local service providers –armenia

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LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDERS –ARMENIA
Nr. Name Description Location/Address Contact Email/Skype
Telephone Website/Facebook

Map nr. 1. Armenia LSPs
Shirak Province
01. Irina Tatevosyan’s Near the border with Georgia, Darik (5 km north from Zorakert Darik hamlet, Irina Tatevosyan irinatatevosyan@gma
Farmhouse village) conceals a hidden gem – a B&B with an organic farm, owned Amasia Region, il.com
by Irina Tatevosyan. A few years ago, this interesting woman Shirak Province, ([phone]
launched herself into the agritourism business, offering a chance for Armenia http://agroholding.a
tourists to stay and work on her huge farm. Feeding and cleaning m/eng/darik.htm
horses, milking cows, making bread and cheese, and cooking are
some of the daily chores in which you can actively participate. If you http://hy.blackseasilk
are not fond of farming, Irina offers walking tours, horseback riding, road.com/en/busines
camping, cycling, picking medicinal herbs, cultural heritage s/BampB-Irina-

sightseeing, and riding quadricycles in the winter. Accommodation Tatevosyan/154
consists of two double bedrooms and two large, hostel type, tents
with a kitchen. Other B&B amenities include a small exhibition with
different archaeological artifacts and old domestic objects, a TV in
the salon, a mobile phone, 2 bathrooms, laundry service and a
separate shower. The Darik farm possesses several natural and
cultural assets worth visiting. Besides stunning landscapes and
endless green meadows, there is a small lake suitable for summer
swimming and fishing. Irina will be proud to guide you to the nearby
pre-Christian archaeological site and tell you many legends related
to vishap (dragon) stones or khoyakars (ancient ram shaped
tombstones). Also, the Tatevosyan family is a successful breeder of

Armenian gampr dogs and Van cats.
Languages: Russian, basic English
02. “Ardenis Ray” Located on the Shore of Ardenis Lake, “Shakro’s Paradise” is unique 1st house, 5th Str., Contact: Shakro vigen-
(“Shakro’s Paradise”) place by all means. Humble, clean house with two bedrooms and Ardenis village, Ghazaryan [email protected]
shared bathroom features a great collection of wild and domestic Amasia Region,
animals (several wolves, a deer, a wild boar, two foxes, a jackal, a Shirak province, ([phone] https://www.faceboo
badger, a rabbit, a foal, a lamb, a van cat and different species of Armenia ([phone] k.com/pages/Ardenis-
local birds can be seen all around the house). Shakro will be your RAY/4060576761772
best guide in Arpi Lake NP, especially if you are interested in birds, 77
butterflies and rare plants. Additionally, a small garden and lots of
different domestic animals offer an authentic rural experience for
everyone who is interested in agritourism. B&B services include: full
board; transfer from / to Ashotsk free of charge. Guiding services:
bird watching (with equipment), botanical tour, butterfly tour, horse
riding tour, cross country skiing and horse sledging. Languages
spoken: Russian. An interpreter is recommended.
03. Several B&Bs in Mets Sepasar Sergey Soghoyan,
Mets Sepasar village village, Ashotsk village mayor
Region, Shirak ([phone]
Province, Armenia ([phone]
04. “SkyMik” Pension “SkyMik” pension, led by ski champions Artur and Alla Mikayelyan, is house n.8, Artur and Alla [email protected]
an ideal place for all who are interested in exploring the adventure Swedish district, Mikayelyan
tourism possibilities of Arpi Lake National Park and its surroundings. Ashotsk, Shirak
The 4+1 room house is designated for maximum ten people. There is Province, Armenia ([phone]
one bathroom with a sauna. “SkyMik” serves traditional healthy ([phone]
dishes (e.g. Armenian herbal dishes), juices, local fruits and pastries. ([phone]
A special menu for vegetarians can be provided.

“SkyMik” organizes hiking, cycling, canoeing and cross-country skiing
tours. Personalized programs are available upon request. “SkyMik”
possesses: 5 kayaks, 10 mountain bikes, a lot of skis for cross-
country skiing and 4 tents (3 four-person tents and 1 two-person
tent). For guests who are not sport oriented, the countryside near
Ashotsk offers many other possibilities, from cultural heritage
sightseeing, to bird watching and picking medicinal herbs.
Languages: Russian, English
05. “Ashotsk” Located next to the road to Amasia, recently opened “Ashotsk” Jradzor village, Manushak
Restaurant/Motel restaurant and motel is surrounded with beautiful nature with Amasia Region, Mkhitaryan, director
multiple possibilities for short hikes. In the main building, there is a Shirak Province, Margarit
big refurbished space used for weddings and similar celebrations. A Armenia Khachatryan,
separate cottage with a long terrace houses 3 standard suites with manager
bathrooms and one luxury 2 bed room suite with a large dining ([phone]
room. Additional amenities and services include a sauna and guiding
to the local sacred sites (there are many chapels, crosses and piles
of stones scattered on nearby hills).
06. “Rancho” Tourist Set in a peaceful landscape away from urban area, “Rancho” is not Near Tirashen Armen Matevosyan
Complex easy to find. To avoid possible roaming ask for precise direction in lake, west from ([phone]
“Alexandrapol Hotel Palace” in Gyumri. For guests, hotel provides the Marmashen
transportation to/from “Rancho”. Designed in ethno-style the highway,
complex consists of three restaurants (one indoor and two outdoor), Akhurian Region,
a pool with sauna, a billiard room, an outdoor green area with Shirak Province,
children playground, a small lake /fish pond, stables with horses and Armenia
a farm with different animals. Possible activities include: horse
riding, fishing, hiking, visiting nearby cultural heritage and riding
quadricycle in the winter. “Rancho” is an excellent option for all who
want to explore the nature and cultural heritage near the
Marmashen Monastery complex.
07. Berlin Art Hotel “Berlin Art Hotel" is the most tourist oriented hotel in Gyumri and it 25, Haghtanaki Alexan Ter-Minasyan, info@berlinhotel-
is a favorite choice for international travelers. Located in the heart Ave., 3104 general manager gyumri.am
of the town, “Berlin Art Hotel” is within a short walking distance of Gyumri, Shirak ([phone]
the historic market, restaurants and cafés, as well as museums and Province, Armenia ([phone] [email protected]
churches. Built in 1996, at the beginning it served as an Fax: m
accommodation wing for the German Red Cross hospital on the ([phone]
same premises. It seems odd to have doctors and patients outside, www.berlinarthotel.a
but the hotel is welcoming and colorfully decorated. The hall and m
each of 15 rooms feature the art works of different local artist. www.berlinhotel-
Besides that, within the hotel, there is an exhibition space, gyumri.am
“Gallery25”, which frequently exhibits works of prominent Gyumri
artists. Cheerful, friendly staff and a nice courtyard on the back side https://www.faceboo
are another plus. k.com/berlinARThotel
The hotel is home to Shirak Tours, which can help with logistics in www.youtube.com/w

the area. The hotel offers free WiFi and cable internet connection, atch?v=NeYsXnZVTrM
satellite and local TV channels, laundry service, breakfast included, #t=57
central deposit box, handicap accessibility, free car parking, art
“Gallery25”, souvenir shop, seminar rooms, airport pickup,
sightseeing tours and excursions in Shirak region, Armenia and
Georgia.
08. “Villa Kars” Giumri's first boutique hotel, this Art Nouveau building has been 182, Abovyan Str. Antonio Montaldo, [email protected]
saved and resurrected to its former glory, with unique modern /Corner Rustaveli owner [email protected]
comforts and an "Armenian Belle Epoque" style. The setting of the and Abovyan Lusine Ghazaryan,
hotel, the location, the design, the service and the friendliness of Strs., 3741 director www.villakars.com
the staff are of the highest standards. All 10 rooms include antique- Gyumri, Shirak ([phone]
style décor, en suite baths, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and satellite Province, Armenia ([phone]
TV. National cuisine is served for lunch and dinner in the Kars’s ([phone]
dining room or on an outdoor terrace (when the weather permits). ([phone]

Breakfast can also be enjoyed there. The complex features a
beautiful central courtyard with a small fountain, a souvenir shop
and place where guests can read and listen to music. Located inside
the heart of the historic district, Villa Kars is only 15 minutes’ drive
from the Shirak airport. The Gyumri Academy of Arts is 10 minutes’
walk from the hotel, while the Central Park is 12 minutes’ walk

away. In Villa Kars it is possible to organize business meetings and
professional or personal events in its spacious main room (for up to
50 people) or outdoors in the courtyard with room for up to 250
people. In the next door building, they prepare to establish an art
and craft school with the aim of preservation of old crafts and
traditional skills. Once opened, it will give a unique possibility to
guests to attend the workshops and view the whole process of the
production of carpets and ceramics.
09. “Nane” Hotel A beautiful façade and a plaza with a fountain set “Nane” apart from 1/5, Garegin Aram Tiraturyan, [email protected]
all other hotels in Gyumri. Ideally located in Gyumri Commercial Njdeh Ave., 3103 Chief Executive
Center, “Nane” could be the best choice for tourists and guests who Gyumri, Shirak Officer [email protected]
prefer to have diverse services and facilities in the same complex. Province, Armenia ([phone]
The hotel offers 10 comfortable and modern rooms as well as 4 ([phone] aram.tiraturyan@gcc.
suites, all of which are equipped with LCD satellite TV, free Wi-Fi ([phone] am
internet and a mini-bar. The rooms also feature modern bathrooms Fax:
amenities with hot and cold water, air conditioning and central ([phone] www.nanehotel.am
heating. Only criticism the breakfast does not live up to the high www.gcc.am
expectation based on the very nice hotel appearance. Besides
“Nane” Hotel, GCC houses Shara Restaurant, Di Napoli Pizzeria, Le
Café (open-air café), Tango Hairdressing Salon, Visa Concord air
ticket agency, Ararat Bank, and other commercial shops. The unique
characteristic of the complex is that offers possibility of attending
daily rehearsals of the famous Gyumri Symphony Orchestra (17:00
h). GCC is within 5 minutes’ walking distance from the central
square and 20 minutes’ drive from the Shirak airport.
10. Ghazaryan’s B&B This restored old Gyumri house offers accommodation at a 142, Frunze Str., Donara and Varduhi rose-
minimum price for the budget minded traveler. At guest’s disposal Gyumri, Shirak Ghazaryan [email protected]
are 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, lavatory, TV, telephone, hot/cold Province, Armenia ([phone]
water, small garden with flowers and fruit trees. There is an ([phone] http://www.armhotel
adjacent garage for bicycles and wifi is available throughout the s.am/EN/Hotels/Detai
house. Meals (including full board), transportation and guiding ls/donara_ghazaryan
services can be provided on request. Two separate rooms with _bed_and_breakfast_
additional 4 beds will be finished soon and included in the offer. 256
Rates: 6,000 AMD per person without breakfast, 7,500-8,000 AMD
breakfast inclusive, 13,000 AMD full board.
Languages spoken: Russian, German, English
11. “Sari Tey” B&B “Sari Tey” (Mountain Tea) B&B is a clean, well maintained 3 31, Karen Knarik Khachatryan [email protected]
bedroom private house destined for max 10-12 person. In the cases Demirchyan Str., ([phone]
of larger groups, a living room and a hall can be used as additional 3108 Gyumri, ([phone] http://www.armhotel
bedrooms. A fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom, WC, TV, Shirak Province, s.am/EN/Hotels/Detai
telephone, internet and a garden are on guest’s disposal. In the Armenia ls/sari_tey_bed_and_
summer guests can drink local beer in the backyard, pick fruits or breakfast_255
cook together with the host. Besides being welcoming and helpful,

Knarik is an excellent cook and can prepare traditional ethnic food.
Guiding services and information about Shirak region can be
provided as well.
Price: 7000 AMD per person without breakfast, 8000 AMD with
breakfast, 10000 AMD half board, 12000 AMD full board.
Languages spoken: Russian, English.
12. “Artush&Raisa” B&B “Artush and Raisa” Bed and Breakfast is located in the city of 1-2 Ayvazovski Artush Davtyan artushdavtyan@yaho
Gyumri, 300 meters from the Charles Aznavour square. Artush, an Str. (off Charles ([phone] o.com
English-speaking local guide, runs this homestay with his wife Raisa Aznavour 200m), ([phone]
and son Martin. It has 6 comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, Gyumri, Shirak http://www.armhotel
a dining room and a living room, as well as a large garden with Province, Armenia s.am/EN/Hotels/Detai
various fruit trees and arbors for guests to relax or participate in the ls/artush_and_raisa_
harvest time. Also available are piano and music room for guests, bed_and_breakfast__
and wifi throughout. Breakfast is included with lunch and dinner 246
available on request. Free pick-up from railway or bus station.
Airport pick-up is also available. Tours and excursions can be
organized by Artush in his own car or mini-bus. Call ahead and the
owners will meet you at Charles Aznavour Hraparak (from here it’s a
three-minute walk).
Price: 8000 AMD including breakfast
Language: English
13. Anahit Anahit Khachatryan’s B&B consists of one spacious, clean quadruple 56, Tumanyan Anahit Khachatryan http://hy.blackseasilk
Khachatryan’s B&B room with TV and bathroom at the ground floor of a house located Str., Gyumri, ([phone] road.com/en/busines
behind the Berlin Art Hotel. Anahit is the cook for Berlin Art and Shirak Province, s/BampB-Anahit-
often takes overflow customers or anyone seeking more modest Armenia Khachatryan/145
accommodations. She speaks some basic English and is very dear
and cheerful person. With her working experience in the hotel, she
really knows how to treat the guests. Guests may enjoy breakfast at
Anahit's or venture across the street to dine at the Berlin Art Hotel.
Price: 10000 AMD with breakfast, 16500 AMD full board.
Languages spoken: Russian, basic English.
14. Melsida’s B&B The B&B is in a three-story private house. Accommodation is on the Sayat Nova / ([phone]
second floor, with a private balcony and entrance. Tigran Mets Str.,
Gyumri, Shirak
Province, Armenia
15. Satik’s B&B The B&B is in a traditional building and is popular with Peace Corps Ghorghanian Str. ([phone]
volunteers. (Old Center),
Gyumri, Shirak
Province, Armenia
16. Anush Aghababyan's Anush Aghababyan's B&B represents the two-storey house. The 12 Movses Anush Aghababyan http://www.armhotel
B&B sitting room, kitchen and a toilet are situated on the first floor and Khorenatsi Str., s.am/EN/Hotels/Detai
on the second floor 3 bedrooms with the general bathroom are Gyumri, Shirak ls/anush_aghababyan
located. Province, Armenia %27s_bed_and_break
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17. “Rublevka” A huge gate with wrought iron fence encloses a plateau with couple 15-1, New Manvel Nazaryan, [email protected]
Restaurant/Motel of buildings and a fountain in the middle. The main building houses District, Maralik, manager
several restaurants (2 for 140 people each, 4 rooms for 6 people and Ani Region, Shirak ([phone]
one luxurious VIP room for 10 people), a spacious lobby with a bar Province, Armenia ([phone]
and 3 comfortable double bed rooms. The complex has a mini zoo
and horses for rent with phaeton.

18. B&B In the heart of Gyumri «Arevamanuk» ([phone], kasa.gumri@kasa.
KASA foundation KASA can offer you a small and pleasant accommodation within its centre, 69, (+374) 77 30 12 62 am
centre. You will find there 11 heated, comfortable and luminous Shahumyan str.,
rooms, with bathroom and lavatories (in the room or on the same Gyumri, Armenia
floor). We are fully equipped with kitchen, heating, internet access,
washing machine.
Breakfast included, self service. (1000 AMD less in case breakfast
not included; ** Breakfast not included. Washing machine (1000
AMD/per wash); Free Wi-Fi access; Non smoking area; Animals not
allowed.

Lori Province
19. “Qefilyan” (Qefo) The “Qefo” hotel is located in the village of Haghpat in a 5000 m2 16 bldg, 19 Str., ([phone] [email protected]
Hotel large orchard. This small, family run hotel offers the most stunning Haghpat village, www.qefohotel.com
view in the area, straight to the Debed River Gorge. “Qefiliyan” Lori Province,
Hotel has an elegant interior and features in-room facilities such as Armenia http://www.hotels.a
mini bars and satellite television service. WiFi internet connection is m/qefo-hotel
also available at the hotel. “Qefiliyan” is well-known for its national
cuisine dishes considered to be the best in the region. The hotel
offers horseback trips around the village of Haghpat, as well as to
the Kayan Fortress, Dsevanq and Jaghatsadzor.
20. “Gayane” Hotel "Gayane" hotel, established in 2008, is situated close to the Haghpat Haghpat village , Sona Khudinyan [email protected]
Type: Guesthouse Monastery. It consists of the main building with 7 bedrooms and 4 Lori Province, Anahit Shakhkulyan om
cottages. Each cottage has 2 double bedrooms (refrigerator, AC, Armenia
satellite TV) and a lavatory. There is a pub which offers Armenian ([phone] www.gayanehotel.am
and Georgian dishes made from organic local products. Other ([phone]
amenities include: 5 open-air pavilions where guests can taste
barbecue, an open-air swimming pool, a playroom with billiard, a
bakery, a laundry and 2 artificial pools with different types of fishes.

21. Mary Israyelyan’s Mary Israyelyan’s B&B offers comfort with friendly atmosphere. It House n. 33/1, 1st Mary Israyelyan maryisrayelyan@gma
B&B has one bedroom with five beds, a kitchen, a fireplace for barbecue, Str., Haghpat ([phone] il.com
sauna and a small pool. Also, there is a bar, furnished in the old village, Lori ([phone] http://www.toumani
Armenian style, with billiard table. Meals can be arranged on Province, Armenia ([phone] an-
request. This B&B accepts only guests with families. lori.com/hosting/bb-
mery-
Number of rooms: 3, 8 person israyelyan/?language
Price: 7000 AMD/person, dinner 5000 AMD _page=an

22. “Karoi Mot” (At Guests are welcome to enjoy the well-maintained yard with the House n. 10, 7th Karо Yerznkyan antanesyan.seda@ma
Karo’s) B&B open-air patios, garden, orchard, and playground for children. The Str., Haghpat ([phone] il.ru
B&B has 3 double, 1 twin and 1 triple bedroom. Lunch and dinner village, Lori or http://www.toumani
can be provided if requested for an extra charge. Province, Armenia ([phone] an-
([phone] lori.com/hosting/bb-
Number of rooms: 6 (12-15 person) chez-
garo/?language_page
Price: 8000 AMD/person, dinner 2500-3000 AMD =an

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23. Aleksan Qocharyan’s The B&B is located near the Haghpat monastery, about five minute House n. 3, 7th Aleksan Qocharyan http://www.armhotel
B&B walk away. It has three bedrooms (2 double, 1 twin), two Str., Haghpat ([phone] s.am/EN/Hotels/Detai
bathrooms, cold and hot water, and a fireplace for barbecue. For village, Lori ([phone] ls/aleksan_qocharyan
additional fees guests can have lunch and dinner. Province, Armenia _bed_and_breakfast_
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