1 best ski hotels in Ushguli

Ski hotels in Ushguli are for travellers who want winter sport in a dramatic, remote mountain setting—without giving up village atmosphere. Ushguli sits in Upper Svaneti and is made up of the communities of Zhibiani, Chvibiani, Murkmeli and Chazhashi, clustered around medieval stone towers and high alpine valleys. Its winter reputation is built on ski touring and off-piste routes starting from the village area, with guidance often available for first-timers and condition-dependent ascents and descents.

Stay for the contrast: energetic snow days followed by cultural highlights such as the hilltop Lamaria Church (in Zhibiani) and the UNESCO-listed architectural heritage that gives Ushguli its “village of towers” feel.

Hotels that suit “ski hotels” here are those that work as a base for ski-tour days—close enough for an easy start from the village, warm for après-ski recovery, and practical for drying gear and planning routes. This page’s listings are well matched to couples, solo adventurers, and small groups who prioritise location, comfort, and a friendly host who can point you toward suitable winter riding.

For example, Mshvidoba (guest 9.6) and Chvibiani Guesthouse & Bar (3★, guest 8.9) are strong options if you want a social, winter-ready base in the Ushguli settlements, while Guesthouse Lika (3★, guest 8.8) and Guesthouse Ushguli Maspindzeli (3★, guest 8.5) suit travellers who value simple, guesthouse-style convenience at the right height for snow seasons.