Forbes

Berlin Is Out, Tbilisi Is In: Georgia's Capital Is This Year's Most Exciting City

Stepping into Stamba Hotel, a former Soviet-era publishing house turned boutique hotel, it’s obvious why people are talking (or more accurately, raving) about this 42-room Georgian oasis, which only opened back in May. Situated in the city’s Vera neighborhood, a neighborhood known for its bohemian vibes and quaint cafes, the hotel feels like a place that perfectly embodies today’s Tbilisi: a city with no shortage of character and depth, grace and style, ambition and perseverance.