Diwan Hostel, Tbilisi

An art filled home away from home in Old Tbilisi, Diwan Hostel is a great choice for a hostel in Tbilisi, Georgia. It also has probably the best view imaginable of any hostel in Tbilisi.

The Location

Diwan Hostel is located at the top floor of a historical building, which is built on a hilly part of the city. This gives the hostel an excellent vantage point overlooking most of central Tbilisi, including both the Old Town area and the newer parts too. The huge windows certainly make a great use of this intrinsic advantage. After taking the main stairs in the building, you come across a door for the hostel, and after that there is another couple of flights of wooden stairs. And finally, after passing through another door, you reach the living room and the corridor. But don't let this complicated stair situation dissuade you, the hostel is well marked and easy to find, which we can't say for most other hostels in Tbilisi.

Rooms and Bathrooms

There are dorms and private rooms available in Diwan Hostel. The dorm room has four bunk beds, so in total it can accommodate eight guests. The beds don't have any privacy curtains or other modern conveniences that are becoming popular among hostels, such as individual reading lights or power outlets, but they do the job well enough. There are two shared bathrooms -- one with a shower and toilet, and the other with a bathtub and a toilet -- that are both kept quite clean and in a good condition.

Common Spaces

Other than the amazing view, common spaces are the other best thing about this hostel. The living room area is huge and there is also a sizable kitchen with a dining table and two couches. All of these common areas overlook the city. The large windows let in lots of light; this plus the very tasteful decoration and a lot of beautiful artworks make the common areas are a delight to spend time in. Just chilling on one of the couches or enjoying the view with a coffee in hand is not a bad way to spend some time after a tiring day discovering the city. The kitchen is well enough equipped and the guests are welcome to use all the equipment to prepare their own food.

Summary

To sum it all up, we highly recommend Diwan Hostel in Tbilisi as an excellent option for travelers. It has a convenient location and it is simply a pleasant space in which to spend some time.