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Yerevan

Baroque Old Town lanes, Uzupis art & honest cheap eats

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Yerevan rewards travellers who wander: one of Europe’s largest baroque Old Towns, the self-declared artists’ republic of Uzupis, and some of the cheapest honest food on the continent. Our local picks so far include the Yerevan Pub Crawl for a night out with locals and the legendary bus station canteen (Autobusu stoties valgykla) for a true Armenian lunch at Soviet-era prices. More hand-picked recommendations are on the way – filter by category and budget below.

Yerevan at a glance

  • Ideal stay: 2 to 3 days
  • Best time to visit: May to September
  • Highlights: the baroque Old Town and Uzupis
  • Where to stay: Old Town and Uzupis
  • Local picks: a growing set of hand-chosen tips
  • Getting around: very walkable centre

Where to stay in Yerevan

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“We and our dances” dance event

Every last friday of the month “Karin” folk dance group organizes free traditional dance lessons. The event takes place either outdoors at Cascade Complex (warm months, May-Sept) or indoors at “Naregatsi” Art…
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Kentron

Envoy Hostel & Tours

Why it matters: Envoy has run Yerevan’s best-known hostel since 2005, and giving back is built into the business – it employs and trains locals, creates paid work for families in remote villages through its tour program, and housed and supported displaced families during the 2020 Artsakh conflict. It is a repeat Hostelworld Hoscar and Tripadvisor Hall of Fame winner, so the beds and the social vibe deliver too. Book a dorm or private room as a clean, affordable base, then join one of their small-group day trips to Khor Virap, Garni, or Lake Sevan – the guiding is a genuine highlight. Tip: reserve tours a day ahead in peak summer, as the popular routes fill fast.
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Kentron

GUM Market

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Kentron

Homeland Fair Trade Shop

Why it matters: founded in 2013, Homeland (HDIF) is the first fully guaranteed member of the World Fair Trade Organization in the former Soviet Union, and its shop channels fair pay to women artisans in Armenia’s rural villages and border towns, along with refugee craftspeople in Yerevan. Everything on the shelves is genuinely handmade – hand-embroidery, ceramics, jewellery, soft toys, and accessories sewn from upcycled rugs and textiles. Come for local souvenirs with a traceable maker behind each one; the upcycled-textile bags and hand-embroidered pieces are the standouts. Tip: the shop sits on Khorenatsi Street and keeps weekday-only hours (Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm), so plan your visit before the weekend.
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Malatia-Sebastia

Malatia Trade Market

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Singing and Dancing Fountains Show

Republic Square is the most crowded part of the city centre in summers both during daytime and at nights. We love spending evenings here, enjoying the music and watching the dancing fountains.…
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Kentron (Tumanyan St)

Tumanyan Khinkali

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Kentron (near Republic Square)

Vernissage Flea Market

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Yerevan travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Yerevan?

Two to three days covers the Old Town, Uzupis and a relaxed food crawl, with time left for a day trip to Trakai Castle.

Where is the best area to stay in Yerevan?

The Old Town keeps everything walkable; Uzupis is the arty, bohemian alternative right next door.

What are the best things to do in Yerevan?

Browse the local picks above, from a locals-led pub crawl to the city's legendary cheap-eats canteen.

What is the best time to visit Yerevan?

Late spring to early autumn brings long days and terrace weather; December has a famously cosy Christmas market.

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