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Avan, Yerevan — Area Guide & Where to Stay
Avan is a district of Yerevan built around the Cathedral of Avan and the churches that stand beside it.
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Where to stay in Avan
The right area depends on your trip — here's what each neighbourhood is best for.
Avan sits away from the tourist centre of Yerevan, a mostly residential quarter around the Cathedral of Avan. Avan holds only a handful of rooms for visitors. Visitors who base themselves in Avan trade the museums of the centre for quiet streets near the Saint Hovhannes Church of Avan, then ride into the centre of Yerevan for the sights.
It suits travellers who want calm over crowds.
Few places to stay in Avan — most visitors book in Kentron nearby.
About Avan
What are the main landmarks in Avan?
Avan keeps its landmarks in its churches. The Cathedral of Avan stands at the district's heart, with the Cathedral of Avan Complex around it and the Saint Hovhannes Church of Avan close by. Nearby, the Holy Mother of God Church serves the quarter.
The Monument to Hamazasp Babajanyan stands among them.
What is the history of Avan?
Avan grew as a settlement of its own before it became a district of Yerevan. Its churches, led by the Cathedral of Avan, mark a long line of worship on the site. The Monument to the victims of Avan district of World War II remembers those the quarter lost in the last century, and the community held on around its sanctuaries.
Faith kept the place together.
Where is Avan?
Avan is one of the twelve districts of Yerevan, set apart from the centre around the Cathedral of Avan.
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What is the best area to stay in Avan?
Cathedral of Avan quarter: quiet residential stays away from the sights.
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Updated July 2026