We collected reviews of tourists about one of the oldest cities in the world, the capital of Armenia - Yerevan. We share tips and talk about the pros and cons of resting in Yerevan in 2021.
About rest in Yerevan
A third of the population of Armenia lives in Yerevan - more than 1 million people. Tourists love the Armenian capital for the unique flavor of the old streets and the majestic buildings of the Soviet era. Due to the fact that many buildings in the center are faced with pink tuff, Yerevan is often called the pink city. In the warm season, people come to see medieval temples, taste delicious barbecue, taste the famous cognac, admire the monuments, street art and breathe in the aroma of roses in the Botanical Garden.
According to the reviews of tourists, in winter they willingly go to Yerevan to go skiing and snowboarding. The modern winter resort Tsaghkadzor is located just 80 km from the city.
Pros and cons of staying in Yerevan
It is worth going to Yerevan for the sake of cultural and historical tourism. Parents with children and connoisseurs of national cuisine like to relax here. The suburbs are good for mountain trekking and ecological travel.
pros holidays in Yerevan in 2021, according to tourists:
- Visa-free country for Russians.
- Cheap flight.
- Lots of inexpensive hotels.
- Developed infrastructure for a comfortable life.
- Safe rest.
- Hospitable residents.
- There are fountains with clean drinking water all over the city.
- Delicious Armenian cuisine.
- Beautiful nature in the surroundings.
- Rich architecture.
- Interesting excursions.
Natella2308: "Lots of old churches. Very mesmerizing atmosphere, you feel as if you came several centuries ago."
Minuses:
- There is rubbish in the streets.
- Arrogant taxi drivers come across.
- Lots of unpresentable dilapidated buildings.
zombi: "The Yerevan that I saw is a city of contrasts. There are separate beautiful buildings and squares, but the whole city looks strange. Old houses, half empty, half destroyed."
Reviews about beach holidays in Yerevan
Where does a beach holiday come from in Armenia, you say? The country does not even have an outlet to the sea! And here is the sea there - its own, Armenian. This is the high-mountainous Lake Sevan. There are hotels, camp sites and sanatoriums, bungalow houses and camping sites, sandy and pebble beaches. The water temperature in Sevan warms up to a comfortable + 22 ... + 23 ° С only from mid-July to the end of August. But at an altitude of 1900 m above sea level, the sun bakes strongly, and you can get a good tan. You can get there from Yerevan in an hour.
anniecarolinafer: "There are not many attractions in Sevan, but they are still there. Basically, it is a water bike ride and boating."
If you don't want to go far, go to Salt Lake - it is also called the Dead Sea. Residents of the city and visitors enjoy swimming in the brackish water.
Reviews of the best hotels in Yerevan
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According to tourists' reviews for 2020, the best hotels in Yerevan are located in the city center and in the Tsaghkadzor ski resort.
Hotel National 5 * is an elite hotel in Yerevan, and it has excellent reviews. Comfort, impeccable service and a central location.
Best Western Congress Hotel 4 *. This hotel has many positive reviews from tourists: guests love the beautiful architecture, fitness center, massage, solarium and sauna.
Nova Hotel 4 *. Tourists love family rooms, good soundproofing, and a wide range of services - transfer, car and bike rental, laundry, dry cleaning and ordering city tours.
Reviews about the weather in Yerevan
Vacationers come to Armenia all year round, but most tourists come during the warm season - from April to October. The capital of the country has a dry continental climate, so there is a lot of sun and little rain in Yerevan.
Winter comes on December 1st. According to tourists, in the coldest month - January, in Yerevan from -6 ° С to + 7 ° С. The gardens begin to bloom in April. Midsummer is hot + 28 ... + 35 ° С, and it becomes cooler in autumn.
Karina Novikova: "During the day in May it was warm, and sometimes even moderately hot. In the evening, it was cool and fresh. The temperature by noon rose to + 25 ° С. Real summer! A refreshing wind blew and it was sunny."
Reviews about excursions in Yerevan
Look for author's interesting excursions on the Sputnik and Tripster websites. Individual and group, no crowds of tourists and in Russian.
Many tours are offered in the capital of Armenia and its suburbs with guides who speak Russian. Prices for them start at 850 rubles. According to tourists, excursions are popular on vacation in Yerevan in 2021:
- Yerevan - first date
- Fascinating view of Ararat
- Conquering Armenia
- Evening walk in Yerevan
- Tatev monastery and cave skyscraper - Khndzoresk
- Lake Sevan, pagan Garni and Geghard cave monastery.
The capital of Armenia is the same age as Ancient Rome. According to tourists, there are many sights in Yerevan that are easy to see on your own. Walk the stairs of the Grand Cascade and the English Park, visit the Erebunia Fortress, Yerevan Zoo and admire the singing fountains.
If you come to Yerevan in winter, go to the Armenian Genocide Museum, the house-museum of the composer Aram Khachaturian, the Yerevan History Museum, the Cafesjian Art Center, the Megerian Carpet Museum of Carpets or the National Art Gallery of Armenia.
Anna O.: "Although we drove for a very long time, it was comfortable. We liked Tatev and the cable car. But most of all I was surprised by the cave city of Khndzoresk. We definitely recommend going there." More about the excursion →
Travel tips for Yerevan
Russians can enter the country with an internal passport.
For little money, you can stay in the districts that are not far from the center of Yerevan - Malatia-Sebastia, Avan and Kanaker-Zeytun.
It is pleasant to walk around the city center. The main thing is to cross roads in designated places. It is more convenient to get to the remote areas of the city by metro, which runs from 6:30 to 23:00.
If you get into a taxi, negotiate the cost of the trip in advance. Meters are not in all cars, and the tariffs of different transport companies differ.
Don't worry about the language barrier! Armenia is part of the former USSR, and in Yerevan many understand and speak Russian.
Violetta307: "I absolutely did not know Armenian, except for the words" barev dzes ", which means" hello. "They always spoke to me in my native Russian and were courteous - in shops, on the street, in a restaurant."
In cafes and restaurants, do not be embarrassed by the low price. Even in a small establishment, the quality of food will be high. There are many stalls in the city selling pastries and soft drinks.
Go to markets and shops with local currency. Some sellers accept dollars and euros, but at a reduced rate. Exchange money at banks or exchange offices.
