Hi, I travel a lot as a free lance consultant to Europe and recently I visited the Republic of Georgia and I wanted to share a little bit about my trip and suggest a few things to do and stay.
First, Georgians are a wonderful, gracious people. They are very friendly toward people from the West (Americans, Europeans, etc.) and I felt safe the entire time that I was there. Due to the war in the Ukraine, there are many Ukrainian refugees in the city and, as a Visa-free destination for Russian tourists, there are significant numbers of Russians as well. Although there is obviously tension between these groups, it hasn't impacted the safety of traveling to Georgia / Tbilisi.
As far as places to stay are concerned - I highly recommend the Moxy Tbilisi- its location in Saarbrücken square is central to sights in the city and it's a great value. The crew that works there all speak fluent English and can help provide insights into places to visit. In terms of places to see, I'd recommend Old Town Tbilisi, the funicular, a trip to Mtskheta (the old capital). Also, a day trip to the city of Borjomi (where the famous Georgian sparkling water is from) is also highly recommended. Finally, on the way back from Borjomi to Tbilisi is a trip to Gori where there is a museum to Stalin because Gori is the city where he was from. It's certainly an interesting part of history.
So - if you're planning on a trip to Europe - consider taking a trip farther east to Georgia. It's still a greenfield tourism opportunity and it's possible to organize a very intimate tour experience at a very low cost. Check it out!