Hotels
Gyumri is one of the oldest cities in Armenia, and also one of the oldest in the world. It is visited by a significant number of tourists each year as it is a unique place, with a story to tell. The city is the capital and the largest city of the Shirak province, located in the northwest Armenia. It is situated at about 120 km from the capital of the country, Yerevan, also Armenia’s largest city. The name of Gyumri has been changed for several times throughout its history. Firstly, it was referred to as Kumayri or Gyumri, then Alexandropol, and until the 1990s Leninakan. At the beginning of the 1990s, the city received the name that it now carries.Gyumri is the home of a completely different culture that most of us have known and the place where history is combined with present. Its architecture and the people who live there give the city some unique characteristics that make it an appealing touristic destination. The atmosphere and its cultural heritage have much to offer for those who are in the area and visit this country. Yet, one will need some places where to spend the night. There are plenty of accommodation opportunities when it comes to lodging in Gyumri. On the official website of the VisitArm Armenia Hotel Reservation Center, http://www.visitarm.com/gyumri_hotels.html provides individuals with some of these options. They have a list with hotels that provide tourists with high quality services and decent accommodation opportunities. Nevertheless, booking on this website may bring tourists a discount of 10% if booking at the Berlin Guesthouse. At the same time, they do not charge any fees for booking.
Hotels and hostels are both available in this country and in particular in Gyumri which has become a touristic destination for more and more backpackers and tourists all over the world. One only needs to look for the one that will fulfill their needs and preferences.
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