Kutaisi Traveler Essentials
- Safety rating
- 8.4/10
- Best time to visit
- Spring and autumn are ideal for sightseeing and nearby nature, while summers are warm and humid.
- Population
- 0.1M
Overview
Kutaisi, one of the world's oldest cities and Georgia's legislative capital, is a laid-back gateway to the Imereti region. Its UNESCO-listed Bagrati Cathedral and Gelati Monastery anchor a town surrounded by canyons and caves.
Getting around
The center is walkable, with marshrutkas and taxis reaching outlying monasteries and natural attractions.
Local etiquette
Dress modestly at the cathedrals and monasteries, and accept Georgian hospitality with grace.
Safety
Kutaisi is safe and easygoing with low crime; ordinary caution is enough. The city's low-cost airport makes it a busy transit point.