You're looking at a 0.2 km radius around Hrazdan Stadium, and that's the entire argument. Everything worth seeing in this part of Yerevan — the stadium itself, the Hrazdan Gorge views, the quiet residential streets — sits within a 5-minute walk of these doors. The question isn't whether to stay close; it's whether the 200-meter premium is worth skipping a better room elsewhere. Check what's open and at what price near Hrazdan Stadium before you commit to a longer commute.
The Honest Question
Is it worth paying more to be 200 meters from Hrazdan Stadium? For most visitors, the answer is no — unless you're here for a match or a concert, the stadium itself is a 20-minute visit, not a destination. But the 0.2 km cluster isn't really about the stadium. It's about the Hrazdan Gorge, the river below, and the fact that this is one of the few spots in Yerevan where you can be both central and quiet. The real premium you're paying is for the gorge, not the concrete bowl.
The Strongest Case
Nor Dzoraberdcomplex Hotel sits 0.2 km out — a 2-minute walk that puts the stadium's east entrance directly in your path. At 3-star pricing, it's the closest you'll get to the gates without sleeping in the stands. The concrete reason proximity matters here: on match days, the surrounding streets close to traffic, and a 200-meter walk beats a 2-kilometer detour around police barriers every time. You're paying for the ability to leave your seat and be in your room before the crowd hits the turnstiles.
The Value Compromise
Gyumri Hotel matches Nor Dzoraberdcomplex's 0.3 km distance but brings a different calculation. It's also 3-star, also a 3-minute walk, but it sits on the edge of the cluster — which means it's closer to the main road and the city bus lines that run toward Republic Square. You lose 100 meters of stadium proximity and gain a faster exit to the rest of Yerevan. For anyone who's here for the city, not the fixture, this is the smarter 200 meters to spend. The stadium becomes a morning jog, not a reason to stay.
The Bottom Line
Stay within 0.2 km if you have tickets in hand or you're planning to walk the gorge at dawn. Skip it if you're using Yerevan as a base for day trips — the extra 100 meters to Gyumri Hotel's position gets you closer to the transport links that matter. The stadium is a landmark, not a lifestyle. Choose your 200 meters accordingly.
For context on the stadium's history and its role in Armenian football, the Wikipedia entry covers its Soviet-era construction and capacity. For the broader Yerevan picture, Lonely Planet's Yerevan guide frames the city's layout better than any map.
Also in the neighbourhood
- Yerevan Stadium — Arena / Stadium, 0.4 km away
- Blue Mosque — Mosque, 0.5 km away
- Republic Square — Historical Site, 1.1 km away
- National Gallery of Armenia — Museum, 1.2 km away
- National Assembly of Armenia — Historical Site, 1.3 km away
- Yerevan Opera House — Theater, 1.4 km away
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