Travel guide

Travelling to Yerevan Dialogue 2027

Hotels near the venue, flights to Yerevan and places to explore across Armenia. Prices and availability are live on the booking sites; open any place in Google Maps for directions.

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Hotels near the venue

Flights to Yerevan (EVN)

Zvartnots International Airport is about 12 km from the city centre.

Good to know

Visa
Check your requirement with the official MFA tool at https://www.mfa.am/en/visa/ — many nationalities are visa-free (up to 180 days a year); others can apply for an e-Visa at https://evisa.mfa.am/.
Getting from the airport
Zvartnots (EVN) is ~12 km from the centre: 20–30 min by taxi. Use ride-hailing apps (Yandex Go, GG) or the official airport taxi desk.
Money
Currency is the Armenian dram (AMD). Cards are widely accepted in Yerevan; ATMs are everywhere.
Mobile & internet
Local SIM / eSIM from Team, Viva or Ucom is available at the airport arrivals hall.
Weather in May
Pleasant spring weather, typically 15–25 °C; bring a light jacket for the evenings.
Power
220 V, European plugs (type C/F).

Places to explore

  • Airport

    Zvartnots International Airport (EVN)

    Main international gateway, ~12 km west of the centre (20–30 min by taxi).

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  • Sight

    Republic Square

    The heart of Yerevan; evening singing fountains.

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  • Sight

    Cascade Complex & Cafesjian Center for the Arts

    Giant limestone stairway with sculptures and city views.

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  • Museum

    Matenadaran – Museum of Ancient Manuscripts

    One of the world's richest collections of medieval manuscripts.

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  • Memorial

    Armenian Genocide Memorial – Tsitsernakaberd

    Memorial complex and museum-institute; official delegations often lay wreaths.

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  • Culture

    Armenian National Opera and Ballet Theatre

    Opera, ballet and concerts in the city centre.

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  • Shopping

    Vernissage open-air market

    Crafts, carpets and souvenirs (best on weekends).

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  • Sight

    Erebuni Fortress

    Urartian fortress from 782 BC — the birthplace of Yerevan.

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  • Day trip

    Etchmiadzin Cathedral

    Mother Cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church, UNESCO site (~25 km).

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  • Day trip

    Garni Temple

    1st-century Greco-Roman temple above a basalt gorge (~30 km).

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  • Day trip

    Geghard Monastery

    Rock-cut monastery, UNESCO site (~40 km), often combined with Garni.

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  • Day trip

    Khor Virap Monastery

    Monastery with views of Mount Ararat (~45 km).

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  • Day trip

    Lake Sevan & Sevanavank

    High-altitude lake and peninsula monastery (~65 km).

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  • Day trip

    Dilijan

    Forest resort town known as 'Armenia's Switzerland' (~100 km).

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