Local Partners

Meet the hosts who welcome Transcaucasian Trail hikers along our routes.

Send a free stay request and we check availability with your host. You pay your host directly in cash. TCT charges a small booking fee online, only after your host confirms. Stays can be requested 2 or more days ahead, subject to availability.

Zaur's Guesthouse

Khinalig, Azerbaijan

A guesthouse in Khinalig, one of the highest villages in the Caucasus.

From 15 AZN (about $9) per person per night, room only

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Samir's Guesthouse

Galaykhudat, Azerbaijan

A family-run guesthouse in the village of Galaykhudat.

From 15 AZN (about $9) per person per night, room only

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Farhad's Guesthouse

Griz, Azerbaijan

A guesthouse in Griz, on the trail between Khinalig and Aniq.

From 15 AZN (about $9) per person per night, room only

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Hotel Old House

Mestia, Georgia

Svanetian hospitality in the heart of Mestia, among historic defence towers. A good start or finish for hikers in Upper Svaneti.

From 125 GEL (about $47) per person per night, room + breakfast, sharing a room

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Maia's Guesthouse

Chvabiani, Georgia

A warm, family-run guesthouse on the Etseri to Ushguli trail, known for home-cooked Svanetian meals and views of Mount Mtshkhara.

From 80 GEL (about $30) per person per night, room + breakfast, sharing a room

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