Good Morning Building Gyumri – History, Architecture

Highlights

Commissioned by Grigor Drampyan
Owned by Nikoghayos Drampyan
Constructed from black tuff stone
Served as a residential and income-generating building
Hosted the “Gyumri” restaurant
Used as a detention facility during certain periods
Name origin has multiple interpretations

Recommended Restaurants & Cafés

Gyumri Express Restaurant

Gyumri Express restaurant is where the authentic flavors of Gyumri meet the speed of modern service. We have created a space where every guest can enjoy dishes prepared with homemade warmth, without compromising their precious time.

Sheeraz

Sheeraz Café is a stylish and friendly café where every visit becomes a delightful experience. From rich coffee aromas to tasty pastries and light meals, we focus on quality, freshness, and great service. Our café is designed to be a comfortable space for conversations, creativity, and everyday moments.

Ponchik-Monchik

Ponchik-Monchik is one of Gyumri’s most beloved spots, famous for its warm atmosphere and the most delicious hot donuts in town. It is more than just a café; it is a place where the aroma of freshly fried "ponchiks" and the smiles of our guests create a truly unique and joyful mood.

Basturma Shop & Grill Bar

Basturma Shop & Grill Bar is a modern grill-style restaurant in Gyumri, well known for its rich flavors and high-quality dishes. The menu features popular Armenian specialties such as grilled, basturma, shawarma, and other savory offerings, all prepared with fresh ingredients. Combining fast service with excellent taste, the restaurant is an ideal choice for everyday dining as well as friendly or family gatherings.

Recommended Hotels

Araks Hotel Complex

Araks Hotel Complex in Gyumri offers family rooms with private bathrooms, city views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a shower, slippers, wardrobe, TV, and free toiletries.

Viktoria Hotel Plaza

Hotel Plaza Viktoria in Gyumri offers spacious rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and city views. Each room includes a TV, work desk, and soundproofing for a pleasant stay.

Jinjotel

JINJOTEL in Gyumri offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free WiFi. Each room includes a balcony or terrace with city views, ensuring a pleasant stay.

Nearest Places

House-Museum of Hovhannes Shiraz

The museum is located in the heart of Gyumri, in a magnificent late 19th-century mansion that originally belonged to a wealthy merchant (the Keshishyan family). The house was gifted to Shiraz in the 1980s, but he passed away before moving in, and it was later dedicated as his memorial home. Across six rooms, the museum showcases the poet’s personal belongings, manuscripts, photographs, and gifts. It houses works dedicated to Shiraz by other masters like Martiros Saryan, Sergei Parajanov, and many others.

Alexandra Spa And Oriental Bath

Discover the perfect balance of heritage and relaxation at Alexandra Spa Center. Our spa, established in the late 1860s in 19th century, offers premium services in the Caucasus region. Feel the heat in our Finnish, Russian, and Roman saunas, relax in our hamam, take a dip in the pool, or soak in the Jacuzzi. Men’s and women’s zones are designed separately to ensure your comfort and privacy. Ease your body with our Massage & Body Therapy options. Rely on our expert massage therapists from Bali. Pick the type of massage you like, such as Thai, Hot Stone, Bali, Sport massages, and even a relaxing Body Wrapping with Mud, among other treatments. Afterwards chill in our cozy rooms with herbal teas, juices, coffee, and Armenian drinks. At Alexandra Spa Center, we blend history and tranquility for an unforgettable experience.

House-museum of Avetik Isahakyan

The Avetik Isahakyan House-Museum in Gyumri is one of Armenia's most significant cultural landmarks. It is dedicated to "The Master" (Varpet), Avetik Isahakyan, a beloved poet and writer whose work is central to Armenian identity.

The Puppet Theater

The Gyumri Puppet Theater, named after Stepan Alikhanyan, is one of Armenia's oldest and most cherished cultural institutions, founded in 1935. It plays a vital role in the aesthetic education of the city's youth, preserving the finest traditions of puppetry arts.