Median Hotel, City Center Yerevan

The best part of this hotel is its location, right near Freedom Square in a quiet side street. Front desk staff was courteous and friendly, and the room was comfortable if not a bit small. Overall a good value for someone looking to stay in the heart of Yerevan.

Our stay at Median Hotel Yerevan was a massive disappointment. We felt completely misled by the photos on social media and the internet. This is not a 4-star hotel by any standard—at best, it deserves a 2-star rating. From the moment we arrived, the experience was subpar. The façade and entrance were poorly maintained, dirty, and uninviting, more akin to a hidden alley than a reputable hotel. It immediately raised doubts about the hotel’s claimed 4-star status. Although the check-in and check-out processes were quick, the room itself was a nightmare. Cramped and incredibly small, there was no space to even open our luggage properly. The carpets were filthy and stained, while the bathroom felt like a makeshift cabin—a flimsy structure that creaked like cardboard every time we moved. Given the cold weather in Yerevan, we didn’t need air conditioning, but the stale smell of the room due to the old, musty carpets made it essential. Unfortunately, the hotel refused to turn on the AC and suggested opening the window instead. This resulted in sleepless nights due to relentless construction noise, traffic sounds, and honking outside. The breakfast was average at best, with the same limited items served every day. While the staff in the breakfast room were friendly, the repetitive menu quickly became unappetizing, especially during a longer stay. To make matters worse, on our last day, the hotel charged us 5,000 dram for makeup stains on a towel—stains that could have easily been removed with detergent and water. This felt incredibly unfair and left us questioning the hotel’s ethics. Attached a video of the towel, try to see for yourself. In summary, Median Hotel Yerevan is noisy, cramped, dirty, and utterly disappointing. We do not recommend staying here under any circumstances.