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Paradise Found
(update 2003)
Southern Armenia is the most majestic, awe-inspiring part of Armenia. Little visited by tourists due mostly to the time it takes to get there (8 hours to Kapan from Yerevan), the topography flows from deep rock canyons with lone pine trees to rolling alpine hills eventually plunging into native hard wood forests that blanket the towering mountain ranges. The oldest astral observatory uncovered lies by Sissian, and prehistoric rock carvings cover mountain top refuges.
The area teems with wildlife: the last wild herds of native goats, mountain lions and endangered bird species makes this the most memorable place in the country. Lodging is a most pleasant surprise, too, the best lodging venues chock-a-block inside forests and atop mountain hills.
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Hotel Yeghegnadzor Inexpensive (0-1 Star) Center of town, just off square. Center, Tel: (374-81), Res. Tel: (3741) 54-18-18, 54-29-00, Fax: (3741) 54-54-60 Rooms run down, not terribly clean, bring your own cleaners for toilet. Hot showers by pre-arrangement, and luck. Breakfast included. Prices between $15-40
Artash & Gohar's Inexpensive (2 stars) Off Center, ask for directions, Tel: (374-81) 2 33 24, Res. Tel: (3741) 54-18-18, 54-29-00, Fax: (3741) 54-54-60 Comfortable family-run bed & breakfast. Breakfast not included. Prices for SGL/DBL at $15/25.
Ijevanatun Inexpensive (2 stars) Ask for directions, No Tel. Prices for SGL/DBL/LUX at $15/30/40
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Vaik Hotel Inexpensive (2 Stars) Center of town, on top of the hill. Address, Tel: (374-82) 2-16-51, 2-14-34), Res. Tel: (3741) 54-18-18, 54-29-00, Fax: (3741) 54-54-60 Perched on a hill in the center of town is a beautifully restored 19th c. style hotel with wood and stone trim. 40 very nice suites with satellite TV, hot showers, new furniture. Run by Tolmas Ashot Khachikian. The restaurant on the main floor is rather high at $10-15 for dinner, but the food keeps coming. Prices for Rooms range between $20-30 |
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There are a slew of pensionats and spas open in season (July-August), you are bound to find one that will put you up. Anything from bunk beds to full bed and board, between $10-50/day with food. These tend to stay open longer, but winter is hard.
Ararat II Bed & Breakfast
Inexpensive (1-2 stars) Rt. after main bridge, then Rt. after park, on left by canyon. Res. Tel: (3741) 54-18-18, 54-29-00, Fax: (3741) 54-54-60 Clean, hot showers and bathrooms, comfortable rooms. Good food extra. Breakfast not included. Sold by bed, $10/night.
Gladzor Spa Inexpensive (1-2 stars) Res. Tel: (3741) 54-18-18, 54-29-00, Fax: (3741) 54-54-60 Breakfast included. Prices for SGL/DBL at $15/40
Jermuk Spa Inexpensive (1-2 stars) Res. Tel: (3741) 54-18-18, 54-29-00, Fax: (3741) 54-54-60 Breakfast included. Prices for SGL/DBL at $20/50 |
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Goris Hotel Inexpensive (0 Stars) Center of town, ask for directions. Tel: (374-84) 2-16-67 Linen is clean, rooms dingy, facilities not clean, no toilet seats, T. P. is provided. No running water, buckets on request. Upper floors inhabited by refugees, can be noisy but an excellent chance to meet with locals and see how they struggle to survive. Breakfast not included. Rooms are DBL/LUX at 4500-7000 AMD. |
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Downtown Hotel Cheap (0 stars) Can't miss it, right in center, tall building, Tel: (374-83 0) 110 rooms, spartan setting and amenities, linen clean, room and facilities not. Breakfast not included. Rooms at 2000 AMD ($4.50) each.
Hotel Complex Basen
Moderate (3 stars) 1-5 Manukian St., Sisian town Tel :( 374 0830) 5370, 4490, 5264 Amenities: hot, cold water, TV set and refrigerators in the corridors Entertainment: restaurant, sauna. SGL/DBL/LUX at $20/40/60
Dina Hotel Inexpensive located on a side street a few hundred meters from Center. 35 Sisakan Street (Tel. 374 83-0-34-71 or 33 33 ). Thirty one rooms including two suites. All equipped with telephone, color TV. Hot showers available by schedule. Basic hygiene, eastern style toilets in standard rooms. Breakfast not included. Prices SGL/DBL/LUX at AMD 2500/6000/10,000.
B&B "ZORATS QARER"
Inexpensive The hosts of Zorats Qarer B&B Zhirair & Anahit are friendly and hospitable. The food is organic, home made, from village. 4 bedrooms with 24-hour hot water supply. The B&B is on the hill 100 meters from Sisian Church. It has beautiful view over the town and Vorotan River. B&B has (you won’t believe it!) its private caves in the backyard where you can hide from the daytime sun rays. |
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Kapan Hotel Moderate (0 Star) 2, David Bek Plaza, Tel: (374-85) 6-80-39 Manager looks at foreigners and sees $$$. Rooms mediocre and unclean, water rationed, he thinks they're worth $20/40 for single/double. Avoid unless you're a masochist.
Tour Bazar (Best Deal) Cheap (1 star) 500 meters up the road from the Cultural Palace, towards mountain, on left. Res. Tel: (3741) 54-18-18, 54-29-00, Fax: (3741) 54-54-60 A Tour bazar that will remind you of a beach house in the mountains. Funky designs, cool porches and roomy spaces in this converted school with a working swimming pool make this a delight for al the senses. No restaurant, but you can self-cater. Shared baths, simple furnishings. Hygiene correct. At $4-7 per room, the best deal in Armenia for the price.
Hotel Darist
inexepesive (1-2 stars) 1a Aram Manoukyan St., Kapan town Tel: (374 085) 62662 Amenities: hot, cold water, heating, bathroom, toilet, TV set, refrigerator, telephone in the lobby Surroundings: Conference hall, parking lot Entertainment: Restaurant SGL/DBL/LUX at $20/30/40
Ganzasar Zangezuri Brinzi Moliten Combinati Pension (Most Beautiful location in Armenia) 6 kilometers outside of town to Old Kapan district, turn L at small sign, corrs river and go up the mountain road 4 kilometers to the rest house. Tel: (374-85) 6-58-13), Res. Tel: (3741) 54-18-18, 54-29-00, Fax: (3741) 54-54-60 E-mail: dina@arminco.com Don't be scared by the name: the lodge is nestled inside a forest, all rooms have been renovated with new bath, hot water round the clock. Earnest Levon Petrossian is the Director, as friendly a man as you'll meet, and a wonderful manager. LUX (large doubles) go for 3000 AMD, with three meals, 5000 AMD. You cannot beat this price or view anywhere in Armenia. |
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Kadjaran |
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Hotel Ganzasar Cheap (0 Stars) Central Square 700 meters from Meghri Rd turnoff on Abovian St; Tel: (374-85) 3 32 04 The hotel is run-down but has very friendly staff and clean bedding. Manager and rooms are on the 3rd/4th floor, reception is closed, so go up the stairs. No water or facilities to speak of, but good place to crash, and dirt cheap. Priced at 1200 AMD per person, or 6000 AMD for luxe room. |
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Hotel Meghri Inexpensive (0-1 Stars) Just off Central Square down 2 block; No Tel. (374-86 0) The hotel is also run-down but gets Iranian truck driver trade, so more over-charged. Friendly staff and clean bedding. No water or facilities to speak of, but only hotel in town. Prices for SGL/DBL/LUX at $20/25-30/50. Worth half as much, so bargain.
Meghri is full of apartments and families willing to let out. You need to be resourceful and assertive in asking around, but it is worth it. $10-20 including meals is fair. Res. Tel: (3741) 54-18-18, 54-29-00, Fax: (3741) 54-54-60 |
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