Yerevan is where we live. It is walkable, affordable and full of cafés, with Mount Ararat on the horizon on clear days. This guide collects everything we have learned since we moved: where to stay, what to eat, how to get around and what the paperwork really looks like.
Know before you go
Checked 10 October 2026
- Currency
- Armenian dram (AMD). Cards work almost everywhere in the centre.
- Language
- Armenian. Russian is widely spoken, English in cafés and with younger people.
- Plugs
- Type C and F, 230 V.
- Best time
- May to June and September to October.
- Getting around
- Metro, buses and ride-hailing apps. The centre is easy on foot.
- Daily budget
- About 45–70 EUR per person, mid-range.
Chapters from Yerevan
All chapters- Life abroadChapter 06: Moving to Yerevan: our first month, honestlyRent, residency paperwork, SIM cards and the small things nobody tells you.14 min read
- FoodChapter 04: Where we eat in Kentron when we cannot decideEleven places we go back to, from lahmajo at midnight to a quiet Sunday gata.11 min read
- Life abroadChapter 02: What we packed for a year abroadTwo suitcases, two backpacks, and the things we wish we had left at home.7 min read
Places we go back to
See on the atlasPractical guides
Picks in Yerevan
All Yerevan picksVideos from Yerevan
14:32First week in Yerevan
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Where we eat every week
11:47A day trip to Garni
Questions we get about Yerevan
Is Yerevan safe for tourists?
In our experience, yes. We walk around the centre late at night. Use the same care you would in any city.
Do I need cash?
Not much. Cards work in most cafés and shops in the centre. Keep some dram for markets, minibuses and small shops.
How many days do I need?
Three days for the city, five or more if you want day trips to Garni, Geghard, Lake Sevan or Dilijan.