Armenia and its capital Yerevan are increasingly becoming points of attraction for travelers from Russia. A lot of natural and cultural attractions, the interweaving of eastern and post -Soviet aesthetics, the hospitality of local residents and a pleasant monetary course of the Armenian drama in relation to the ruble are able to surprise and give a large number of impressions.
In the Covid era, the country is open to tourists from Russia, the entry will need a certificate of vaccination or the negative result of the PCR test, made no later than 72 hours before arrival.
How to get and where to stop
A ticket from Moscow to Yerevan costs from 12,000 rubles* per person by one. Yandex.Taxi works great in Armenia, so use the application to comfortably and inexpensively get to the city center.
Here are a few options where you can stop:
R&R HOTEL – from 2100 rubles* per night per person;
Elysium Gallery Hotel – from 1700 rubles* per night per person;
Meg Hotel – From 3200 rubles* per night per person.
What to see and try in different areas of the city
Yerevan conquers his cozy atmosphere, here, against the backdrop of beautiful mountain landscapes, various eras were intertwined in bizarre patterns. Numerous cafes and restaurants give a special charm to the city. Today we will share with you a list of places where you can have lunch, drink a cup of coffee or dance. Basically, they are concentrated near the iconic city attractions – the squares of the republic, the cascade and the opera theater. This list includes favorite locations and routes of local residents.
Saryana Street and surroundings
The main “restaurant” street of the city is Saryana Street (named after the artist-innovator Martiros Saryan, here is his museum, which we also recommend visiting). On both sides of the street are cafes, bars, restaurants, many entrances and terraces are decorated with garlands, and this all looks very festive.
Note a wine bar, a store and a tasting room In vino. Hundreds of wines from various regions of the world are represented here, including local pride – Karas and Takar, sets of delicious cheeses and a variety of meat snacks. The owners created not just a store, but a meeting place for winners of winemaking, they believe that “wine is not just a drink. Wine – contacts with the philosophy and history of the country where it is made. “
Colorful ethnic bar for their own – Calumet Ethnic Lounge Bar – Atmospheric chamber space with an incredible interior in which the influence of the Iranian diaspora is felt. Guests sit on the floor on pillows at low tables, play backgammon or dance. They put interesting music here and regularly arrange concerts of local groups and DJ-slats.
At the end of the street, the historical district of the city rises-Konda, with houses and streets-labyrinths of the XVI-XVIII centuries. With a very special atmosphere. At his foot there is a bar The Kond House With a cozy courtyard and greenhouse. In the evening, from the streets of Konda you can see how it shines and shimmers with neon colors during the next DJ wire.
On the street of new high -rise buildings of Karen Demirchyan, a unique bar hid among other street cafes Simona -In addition to a stylish interior and an interesting cocktail card, they put excellent music, including vinyl, regularly arrange DJ-sites, and the work of bartenders becomes a real representation,
Around the cascade
The second restaurant street – Tamanyana – is located next to the cascade: a complex of terraces, waterfalls and flower beds overlooking Mount Ararat. There are cafes and restaurants of French, Italian and oriental kitchens, small coffee houses, pubs and bars. Sit down at a table in a cafe Dors City Point Among the tall arches of rose tuf houses or go through a small square and sit in August Cafeteria.
In addition, the cascade is also a cultural point of attraction – inside is located Hafeschyan Art Center with a private collection of sculptures and furniture of the XX century, next to the Tamanyan square is located Museum of Russian Artin which the works of Russian masters of the XIX and XX centuries are presented, and after several houses – a chamber House-Museum of the artist and sculptor Erwang Kocharwho is called the “Armenian Picasso.” All expositions are small, their inspection will not take you much time, but will add impressions from this area of the city.
In the vicinity of the area of the republic
In the area of the Square of the Republic in a historical house from Black Tuf is a species restaurant Diamond. Climb on the elevator on the upper terrace, and you will reveal a beautiful view of the government building, a museum of history, singing fountains and roofs of neighboring houses. The menu has many dishes of oriental cuisine, unusual snacks, traditional cakes, meat and vegetables cooked on open fire.
On the neighboring street, Abovyan is one of the most cozy restaurants of local cuisine – ABOVYAN 12. It is difficult to assume from the street that inside there is a large courtyard with tables covered with checkered tablecloths, where families and large companies have dinner and drink wine among the hanging clusters of grapes. In addition to an excellent wine card, this place is distinguished by magnificent desserts, for example, a fragrant baked apple with cinnamon and dried fruits. The restaurant is complemented by the Dalan art gallery with designer souvenirs, jewelry, paintings.
Nearby is a vinyl record store 2nd Floor Vinyl Garage Store and bar. The impressive selection of vinyl, including Armenian music, is collected here. The store runs until midnight, often they arrange DJ sits.
It’s absolutely worth visiting a special place for the city – Mirzoyan Library. This is a cafe in the courtyard of the Tbilisi courtyard with wooden balconies and vintage furniture, as well as with a private library of books and albums in photography. This is one of the centers of attraction of the local intelligentsia. Spend the evening behind a glass of dry red and ice cream with a baklava or seeds and salt, looking at endless paintings, mirrors and jewelry on the walls.
Recently, the owner of Mirzoyan Library opened a new unusual place – The Rose Barhere they create sophisticated author’s cocktails, put good music in the evenings, and the walls are used for photo exhibitions. The place looks like a secret, next to it there is no bright sign, a landmark is a green door with the marquise.
Lumen Coffee – Place of meeting of fans of coffee of the third wave. Here you are waiting for a minimalistic interior, the best varieties of coffee of your own frying, various ways to brew an alternative. And also delicious desserts and parties with music on vinyl. The secret coffee shop “for your” is not so easy to find, it is hidden in the yards of the houses, so follow the navigator.
Also in Yerevan they love jazz! The main places where the locals themselves go – Club 12, MaLkshas Jazz Club And Ulikhanyan Club – Small chamber clubs, each with its own unique atmosphere. The interior of Club 12 resembles bourgeois salons of the beginning of the 20th century, the rest look more democratic. Guests of completely different ages come to listen to the legendary Armenian jazzmen, many concerts end with friendly jam-seians.
To better feel Yerevan, we recommend settling at the cafe at the window or on a terrace with a glass of local dry wine and dishes made of meat and vegetables prepared on the grill, do not rush anywhere and observe the life of the city. Exchange a few words and smiles with other visitors, passers -by, waiters. The city will surround you with hospitality, you can feel how quite simply everything is arranged here, but is not devoid of grace and charm.
*Prices are valid at the time of publication
