Where is Borjomi, and what country is it in?
A resort town in the Kura gorge in southern Georgia.
Short answer
Borjomi is a resort town in Georgia's Samtskhe-Javakheti region, in the Kura river gorge about 160 kilometres west of Tbilisi. It takes about 2 and a half to 3 hours from Tbilisi by car or minibus. The town is known for its mineral water, Central Park with its springs and Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park.
Why
- Borjomi sits at about 800 metres, so summers are cooler than in Tbilisi.
- The ski resort of Bakuriani is about 30 kilometres away.
- Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park is one of the largest in Georgia.
Details
Minibuses to Borjomi leave from Didube station in Tbilisi. From Borjomi it is easy to visit Bakuriani, Rabati Castle in Akhaltsikhe and the cave city of Vardzia.
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Information checked on October 3, 2026.
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