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About Mestia

A mountainous town with a city feel, Mestia boasts historic landmarks, traditional architecture, and spectacular nature.
Mestia is a highland townlet in northwest Georgia, at an elevation of 1,500m in the Caucasus Mountains. The townlet is dominated by stone defensive towers of a type seen in Ushguli ("Svan towers"). A typical Svan fortified dwelling consisted of a tower, an adjacent house (machub) and some other household structures encircled by a defensive wall. Unique icons and manuscripts are kept in Mestia Historical-Ethnographic Museum. Mestia is also a center of mountaineer tourism and alpinism.

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Hotel Ushba in Mestia

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Hotel Ushba in Mestia features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Mestia. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can use the hot tub and the spa centre, or enjoy mountain views. At the hotel, each room is equipped with a desk. All rooms are equipped with a kettle and a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, while some rooms come with a kitchenette. The units in Hotel Ushba in Mestia are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Mestia, like skiing. Museum of History and Ethnography is 1 km from Hotel Ushba in Mestia, while Mikhail Khergiani House Museum is 1.3 km away. Kutaisi International Airport is 209 km from the property. Read more...

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Looking for some interesting things to do in Mestia? Here are some recommended attractions and sights for you.

Attractions in Mestia

  • Historic Center, Mestia
  • Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography, Mestia

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