Landscapes Hotel
by the TopOfHotel team
Landscapes is the smart pick for families and groups who want the big garden and the evening BBQ — luxe rooms at roughly half what Rooms Hotel charges.
Landscapes is the smart pick for families and groups who want the big garden and the evening BBQ — luxe rooms at roughly half what Rooms Hotel charges.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Landscapes Hotel sits on the hillside edge of Stepantsminda, just 500m from the famous Rooms Hotel — the choice for travelers who love that flagship design but want to spend about half as much. The rooms are modern-minimalist, built around wood, stone and Georgian woven textiles. Beds are very soft, bathrooms are new with rain showers, and Mt. Kazbek shows up from most rooms. Plenty of guests note it feels as luxe as hotels charging $200 and up. Rates start around $86 a night with breakfast.
Food and amenities
The standout here is the outdoor space. There is a wide garden planted with grass and local wildflowers, plus a BBQ area that guests can book for an evening grill as the sun drops behind the peak. Reviewers call it an experience no other hotel in Kazbegi offers, and staff help sort the meat and wine at transparent prices. Breakfast is included. There is no pool or spa, so this is a place to relax in the garden rather than soak after a hike.
Location and getting there
It sits on the edge of town in the same quiet pocket as Rooms Hotel, calmer than the center but a 10-15 minute walk down to the market and restaurants, so a car helps. Coming from Tbilisi, it is about a 3-hour, 155km drive up the Georgian Military Highway. The Gudauri ski resort is 32km away, roughly 40 minutes, and the Gergeti Trinity Church hike runs about 7km from town.
Things to know before booking
The edge-of-town setting that gives you quiet and views is also the catch — you will need a car or that walk downhill to reach food and the trailhead. There is no pool or spa, unlike Rooms Hotel up the road. And it books out fast in peak season, so lock in your dates early and request a Kazbek-view room, since most but not all rooms face the mountain.
Our take
For families and groups of friends, this is the smartest stay in Kazbegi. You get luxe boutique rooms and the signature Mt. Kazbek view for roughly half the flagship price, plus a garden and a BBQ pit that turn a normal evening into the best part of the trip. Skip it only if a pool and spa are non-negotiable — for that, walk the 500m to Rooms Hotel.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Scores 9.4/10, driven by design and service that punch well above the 4-star price.
- The outdoor BBQ area and wide garden let you grill in the evening and watch the sun set behind the peak. Staff sort out the meat and wine for you at transparent prices.
- Rooms are done in a luxe boutique style for roughly half what Rooms Hotel charges, with wood, stone and Georgian woven textiles, soft beds and new bathrooms with rain showers.
- Mt. Kazbek is visible from most rooms and from the garden, so you get the signature view without the flagship price tag.
- Sits on the quiet hillside edge of town in the same pocket as Rooms Hotel, away from the noise of the main road.
- It is on the edge of town, so you need a car to reach the center and the trailhead, or a 10-15 minute walk down.
- No pool or spa here, unlike Rooms Hotel up the road, so this is not the spot for a soak after a hike.
- It books out fast in peak season, so lock in dates early if you want the BBQ and a Kazbek-view room.
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Insider Tips
- Reserve the BBQ area in advance and ask staff to line up the meat and wine, then time it for sunset behind the peak.
- Ask for a Mt. Kazbek-view room when you book, since most but not all rooms face the mountain.
- If you want a pool or spa after hiking, walk 500m to Rooms Hotel, which has both; Landscapes is the cheaper place to sleep.