Must-see hotels in Armenia

  • Maghay B&B

    Northern Armenia

    Ashot and Marine run Vanadzor's best accommodation, so you'll need to book ahead to score one of their nine rooms. The rooms are all different sizes,…

  • Green Stone B&B

    Armenia

    Mornings at this spectacular B&B go something like this: arise to roosters cooing and step onto the balcony overlooking the garden. Take a shower using…

  • 3Gs B&B and Camping

    Garni & Geghard

    In between Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery, with epic 360-degree views, this B&B and campground is an oasis. The Dutch couple who run it are lovely and…

  • Villa Kars

    Armenia

    Italian owner Antonio Montalto came to Armenia as a doctor following the 1988 earthquake and has since built his third guesthouse (following Villa Delenda…

  • Azoyan Guest House

    Yerevan

    B&Bs aren't often described as being elegant and stylish, but both terms certainly apply here. In a fantastic location between Republic Sq and the…

  • Anakhit Guesthouse

    Northern Armenia

    Travellers rave about this family-run B&B near the marshrutka stand, describing it as a real home away from home. Owner Anakhit offers a warm welcome and…

  • Toon Armeni

    Northern Armenia

    This B&B in a 200-year-old country home hits all the right notes. Rooms on the first floor are authentic with old furniture and modern bathrooms. Upstairs…

  • Gohar’s Guest House

    Armenia

    This friendly B&B is owned by Gohar Gevorgyan, who keeps a clean and tidy house and uses organic home-grown produce to cook delicious meals (dinner…

  • Iris Guesthouse

    Northern Armenia

    Popular among backpackers, this guesthouse has shared rooms with a warm cottage-like feel and tidier private rooms in a separate building. English…

  • Hotel Gayane

    Northern Armenia

    An excellent choice for families visiting this region, Gayane started as a B&B in a farmhouse but has since expanded to include four simple self-catering…

  • Hotel Mi & Max

    Armenia

    This hotel within a hotel proves the old adage that it's not always wise to judge by initial appearances. Occupying the top floors of the worn Soviet-era…

  • Tufenkian Historic Yerevan Hotel

    Yerevan

    Though it calls itself a historic hotel, the Tufenkian was purpose-built and opened in 2012. Rooms are spacious, with excellent bathrooms and comfortable…

  • Crossway Camping

    Armenia

    This family-owned campground near the entrance to town is set against a dramatic backdrop of pink mountains and is surrounded by farmland. There are two…

  • Artush & Raisa B&B

    Armenia

    Unbelievably good value, this comfortable homestay is run by English-speaking local guide Artush Davtyan along with his wife Raisa and adult son Martin…

  • Old Dili

    Northern Armenia

    This guesthouse, steps from the Historic Centre, has just one A-frame cabin, but it's one of the best value accommodations in Armenia so we had to include…

  • Tufenkian Avan Dzoraget Hotel

    Northern Armenia

    Prepare to be impressed by this hotel right on the river's edge. There are 54 rooms spread over two buildings – opt for one with a river view if at all…

  • ArmBee

    Northern Armenia

    The beekeeper owner of this B&B built cabins where live bees tend to hives beneath the mattresses. Don't panic, they can't get inside the sleeping area…

  • Republica Hotel

    Yerevan

    The Republica offers 56 slightly cramped standard rooms and an array of deluxe rooms and suites that are worth the upgrade. Rooms are fashionable with…

  • Sergo Davtyan B&B

    Northern Armenia

    French-speaking Azniv and Sergo Davtyan and their English-speaking adult son (he's only around in summer) are justifiably proud of their eight-room B&B,…

  • Wishup Shore

    Lake Sevan

    On the wilder eastern side of Lake Sevan, you'll find groups of hip Yerevantsis escaping the scorching summer heat. Stony Wishup Shore hosts events and…

  • My Family B&B

    Armenia

    The owners of this guesthouse really do make you feel like one of the family. The rooms are small and simple with tiny bathrooms, but windows look out…

  • Daravand Guesthouse

    Northern Armenia

    Owner Razmik is a diaspora Armenian with an Iranian upbringing and a German education, and he runs his guesthouse with great verve. Rooms are well…

  • Berlin Art Hotel

    Armenia

    This hotel was built as an accommodation wing for the German hospital that shares the same premises. It has a charming garden, cheerful dining area …

  • Kecharis Hotel & Resort

    Armenia

    This is the type of place where local families return year after year. It offers 35 stylish rooms (12 of which are family duplexes), a gym, a restaurant…

  • Lavash

    Lake Sevan

    Built to look like a rustic village, Lavash (named after the bread) is the best option on the west side of Lake Sevan. The cabin-style rooms overlook two…

  • Tufenkian Old Dilijan Complex

    Northern Armenia

    Re-creating the feel of 19th-century Dilijan with modern amenities, this Tufenkian Hotel features somewhat bland rooms with modern bathrooms housed in…

  • My Hotel Yerevan

    Yerevan

    Tucked into a corner of a residential courtyard on the city edge, this small hotel offers 12 attractively presented rooms with satellite TV and tea and…

  • Arevi

    Armenia

    Set beneath a dramatic cliff face, Arevi is made entirely of recycled shipping containers and is solar-powered. Rooms are modern with bright colours and…

  • Areni Wine Art

    Armenia

    Just off Areni's main road (house 20), this family-run B&B has clean no-frills rooms built by the owner and a cute outdoor dining area. Dinner (AMD4000)…

  • Grand Resort Jermuk

    Armenia

    This pink monolith on the lake opposite the Gallery of Waters is the most luxurious hotel in Southern Armenia. It was once a Hyatt, but now is…

  • Harsnadzor

    Armenia

    Thirteen kilometres from Tatev near the Wings of Tatev Aerial Tramway is this decidedly popular eco-lodge. Accommodation is in rustic cabins on the edge…

  • Amberd Hotel

    Armenia

    This recently opened 37-room hotel on a hilltop is a popular retreat for Yerevantsis. Rooms are spacious with balconies that deliver breathtaking views…

  • Marriott Tsaghkadzor

    Armenia

    This impressive Marriott opened in 2012 on the northern edge of town. It offers spacious rooms in the main building and in seven free-standing villas…

  • Villa Delenda

    Yerevan

    Few historic homes survived the Soviet years in Yerevan, but thanks to the honorary Italian consul, Antonio Montalto, this beautifully restored 1906 home…

  • The Alexander

    Yerevan

    Yerevan's most opulent hotel is worth witnessing even if you can’t afford a night. Built with a historic 18th-century building replaced brick by brick as…

  • Armenia Marriott Hotel

    Yerevan

    This grand pink tuff building facing Republic Sq is a Soviet-era institution; rumour has it some rooms were bugged to spy on foreign diplomats. With the…

  • Hostel #1

    Armenia

    This sparkling-new hostel has a terrific location, spacious dorms with comfy bunk beds and privacy curtains, clean bathrooms and lightning-fast wi-fi…

  • Amrots Hotel

    Armenia

    A prominent location on a hill above the highway has endowed this hotel with its name (Amrots means Castle) as well as its panoramic views of the…

  • Paris Hotel

    Yerevan

    It may not be the most stylish of the recently opened hotels in the city centre, but the Paris Hotel has a lot going for it. The great location near…

  • Tufenkian Avan Marak Tsapatagh Hotel

    Lake Sevan

    The windswept eastern edge of Lake Sevan is light on tourism infrastructure, meaning that the noisy crowds so ubiquitous on the opposite shore are…

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