Shopping in Armenia

Enjoy shopping?  Do you plan to spend a day or two shopping while visiting Armenia’s capital?  Well, if shopping is something you enjoy, you won’t be disappointed!  There is a great mix of high end and high street shops for men, women and children, alongside more ethnic markets and shops, which are frequented by locals and tourists, alike. 

Shopping in Armenia

High End

If you like to ‘splash the cash’ and prefer quality over quantity, then you will be able to find an array of recognisable western brands such as Max Mara, Stefanel, LaGalleria, Escada, Emporio Armani, Burberry, Betty Barclay, Bally, Baby Dior, D & G Junior, Gant, Max & Co., Victoria’s Secrets and Ecco, with many other high end brands to discover. 

High Street

If you prefer the high street, there is also a plethora of recognisable western brands available to cater for your tastes, such as: BSB, River Island, Nougat London, Morgan, Etam, Mexx, Debenhams, Next, Benetton, Clarks, Mango and Mothercare, plus many other high street brands for the ardent shopper to unearth.

Jewellery

Do you fancy jewellery shopping for a memento of your trip to Armenia?  Then Yerevan has plenty to offer, such as Chronograph, L’Orange GOLD, Mercury, Peter Benjamin, Franck Muller, Swarovski, Di Donna and Tatteosian, which, among them, cater for both men and women and for those with very expensive tastes or those on a budget.

Books

If you forget to take any books with you to read during your visit or run out of reading material, then why don’t you head on down to either Macmillan Bookstore, which has a few English-language novels, or Noyan Tapan, which also has a few English-language novels plus books about Armenia.

Ethnic Markets and Shops

Vernissage Market is a weekend flea market which caters to both locals and tourists.  As a tourist visiting this market, you are unlikely to be shopping for car parts or plumbing fixtures, but you may want to spend time leisurely delving in to piles of antiques or looking for a collectable communist medal.  This market also offers you the chance peruse locally produced handicrafts and maybe even purchase a stunning one-of-a-kind chess set or an elaborately carved jewellery box.

Vernissage Art Market is located across from Opera Square and offers you the chance to purchase a real bargain at a negotiable price from either an art dealer or first hand from an artist.

The Salt Shack isn’t what it first may seem!  This fascinating shop sells an array of souvenirs and handicrafts, such as maps, books, jewellery, pottery, woven salt sacks, carpets, dolls and t-shirts and is definitely worth a browse.

Dalan Art Gallery is a must-see if you appreciate arts, crafts and other beautiful handmade objects.  This is a fantastic place to buy a souvenir of your trip and then relax with a cup of tea or coffee at the gallery’s wonderful cafe.

Made in Armenia Direct sells a fantastic array of handicrafts, handmade jewellery and religious iconography and is also a fabulous place to buy souvenirs of your visit.

On the whole, Yerevan has a lot to offer to the avid shopper, no matter what you are looking for, and, as this isn’t a definitive list I am sure that you will find some hidden treasures of your own during your visit.