Yerevan Hostel

Yerevan Hostel

Want a cheaper alternative to either a hotel or a Bed and Breakfast?  If you are a student or just on a very strict budget, you may want to consider a hostel.  Yerevan Hostel is in the centre of Armenia’s capital city, just 3 minutes on foot from Republic Square – idyllically situated if you want to be at the heart of all that Yerevan has to offer.

Arrival Information

Check in at the hostel is from 2pm and checkout is between 9am and 12pm.  All children under 7 years of age stay free of charge when using existing beds, whereas older children will be charged 4500 AMD each night for an extra bed.  Pets are allowed upon request, but there may be charges.  The hostel accepts payment by Visa, MasterCard and American Express, but they reserve the right to pre-authorise a card and supplements will have to be paid for, separately, during your stay.

Services and Amenities

The Yerevan Hostel is extremely basic when compared with hotels and Bed and Breakfasts, but it is also inexpensive and comfortable.   The range of services offered by this hostel, include: a 24-hour front desk, express and private check in and checkout, currency exchange, a tour desk, an airport shuttle service, a shuttle service for a surcharge, free public parking nearby, free wi-fi in all areas,  luggage storage service, laundry/ironing service, a gift shop, breakfast in your room, a designated smoking area, newspapers, safety deposit box, vending machines, ski storage, games room, library, seating area with a sofa, TV, DVD player and CD player.

Guest Rooms

This hostel four different room rates available: Mixed Dormitory, Comfort Double Room, Standard Double Room and a Family Suite with a Balcony.  Room rates start at a very inexpensive 4,630 AMD per bed in a dormitory per night to a very reasonable 22,489 AMD for the Family Suite per night (for a family of four).  Each dormitory provides: 40 square metres of space, air conditioning, soundproofing and some even have a flat screen TV.  The double rooms have: 30 square metres of space, air conditioning, flat screen TVs and iron/ironing board.  Finally, the suite has: 100 square metres of space, a balcony, a city view, air conditioning and a flat screen TV.

Trip Advisor Ratings and Testimonials

Yerevan Hostel is ranked as number 7 out of the 41 Bed and Breakfasts/Inns on Trip Advisor (ratings are given by independent guests).  It received 4.5 out of 5 stars from reviewers on Trip Adviser, although this rating is not broken down.  Some of the guests said the following:

                ‘Would go back anytime.’

                ‘Maybe the best [Youth Hostel] in Yerevan.’

                ‘Great location, nice staff.’

    ‘Awesome hostel!’

On the whole, this hostel seems to offer a bargain alternative.