Hostels in BUTUMI, REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA

Butumi – The Georgian Town of Beaches and Beauty

Butumi, the seaside Georgian city is a major sea resort along the Black Sea and is popular for its exotic flora. The port, the beaches, the dolphins and the floral fragrance make this city a popular tourist destination.

History
Butumi is situated within Bathys in Colchis, an ancient colony of the Greeks. Till the 10th century, it had been under the rule of Romans, Arabs and Georgians. T was taken over by the Russians under the Ottomans between the early 16th to the late 19th century. It developed into an important port during this time. After successive occupations by the Ottomans and British during World War I, Butumi became a part of the Republic of Georgia in the year 1920. In 1921, it was made to join the Soviet Union. After the collapse of USSR in the 1990’s, Butumi and its corresponding region, Adjara, decided to remain with the Republic of Georgia.

Popular Places and Attractions
The air of Butumi is fragranced through its numerous palm trees, magnolias, orange trees, cypresses, thuyas, box trees and lemon. The city border is surrounded by its port for over 2 Kms and is one of the most popular places amongst visitors as well as locals. The Butumi Quay or the Seaside Park as named by the residents of Butumi, is the best place for visualizing the harbour.
The city’s old part is over 150 years old and is known for its architectural subtleties as seen in its building decorations in the form of chimeras, atlantes, mermaids and similar mythical creatures. The architectural form is a combination of Asian and European styles.

Other places of attraction include its churches, mosques, the botanical gardens, circus, aquarium, the State Museum of Adjara, the Gonio Fortress, and the Butumu Stalin Museum for commemorating Joseph Stalin’s stay in Butumi and the century old Archaeological Museum with its unique collection of Bronze Age items and Greek as well as Roman era items.

Getting Around
Buses and taxis are the most convenient means of getting around in Butumi. It is suggested that you opt for registered vehicles over privately owned taxis. But a the best guide is to keep some small notes and coins handy to pay for your journey.

Places for Entertainment
The sandy beaches of Butumi are ideal places for entertainment. They are lined with theatres, restaurants, cinemas and more. The city is also full of life with its entertainment centre having pools, yacht-club and kids amusements. Construction of boutiques, bars, and coffee and tea houses is also undergoing in full swing in the old city.

Seaside Park is one of the most entertaining places in Butumi with its music, cruises, bars, cafes, clubs and sport centres. One can also visit the late night beach clubs for experiencing some dancing and high voltage musical entertainment.

Accommodation
Tourist hotel complexes, budget hotels, bed & breakfast, motels, youth hostels accommodation, inns, lodgings and residential guesthouse are available in a wide array of options for suiting all kinds of visitors.

Currency
Lari is the official currency of Georgia. Visitors can exchange their currency with the Lari at various banks and financial institutions. Check the news and internet for the latest exchange rates.

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