Is it worth staying at Orbi City in Batumi, and what practical problems should travelers expect?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 16 days ago
TL;DR
Travelers often report check-in problems at Orbi City in Batumi, including hosts not answering, last-minute price hikes, very long elevator waits, and poor soundproofing. Many expats recommend staying outside Orbi if possible; power cuts also happen in some other Batumi areas.
What the community said
The most recent advice is to avoid Orbi City if you can. It is often mentioned as a place to skip, even though many travelers still end up booking there because of its popularity.
16 days ago Orbi City
Power outages have reportedly become more frequent lately, and this is not limited to Orbi: some Batumi neighborhoods are also affected. If reliable electricity matters to you, check this with the host before booking.
16 days ago Batumi
According to renter reports, check-ins at Orbi City can fail completely: travelers arrive and cannot reach the host. Another repeated complaint is that the price may be raised at arrival, sometimes to about 3× the original rate.
16 days ago Orbi City, price up to 3×
The towers at Orbi City are known for major elevator queues. At busy times, residents say the wait can stretch close to an hour, which is especially inconvenient in high season.
16 days ago Orbi City
Another downside of Orbi City is poor soundproofing. Reviews say noise can travel even between very different floors, for example from much lower levels up to around the 30th floor.
16 days ago 30th floor