Byurakan Observatory Tours

Whether you'd like to find out more about our place in space, or gaze up at planets and stars that fill our night sky, Byurakan Observatory will bring out your inner astronomer.

This out-of-this-world attraction is located in Byurakan. Once you've explored everything you can at Byurakan Observatory, check out nearby Amberd Fortress, Tegher Monastery, and St. Hovhannes.

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Median Hotel City Center Yerevan

Median Hotel City Center Yerevan

4 out of 5
Kentron
Price was $977, price is now $843 per person
$843
per person
Feb 23 - Feb 28
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Seattle (SEA) to Yerevan (EVN)
8.6/10 Excellent! (8 reviews)
The hotel staff is very friendly. The hotel also has a great location.

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2024

Seven Visions Resort and Places, the Dvin

Seven Visions Resort and Places, the Dvin

5 out of 5
Kentron
Price was $1,583, price is now $1,314 per person
$1,314
per person
Feb 23 - Feb 28
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Seattle (SEA) to Yerevan (EVN)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
5 starts rating is not even enough for this resort, everything is perfect, highly recommended for businessmen, families, and solo travelers.

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025

Messier 53 Hotel Yerevan

Messier 53 Hotel Yerevan

4 out of 5
Kentron
Price was $1,130, price is now $973 per person
$973
per person
Feb 23 - Feb 28
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Seattle (SEA) to Yerevan (EVN)
8.6/10 Excellent! (140 reviews)
Also, for a 4-star hotel, more fluent English at reception would help international guests. Overall, a lovely place with room for small improvements.

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

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Zvartnots Ruins in Armenia with Mt Ararat in the background.

Zvartnots Cathedral

After visiting Zvartnots Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ecmiadzin. Discover the area's waterfalls and cathedral.

Zvartnots Cathedral

St. Hovhannes

You can learn about the history of Byurakan with a trip to St. Hovhannes. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

St. Hovhannes

Arshakid Kings Mausoleum

Learn about the local history of Aghdzk with a stop at Arshakid Kings Mausoleum.

Arshakid Kings Mausoleum

Tegher Monastery

You can find out about the history of Byurakan with a trip to Tegher Monastery. Discover the area's museums and churches.

Tegher Monastery

Radio Optical Observatory ROT-54

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Radio Optical Observatory ROT-54 in Byurakan. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Radio Optical Observatory ROT-54

Voskevaz Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Voskevaz Winery during your travels to Yerevan.

Voskevaz Winery

Best Lodging Options Near Byurakan Observatory

Latar Hotel Complex

Latar Hotel Complex

5 out of 5
Silikyan District, 5th St., 58 Yerevan
Latar Hotel Complex
Cross Apartments and Tours

Cross Apartments and Tours

3 out of 5
Ashtarak Highway 50-1, Ajapnyak Yerevan
Cross Apartments and Tours
La Defense Hotel Yerevan

La Defense Hotel Yerevan

3.5 out of 5
300/1 Tichina St Yerevan Armavir Province
La Defense Hotel Yerevan
Luxe Plaza Hotel near EVN Zvartnots airport

Luxe Plaza Hotel near EVN Zvartnots airport

3 out of 5
Parakar , Isahak Gasparyan 24 Parakar Armavir Province
Luxe Plaza Hotel near EVN Zvartnots airport
Deluxe Hotel Yerevan

Deluxe Hotel Yerevan

3 out of 5
32/1 Komitas Avenue Yerevan
Deluxe Hotel Yerevan
Welcome Inn Hotel

Welcome Inn Hotel

3 out of 5
Grigor Hasratyan St 15/1 Yerevan Yerevan
Welcome Inn Hotel
National by Stellar Hotels, Yerevan

National by Stellar Hotels, Yerevan

5 out of 5
4/3 Amiryan Street Yerevan
National by Stellar Hotels, Yerevan
Paris Hotel Yerevan

Paris Hotel Yerevan

4 out of 5
4/6 Amiryan (Bld 1) Yerevan
Paris Hotel Yerevan
Courtyard By Marriott Yerevan

Courtyard By Marriott Yerevan

4 out of 5
5 Teryan Street Yerevan
Courtyard By Marriott Yerevan
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