About
Modern yet very historic city, with huge open squares, cozy cafes, and a very relaxed vibe. Budget: Accommodation $10–25/night, Cheap meal: $3–7. Top Experiences: Republic Square & the fountains, Cascade Complex & rooftop views, Vernissage flea market, Cafes in the city center, Mother Armenia monument & Victory Park, Blue Mosque
Why go
- Feels modern yet very historic
- A true hidden gem
- Feels like you're in a nice city like vienna or budapest, but for the prices that you would pay in cleveland
Must try
- Khorovats & lavash
- Cascade complex & rooftop views
- Republic square
- Vernissage flea market
- Spot vintage cars around the city
Pro tips
- Use yandex taxi
- City center is compact and walkable
- Metro is cheap, ~$0.20 per ride
- Bus is cheap, ~$0.15 per ride
- Skip the car in yerevan
Good to know
- Two of its four borders are closed
- Winters bite
- For serious health care, you want erebon
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