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Ushguli (in the Svaneti region in northwestern Georgia) is a community of four villages, and claims to be the highest permanently inhabited settlement in Europe. Ushguli is inhabited by an ethnic group called the Svans and is characterised by its Svan towers - used as familial living quarters, fortified fortresses of defense, and personal treasuries. To read more about the places I visited on my 10-day Georgia itinerary by public transport, click on the following link. https://galloparoundtheglobe.com/a-10-day-georgia-itinerary-by-public-transport/
Ushguli (in the Svaneti region in northwestern Georgia) is a community of four villages, and claims to be the highest permanently inhabited settlement in Europe. Ushguli is inhabited by an ethnic group called the Svans and is characterised by its Svan towers - used as familial living quarters, fortified fortresses of defense, and personal treasuries. To read more about the places I visited on my 10-day Georgia itinerary by public transport, click on the following link. https://galloparoundtheglobe.com/a-10-day-georgia-itinerary-by-public-transport/
Never ending surprises, on the way to Ushguli #Georgia #hiking #mountains #nature
Ushguli's monastery is ancient and mysterious, just like the orthodox priest at the entrance.Cover your modesty before going in, and make sure to buy some delicious honey #Georgia #monastery #mountains
#Unesco village of Ushguli.
Ushguli Cabins

Ushguli Cabins

Ushguli Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti
$50 nightly
The price is $50 total per night from Feb 11 to Feb 12
$50 total
Feb 11 - Feb 12
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this cabin in Mestia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and balconies. Popular attraction Upper Svaneti is located nearby.
Ushguli Cabins
Guesthouse Qaldea

Guesthouse Qaldea

1 out of 5
ushguli Mestia Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti
Book a stay at this business-friendly guesthouse in Mestia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attraction Upper Svaneti is located ...
The stay was good. The guesthouse a little bit far from the center but the town is really small. The really big bonus was that the owner knew english!

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2018

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Guesthouse Qaldea
Paliani Hotel

Paliani Hotel

4 out of 5
13, Avtandil Khergiani Street Mestia Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti
$65 nightly
The price is $77 total per night from Feb 13 to Feb 14
$77 total
Feb 13 - Feb 14
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Mestia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Margiani's House Museum and Svaneti Museum of History ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4 reviews)
The view was beautiful. Breakfast not worthy paing for. Cleaniness was ok.

Reviewed on May 7, 2025

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Ushguli Cabins

Ushguli Cabins

Ushguli Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti
Stay at this cabin in Mestia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and balconies. Popular attraction Upper Svaneti is located nearby.
Ushguli Cabins
Bude Mestia cottages-Family Room with Private Bathroom

Bude Mestia cottages-Family Room with Private Bathroom

Mestia svaneti
Stay at this cottage in Mestia. Enjoy room service and bathrobes. Popular attractions Seti Square and Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography are located ...
Bude Mestia cottages-Family Room with Private Bathroom
Charming 2-bedroom villa in brilliant Mestia with WiFi

Charming 2-bedroom villa in brilliant Mestia with WiFi

Mestia Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti
Stay at this villa in Mestia. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Seti Square and Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography ...
Charming 2-bedroom villa in brilliant Mestia with WiFi
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Popular places to visit

Mestia Town Hall

Mestia Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Mestia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the lakeside or discover the area's glaciers.

Mestia Town Hall

Tetnuldi Ski Resort

Hit the slopes at Tetnuldi Ski Resort during your trip to Mestia. Discover the area's glaciers and waterfalls.

Tetnuldi Ski Resort

Tetnuldi

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tetnuldi during your travels in Mestia. Discover the area's glaciers and waterfalls.

Tetnuldi

Upper Svaneti

Explore the great outdoors at Upper Svaneti, a lovely green space in Ushguli. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

Upper Svaneti

Koruldi Lakes

5/5(1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Koruldi Lakes during your travels in Mestia. Discover the area's glaciers and waterfalls.

Koruldi Lakes

Ushba

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ushba during your travels in Mestia. Discover the area's glaciers and waterfalls.

Ushba

Things to do

Autumn in village Nakipari.

4 Days Private Guided Tour in Svaneti

$580
per traveler
4 Days Private Guided Tour in Svaneti
4-Day Svaneti Hiking Tour

4-Day Svaneti Hiking Tour

$1,168
per adult
4-Day Svaneti Hiking Tour
Ushguli

3-Day Tour in Svaneti

$614
per adult
3-Day Tour in Svaneti
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Ushguli (in the Svaneti region in northwestern Georgia) is a community of four villages, and claims to be the highest permanently inhabited settlement in Europe. Ushguli is inhabited by an ethnic group called the Svans and is characterised by its Svan towers - used as familial living quarters, fortified fortresses of defense, and personal treasuries. To read more about the places I visited on my 10-day Georgia itinerary by public transport, click on the following link. https://galloparoundtheglobe.com/a-10-day-georgia-itinerary-by-public-transport/

Ushguli