Goris city stands out with its extraordinary towers, fortresses, pyramids, caves, historical-cultural monuments and other miraculous formations due to which the city is always on the spotlight despite its distant location. The city was established in 1870 and received a city status in 1885.
Summers in this city are usually warm, while winters are mild and snowy. On the whole, the city can be visited at any time of the year, but since it is located in the Syunik province of Armenia, which is one of the most beautiful Armenian provinces, visitors will have to stay there at least for one night or two despite the time of the year to enjoy the entire beauty and not to miss anything.
First thing to know about the hotels of Goris is that there are not many of them and none of them offers luxury. What these hotels can provide is convenience and comfort for a stay. Hotels in Goris can be characterized by their simplicity and motherly care towards their visitors.
The largest hotel in Goris bears the same name. Goris Hotel has a central location and offers only economy class rooms. Another hotel which has a central location is Christy Hotel offering delicious Armenian food and bread. Lovers of barbecue might appreciate the outdoor barbecue facilities offered by Mana Hotel. Other hotels operating rather actively in the city are Mina Hotel and Lara Hotel. The latter is located 30 minutes from Tatev Monastery, one of the leading Armenian sites.
Not all but the majority of the hotels come with free parking and Wi-Fi in all rooms. Other than that, they include central heating, cold and hot water, a toothbrush, toothpaste, a hairdryer and a satellite TV.
Lastly, the staff, which usually consists of local people, might not be too professional or stand out with the multilingual skills but they are always eager to help you out with any possible difficulty and also provide indications on what to visit in Goris and the marvelous province, when it is best to visit a particular site and what to do there. One advice would be to visit the following wonders of Syunik Province – Tatev Monastery, Vorotan River Canyon, Karahunj and Khndzoresk Village.