Month: May 2026

Overlooking the city of Tbilisi sits Mtatsminda Park which comprises of amusements, nature and restaurants. One is struck by panoramic views immediately after exiting either the funicular or cable car systems…

As one can see from the above, some restaurants face the view overlooking Tbilisi.

Attractions a giant ferris wheel and its also the location the Tbilisi TV tower which is looking a bit worse for wear as of 2026…

Unbeknown to one, it is also possible to catch the cable car from Shota Rustaveli Avenue. In most cases this is probably easier to access than the funicular. However, the accessible entrance appears not to be sign posted hence it is easily missed. It can be found on Vano Sarajishvili Street through an unassuming archway and a private car park…

For those who wish to ride said cable car, the full name is Rustaveli-Mtatsminda Cable car.

One of the most convenient ways to access the Mtatsminda Park is to use the Tbilisi Funicular. Unlike the Baku Funicular in Azerbaijan, this is wheelchair accessible. However, the difficulty is accessing the lower station as it may be necessary to navigate Soviet avenues and cobbled streets…

Upon entering the lower funicular station, one will easily find the accessible entrance and ramp to seamlessly enter the vehicle…

Although one can only access the bottom level, the ride provides panoramic views over the city of Tbilisi (providing that it is not busy)…

To exit the upper station, it is necessary for wheelchair users to utilise a stairlift hence it maybe prudent to check that it is working before you travel…

It is also worth noting that the maximum weight of said stairlift is only 220kg.

Although the lower station is wheelchair accessible, the exit from the upper which leads into Mtatsminda Park has a small step.

One of the easiest ways to reach the Mother of Georgia statue from the Old Town is to cross the famous Bridge of Peace. However, it is worth mentioning for wheelchair users that only one route is accessible, the remainder being steps. As a result, it maybe useful for one to plan accordingly (unlike myself!). The Bridge of Peace is an architectural marvel in itself…

The above bridge connects the Old Town with Rike Park where one can easily access the Mother of Georgia Tramway. Although the lower station contains entrance steps, a handy stairlift can be utilised…

Once inside, a standard cable car station is presented with the standard cabins that can accommodate most wheelchair types. However, it is worth noting that some staff don’t seem to be willing to stop the system to allow one to board the cabin. This means that one may have to run and jump and hope for the best at times!

The Mother of Georgia Tramway can also be used to access the Narikala Fortress, however this was under renovation. The Mother of Georgia statue is around a 10 minute walk from the upper cable car station looking over Tbilisi…

The Old Town is situated a mere 15 minute walk from the Ibis Styles hotel, however, it’s worth noting that the route chosen by Google Maps is not necessarily the most accessible. As a result, it maybe prudent for one to plan before heading out to avoid complications with drop curbs etc. As with most ex Soviet countries, it’s seems like drop curbs are a little hit and miss around Tbilisi, for example, there might be a drop curb on one side of said road but not the other side.

The majority of the Old Town is pedestrianised meaning that a wheelchair user can roll along it with ease…

One of the most notable sights of the Old Town in Tibilisi is the Clock Tower which can be accessed by multiple accessible routes…

As of 2026, wheelchair accessible hotel options in Tbilisi are rather limited, however, thanks to growing tourism amongst other factors, global hotel chains such as ibis are beginning to make an appearance. Although a number of ibis hotels are to be located in the city, one chose the ibis Styles Tbilisi Center due to its proximity to a number of landmarks.

In true European/West Asian fashion, the wheelchair accessible room at the ibis Styles is fairly generous in size complete with an accessible wet room with a shower seat etc…

However it is worth checking with the hotel that they have definitely allocated one the wheelchair accessible room as they might attempt to give you a family room.