Armenia
Armenia4 guides across 1 destination — where to go, when, what it costs and what to eat.
Destinations in Armenia
Practical essentials for Armenia
Armenian dram (AMD)
Armenian, with Russian widely understood; English is found in Yerevan's tourist businesses but not much beyond them
Type C/F, 230V 50Hz
Yerevan's buses, trolleybuses and metro run on one ticketing system that no longer takes cash — tap a transport card, a contactless bank card or the Telcell app.
Not obligatory — rounding up or leaving about 10% in a restaurant is the norm when the service was good.
Yerevan's tap water is treated to national standards and generally safe, though many visitors still prefer bottled.
Right-hand side; a 1968 International Driving Permit is required alongside your national licence.
112 (general); 102 police, 103 ambulance, 101 fire
Country-level guidance, checked against official sources. Currency, fares and entry rules change — confirm anything time-critical before you travel.
Recent stories from Armenia
The Yerevan Neighborhoods Most Visitors Skip
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Yerevan Beyond the Obvious: The Quieter Side of Armenia's Capital
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Is Yerevan Worth the Trip? A First-Timer's Briefing
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Yerevan on the Cheap: Small Plates That Punch Above Their Price
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