Sight guide · Tbilisi · Georgia
Visiting Fabrika
A former Soviet sewing factory converted into a hostel, co-working space and courtyard of bars, cafés, studios and shops, covered in street art.
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Quick answer
Fabrika is a neighbourhood in Marjanishvili and Chugureti, Tbilisi. Allow 1–2 hours; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Neighbourhood
- Area
- Marjanishvili and Chugureti
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, after dark, art and food
- Best months
- April, August and November
About Fabrika
A former Soviet sewing factory converted into a hostel, co-working space and courtyard of bars, cafés, studios and shops, covered in street art. It is a lively evening hangout for locals and visitors.
Tip: Come in the early evening and explore the surrounding streets of Aghmashenebeli Avenue afterwards.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1–2 hours.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Marjanishvili and Chugureti, left-bank district of Fabrika, hostels and a restored 19th-century avenue.
Best time to visit Fabrika
To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:
- November: 13°C (55°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- April: 19°C (66°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- August: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, busy crowds.
When to visit Tbilisi has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Tbilisi itinerary visits Fabrika on day 3, together with Sioni Cathedral, Tbilisi Botanical Garden and Gabriadze Theatre clock tower.
- No. 13 of the 18 sights in our Tbilisi things-to-do list.
- Day 3 of the 5-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Tbilisi.
Near Fabrika
Also in Marjanishvili and Chugureti, so you can walk between them:
- Dry Bridge Market — 1 hour, free
- Dezerter Bazaar — 1 hour, free
If you like Fabrika
- Bridge of Peace and Rike Park — Old Tbilisi, 30–45 minutes
- Chronicle of Georgia — Tbilisi Sea, 1 hour
Staying near Fabrika
Stay in Marjanishvili and Chugureti ($) to walk here: left-bank district of Fabrika, hostels and a restored 19th-century avenue. All areas to stay in Tbilisi.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Fabrika?
Plan 1–2 hours. With Dry Bridge Market nearby, it fits a half-day in Marjanishvili and Chugureti.
+Is Fabrika free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Fabrika?
April, August and November, the quietest of the good months. Come in the early evening and explore the surrounding streets of Aghmashenebeli Avenue afterwards.
+Do I need to book Fabrika in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.