Buying a book to your liking or as a gift to your loved ones is not a problem in Armenia. Local shops sell books in Armenian, Russian, English, you can find rare and second-hand books. In this article, we talk about the best bookstores.
Contents
- Bookinist
- Zangak
- Nor Grakhanut ("New bookstore")
- common ground
- House of the Russian Book
- Noyan Tapan
- phoenix stationery
- Book market
- Grqatun (Գրքատուն)
- Daran (Դարան)
- iBook
- MYbookstore
- Peter Market
- Art Bridge
- Nairi
- bookstore
- "Razdan"
- "Vernissage"
- epigraph
- Book Nook
- Jrjran gratun
- "House of Books"
- Gradarak
- List of bookstores in Yerevan with addresses
1. Bookinist
The largest chain of bookstores in Yerevan. Most likely, this is where you will be sent first thing if you ask where to buy books. Here there is literature in different languages, thematic, children's.
Addresses and opening hours:
Vanadzor city, Tigran Mets Ave., 73-1/6; Monday — Sunday from 9:00 to 20:00.
Yerevan, Komitas Ave., 3; Monday — Sunday from 10:00 to 21:00.
With. Verin Ptkhni, 1st lane, 5th st., 5 (Multi Magic Mall shopping center); Monday — Sunday from 10:00 to 21:00.
Yerevan, Arshakunyats Ave., 34 (SEC Yerevan Mall); Monday - Friday from 10:00 to 22:00.
Yerevan, Mesrop Mashtots Ave., 20; Monday - Saturday from 10:00 to 21:00, Sunday from 10:00 to 19:00.
Yerevan, st. Amiryan, 2. Monday - Sunday from 10:00 to 21:00.
Yerevan, Tsitsernakaberd highway, 3 (SEC Dalma Garden Mall); Monday - Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00.
Yerevan, st. Avetik Isahakyan, 3; Monday - Sunday from 10:00 to 21:00.
Yerevan, st. Erebuni, 17 (TC Erebuni Mall); Monday - Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00.
Yerevan, Gai avenue, 16 (Mega Mall shopping center); Monday - Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00.
Yerevan, st. Avetik Isaakyan, 22/10 (Metronome shopping center); Monday — Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00, separate pavilion — from 09:00 to 21:00.
Yerevan, st. Vahram Papazyan, 8 (SEC Rio Mall) ; Monday - Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00.
Yerevan, Tigran Mets avenue, 16 (Rossia Mall); Monday - Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00.
Yerevan, Arshakunyats Ave., 15, Pavilion 5 (Shopping Center "Surmalu"); Monday - Sunday from 09:30 to 17:30 (except the 10th and last Sunday of each month).
Yerevan, Northern Avenue, 6/2 (Tashir Street Shopping Gallery); Monday - Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00.
2. Zangak
Another big chain of bookstores, loved by locals and expats alike. New foreign literature quickly appears here, a large selection of books in English and Russian, an excellent selection of art albums. The store on Abovyan regularly holds meetings with writers, it is convenient to work there, and there is a Zangak cafe nearby.
Addresses and opening hours:
Yerevan, Gai avenue, 16 (Mega Mall shopping center); Monday - Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00.
Yerevan, st. Vahram Papazyan, 8 (SEC Rio Mall); Monday - Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00.
Yerevan, Tsitsernakaberd highway, 3 (SEC Dalma Garden Mall); Monday - Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00.
Yerevan, Sayat-Nova Ave., 5 (Two Arcs Exhibition Center); Tuesday - Sunday from 11:30 to 19:30.
Yerevan, Komitas Ave., 49/2; Monday - Saturday from 9:00 to 19:00.
Yerevan, st. Khachatur Abovyan, 7; Monday - Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00.
3. Nor Grakhanut ("New bookstore")
A small network of bookstores, where a lot of literature in Armenian is presented. There are also foreign books, including novelties. Large selection of children's literature and young adult texts.
Addresses:
Yerevan, Druzhba metro crossing.
Yerevan, st. Sarkis Kasyan, no. 1.
Yerevan, Azatutyan Ave., 1.
Opening hours: Monday — Sunday from 9:00 to 20:30.
4. common ground
Opened only in May 2023, but already attracts many buyers. The store features rare and old books, a large selection of literature in Russian, contemporary poetry, fiction and non-fiction books. Here, friendly sellers, you can comfortably settle down and read or listen to a lecture. The atmosphere of a true independent bookstore.
Address: Yerevan, Marshal Baghramyan Ave., 6.
Opening hours: Monday — Sunday from 11:00 to 23:00.
5. House of the Russian Book
The name speaks for itself. The House of Russian Books has its own library and bookstore with Russian classics. This is a full-fledged cultural center where lectures and seminars are held, literature is discussed, and authors are introduced to the public.
Address: Yerevan, st. Vardanants, 15/4.
Opening hours: Monday — Friday from 10:00 to 20:00, Saturday — Sunday from 11:00 to 19:00.
6. Noyan Tapan
A store with a large selection of books for children, science fiction and thematic literature (economics, law, educational literature, etc.). There is also a large selection of office supplies.
Address: Yerevan, st. Hanrapetutyan, 62/150.
Opening hours: Monday – Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00.
7. phoenix stationery
A popular bookstore with a wide range of literature in Armenian. New items are often presented at meetings with authors. There are goods for creativity: sketchbooks, paints, pencils, brushes, etc.
Addresses:
Yerevan, st. Avetik Isahakyan, 18
Yerevan, st. Koryun, d. 19/5
Yerevan, st. Vagharsh Vagharshyan, 19
Opening hours: Monday — Sunday from 9:00 to 20:30.
8. Book market
Hunters for "Harry Potter" from the publishing house "ROSMEN", this is the place for you. In addition to fantasy, there is literature of other genres and, moreover, in different languages.
Address: Yerevan, st. Bagratunyats, 14.
Opening hours: Monday — Sunday from 9:00 to 19:00.
9. Grqatun (Գրքատուն)
This is not only a store of Armenian and foreign literature, but also a publishing house. Here you can take a book and read at the table. There is office supplies and board games. By the holiday, they will help you choose a book and even collect a gift set for it.
Address: Yerevan, st. Avetik Isahakyan, 14.
Opening hours: Monday — Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00.
10. Daran (Դարան)
Daran is a large store where people of all ages and interests will find books to their liking. Literature in Armenian is predominantly sold, and new items immediately hit the shelves.
Address: Yerevan, st. Avetik Isahakyan, 16.
Opening hours: Monday — Friday from 10:00 to 20:00, Saturday from 10:00 to 19:00.
11. iBook
If you need a book, plus stationery, gifts, and toys, you can find it all in one place: iBook. The store is not as stylish as its competitors, but with a quite satisfactory assortment.
Address: Yerevan, st. Hakob Hakobyan, 1.
Hwork skills: Monday – Sunday from 10:30 to 20:00.
12. MYbookstore
There is a lot of foreign literature here, including modern literature translated into Armenian. We advise you to follow the store in social networks - they often arrange discounts and announce upcoming events.
Address: Yerevan, Mesrop Mashtots Ave., 31.
Opening hours: Monday — Friday from 9:00 to 21:00, Saturday — Sunday from 10:00 to 21:00.
UPD: Closed.
13. Peter Market
Peter Market is not only a store, but also a cafe where parties, stand-up and concerts take place. Board games, creative kits, stationery are waiting for you in the bookstore. There is even Lego here, which is not always easy to find in Yerevan.
Address: Yerevan, st. Nikoghayos Adonts, no. 6.
Opening hours: Monday — Sunday from 10:00 to 23:00.
14. Art Bridge
Again a shop and a cafe, but with its own special concept. It introduces art and Armenian culture through books, music and food. It will be difficult to pass by unusual souvenirs from local craftsmen.
Address: Yerevan, st. Khachatur Abovyan, 20.
Opening hours: Monday — Sunday from 8:30 to 00:00.
15. Nairi
From the outside, this place may seem unremarkable, but inside there is a two-story bookstore, where there are also toys, gifts, stationery. Although the choice here is less than in large chains, but the prices are lower and there are second-hand books.
Address: Yerevan, st. Koryuna, 8.
Opening hours: Monday — Saturday from 9:30 to 20:30, Sunday from 12:00 to 18:00.
16. Bookstore
Walking along Koltsevoy Boulevard, walk to the Chamber Music Center. Next to it you will find a large collapse with second-hand books. It's easy to lose track of time looking at books and money here, because everything is sold very cheaply.
Address: Yerevan, st. Moskovyan, near the House of Chamber Music.
17. "Razdan"
At the Hrazdan flea market, as you know, you can find everything, books are no exception. Family libraries are often sold here, there are a lot of Soviet publications, and pearls, like rare books of the 19th century, come across. Here you can and should bargain, as, indeed, in all markets in Yerevan.
Address: Yerevan, near the Hrazdan stadium, st. Hrazdan Gorge, 4.
Opening hours: Saturday and Sunday from early morning until lunchtime.
18. "Vernissage"
Another market, but smaller. It is also worth coming here for second-hand books.
Address: Yerevan, st. Pavstos Buzand, 1.
Opening hours: Monday — Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00 (by 18:00 many are already closed).
Find more markets in our article.
19. epigraph
This place combines a bookstore and an art store. Art lovers, artists and sculptors will appreciate both art supplies and specialized literature.
Addresses and opening hours:
Yerevan, Komitas Ave., 65; Monday - Saturday from 10:00 to 20:00.
Yerevan, st. Khachatur Abovyan, 16; Monday - Saturday from 10:00 to 20:00.
Yerevan, Gai avenue, 16 (Mega Mall shopping center); Monday - Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00.
20. Book Nook
Book Nook is a real paradise for children. Here for them and literature, and toys, and kits for creativity. The shop also hosts workshops, such as clay modeling and sand painting.
Address: Yerevan, st. Nikoghayos Adonts, 4/3.
Opening hours: Monday — Sunday from 11:00 to 20:00.
21. Jrjran gratun (Chrchran Gratun)
This shop sells religious literature. Guests of Gyumri may be interested in church goods, such as incense, as well as a selection of souvenirs.
Address: Gyumri, st. Sergeya Ryzhkova, no. 6.
Opening hours: Monday — Sunday from 9:00 to 18:00.
22. House of Books
When you ask the question: “Which bookstore to go to in Gyumri”, you get the answer - “The House of Books”. Therefore, if you are in Gyumri and you want to read, feel free to go to the store on Ambartsumyan Street.
Address: Gyumri, st. Sergei Ambartsumyan, 29/1.
Opening hours: Monday – Sunday from 9:30 to 18:30.
23. Gradarak
There is a small Gradarak store in Armavir, where people come not only for books, but also for gift ideas, games and stationery.
Address: Armavir, st. Yerevanyan, 25.
Opening hours: Monday – Sunday from 9:00 to 20:00.
Books are also bought and sold on List.am, Relolib, in Facebook group, in chat "Flea market in Armenia".
Learn more about List.am in a separate article.
List of bookstores in Yerevan with addresses
Bookinist
Vanadzor city, Tigran Mets Ave., 73-1/6; Monday — Sunday from 9:00 to 20:00
Yerevan, Komitas Ave., 3; Monday — Sunday from 10:00 to 21:00
With. Verin Ptkhni, 1st Lane, 5th St., 5 (Multi Magic Mall)
34, Arshakunyats Ave (Yerevan Mall)
Mesrop Mashtots avenue, 20
st. Amiryan, 2
Tsitsernakaberd highway, 3 (SEC Dalma Garden Mall)
st. Avetik Isahakyan, 3
st. Erebuni, 17 (TC Erebuni Mall)
16, Gaya Ave. (Mega Mall Shopping Center)
st. Avetik Isahakyan, 22/10 (Metronome shopping center)
st. Vahram Papazyan, 8 (SEC Rio Mall)
16, Tigran Mets Ave. (Rossia Mall)
15, Arshakunyats Ave., pavilion 5 (Surmalu shopping center)
Northern Avenue, 6/2 (SEC Tashir Street Shopping Gallery)
Zangak
16, Gaya Ave. (Mega Mall Shopping Center)
st. Vahram Papazyan, 8 (SEC Rio Mall)
Tsitsernakaberd highway, 3 (SEC Dalma Garden Mall)
5 Sayat-Nova Ave. (Two Arcs Exhibition Center)
Komitas Ave., 49/2
st. Khachatur Abovyan, 7
House of the Russian Book
st. Vardanants, 15/4
common ground
Marshal Baghramyan Ave., 6
Nor Grakhanut ("New bookstore")
Druzhba subway crossing
st. Sargis Kasyan, 1
Azatutyan avenue, 1
bookstore
st. Moskovyan, near the House of Chamber Music
Hrazdan
at the Hrazdan stadium, st. Hrazdan Gorge, 4
Noyan Tapan
st. Hanrapetutyan, 62/150
epigraph
Komitas Ave., 65
st. Khachatur Abovyan, 16
16, Gaya Ave. (Mega Mall Shopping Center)
phoenix stationery
st. Avetik Isahakyan, 18
st. Koryun, d. 19/5
st. Vagharsh Vagharshyan, 19
Art Bridge
st. Khachatur Abovyan, 20
Vernissage
st. Pavstos Byuzand, 1
Book market
st. Bagratyunyats, 14
Nairi
st. Koryun, d. 8
Grqatun (Գրքատուն)
st. Avetik Isahakyan, 14
Peter Market
st. Nikoghayos Alonets, 6
Daran (Դարան)
st. Avetik Isahakyan, 16
MYbookstore (UPD: Closed)
Mesrop Mashtots Ave., 31
Book Nook
st. Nikoghayos Adonts, 4/3
iBook
st. Hakob Hakobyan, 1
Dentax (dental literature)
st. Avetik Avetisyan, 80
My Books & More
Mesrop Mashtots avenue, 27
Նոր Գիրք գրախանութ
Marshal Baghramyan Ave., 3
Grapunj (literature in a foreign language, textbooks)
st. Sargis Kasyan, 12
GIR.am (online sales)
st. Garegin Nzhdeh, 17, room. 14
Book Prize (online sales and publishing)
Komitas Ave., 59
Keerk & Co (cafe and bookstore)
Marshal Baghramyan Ave., 3A
Publishing House "Arevik" (publishing house and bookstore for children)
st. Vagan Teryan, 91
GAMMA Stationery & Books
st. Movses Khorenatsi, 6
STATIONERY.am
st. Sevan, 30/1
ArdiBook (children's books with voice acting)
st. Shirvanzade, house 9
Las Book
st. Garegin Nzhdeh, 18
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A list of bookstores with addresses and descriptions is also available in our catalog.
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