Driving routes, distances and day-trip ideas nearby.
A ready week, day by day: highly rated places, lunches, tours and trips out of town. Ratings and opening hours come from Tripadvisor, distances are real driving distances.
An unhurried first day: the centre on foot, one landmark and a quiet dinner near where you're staying. Don't plan anything far — after travelling, getting your bearings matters more.
All day
A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.
Hotel check-in is usually from 2pm — if you arrive earlier, most places will store your luggage.
The fullest day: two or three key places back to back. Start early — queues build by midday at the popular ones, and the light is better for photographs after lunch.
All day
A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.
Nights down to 5 °C — bring a warm layer, evenings are far cooler than days.
A day for what needs time and attention: museums, historic quarters, and lunch somewhere locals actually go.
Afternoon
Kazbegi - One Day Private Trekking Tour to Truso Valley
5.0· 7from €217
Kazbegi - One Day Private Trekking Tour to Truso Valley — rated 5 from 7 reviews.
Many museums close on a Monday or Tuesday — check the opening hours before you set out.
Get beyond the city: the nearby towns and countryside are usually what stays with you. A rental car is the practical way — public transport on these routes is slow and infrequent.
All day
Gudauri
Gudauri is 32 km from Stepantsminda, about 49m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.
Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.
Rent a car in StepantsmindaA free day. Go back to wherever you wanted to linger, and add one or two places from the list you haven't reached.
Afternoon
Horseback Riding Tour in Kazbegi to Elia Monastery
5.0· 7from €53
Horseback Riding Tour in Kazbegi to Elia Monastery — rated 5 from 7 reviews.
Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.
A good day for a guided tour: a guide tells you what the signs don't, and takes the driving off your hands.
All day
Mtskheta
Mtskheta is 130 km from Stepantsminda, about 2h 41m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.
Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.
Rent a car in StepantsmindaA calm finish: a favourite spot once more, some shopping, a late lunch. Leave yourself room before the airport.
Afternoon
From kazbegi & Gudauri: Tbilisi Transfer Service
5.0· 5from €13
From kazbegi & Gudauri: Tbilisi Transfer Service — rated 5 from 5 reviews.
Allow twice what the map says for the airport run — it is never the quiet hour when you need it.
Where you can drive from Stepantsminda.
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Top attractions
Restaurants and cafés
Kazbegi - One Day Private Trekking Tour to Truso Valley
€217
Horseback Riding Tour in Kazbegi to Elia Monastery
€53
From kazbegi & Gudauri: Tbilisi Transfer Service
€13
Private Transfer from Stepantsminda to Tbilisi
€40
Hotel Axien Kazbegi
from €52 / night
Intourist Kazbegi
from €143 / night
Rooms Hotel Kazbegi
from €287 / night
Cozy Hotel Kazbegi
from €32 / night
Source — Tripadvisor
We loved this family friendly hotel situated in Kazbegi, with a great view
Cozy mountain hotel, artistically decorated with an old elegant retro charm. Well appointed rooms, amazing staff, crisp clean and comfortable dining experience. Wooden terrace and stairs takes you to a bygone era. They serve authentic Georgian cuisine which feels like it is home cooked. Delicious, fresh and the comp…
Highly recommended place to stay in Kazbegi
Such a beautiful place - warm and really spacious. Breakfast was great. Host was very nice and helped us with travel arrangements and gave us advice for Chaukhi hike. Great view of the Kazbeg mountain and church from the balcony. Accom was close to the city centre, with spar, a pharmacy and a couple of nice bakeries. Y…
Amazing hotel
Amazing hotel with good view very clean and staff are helpful its 100% recommended if you would like to relax and have a pieces of mind