Given Tkvarcheli's current state and limited tourist infrastructure, the best approach for visitors is to consider staying in nearby larger towns like Sukhum and arranging day trips to Tkvarcheli.
For visitors keen on exploring the historical and natural aspects of Tkvarcheli, staying in Sukhum offers the most convenient and comfortable base. Sukhum, as the capital, provides a wider range of accommodation options, from guest houses to hotels, and has more established services like restaurants and transport links. From Sukhum, you can easily organise a private car or taxi for a day trip to Tkvarcheli. This allows you to experience Tkvarcheli's Soviet-era architecture and abandoned mining sites, like the impressive Tkvarcheli Power Station or the deserted residential blocks, without the logistical challenges of staying directly in the town.