Hotel Citadel Narikala — Hotel in Tbilisi, Georgia

In short

Hotel Citadel Narikala is a boutique hotel in Old Tbilisi, set directly below the historic Narikala Fortress at 20 Jemal Ajiashvili Street. According to the hotel, it combines contemporary, air-conditioned accommodation with the character of one of the city’s oldest districts, putting guests within walking distance of the fortress, the sulfur bath quarter, Rustaveli Avenue and the wider city centre. The hotel also describes a small lobby museum of archaeological finds uncovered during the building’s construction, and says that each room carries historical information linked to its room number.

The building and its history

The hotel stands in Abanotubani, the ancient bath district that sits at the foot of Narikala Fortress, whose origins as a fortified site on this hill go back many centuries, with the current structure substantially shaped by later Georgian and Persian-era rebuilding. The hotel’s own website does not give a construction or opening date for the building itself, nor the names of architects or an account of a prior use before it became a hotel. What it does state is that archaeological artefacts were discovered during the construction of the hotel, and that these are now displayed in a small museum in the lobby. Because no dated sequence of events for the property is published on the official site, a timeline of the building’s conversion cannot be given here; guests interested in the archaeology are directed by the hotel to the lobby display itself, and each guest room is said to carry historical information tied to its number as a further link to the site’s past.

Rooms and suites

The hotel lists the following room categories: Standard Single Room with City View, Standard Double Room, Superior Twin Room with City View and Balcony, Superior Double Room with City View and Balcony, Superior King Room, and a Comfort Triple Room (listed elsewhere on the site simply as Triple Room). Exact room counts per category are not published. According to the hotel, configurations across the property cover single, twin, queen, king and triple-bed arrangements, and several categories, including the Superior Twin and Superior Double rooms, include a balcony overlooking the historic city.

The hotel states that all rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, a minibar and a safety deposit box. Bathrooms are stocked with a bathrobe, slippers and complimentary toiletries. The hotel also offers family rooms and facilities for guests with disabilities.

Restaurants, bars and venues

Restaurant Citadel — according to the hotel, this is the main dining venue, serving classic Georgian cuisine alongside lighter menu options. Its terrace is described as offering panoramic views over Old Tbilisi, and buffet breakfast is served here.

Citadel Terrace — the hotel describes this as a separate terrace venue for cocktails, serving a traditional Georgian menu with contemporary touches alongside panoramic views of the surrounding historic city.

Wellness, pool and fitness

The official website does not list a spa, swimming pool, gym or other wellness facilities on the property. Guests seeking a traditional bathing experience are close to Tbilisi’s sulfur bath district, which the hotel notes is nearby, though these baths are independent establishments and not part of the hotel itself.

Meetings and events

The hotel’s official website does not describe meeting rooms, conference facilities or event spaces. Travellers requiring such facilities should confirm directly with the hotel before booking.

Prices and booking

The hotel’s website does not publish fixed room rates; prices are shown as “check price” against each room category on the official booking pages. Two standing rate options are listed under special offers: a best available rate with breakfast and a best available rate without breakfast, both bookable via the official site. For current prices, rates are on the official site.

Location and getting there

Hotel Citadel Narikala is located at 20 Jemal Ajiashvili Street, Tbilisi 0114, Georgia, in the Abanotubani area of Old Tbilisi, directly below Narikala Fortress. According to the hotel, Narikala Fortress is about a five-minute walk away, the traditional sulfur baths are nearby, Rustaveli Avenue is within walking distance, and Freedom Square Metro Station can be reached on foot, giving access to other parts of the city including the railway station. Tbilisi International Airport is stated to be approximately a 15-minute drive away, and the hotel says an airport shuttle can be arranged on request.

Good to know

• Address: 20 Jemal Ajiashvili Street, Tbilisi 0114, Georgia.
• Reception operates 24 hours a day, according to the hotel.
• Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
• Parking is on the street in the surrounding area, subject to local availability.
• Airport transfers can be arranged on request, with the airport about a 15-minute drive away.
• The lobby houses a small museum of archaeological finds uncovered during the hotel’s construction.
• Family rooms and facilities for guests with disabilities are offered.
• Specific check-in and check-out times follow those stated in each individual reservation confirmation.

Questions travellers ask

How close is Hotel Citadel Narikala to Narikala Fortress?

The hotel states that the fortress is approximately a five-minute walk from the property, as the hotel sits directly below it in the Abanotubani district of Old Tbilisi.

Does the hotel have a restaurant?

Yes. The hotel operates Restaurant Citadel, serving Georgian cuisine and lighter options with a panoramic terrace, and also runs the Citadel Terrace for cocktails and a Georgian menu with contemporary touches.

Is breakfast included in the room rate?

The hotel offers both a best available rate with breakfast and a best available rate without breakfast as booking options, so guests should select the rate that suits their preference when booking.

Is there parking at the hotel?

The hotel states that parking is available on the street in the surrounding area, with availability subject to the local parking situation rather than a dedicated hotel car park.

How far is the hotel from Tbilisi International Airport?

According to the hotel, the airport is approximately a 15-minute drive away, and an airport shuttle can be arranged on request.

Sources

• Hotel Citadel Narikala — official website (hotel-citadel.ge)
• Hotel Citadel Narikala: Tbilisi, J.Ajiashvili Street 20
• Hotel Citadel Narikala: Learn more
• Hotel Citadel Narikala: ROOMS
• Hotel Citadel Narikala: Special offers

Profiled in depth by the GTour desk on 28 October 2026 from the property’s official website; photographs are the property’s own, from its official website, credited under each image. Not sponsored; tell us if something has changed.