Գնացինք (Let's go)! Discover Yerevan’s hidden gems with Spotted by Locals! From local cafes and botanical gardens to modernist architecture, our Spotters reveal the city's true charm. Experience Yerevan like a local.
162 Insider Tips from our local Spotters
Authentic Stories by Real People
Escape the Crowd & Travel Slow 🐌
Yerablur Pantheon in Yerevan honors Armenian soldiers lost in recent wars, symbolizing the nation’s deep grief and collective sorrow and sacrifice.
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Hidden gem in Yerevan’s Charles Aznavour Square — a fountain with 12 zodiac statues. Spot your sign, snap a photo, and maybe even get some good luck!
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Small park in central Yerevan honoring painter Martiros Saryan, with daily open-air art shows where local artists display & sell their work. Come, have a look!
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Cozy Armenian spot in Yerevan with both traditional and modern dishes. Famous for its fun social media that will make you hungry before you even visit.
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Built in the 6th century, the Cathedral of Avan is Yerevan’s oldest surviving church. If you want to see a piece of real, ancient Yerevan, this is the place.
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Katoghike Holy Mother of God Church in Yerevan, a 13th-century site. For locals, it’s more than just a church. It’s a place of peace, prayer, and connection.
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Looking to chill with friends over a game of billiards, a cold beer, and some hookah? Black Ball Billiard Bar in Yerevan is your go-to spot for a fun night.
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Tucked inside Yerevan’s Cascade Complex, Grigor Khanjyan’s towering mural captures Armenia’s spirit through art and history with rich detail.
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If you want to try true Armenian street food — not the polished, tourist-friendly version, but the real local favorite — Zaviki Ghars is the place!
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Discover Hin Nork, Yerevan’s hidden, old neighborhood with stone houses, wine cellars, and quiet streets reveal the city’s soul beyond the tourist trail.
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Discover Yervand Kochar’s avant-garde art at a small museum in Yerevan’s center. Here modernism meets Armenian tradition in surreal sculptures and abstract forms.
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162 Insider Tips from our local Spotters
Authentic Stories by Real People
Escape the Crowd & Travel Slow 🐌
Our local Spotters share personal tips and secrets about their city. No AI and nothing sponsored! These unique insights can’t be found in traditional guidebooks. Discover the city through the eyes of a local!
We focus on hidden gems and unique places that aren’t crowded with tourists. Our Spotters’ tips help you avoid the crowds and have truly special experiences, far from the tourist masses.
By visiting our locals’ favorites and lesser-known places, you contribute to a more sustainable way of traveling. You support the local economy and reduce the pressure on popular tourist spots. And in the end, those are the best places right?
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Our 488 Spotters (and counting) live in the cities they write about, speak the local language, and regularly update their tips. Their insights help around 1.4 million travelers each year discover the hidden gems of cities.
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