Hotels near Shirak International Airport - LWN, Gyumri

Gyumri is a wonderful town with lots of beautiful architecture and places to eat. There are a couple of pedestrian only streets that are fun to explore. I recommend Ponchik Monchik (for ponchiks and monchiks!), Herbs and Honey and the cafe Argats (which is an inclusive business). We also went to the Cobweb Art Gallery and were lucky enough to meet the owner/artist. He creates magnificant art with real cobwebs. The black fortress is also worth walking up to. We had limited time and wish we could have stayed longer.

Very interesting, authentic culture, restaurants and architecture. Plenty of museums and places to spend time, like parks and cafes. Highly recommend guided tours to the mountains, Lake Sevan and nearby villages/towns

The best was the ease of pedestrian access around the city, the "old feel" of the place (just wait for the cashed up ignorarmasis to start knocking down the old like they have done in Yerevan in the name of development). I also missed knowing there was a recital by the national orchestra during my stay. The worst was the packs of dogs which roam around the city. They are anti-social and should be culled.

A beautiful city with very unusual buildings that are made of contrasting black and orange tuff (volcanic rock) The central square is really lovely with some great places to sit, have a meal and watch life in Gyumri. If you are interested in history, it is a most fascinating city to visit. Beautiful churches and the Black Fort which was built in Tzar Nicholas of Russia’s time in the 1830’s which is a must see along with Mother Armenia standing above a beautiful cascade that was so beautiful sitting in the shade on a warm summers day looking around enjoying the view and peaceful tranquility. For something hugely fascinating and wondrous check out the Iron Fountain which is a Soviet era construction. Built in 1982, it was the only structure to survive the devastating Spitak earthquake in 1988 that destroyed 80% of the buildings in Gyumri. Just tragic. Such a shame this fountain no longer functions as in its day it would have been magnificent! It’s still really impressive and something to behold. Gyumri train station is also definitely worth a visit. Very grand indeed. It is quite easy walking around Gyumri or getting a GG.

Beautiful and Charming city full of history with plenty to see and admire. Make sure you also visit the "Ponchig Monchig" restaurant to sample and enjoy a sweet dessert by the same name, it's delicious.

It is a small, cute city, everywhere can be reached by walking. If you are lazy, you can take a taxi (via Yandex application). I think this city may have one of the cheapest taxi prices in the world. Spending 2 days in this city is quite enough, you can visit everywhere in two days. You may get bored on the third day. You will have a lot of trouble with the food. There are not many alternatives. (herbs & honey tea-shop restaurant) is a place that is both delicious and affordable. You can also buy pure honey. Some places were too expensive, their prices were at the level of European cities. But most of the food prices are affordable