About Yerevan
Yerevan is the capital of Armenia, home to around 1,144,700 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Experiences
Things to do in Yerevan
1
Republic Square
2
Cascade Complex
3
Armenian Genocide Memorial (Tsitsernakaberd)
4
Garni Temple day trip
5
Geghard Monastery
6
Matenadaran manuscript museum
7
Vernissage Market
8
Erebuni Fortress
Budget travel
Free things to do in Yerevan
Republic Square
Armenian Genocide Memorial (Tsitsernakaberd)
Garni Temple day trip
Vernissage Market
Katoghike Tsiranavor Church of Avan
St Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral
Saint Sarkis Cathedral
St John The Baptist Church
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Katoghike Tsiranavor Church of Avan
- Visit St Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral
- Visit Saint Sarkis Cathedral
- Eat at Master Class
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit St John The Baptist Church
- Visit Republic Square
- Visit Yerevan Zoo
- Eat at Mer Taghe
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Botanical garden of Yerevan
- Visit Children's Railway Park
- Eat at OST
Where to eat
Local favourites
Master Class
Angus beef kebab sandwiches for 1000 drams (Dec 2021), and a few other items on the small, focused menu.
Mer Taghe
A small lahmejun joint on Tumanyan, and their lahmejuns have a big following. If you have some extra time and want to splurge, try the manti
OST
Cheap cafe, lots of food options and drinks. Very central, try the Ajarakan khachapuri or the lahmejun. Free Wi-Fi.
Meghedi
Cheap cafe, lots of food options and drinks. Very central, next to the Opera at the Freedom Square. Free Wi-Fi.
Tumanyan Shaurma
Yerevan style shawarma. A local chain with a dozen restaurants around Yerevan.
Artashi Mot
Cheap shaurmas, soups and kebabs upstairs, fancier but still well priced sit-down restaurant underground. Great place to have BBQ and to mee
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $
Bass Boutique Hotel
Small affordable 4-star.
- $
Hotel Europe
Nice little central 3-star hotel.
- $
Erebuni Hotel
3 star, good value for price, comfort and location.
- $
Mia Casa Hotel
Small 3-star.
Shopping
- Covered Market
- Vernissage
- Dalma Garden Mall
- Yerevan Mall
- Metronome Shopping Centre
- RIO Mall
Nightlife
- Calumet
- Roza
- In Vino
- Jack's Pub
- Mirzoyan Library
- Kami Club
Museums & culture
- Katoghike Tsiranavor Church of Avan
- St Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral
- Saint Sarkis Cathedral
- St John The Baptist Church
In pictures
Yerevan gallery
Keep exploring
