Yerevan is one of my all-time favourite cities and a place I never tire of visiting. On my first visit to the Caucasus , Armenia fell smack bang in the middle of my itinerary. I had originally planned to spend a few weeks travelling all around the country. But not long after stepping off the train in Yerevan, I had changed my mind and decided to spend a couple of weeks in the capital instead. Like Tbilisi, Yerevan is another capital on the cusp of Europe and Asia.
This is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. Yerevanians have weathered a recent history so tragic it almost defies belief.
Hard times have made Armenians proud of their identity and heritage, and their capital is in many ways an outward expression of that. Please note: This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission if you make a purchase by clicking a link at no extra cost to you. Learn more. This will put you within easy walking distance of all the top places to visit in Yerevan, terrific restaurants, bars and cafes. This bright hostel has both a mixed dorm and a budget-friendly private double room.
It is located 10 minutes by foot from Republic Square. This stylish hotel offers comfortable rooms decorated with traditional Armenian carpets and with views towards Ararat from the windows and balconies. The breakfast is highly regarded. This cosy, character-filled boutique hotel is set inside a year-old stone villa and decorated with gorgeous heritage furnishings. The central location in Kentron is perfect.
This luxury 19th century-style hotel is located adjacent to the Venissage in the centre of the city. It features modern suites, a pool, an onsite restaurant, and in the basement, an Armenian carpet museum! This curated list brings together my favourite free things to do in Yerevan , alternative and offbeat attractions, museums and galleries, and classic Yerevan experiences that I consider must-dos! On the opposite side of the city from Republic Square, the massive limestone staircase that is the Yerevan Cascade rises up to link the lower and upper parts of the city.
