Gori Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Uplistsikhe archaeological site from iron age in Georgia
Uplistsikhe archaeological site from iron age in Georgia
An ancient rock-hewn town Uplistsikhe in eastern Georgia,one of the oldest urban settlements in the country.
Medieval fortress and church in Goryje, Georgia.
View of a staircase inside of the Stalin Museum in Gori, Georgia.

Gori is a relatively small town located about 80 kilometers from Tbilisi.

Joseph Stalin (his last name is a play on the Russian word for "steel" - his real last name was the Georgian surname of Jugashvili) was born and raised in Gori, and this museum houses both the small boarding house he was born in, and his train car.

It's certainly worth a visit if you're in Georgia.  Price is 10 GEL for a ticket - and they have english speaking tour guides available.

I'll let you make up your own mind about the politics of the place, but I will say that the tour had some laugh out loud understatements like: "Stalin and the Soviet mades some mistakes, such as the forced collectivization of agriculture in Ukraine."

I would bet Germans would probably be the most interested - if you've ever been to Germany you'd understand what I mean.

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Gori Apartments

Gori Apartments

4.5 out of 5
Petre Bagrationi #74 Gori Shida Kartli
The price is AU$78 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$78
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Gori. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gori Fortress and Joseph Stalin Museum are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (13 reviews)
The staff were excellent sorting out parking for my motorcycle immediately and anything we required they were quick to assist speaking English very well. The apartment is close to everything you’d like to see within walking distance and the condition is fabulous

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2024

Gori Apartments
Gori Inn

Gori Inn

5 out of 5
1 Davit Guramishvili St Gori Shida Kartli
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$153 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$153
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gori. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an on-site winery. Popular attractions Gori Fortress and Joseph Stalin Museum are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (9 reviews)
While the staff were friendly and helpful, the key thing “hot water” didn’t work in the shower or vanity. The water was slightly off being cold. There were no shower caps supplied. When I asked for milk for tea & coffee they supplied it.

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Gori Inn
Anna's Guest house

Anna's Guest house

3 out of 5
Kutaisi Street Gori Shida Kartli
Stay at this guesthouse in Gori. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Joseph Stalin Museum and Gori Fortress are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (10 reviews)
Excellent stay at Anna's guesthouse

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Anna's Guest house
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.
Gori Apartments

Gori Apartments

4.5 out of 5
Petre Bagrationi #74 Gori Shida Kartli
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Gori. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gori Fortress and Joseph Stalin Museum are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (13 reviews)
The staff were excellent sorting out parking for my motorcycle immediately and anything we required they were quick to assist speaking English very well. The apartment is close to everything you’d like to see within walking distance and the condition is fabulous

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2024

Gori Apartments
Ranch In Variani

Ranch In Variani

2.5 out of 5
Ranch In Variani Gori Shida Kartli
Stay at this apartment in Gori. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk.
Ranch In Variani
cozy cottage FeelFree continental in the forest

cozy cottage FeelFree continental in the forest

Didi Ateni Shida Kartli
Stay at this cabin in Gori. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Gori Fortress and Joseph Stalin Museum are located ...
cozy cottage FeelFree continental in the forest
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.

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