Messier 53 Yerevan Hotel

In the heart of downtown Yerevan, a short stroll from the Vernissage open-air market and just minutes from Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral. Republic Square, Yerevan State University and the Opera are all within easy walking distance. Zvartnots International Airport is about a 15-minute drive.

Newly renovated and family-friendly, the hotel has 53 rooms in categories from standard to art deluxe, plus connecting rooms and some with balconies. Panoramic windows frame cathedral views and a private garden café with fountains and a playground. Rooms come with flat-screen TVs, minibars, kettles, premium bedding, bathrobes and private bathrooms with separate tubs and showers.

Unwind in the spa with massages, sauna and an indoor pool, or hit the fitness center and children’s pool. There’s an arcade/game room and a leafy garden café for relaxed afternoons. Free private parking and valet are on site, and a roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.

A business center and complimentary wired and wireless internet keep you connected. Host events in a 1399 sq ft (130 m²) conference center with A/V equipment and up to 10 meeting rooms. A 24-hour front desk and airport transfers add convenience for business travelers.

Messier 53, the on-site fine-dining restaurant, features a bar/lounge and room service during limited hours. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served daily from 8:00–11:00 for a fee. A private garden café and a book-café shared lounge offer coffee, snacks and a chill spot after sightseeing.