Yerevan
Eat
- The Armenian cuisine has links to the rest of the Caucasus and the Middle East. This includes porridge (harissa), brothy stews (like dzhash), and kebabs. Confectionery often includes dried fruit and walnuts.
- There are a lot of wine bars in Yerevan serving excellent food and wine, including Wine Republic (Isahakyan Street, near the Cascades) and In Vino (Saryan Street). Expect to pay around AMD 3,000 (around USD 6) for a main dish.
- For a great café/art place, go to Mirzoyan Library (hidden in an alleyway from Mher Mkrtchyan Street).
Sleep
- There is a decent supply of modern hostels in Yerevan with going rates below USD 10 for a dorm bed. Private rooms in a decent hotel/apartment cost around USD 25.
- All areas in or near the center are good to stay in. If you want to stay close to nightlife options, the northern part of the center (near the opera) or near Pushkin Street is good.
Transport
- Town:
The center of Yerevan is compact and can easily be walked from one side to another. There is a metro system, but it mostly caters to residential areas.
The few sites that are a longer walk away (such as the Armenian Genocide Memorial and Ararat Brandy Factory) are most conveniently reached by taxi (at most AMD 1,000, around USD 2). Insist on using a meter.
- Airport:
During the day, there is a bus service (N107, AMD 200, around USD 0.50) to Yerevan center. Taxis to the center cost around AMD 3,000, around USD 6).
- Out of town:
Taxis for a day can be arranged for as little as AMD 10,000 (around USD 20), excluding gas. Car rental for a day starts at AMD 30,000 (around USD 60).
- Warning:
As in many countries, taxi drivers will often quote prices many times the going rates and insist that no minivans are available to your destination.