Total length of ski slopes: 70+ km, suitable for skiers of all levels (from beginner slopes to black diamond slopes). - Equipment rental: Ski equipment is about 30-50 GEL/day. It is recommended to book packages online in advance. - Special experiences: Night skiing, heli-skiing (high-end project). -Snow Park: Suitable for families, including snowmobiles, sleds, and other recreational facilities. Available All Year Round Paragliding: Take off from the mountaintop and overlook the snowy mountains and canyons (about 250-300 GEL including photography). Hiking in the Caucasus Mountains: Hiking to the Gergeti Glacier or Truso Valley is recommended in summer. Russia–Georgia Friendship Monument (Gudauri Viewpoint): An observation deck on a cliff overlooking the magnificent canyon, ideal for taking photos. --- IV. Recommended Day Trips from Gudauri 1. Stepantsminda & Mount Kazbek: - About 30 km from Gudauri, approximately 1 hour by car. - Must-see: Gergeti Trinity Church (an ancient church at an altitude of 2,170 meters, with Mount Kazbek as a backdrop). - Activities: Horseback riding, jeep off-roading to the church. 2. Along the Georgian Military Road: - Ananuri Fortress (featured on the cover of Lonely Planet's Caucasus guide). - Jvari Pass observation deck (overlooking the continuous snow-capped mountains). --- V. Accommodation Recommendations Luxury: Rooms Hotel Kazbegi (a popular hotel in Kazbegi, reservations required in advance). -Gudauri Lodge Hotel (next to the ski resort, with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows). Budget-friendly: Hotel Vertical (near the cable car station, breakfast included). Wooden House Gudauri (wooden house B&B, cozy experience). Backpackers: Gudauri Hostel or Guesthouse (around 50 GEL/night per person). --- VI. Food Recommendations Local cuisine: Khinkali (giant soup dumplings, beef or mushroom filling recommended). Khachapuri (cheese bread, Adjarian style with runny egg). Chakapuli (lamb stew with spices). Restaurant recommendations: Cafe 1987 (near the ski resort, good value for money). Panorama Gudauri (scenic restaurant, suitable for sunset dinners). --- VII. Practical Tips 1. Visa: Chinese passport holders can stay visa-free for 90 days. 2. Currency: Exchange for Georgian Lari (GEL) in advance. There are few ATMs in the town. 3. Language: English proficiency is average. Prepare a translation app or learn some basic Russian/Georgian. 4. Safety: - Pay attention to weather changes when skiing and avoid going alone. - Drive with caution. Snow chains are recommended in winter. 5. Equipment: - Winter: Windproof and warm clothing, sunscreen (strong UV rays at high altitude). - Summer: Hiking boots, light jacket (large temperature difference between day and night). --- VIII. Sample Itinerary (3 Days and 2 Nights) Day 1: Tbilisi → Ananuri Fortress → Russia–Georgia Friendship Monument → Check in to Gudauri. Day 2: Full day of skiing/paragliding → Georgian dinner. Day 3: Private car to Mount Kazbek → Gergeti Church → Return to Tbilisi. --- Gudauri combines natural wonders with adventurous fun, making it a great destination for both ski enthusiasts and scenery lovers! If you have any further requests (such as detailed budget or niche routes), please leave a comment below. 🏂✨

📍 Rooms Hotel Kazbegi: 1 V.gorgasali St, Stepantsminda 4700 Georgia 🕖Check-in 15:00/Check-out 12:00 - It may vary depending on the room reservation, but even though there seemed to be a lot of guests, free lake check-out was possible. A hotel where the clouds were close by and it felt like a dream 🛏️Room The room felt smaller than expected, but the view from the bed and balcony made up for the lack. 🥰 🏊♀️Pool ▫️You can see the eternal snow and the Caucasus Mountains from the pool. The Caucasus Mountains are the place where the myth of Prometheus, who gave humans eternal fire but was punished by Zeus's wrath by being tied to Mount Kazbegi and having his liver pecked out by eagles, is embedded. ▫️How refreshing it was to come out of the hot spring pool♨️ and feel the cold air after swimming.. 🍕Food Breakfast wasn't bad, but the steak I ordered for dinner was just so-so. #Ho-kang-seu #Georgia-travel #Kazbegi #Ho-kang-seu

Nestled amidst the breathtaking Kazbegi mountains, Rooms Hotel Kazbegi offers a serene escape with views that'll have you pinching yourself! 🏞️ The rooms strike a cozy balance between snug and roomy, and while the beds could be plusher, the vistas are dreamy. 🛏️ Feast your eyes and your appetite in the lobby and restaurant, where the mountainous backdrop complements a scrumptious spread of local and international eats. 🍽️ The outdoor hot tub and indoor pool? Pure magic. 🧖‍♀️✨ Imagine soaking in warmth while surrounded by snow-capped peaks! For the adventurous, lace up for nearby hiking trails that promise both challenge and charm. 🥾 And after a day out, the friendly staff will welcome you back with smiles as warm as the Georgian sun. ☀️ So, whether it's sipping wine on the balcony or diving into the pool, this hotel is a slice of Georgian paradise. 🍷🏊 Find it at 1 V.gorgasali St, Stepantsminda, and let the mountains move you. #Kazbegi #KazbegiHotel #KazbegiTravel

If you're traveling to Georgia in winter, you can't miss Kazbegi. Along the way, you'll see snow-capped mountains, churches, and European-style buildings, making you feel like you're in Northern Europe! The Holy Trinity Church on Mount Kazbegi, which has been featured on the cover of Lonely Planet, is a must-see. Here are 8 essential tips for your visit~ 1️⃣ You can drive, take a bus, or carpool to Kazbegi. However, due to the icy roads and potential road closures in winter, it's not recommended to drive. You can take a bus or carpool to the Didube metro station. After exiting the metro station, keep walking straight. After passing the vegetable market, you'll find the bus stop. Ticket price: 15 lari per person, the bus leaves when full, and it doesn't stop at scenic spots along the way! Carpooling is usually in 5 or 7-seat business cars, costing 40-50 lari per person, but you can bargain down to 30 lari. The carpool will stop at two scenic spots. 2️⃣ The main attraction is the Holy Trinity Church on the mountain. You can take a taxi or carpool from the town, with a round trip costing 60 lari! Besides the church, the small town at the foot of the mountain is also worth a visit, especially after it snows, it feels like Northern Europe. 3️⃣ It's recommended to stay for 2-3 days, as we wanted to see the sunrise over the golden mountain, and luckily we saw it on the third morning, so lucky! 4️⃣ There are many large dogs in the town, they may look fierce but they're actually quite well-behaved, sometimes they'll follow people around hoping for some food. 5️⃣ Regarding accommodation, many people recommend Rooms, but it's relatively expensive. There are also many snow-view hotels in the town, with amazing views, you can see the snow-capped mountains from the balcony~ 6️⃣ There aren't many restaurants in the town, mainly serving Georgian cuisine. Cozy Corner is decent, with great grilled pork and lamb. Another one, Cafe 5047m, has a cozy atmosphere and good food. 7️⃣ For shopping, there are a few small and medium-sized supermarkets in the town where you can buy general household items, fruits, and snacks. 8️⃣ Clothing advice: We went there at the end of November, with temperatures around 0 degrees. It's recommended to wear down jackets, sweaters, thick pants; bring gloves and hats, and wear waterproof shoes.

This place is known as "God's Back Garden" and is the hometown of Stalin. It became famous as the cover of the Lonely Planet's Transcaucasus special issue in 2016, and was also listed in Lonely Planet's "World's Best Travel Destinations" in 2018. Bordering the Black Sea to the west and surrounded by the two Caucasus Mountains, two-thirds of its territory is mountainous. Georgia is a veritable mountainous country with a land area of ​​nearly 70,000 square kilometers, which is about the same size as Ningxia in my country, and a population of less than 4 million. Georgia is built on the mountains and beside the rivers. It has magnificent scenery such as plateau mountains, lush forests, coastal scenery, cave castles, as well as a long history and culture such as thousand-year-old cities, religious temples, and wine hometowns. The diversity of its customs and humanities is even far greater than that of many countries that are dozens of times larger than it. Here are the check-in points that impressed me: [Sighnaghi] is rich in fragrant and delicious wine and is known as the "City of Red Wine". Most of the ancient city walls and 23 towers from the 18th century are preserved here. The roofs of the houses are mostly covered with bright red tiles. It is a beautiful, mysterious and legendary eastern tourist town. Sighnaghi, also known as the Royal Town, was the seat of the Georgian royal family in the second century BC. There is a marriage registration agency here that is open 24 hours a day, so Sighnaghi is also called the City of Love by the locals. Go to the ancient city wall to feel the traces of history. Sighnaghi has preserved many ancient city walls. Sometimes it is hard to imagine how many stories the wall you are passing by has witnessed. You are walking on a stone path that has been polished for thousands of years. The windowsills of every house along the way are covered with grape vines. It is worthy of being called the "City of Red Wine"! The arched city gate standing in the center of the road gives a sense of time travel. Drive along Georgia's only transnational highway, the "Military Highway", all the way north to the Russian-Georgian border, passing by the lonely Soviet relics standing on the cliffs, exploring the thousand-year-old religious holy sites and fortresses, climbing up the highest church in Europe, and facing the majestic Greater Caucasus snow-capped mountains. Standing on Mount Kazbek, Georgians say this is the place closest to God. Many people said that the summer here is so beautiful, until I saw its winter. This trip to Georgia was really amazing! [Stephantsminda Holy Trinity Church] is Georgia's business card landscape and the background picture of the Georgian exhibition hall at the Shanghai World Expo. It is at a loss for words against the backdrop of the snow-capped mountains. We must talk about Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, and the Nariqala fortress on Mount Sololaki. Here you can overlook this unique city from a God’s perspective. If the weather is good, just click the shutter and you’ll get a great picture! [Pillar of Life Cathedral] This is one of the most sacred and magnificent churches in Georgia. It is said that Jesus' cloak is treasured in the church. [Jvari Church] is built on the top of a mountain near Mtskheta, overlooking the panoramic view of the ancient city of Mtskheta. [Annenuri Castle] was built by Duke Ido of the Georgian royal family in the 13th century and was featured on the cover of Lonely Planet. Rooms Hotel Kazbegi

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Georgia|A good place to see Rizhao Jinshanyu in bed Although the net is red, the room type is single and small, but in order to be able to take Rizhao Jinshan on the bed, for the little brother of the bar, for the dessert Also recommend Rooms Hotel Kazbegi! First talk about the room, the whole rooms are the same, but when you book on the official website, you can use an extra bed for up to three people. The room type is small, divided into two types, the mountain view and the forest view. The price is naturally different. The weekend mountain view contains about 100 US dollars. In addition, a fruit basket and a bottle of red wine are delivered in the room. The public area has a high value. Everyone is usually photographed here. There is a red helicopter at the hotel on the lawn, an indoor pool on the ground floor, and an L-floor for eating, reading, and surfing the Internet. The breakfast is quite rich, the dessert tastes great, and Napoleon and Brownie are recommended. In addition, the small brother of the bar is very high quality, ask him if he can shoot? I will always laugh at you and I will not want to leave. Finally, this is the most important thing in this trip: lying in bed and watching Rizhao Jinshan, you only need to check the weather and sunrise in advance, set the alarm clock, you can wrap the quilt to see the beautiful scenery, half an hour After the beautiful time, I can go back to sleep (the breakfast ends at 12 o'clock), no need to go out without makeup, very suitable for pig girls.

Pick up the passport and say that you are leaving the Christian country: Georgia My favorite place in Georgia is the mountain design super net hotel: Rooms Hotel and Trinity Church The ~ hotel is more than 2,000 meters above sea level. There are all kinds of floor-to-ceiling windows that can see the snow. There is a large panoramic restaurant terrace outside the lobby. You can dine or lie on the big sofa and sip beer. The sun is shining, and the Holy Trinity Church in the distance is just a stone's throw away. On the second day, I went to the Holy Trinity Church and pilgrimage to the heavens. As a Christian, there is nothing bigger than this that can fill my heart.

In the small town of Kazbek, Georgia, there is a no-unknown red hotel, the Rooms Hotel. The hotel is built on the hillside and has the best view. The hotel has a large terrace where you can directly see the opposite snowy mountains, the church on the top of the hill, and the town at the foot of the mountain. The hotel's public areas are particularly acclaimed, the Nordic-style design concept, the library, the restaurant, the gym including the indoor swimming pool can all see the snow-capped mountains through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows. The room is also very cozy and comfortable. The rooms on the side of the snowy mountain have a small balcony and you can enjoy the beautiful view from the balcony, and the environment is especially private. The rooms are fully equipped with a minibar. The bedding products are very comfortable and comfortable, and the toiletries are all high-end brands. The hotel has a buffet breakfast and there is a lot of stuff. The food that comes to the Rooms Hotel should not be missed, and the price is moderate, not as high as many high-end hotels. The hotel has a lot of Georgian specialties, looking at the snow-capped mountains and eating delicious food, this is a happy moment. PS: The hotel has a pick-up service. It is quite tired to bring your luggage up the mountain. Remember to contact in advance. Hotel price is usually around 1,200 yuan, the general season needs to make a reservation a few months in advance, the room will be full, and the price will rise. House prices will be lowered during the off-season.