Holiday Inn Express Yerevan stands at Buzand 97/2 in the central Kentron district, a practical mid-range choice for visitors who want a clean, modern room close to the main sights without paying for a luxury address. The hotel has 130 rooms and a straightforward offer: a free buffet breakfast served every morning from seven until eleven, free in-room Wi-Fi with fast speeds, a restaurant and bar on site, a business centre, laundry and dry cleaning and luggage storage. It is a short walk to the Blue Mosque, about eleven minutes on foot to Republic Square and the National Gallery of Armenia, a similar distance to the Opera, and around twenty minutes to the Cascade, so most of the city centre is within reach without a taxi. Zvartnots airport is about a twenty-minute drive, and the hotel can arrange a round-the-clock airport shuttle on request for a fee. The combination of included breakfast, central location and dependable brand standards makes it a favourite with first-time visitors, couples and small families, and with anyone who prefers a quiet room after a day of sightseeing.
Location and getting around
Buzand Street is a central, mostly calm street that links the museum and mosque area with the main squares. From the hotel you can walk to Republic Square, the National Gallery and the Opera area, and the Cascade is a longer but pleasant walk of around twenty minutes. A taxi to the Matenadaran or the Genocide Memorial is inexpensive, and the airport is about twenty minutes away by car outside rush hour. Parking is limited and available on request, so check ahead if you are travelling with a hire car.
Rooms and who it suits
The rooms follow the familiar Holiday Inn Express format, with comfortable beds, a work desk, air conditioning and quick Wi-Fi. The free breakfast saves time before day tours, which often leave early, and the restaurant and bar are useful for a simple dinner after a long excursion. Business travellers will appreciate the business centre, and families will like the straightforward layout and the central position. It is not a spa or resort, so it suits those who spend most of the day out.
What is good to know
Check-in begins in the afternoon and check-out is at noon, with luggage storage for early arrivals and late departures. Ask for a higher floor for quiet, and compare rates when you book, since cancellation terms differ. The airport shuttle costs extra and works best if arranged before you arrive. Because several tours start from central pickup points, staying here makes mornings easy: you can walk to most meeting places or take a short taxi.
Why stay here
- ✓Free buffet breakfast
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Business centre
- ✓Laundry and dry cleaning
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Airport shuttle on request
- ✓Limited parking on request
Good questions
How far is Holiday Inn Express Yerevan from Republic Square?+
About an eleven-minute walk. The Blue Mosque is around six minutes and the Cascade roughly twenty minutes on foot.
Is breakfast included?+
A free buffet breakfast is served daily from seven to eleven, though you should check what your rate includes when you book.
Is there an airport shuttle?+
Yes, a round-the-clock shuttle can be arranged on request for an extra charge. Zvartnots airport is about twenty minutes by car.
