Best hotels in Gori and Shida Kartli

By Nino Gelashvili, Travel News Editor · 03/11/2026

Selected by the GTour desk from the national register of licensed places. Published November 2026; reviewed yearly. No place pays to appear.

Shida Kartli sits at the geographic heart of Georgia, a region of vineyard valleys, fortress ruins and the cave town of Uplistsikhe, with the regional capital Gori as its natural hub. Travellers use the area as a staging point for day trips to Ateni Gorge and the scattered medieval churches of the Kartli plain, as well as for exploring Gori itself and the smaller towns strung along the old Tbilisi–Kutaisi road, such as Khashuri and Surami. For more on the region and its main sights, see Gori.

This list was compiled by the GTour desk from the national register of licensed accommodation. Entries were selected for their location within Gori and Shida Kartli, an established presence in the register, and what each offers a traveller passing through on the way to the region’s historic sites. No payment was accepted for inclusion, and no ratings or rankings are implied by the order below.

1. Astana Palace

Astana Palace is located at Tamar Mepe V square, 30A, placing it in a central spot in Shida Kartli for travellers moving between Gori and the surrounding sites. It is listed in the national tourism register and maintains its own website for contact and booking details.

2. Gori Inn

Gori Inn sits in the central area of Gori, at 1, Davit Guramishvili street, making it a convenient base for visits to Uplistsikhe and the town’s own museums. It is positioned as a luxury retreat with a range of entertainment options, suiting travellers who want comfort alongside easy access to the city centre.

3. Hotel Georgia Gold

Hotel Georgia Gold is found at 26a, Stalin Avenue in Gori, one of the city’s main thoroughfares. It is described as a place offering peace, comfort and high-quality service, which may appeal to travellers seeking a quieter stay close to central Gori.

4. Chateau Mephis Kalaki

Chateau Mephis Kalaki is set in an 18th-century historic building at #10 David Aghmashenebeli street, reworked into a boutique-style hotel complex. The combination of period architecture and modern boutique styling suits travellers interested in a more distinctive stay while exploring Gori and the wider Shida Kartli region.

5. Evergreen Surami hotel

Evergreen Surami hotel is located at 26 maisi street 63b in Surami, a small town on the historic route through Shida Kartli known for its fortress and roadside fruit-leather stalls. It is listed in the national tourism register, making it an option for travellers breaking a journey along this stretch of road.

6. Iveria Hotel Khashuri

Iveria Hotel Khashuri stands at 2 Agmashenebeli street in Khashuri, a junction town in Shida Kartli on the way toward Borjomi and western Georgia. It is listed in the national tourism register, suiting travellers who need a stop in Khashuri before continuing their route.

How to use this list

Use this list as a starting point for arranging a base in Gori and Shida Kartli, matching location and style to the itinerary planned, whether that centres on Uplistsikhe and central Gori, the Ateni churches, or a stopover in Surami or Khashuri en route elsewhere in the country. Contact details and further information for each listing can be found through the national tourism register or the hotel’s own website where available.