Old Street Guesthouse

Old Street Guesthouse Overview

You know what surprised me about Old Street Guesthouse? The name makes it sound like some charming Victorian throwback, but honestly, it’s got this unexpectedly modern vibe once you step inside. I mean, sure, it’s a three-star place on Zubalashvili Street – which, by the way, is this peaceful residential stretch that most tourists completely overlook – but the owners have put some real effort into making it feel inviting rather than just functional.

Batumi can be absolutely crazy during summer season, with all the casino crowds and beach mayhem, but staying here actually gives you this nice escape from all that chaos. The guesthouse sits in what I’d call the “authentic” part of the city, where you’ll hear Georgian conversations floating from balconies and smell someone’s grandmother preparing khachapuri in the morning. It’s maybe a fifteen-minute walk to the main boulevard and beach – close enough that you’re not stuck taking marshrutkas everywhere, but far enough that you can actually get some rest at night. The rooms themselves are tidy and comfortable, nothing extravagant but they’ve got reliable Wi-Fi (which honestly matters more than thread count when you’re traveling) and the air conditioning actually functions, which is essential in Batumi’s humid summers.

What really convinced me about this place though was the breakfast situation – and I don’t mean some disappointing continental spread with stale pastries. The family that runs it serves up authentic Georgian breakfast with fresh bread, local cheese, and this amazing homemade jam that I’m pretty sure came from their own garden. The owner, this delightful woman who speaks surprisingly good English, gave me more valuable local tips in one conversation than I got from three different travel blogs. She directed me toward this little khinkali spot about two blocks away that I never would’ve discovered otherwise, and warned me which beaches get completely crowded by noon (spoiler: most of them). The whole experience felt less like staying at a hotel and more like visiting distant relatives who actually want you to enjoy yourself. Sure, it’s not going to win any design awards, and the shower pressure could be stronger, but sometimes you just want a place that feels authentic rather than Instagram-perfect.

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Reviews of Old Street Guesthouse

• On our next trip to beautiful Vatumi, we will of course stay at Old Street Guesthouse again. – Χαράλαμπος from Greece – August 11, 2025 (10/10)

  The location and the kindness of the hotel managers and staff.
  
  What could be improved: Everything was perfect.

• Highly recommended! The location is excellent, and the host and staff were outstanding. – Lilit from Armenia – August 17, 2024 (10/10)

  The host and hotel staff were incredibly kind and accommodating, assisting us with everything we needed throughout our stay. The location was fantastic, just a 5-minute walk to both the beach and the city center, which made exploring the area effortless. We also enjoyed a beautiful view from the window, adding to the overall experience. The hotel features a charming little yard where you can relax or get some work done, as I did during my stay.

• Exceptional – Ksenia from Georgia – August 14, 2024 (10/10)

  Каждые два дня у нас убирались, меняли пастельное белье и полотенца. Очень доброжелательные хозяева, помогали по-любому вопросу. Удобное и атмосферное местоположение. Рядом много хороших кафе и набережная. Так же пешком прогулялись до местного рынка. Нам предложили очень комфортный номер со своим балконом и большой односпальной кроватью, есть кондиционер, телевизор, wi-fi, кухня, где можно приготовить еду или взять посуду.
  
  What could be improved: Очень шумно всю ночь на улице, но думаю, это везде так в городе. До утра ездят машины с громкой музыкой и рычат двигателем, бывает пьяные ходят и орут.

• No recomendable – Ana from Spain – August 1, 2024 (1/10)

  NO nos gustó nada
  
  What could be improved: Sucio, mal cuidado. Mala imagen del señor que nos atendió, oliendo a alcohol. Había hasta unos zapatos debajo de la cama.

• 总的来讲，在这里度过的七天很惬意 – Xiaohua from China – July 25, 2024 (10/10)

  位置很好，可以步行去各个景点，空调也很给力
  
  What could be improved: 酒店管理人员几乎无法用英语交流
  外面的街道比较吵，清真寺的大喇叭也很烦人

• Exceptional – Stanislav from Netherlands – October 6, 2023 (10/10)

  Очень понравилось, и персонал и сам номер.

• Very Good – Oryngul from Kazakhstan – August 2, 2023 (8/10)

  Месторосположение, центр города👍🏻 Вид из балкона, мечеть рядом😍, халяльный рестораны много, мы бронировали на 3 дня и нам сделали очень хорошие скидки
  
  What could be improved: Унитаз канализация испорчено, из за этого запах было ужасно, постели влажные и пятны есть, и в комнате запах сигареты воняет

• Berbat bir deneyimdi – Mert from Turkey – March 25, 2023 (1/10)

  What could be improved: Konuştuğumuz oda verilmedi. Üstelik tehditle para istediler

• Wonderful – Yerzhan from Kazakhstan – October 1, 2022 (9/10)

  Местоположение
  Отель расположен в центре, где много магазинов и кафешек.. А так же набережная очень рядом, где есть все что можно посмотреть в Батуми……..
  
  What could be improved: Водосток расположен не там где надо, течёт через раковину и унитаз.. таким образом весь пол туалета в воде…

• There were no amenities. It was clean. You should expect not much. Worth for the price. – Yigitcan from Turkey – September 23, 2022 (8/10)

  location is good
  
  What could be improved: Manager tried convince us to cancel booking reservation not to pay booking commission.

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