Hotel Ailama Mestia — Hotel in Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Georgia

Hotel Ailama is a small hotel located in Mestia, the main town of the Svaneti highlands in the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region of Georgia. Situated on Betlemi street, it sits within the compact center of Mestia, close to the town’s main square, shops and cafes. The register description notes that the property offers 11 comfortable rooms, each with a private bathroom, making it a modest, manageable base for visitors exploring the area.

Mestia is known as the gateway to the Svaneti mountains, with its distinctive stone defensive towers, the Svaneti History and Ethnography Museum, and trailheads leading toward villages such as Ushguli and the glaciers beneath Mount Ushba. The town is reachable by road from Zugdidi or by domestic flight to Mestia’s small airport, and it serves as a hub for onward travel into the surrounding valleys.

Given its central location and simple, functional setup, Hotel Ailama suits travelers seeking an uncomplicated stay close to Mestia’s amenities before or after excursions into the high Svaneti landscape.

Verified by GTour: listed in the Georgian National Tourism Administration register; details checked 17 October 2026. Tell us if something has changed.