Borjomi Real Estate: Houses and Chalets for Sale in Georgia

Borjomi is famous for its mineral water, bottled and exported across the region, and for the Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park, one of Europe's largest protected areas. The town is set in a wooded gorge on the Kura river, with a central park, sulphur baths and a cable car. The historic Likani Palace belonged to Russian grand dukes, and many nineteenth-century wooden villas survive.

Borjomi is about three hours by road from Tbilisi. Narrow-gauge forest railways and nearby ski resorts such as Bakuriani add to the appeal. The town is active in summer and has a quieter winter, so many houses serve as holiday homes. Compare Bakuriani, Mtskheta and Tbilisi if you want a different profile.

Borjomi's season runs from late spring to early autumn, with a smaller winter peak around New Year's holidays and skiing at nearby Bakuriani. Hotels and guesthouses are common, and some owners rent rooms to domestic tourists, who dominate visitor numbers. Rental income is therefore seasonal and depends on marketing and condition. Utilities may be cheaper than in Tbilisi, but heating wooden houses is costly, so ask for winter bills and look at insulation, stove types and window quality before agreeing on a price.

Foreigners can own houses and commercial buildings in Georgia, but not agricultural land. In wooded and mountain areas, plot categories and protected-area restrictions matter, so ask the lawyer to verify the land category and any building limits near the national park. Heritage villas may be subject to conservation rules.

Registration is done at the Public Registry within days of signing. There is no major transaction tax, and the annual property tax is modest. Read our Georgia consultation guide, financing page and Georgia overview. Heating by wood or gas is typical, and costs can be material in cold winters.