Mtskheta: Hotels and Accommodations

Mtskheta can be explored as a compact historic city with cobblestone streets and monumental churches. A walk to Svetitskhoveli Cathedral leads past local artisans’ stalls, wine merchants, restaurants, and souvenir shops. Personal trip planning also includes the question of which hotel to book in Mtskheta.

Culture

The Zedazeni Monastery is located near Mtskheta. Armaztsikhe–Bagineti lies approximately 2 km southeast of Mtskheta and is described as a historical and archaeological site by the municipality’s visitor portal. The site contains remains of fortifications, a palace, a temple hall, a wine cellar, baths, water facilities, graves, and a place of worship.

The Samtavro Monastery is located in the center of Mtskheta. The complex includes an 11th-century cross-domed church, the Church of Saint Nino, a bell tower, an enclosing wall, and a tower. The site is associated with Saint Nino and contains the burial places of King Mirian and Queen Nana.

Geographical Setting

The area surrounding Mtskheta includes Gora Saguramos-Mta, Gora Berta-Mta, Razvaliny Mamkoda, Gora Lurdzhisseri, and Gora Didi-Gora.

The wider regional surroundings of Mtskheta include the State Museum of Georgian Folk Songs and the Narikala Fortress.

For the higher-level travel overview: Mtskheta-Mtianeti.

More Destinations

More places within the same destination:

Juta, Lami, Ganisi, Karsani, Chinti, Stepantsminda, Tsodoreti, Kvesheti.