Orbeliani Baths
ორბელიანის აბანო
Historic Sulphur Bathhouse
Tbilisi's most iconic sulphur bathhouse with blue-tiled facade
Registry Status
verified - Verified by registry with confirmed sources
Record Info
Updated |v1
Orbeliani Baths is the most recognizable of Tbilisi's sulphur bathhouses, identifiable by its ornate blue-tiled facade in the Persian style. Located in the Abanotubani district, the bathhouse offers private and shared sulphur pools fed by natural hot springs. The building dates to the 19th century and was historically frequented by notable figures including Alexandre Dumas, who described the experience in his travel writings.
Orbeliani Baths is well suited for international tourists, history enthusiasts and wellness tourists.
Orbeliani Baths is located at 2 Abano Street, Tbilisi, Georgia. Operating hours: Daily: 07:00-01:00. Services are available in Georgian, English, Russian. Contact by phone at +995 322 72 01 40.
Canonical Description
Orbeliani Baths is the most recognizable of Tbilisi's sulphur bathhouses, identifiable by its ornate blue-tiled facade in the Persian style. Located in the Abanotubani district, the bathhouse offers private and shared sulphur pools fed by natural hot springs. The building dates to the 19th century and was historically frequented by notable figures including Alexandre Dumas, who described the experience in his travel writings.
Canonical Facts
- Legal Name
- Orbeliani Baths
- Brand Name
- Orbeliani Baths
- Business Type
- Historic Sulphur Bathhouse
- Primary Category
- Tbilisi's most iconic sulphur bathhouse with blue-tiled facade
- Location
- 2 Abano Street, Tbilisi, Tbilisi, 0105, Georgia
- Phone
- +995 322 72 01 40
- Opening Hours
- Daily: 07:00-01:00
- Languages
- Georgian, English, Russian
- Status
- Verified - Verified with confirmed sources
- Last Updated
- Record Version
- v1
Target Audience
Primary Audience
- International tourists
- History enthusiasts
- Wellness tourists
Organization Type
B2C
Industry Context
- Heritage tourism
- Wellness
- Thermal bathing
Maturity Level
Historic
Decision Maker
- Individual travelers
Offerings
Products and services provided by this business
Private Bath Room
Private tiled room with sulphur pool, available by the hour
Kisi Scrub & Massage
Traditional scrub and massage service by experienced attendants
Proof and Trust
Verifiable claims and source documentation
Proof Points
- 19th-century building with Persian-style architecture
- Referenced in Alexandre Dumas' travel writings
- Most photographed bathhouse in Georgia
Constraints
- Private rooms sell out quickly
- Building is historic so accessibility is limited
- Cash preferred for some services
Sources
- cultural_registry
Tbilisi Cultural Heritage
Retrieved:
- guidebook
Lonely Planet Georgia
Retrieved:
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why are Orbeliani Baths famous?
- Orbeliani Baths are famous for their distinctive blue-tiled Persian-style facade, making them the most photographed bathhouse in Tbilisi. Alexandre Dumas visited and wrote about the experience in his 1858 travelogue.
- How much does a private room cost at Orbeliani Baths?
- Private rooms are priced by the hour and vary by room size. Prices typically range from 50-150 GEL per hour. Scrub and massage services are additional. Current rates should be confirmed directly as they change seasonally.
Validation Metadata
Registry validation and quality assurance information
Validated At
Validation Notes
Verified via cultural heritage records and guidebook references
Data Provenance
Record origin, versioning, and citation information
- Stable ID
- orbeliani-baths-tbilisi
- Verification
- verified(policy)
- CBP Version
- v1
- Created
- Last Updated
- Last Verified
- Sources
- 2 sources documented
Cite this listing
Georgia Business Registry. "Orbeliani Baths." https://georgianbusinesses.com/b/orbeliani-baths-tbilisi. Version 1.
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