Yerevan is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Yerevan works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The city has an airport, so you can fly in directly. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Yerevan, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 12 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 5 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Yerevan, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Yerevan starts at around €64 per night, with a typical rate near €95 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: RIS Dalma Collection Yerevan, guest rating 10 from 681 reviews, from €84 per night; Holiday Inn Yerevan - Republic Square by IHG, 4-star, guest rating 9.6 from 1682 reviews, from €109 per night; The Alexander, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Yerevan, 5-star, guest rating 9.5 from 208 reviews, from €397 per night; Republica Hotel Yerevan, 4-star, guest rating 9.4 from 822 reviews, from €114 per night; Nova Hotel Yerevan, 4-star, guest rating 9.3 from 2640 reviews, from €108 per night.
Day trips & routes: Tsaghkadzor — about 54 km, 51m drive; Dilijan — about 98 km, 1h 29m drive; Yeghegnadzor — about 124 km, 2h 3m drive; Ijevan — about 131 km, 1h 58m drive; Jermuk — about 171 km, 2h 48m drive. Fastest option is Tsaghkadzor: 51m by car.
Yerevan: what to know
Things to see: "Private 6-7 hour Tsaghkadzor, Kecharis, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank Tour from Yerevan", rated 5 from 101 reviews, from €117.45; "Balloon ride Skyball", rated 5 from 75 reviews, from €235.79; "Private 8-9-hour Echmiadzin, Zvartnots, Garni and Geghard trip from Yerevan", rated 5 from 71 reviews, from €121.9; "Private tour to Hin Areni winery, Tatev monastery & ropeway, Khndzoresk caves", rated 5 from 62 reviews, from €266.93; "The Great Beauty of Armenia: 7-Day Culture and Cuisine Tour", rated 5 from 35 reviews, from €667.32.
Where to eat: "Sherep Restaurant", Eastern European/Armenian, rated 4.8 (4249 reviews); "Yasaman Yerevan's Restaurant", Armenian/Caucasian, rated 4.8 (578 reviews); "Lavash Restaurant", Healthy/Armenian, rated 4.8 (5289 reviews); "Mayrig Yerevan"; "Tavern Yerevan". Top-rated: "Sherep Restaurant" at 4.8.
Yerevan has its own airport, so a direct flight is the fastest way in. Getting around the city and out to the 5 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Yerevan is around €95, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Yerevan you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 5 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Armenia, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
