Welcome to
Tumanyan
Tumanyan is more than a destination—it's an inspiring retreat for your work and personal growth. Located halfway between Yerevan and Tbilisi, Tumanyan offers the perfect blend of productivity and tranquility. Work in an authentic Soviet-era factory with modern amenities, surrounded by the breathtaking Debed Canyon. Recharge with hiking trails, activities, and a vibrant community of like-minded professionals.
What To Do
Abastan Coworking
Work from a storied Soviet-era factory, surrounded by the breathtaking views of the Debed Canyon.
Matchbox Label Museum
Thousands of interesting and fun matchbox label designs to enjoy, spanning many countries, themes and time periods.
Hiking Trails
Hike through the stunning scenery of the Debed and Marts canyons, to gems like Kobayr, Horomayr, and Bardzrakash Monasteries, Odzun's 7th century church, Tsater Cliffside Chapel, Tumanyan's birth house-museum, Alaverdi or to Tsover Lake. Countless trails have been around for centuries, though few know about them other than locals.
Flying Samovar Cafe
Your Americano is waiting! Unless of course you prefer some chai. Flying Samovar Cafe offers drinks or light fare in Tumanyan's cozy little cafe in the town square. Named in honor of the retro 'Sputnik Samovar' on display at the cafe, with a collection of Armenian themed posters from around the world, and a large collection of Soviet-era retro clocks from the Yerevan Clock Factory.
Where to Stay
Bathhouse Hostel
The first hostel in northern Armenia's stunning Debed Canyon. A well preserved Soviet Bathhouse converted into a cool hostel while preserving the heritage of the building. Guests love it and often extend their stays.
Guesthouses
We have two retro apartments above the town square for short term visitors, and will be adding a cottage 5 minutes walk from the square plus another apartment 8 minutes walk from the square.
How to Get to Tumanyan
You have multiple options
For 2,000 AMD per person, there are Yerevan to Alaverdi shared taxis leaving from the Yerevan Cathedral by Kino Rosia, and just get off at Tumanyan. You can check Wikivoyage's page on Tumanyan for more info.
Take GG (Armenian UBER) minibus from Barekamutyun metro station (Yerevan) to Vanadzor (1000 AMD), then a bus from Vanadzor Bus Station to Tumanyan (500 AMD). You can also catch a bus to Alaverdi (from Vanadzor bus station) and just get off at Tumanyan.
Taking your own Yerevan to Tumanyan private taxi will cost about 20,000 AMD.
If you're driving, check the map below.