Yerevan
ArmeniaCapital
- Population
- 1,093,485
- Currency
- AMD֏366.1/$
Yerevan is the capital of the Republic of Armenia, one of the three hubs of the South Caucasus and is home to over a million people (2022) — the largest Armenian community in the world.
Guide content adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Yerevan". Source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Weather
Live32°C
Partly cloudy · feels like 29°C
- 33%
- 26 km/h
- AQI 43
- SunOvercast24° / 35°
- MonThunderstorm20° / 30°
- TueModerate rain showers20° / 29°
- WedFog19° / 29°
- ThuOvercast19° / 31°
Measured at 40.181, 44.514 · Asia/Yerevan
Where to stay
Yerevan has a wide variety of accommodations but for the most part they are overpriced. If you're staying for an extended period of time, rent an apartment. Check the AUA (American University of Armenia), local travel agents (Menua tours, Hyur Service) or real estate brokers for rental listings.
There is a good selection of hostels and homestays in Yerevan to choose from for budget travellers.
- 1 Balcony Villa Hostel, Hovsep Emin 3/1, Arabkir (: Barekamutyun station (the last one) and from there walk down H.Hakobyan St till you get to a little hill. Up the hill and to the right, it's the small metal door on your left.), ☏ , balcony.hostel@gmail.com. Check-out: 12:00, but flexible. A small, budget hostel. Offers free wifi, laundry, a kitchen and shared bathrooms that are cleaned daily. English speaking, friendly, coffee and tea are free. 9,000 dram for single room, 6,000 dram for shared room with locker, 6,500 dram for room with light breakfast, 7,000 dram for full breakfast. Between November and May rooms are 5,000 dram..
- 2 Envoy Hostel, 54 Pushkin Str. (entrance on Parpetsi), ☏ . Check-in: 14:00. Winner of 'Best Hostel in Armenia' Award by HW 2010&11&13. Is centrally located, large and comfortable with free internet/wifi access, breakfast and tea/coffee facilities. All the rooms and common areas are air conditioned and spotlessly clean. English speaking staff is efficient and knowledgeable about traveling in Armenia and the regions. They also have a hostel in Tbilisi and offer weekly tours from Yerevan to Tbilisi with sightseeing and BBQ-lunch included. 7,000 dram w/ breakfast.
- 3 Grammy Hostel, 15 Aghayan st., ☏ . A hostel, with a travellers' desk, free internet access, breakfast just for extra 500 dram, laundry, TV, a relaxation room where you can chill out and escape from the Yerevan hustle and bustle of the city, and a little garden where you can soak up the sun and relax on a bench. 4,000-7,000 dram (flexible).
- 4 Hostel Glide, House 16/1, Hakob Hakobyan St (Three minute-walk from :“Barekamutyun”), ☏ . A private house located two metro stops out of the centre, but in a quiet and safe place. It's very close to bus stations, and it is possible to see Ararat mountain from the windows. Run by a very hospitable family. Prices for beds start from 4,500 dram.
- 5 Theatre Hostel, 27, 2nd Entrance, Tigran Mets Ave, ☏ . A small and cozy hostel 5 minutes walking distance from the main square. It is very clean, has many free facilities, such as Wi-Fi internet access, bicycle parking zone, etc. The prices start from 4,500 dram with light breakfast included.
- 6 Yerevan Hostel, 5 Tpagrichner St. In the centre, 3 minutes from the : Republic Square. Friendly, knowledgeable English speaking staff available 24 hours a day. Very clean hostel, showers with hot water available day and night. Wifi available also a computer available for guests. Traditional breakfast prepared upon request, so always fresh. Flexible check in/check out times. Bag storage. 5,500 dram.
- 7 Bass Boutique Hotel, 3/1 Aygedzor St (1 km north of centre, Metro Marshal Baghramyan), ☏ , bassboutiquehotel@gmail.com. Small affordable 4-star. Doubles US$50.
- 8 Hotel Europe, 38 Hanrapetutyan St, ☏ , info@europehotel.am. Nice little central 3-star hotel. Doubles US$70.
- 9 Erebuni Hotel, 26/1 Vazgen Sargsyan St (next to Republic Square), ☏ , info@erebunihotel.am. 3 star, good value for price, comfort and location. From US$80.
- 10 Mia Casa Hotel, Shara Talyan St 13, ☏ . Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Small 3-star. Double US$50.
- 11 Hotel Olympia, 64 Barbusse St, ☏ , info@olympia.am. 2 km northwest of centre but compensated by great views over river gorge towards Aragats. Doubles US$50.
- 12 Royal Palace Hotel, 17/1, 4th St, Silikyan district (10 km northwest of centre), ☏ , , info@armenianroyalpalace.com. Small hotel, in a quiet area of the city. Doubles from US$70.
- 13 ibis Yerevan Center, Northern Ave 5/1, ☏ . Very central nice new hotel with very flexible pricing depending, but generally mid-range prices or lower. $34-74.
- 14 Ararat Hotel, 7 Grigor Lusavorich St, ☏ , reservation@ararathotel.am. Four star going on 2 or 3, many negative reviews. Doubles from US$90.
- 15 Armenia Marriott Hotel, Republic Sq (Metro: Republic Square), ☏ . International hotel with fine rooms and facilities, great location. Doubles (room only) from US$180.
- 16 Best Western Congress Hotel, 1 Italy St (just west of Republic Square), ☏ , sales@hotelcongressyerevan.com. The Congress is one step down in price but offers the same western feel as the Marriott, and has a large outdoor pool. Doubles US$90.
- 17 Golden Palace Hotel, 11 Northern Ave (In mall off Abovyan St, very central), ☏ , info@goldenpalacehotel.com. Pleasant central 5 star hotel. Double from US$120.
- 18 Grand Hotel Yerevan (formerly Royal Tulip), 14 Abovyan St, ☏ , sales@grandhotelyerevan.com. 5 star hotel with old charm and modern amenities: roof top pool, elegant guest rooms, restaurant, conference halls, winter garden with 24-hr bar and other services. Doubles US$100.
- 19 Tufenkian Historic Yerevan Hotel, 48 Hanrapetutyun St, ☏ . 4 star hotel with restaurant near to Vernissage market. Doubles from US$90.
- 20 Ani Plaza, 19 Sayat-Nova Ave, ☏ , info@anihotel.com. Boxy 4-star, good accommodation for the price. From US$100.
- 21 Hotel Latar (Latar Complex), 58 Fifth St (15 km northwest of centre), latarhotelyerevan@gmail.com. Way out on edge of city, you'll need a car. The massive circular pool is a sight to behold. Doubles US$100.
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