Envoy Hostel and Tours

Envoy Hostel and Tours is a backpacker hostel at 54 Pushkin Street in the Kentron district of Yerevan, Armenia. Pushkin Street runs through the heart of the city centre, a short walk from Republic Square, Northern Avenue and the Opera, and many of the capital's cafes, bars and museums are on foot from the door. The hostel has long been a social base for independent travellers exploring Armenia and the wider Caucasus, and it offers a relaxed, communal atmosphere typical of the best budget hostels. Guest feedback is positive, with a KAYAK guest score of 8.7 out of 10 from about 270 reviews. Zvartnots International Airport is roughly 12 kilometres away, and taxis or pre-arranged transfers are the simplest way to arrive. Accommodation is offered as dormitory beds and private double rooms, with air conditioning, free wifi, lockers and free bed sheets listed among the amenities. A shared kitchen allows guests to prepare their own meals, which helps keep costs down, and the nearby markets and bakeries sell fresh produce, cheese and lavash at low prices. For eating out, the surrounding streets offer inexpensive Armenian cafes as well as modern restaurants and wine bars. No spa or pool is listed. As the name suggests, the hostel also runs tours, and the staff organise or advise on day trips to Garni, Geghard, Khor Virap, Lake Sevan and other sights, which is useful for solo travellers who want to split costs. The service character is friendly and informal, with common areas where guests can meet other travellers and share route tips for Georgia, Iran and the Armenian regions. Listed nightly prices run from about AMD 3,000 to 22,000, or $8 to $60, with dormitory beds at the lower end and private rooms at the higher end. Dormitory beds are best reserved early in summer and autumn, when backpacker numbers peak. Visitors should bring a padlock if they prefer their own, although lockers are provided, and earplugs can be useful in shared rooms.