3 reviewed party hostels · from €3.37/night · verified ratings
Tbilisi’s nightlife starts late and keeps going until the small hours, especially around the streets behind Rustaveli Avenue. Bassiani, a club set in a Soviet swimming pool, draws crowds with its techno beats and underground vibe, while smaller bars like Arteria pack out for live jazz from 10 pm. The hostel scene is compact but lively: most places cluster near Freedom Square or inside the repurposed Soviet factory that is now Fabrika. Here, backpackers spill out of hostel bars into courtyard hangouts, making it easy to find a group for the night ahead. A pint of local craft beer costs around 8 GEL (£2.30), so the budget stretches further than in most European capitals.
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Fabrika is a crazy and fun social hostel, the biggest one in Tbilisi. Amazing bar on the ground floor servers only drinks, and is full of locals happy to meet the new guest. There are various cafes and bars located within a property, as well as the art studios, workshop areas, barber shop and much more.
Tbilisi's nightlife starts late and runs hard. Tbilisi Friends Hostel is in Fabrika, a converted Soviet garment factory that now serves as a creative compound with bars, food stalls, and an outdoor terrace that fills up by 9pm. Bassiani on Akaki Tsereteli Avenue is the techno institution, entry runs 8-15 GEL, inside a drained Soviet swimming pool, and draws a serious crowd from 2am. Arteria on Griboedov Street is the more accessible option nearby. No price or rating in current data.
Tbilisi’s nightlife starts late and keeps going until the small hours, especially around the streets behind Rustaveli Avenue. Hostel Why Me is in Fabrika, which puts it at the start of that circuit. Bassiani on 2 Akaki Tsereteli Avenue. A techno institution inside a drained Soviet swimming pool. The hostel runs group BBQ nights, karaoke nights, useful for people arriving without a plan. At €3 a night and rated 9.9. The 9.9 rating puts Hostel Why Me among the best-reviewed hostels in Tbilisi.
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How Tbilisi's nightlife zones break down
A converted Soviet factory turned backpacker hub. The courtyard is lined with bars, cafes, and street art, and the hostels here are the most social in the city. It’s a 15-minute walk from Rustaveli Avenue, but the nightlife starts right outside your door.
The main drag, where grand 19th-century buildings house clubs, jazz bars, and late-night khinkali spots. Bassiani is a 10-minute walk away, and most pub crawls start here. The area is busy until 4 am on weekends.
A quieter, local neighbourhood just across the river. Small wine bars and family-run restaurants dominate, but the occasional underground club pops up. It’s a 20-minute walk from Fabrika, but the wine is cheaper and the crowds thinner.
Bars, clubs and live music in Tbilisi
A techno institution inside a drained Soviet swimming pool. The sound system is punishing, the crowd is international, and the door policy is strict: dress dark, arrive early on weekends. Entry is 50 GEL, which includes one drink. Expect to stay until 6 am.
Intimate jazz bar with live sets every night from 10 pm. Monday’s jam session is the best free show in town. A glass of Georgian red costs 8 GEL, and the crowd is a mix of backpackers and local musicians. Gets packed by 11 pm.
Upscale cocktail bar with chandeliers and a dress code. Cocktails cost 25–35 GEL, but the two-for-one happy hour (8–10 pm) is a steal. The crowd is older and well-heeled: great for a classier start to the night. Live DJs spin house and disco after 11 pm.
Cosy basement club with nightly jazz and blues. Entry is 10 GEL, which includes a drink. The crowd is mostly locals, and the vibe is relaxed: perfect for a quieter night. Open until 2 am on weekends.
A guided bar-hop around four venues, starting at a hostel bar and ending at a club. Includes free shots, drink discounts, and games. Meet at 9 pm outside Fabrika hostel. Tickets cost 40 GEL, available online or at most hostel receptions.
A local favourite with a more intimate group. Visits three bars and a club, with a free shot at each stop. The crawl starts at 9:30 pm outside Old Wall Hostel. Tickets are 35 GEL, and the crowd is mostly backpackers in their 20s.
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