Title: Zhibiani Travel Guide: Best of Zhibiani, Mestia Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Zhibiani](https://expedia.co.uk/Zhibiani-Hotels.d3000034599.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Zhibiani](https://expedia.co.uk/Zhibiani-Holiday-Rentals.d3000034599.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Zhibiani Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Zhibiani.d3000034599.Car-Hire-Guide)[Zhibiani Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Zhibiani.d3000034599.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Zhibiani Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![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/](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000471999/1afaa4d5-74e7-4a34-9023-aa96501f0fe9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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/](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000471999/1afaa4d5-74e7-4a34-9023-aa96501f0fe9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Never ending surprises, on the way to Ushguli #Georgia #hiking #mountains #nature](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000471999/e48ee0d8-4084-4972-9844-7a96b3252231.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000471999/09294806-57c2-4d11-a1f8-402bb8676cf5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#Unesco village of Ushguli.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000471999/f07be274-0c8f-44b0-a63b-f3dde89ff7e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Zhibiani Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_3000034599) - Top hotels in Zhibiani - Top Holiday Rentals in Zhibiani ![Ushguli Cabins](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69830000/69820600/69820519/493110bd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ushguli Cabins Ushguli Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti £40 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this cabin in Mestia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and balconies. Popular attraction Upper Svaneti is located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=69820519&PinnedHotelID=69820519&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000034599) ![Guesthouse Qaldea](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26810000/26803400/26803349/2cf18c11_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Guesthouse Qaldea ushguli Mestia Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Stay at this business-friendly guesthouse in Mestia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attraction Upper Svaneti is located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) 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 6 Oct 2018 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026&selected=26803349&PinnedHotelID=26803349&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000034599) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026&selected=26803349&PinnedHotelID=26803349&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000034599) ![Paliani Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92740000/92739400/92739365/aaaeb53f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Paliani Hotel 13, Avtandil Khergiani Street Mestia Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti £57 23 Feb - 24 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Mestia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 7 May 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=92739365&PinnedHotelID=92739365&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000034599) [See all 76 properties in Zhibiani](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026®ionId=3000034599) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Ushguli Cabins](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69830000/69820600/69820519/493110bd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ushguli Cabins Ushguli Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Stay at this cabin in Mestia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and balconies. Popular attraction Upper Svaneti is located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mestia-Hotels-Ushguli-Cabins.h69820519.Hotel-Information) ![Bude Mestia cottages-Family Room with Private Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77050000/77048300/77048219/w624h683x200y0-63b8c2fa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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 ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mestia-Hotels-Bude-Mestia-Cottages-Family-Room-With-Private-Bathroom.h77048219.Hotel-Information) ![Cabin in the forest, near to ski lift, provide breakfast and dinner](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75710000/75706400/75706384/w624h683x200y0-d05f2f54_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cabin in the forest, near to ski lift, provide breakfast and dinner Mestia Svaneti Stay at this cottage in Mestia. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mikhail Khergiani House Museum and Margiani's House Museum are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mestia-Hotels-Cabin-In-The-Forest.h75706384.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Zhibiani](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000034599&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Wander the lakeside or discover the area's glaciers. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mestia-Town-Hall-Mestia.d6311272.Attraction) #### Tetnuldi Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tetnuldi during your travels in Mestia. Discover the area's glaciers and waterfalls. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tetnuldi-Mestia.d553248635976021932.Attraction) #### Tetnuldi Ski Resort Hit the slopes at Tetnuldi Ski Resort during your trip to Mestia. Discover the area's glaciers and waterfalls. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tetnuldi-Ski-Resort-Mestia.d840174114361729024.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Upper-Svaneti-Mestia.d623288689852485632.Attraction) #### Ushba Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ushba during your travels in Mestia. Discover the area's glaciers and waterfalls. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Koruldi-Lakes-Mestia.d553248635975995744.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Lamaria](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46201902/f8610a1f-b2c1-4e64-81cd-ecdfbd8bdf52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mestia Ushguli private tour £76 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mestia-ushguli-private-tour.a46201902.activity-details) ![4-Day Svaneti Hiking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1014271/238c08ef-1a20-4201-9cec-513df003a9b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 4-Day Svaneti Hiking Tour £854 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/4-day-svaneti-hiking-tour.a1014271.activity-details) ![Autumn in village Nakipari.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47214882/20cccd95-7af2-4bbf-b506-ea7ec5c7a31d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 4 Days Private Guided Tour in Svaneti £423 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/4-days-private-guided-tour-in-svaneti.a47214882.activity-details) [See all activities in Zhibiani](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Zhibiani.d3000034599.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Zhibiani ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6136904/520a8371-1082-4d38-8439-283f968afe77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mestia - Cities near Zhibiani [Mestia](https://expedia.co.uk/Mestia.dx6136904) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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