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NoyemberyanՆոյեմբերյան
One day is enough for Noyemberyan: see the churches, walk to nearby monasteries, and stay the night in a local hotel.
Noyemberyan is a small town in northern Armenia, 800 m above sea level, with a handful of sights and two hotels. A single day covers the main churches and nearby monasteries; an overnight lets you explore the remote sites without rush.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AMD
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (cold, limited services)
- Airport
- EVN
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 5The Armenia–Azerbaijan and Armenia–Türkiye land borders a…Georgia treats entry to Abkhazia or South Ossetia from Ru…Armenia's land borders with Azerbaijan and Turkey are clo…
- Caucasus ↗The Armenia–Azerbaijan and Armenia–Türkiye land borders are closed; any route that crosses them is not a route, however short it looks.
- Caucasus ↗Georgia treats entry to Abkhazia or South Ossetia from Russia as illegal; entering that way can mean arrest or a ban when you next reach Georgia proper.
- Armenia ↗Armenia's land borders with Azerbaijan and Turkey are closed to ordinary travellers, and several governments advise against or restrict travel near the Azerbaijan border (parts of Syunik, Vayots Dzor, Gegharkunik and Tavush). Read your own government's current advice before you book anything outside Yerevan and its day-trip ring.
- Armenia ↗Check entry rules for your passport on the official Armenian foreign ministry pages; many nationalities enter visa-free and others use the e-visa, but only apply on the government portal.
- Armenia ↗Cover shoulders and knees in churches and monasteries; men remove hats, and some women wear a scarf over the head.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Noyemberyan102 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Noyemberyan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Armenian dram (AMD, ֏): cards are widely taken in Yerevan; carry cash for taxis, markets, small cafés and anything outside the city.Armenia-wide
- SIM or eSIMTeam (ex-Beeline), Viva and Ucom sell SIMs with a passport; cheap and fast.Armenia-wide
- Tap watercheckTap and fountain water in Yerevan is generally drinkable (check); bottled is cheap.Armenia-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurants: Check for a service charge; otherwise 10%.Armenia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Armenia-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; stay aware of taxi pricing and border proximity to Azerbaijan.
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- RestroomsCafés and malls; basic at monasteries.Armenia-wide
- Emergency numbers102 police · 101 fire · 103 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckMuseums often close Mondays; Tsitsernakaberd closed to general visits on 24 April morning for ceremonies (check).Armenia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportEVN Zvartnots International Airport (Yerevan) (About 2.5 h by car via the M4; no direct bus…
- Getting aroundTaxis from the bus station cost about 100 dram per km; walk to nearby churches (5–10 min).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)300–500 dram
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi per kmcheck100 dram
- Budget bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomAMD 7,000
- Mid-range bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomAMD 10,000
- High-end bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomAMD 15,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget AMD 2,500 · Mid AMD 4,000 · High AMD 6,500
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- EVN Zvartnots International Airport (Yerevan) (About 2.5 h by car via the M4; no direct bus, take a taxi or marshrutka from the airport to Yerevan's Kilikia bus station, then a marshrutka to Noyemberyan.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest May (9 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Noyemberyan: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
5 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
5 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taxis from the bus station cost about 100 dram per km; walk to nearby churches (5–10 min). Remote monasteries require a taxi or hike.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mshkavank Monastery
goDoor to door: ≈15 min
Taxi 2 km (1.2 mi) west, about 5 min; road may be roughTaxi 1.2 mi (2 km) west, about 5 min; road may be rough
13th‑century site, short walk from town.
Berdavan Fortress
goDoor to door: ≈10 min
Taxi 1.5 km (0.9 mi) north, 3 min; near borderTaxi 0.9 mi (1.5 km) north, 3 min; near border
Small fortress, easy visit.
Kirants Monastery
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h (including walk)
Taxi to village, then 5 km (3.1 mi) dirt trailTaxi to village, then 3.1 mi (5 km) dirt trail
Road often closed; need a key and walking.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Levon-2 Hotel Complex
Family hotel, rooms from 7,000 dram; central location.
Levon Hotel Complex (Berdavan)
Village hotel 2 km (1.2 mi) north, basic amenities.Village hotel 1.2 mi (2 km) north, basic amenities.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₦2,500–4,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₦4,000–6,500 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × AMD 10,000 | AMD 10,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × AMD 4,000 | AMD 8,000 |
| Taxi from bus station to town (5 km)2 × AMD 500 · check | AMD 1,000 |
| eSIM data for a week2 × AMD 3,000 · check | AMD 6,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | AMD 2,500 |
| Trip total≈ AMD 13,750 per person per day, bed included | AMD 27,500 |
Levon‑2 Hotel Complex rates (2026).
2026 estimate in dram; flights and long‑distance train excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | 300–500 dram |
| Grill (horavats) meal | 800–1,200 dram |
| Taxi per kmcheck | 100 dram |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Taxi drivers may overcharge; confirm price per km.
- Roads to Kirants and Deghtsnuti monasteries can be closed; check locally.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 102
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 103
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Emergency
- Police102
- Fire101
- Ambulance103
Embassy
US consular services are in Yerevan; see /armenia/visa-requirements.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus station → town centre (taxi): ≈500 dram for 5 km (3.1 mi) (check)≈500 dram for 3.1 mi (5 km) (check)
- Taxi to Mshkavank: ≈200 dram (check)
Say or show
- Ներեցեք — Excuse me / Sorry (Neretsek)
- Շնորհակալություն — Thank you (Shnorhakalutyun)
- Քանի է? — How much is it? (Kani e?)
- Կարող եմ վճարել քարտով? — Can I pay by card? (Karogh em vcharvel kartov?)
- Որտե՞ղ են զուգարանները? — Where is the toilet? (Vortegh en zuǰaranery?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Noyemberyan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (cold, limited services) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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