Major’s House - An Art Boutique Hotel in Armenia
Major’s House brings together art, thoughtful hospitality, Armenian heritage and distinctive design, creating places where guests can stay, discover culture and become part of a creative environment.
Why Choose Major’s House?
A Hotel Where Art Lives Around You
At Major’s House, art is part of the experience, not an addition to it. Works by resident artists and invited creators appear throughout the properties, while exhibitions introduce guests to painting, photography, installations and other forms of contemporary creative expression.
This makes Major’s House a hotel where the boundaries between accommodation, gallery and cultural space feel intentionally fluid. Guests do not simply observe art from a distance. They live alongside it.
Thoughtful Design and Individual Character
No two corners of Major’s House feel exactly the same. Rooms and shared spaces are shaped through color, texture, architecture, carefully selected objects and details that give each property its own visual language.
Rather than following the uniform approach of a conventional hotel, Major’s House offers the individual character expected from a design hotel in Armenia, with spaces created to be experienced slowly and remembered.
Authentic Armenian Hospitality
Major’s House grew from a family story, and that sense of home remains central to the guest experience.
Hospitality here is connected to memories, local neighborhoods, conversations, Armenian traditions and food inspired by family recipes and local ingredients. This personal approach to authentic Armenian hospitality creates an atmosphere that feels closer to being welcomed into a house than passing through a standardized hotel.
Two Destinations, Two Different Experiences
Major’s House welcomes guests in Stepanavan and Gyumri, two Armenian cities with very different rhythms.
Stepanavan offers nature, quiet, reflection and retreat, while Gyumri brings guests closer to architecture, craftsmanship, contemporary art and the cultural life of one of Armenia’s most distinctive cities.
STEPANAVAN
Our Locations
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Major’s House Stepanavan - A Boutique Stay Surrounded by Nature and Art
Stepanavan moves at a quieter pace. Forests, mountain air, long walks and the everyday rhythm of a small northern town make it a natural setting for rest, creative work and time away from urban routines.
Major’s House stands on historic Milion Street, surrounded by local homes and connected to the family memories that inspired the project. The town’s multicultural past, nature, local food, art and slower rhythm all become part of the stay.
For guests seeking a boutique stay in Armenia shaped by silence, inspiration and a stronger sense of place, Stepanavan offers the more retreat-oriented side of Major’s House.
GYUMRI
GYUMRI
Major’s House Gyumri - Art, Architecture and Culture
Gyumri offers a different energy. Historic streets, black-tuff architecture, workshops, courtyards, theaters, music, visual art and storytelling have made creativity part of the city’s identity.
Major’s House Gyumri is designed for guests who want to experience that culture from within rather than simply pass through its landmarks. It offers a closer relationship with the atmosphere of historic Kumayri and with a city where craftsmanship, memory, humor and contemporary artistic life continue to coexist.
Art Residency in Armenia - Time and Space to Create
Major’s House invites artists, writers, musicians, thinkers and other creative voices to spend time in Stepanavan and Gyumri with fewer distractions and more room for reflection.
The residency is built around something increasingly difficult to find: time, silence, place and the freedom to follow an idea without rushing it.
Creativity here is connected to memory, roots, landscape, local history and rediscovery. The residency creates space not only for producing work, but also for observing, listening, researching, exchanging ideas and developing a deeper relationship with the place in which that work is made.
More Than a Hotel: The Story Behind Major’s House
The story of Major’s House begins in 1946, when the founder’s grandmother’s family repatriated to Armenia.
Years later, childhood summers in Stepanavan remained connected with vivid memories of grandparents, family meals, nature, stories and the feeling of home. The nearby Major’s Canyon added another layer of imagination, eventually inspiring the name and identity of the house.
Those personal memories gradually became something others could enter and experience.
Today, Major’s House is a unique hotel in Armenia created from memory and transformed into a living space for hospitality, culture, art and creative exchange.
For Those Who Create, Imagine and Explore
Major’s House brings together people who travel with curiosity. Some come to work, some to rest, some to discover Armenia differently and others simply to spend time in places with character.
Artists and Visual Creators
Painters, photographers, filmmakers, designers and other visual creators can find both inspiration and connection through the spaces, exhibitions, changing surroundings and residency opportunities at Major’s House.
Writers and Thinkers
Quiet rooms, slower days, nature, history and distance from everyday distractions make Major’s House a fitting environment for writers, researchers, storytellers and people who need space to think.
Musicians
Musicians and performers can experience Major’s House as an intimate cultural setting shaped by exchange, reflection and contact with other creative disciplines.
Culture and Design Travelers
For travelers who notice architecture, objects, interiors, local stories, exhibitions and the character of a neighborhood, Major’s House offers an alternative to standardized hospitality.
The experience is shaped as much by the places around the hotel as by the rooms themselves.
Couples, Friends and Slow Travelers
Not every stay needs an agenda.
Major’s House also welcomes couples, friends and independent travelers looking for quiet weekends, meaningful conversations, good food, beautiful surroundings and enough time to experience Armenia without rushing through it.
What Our Guests Say About Major’s House
Inside Major’s House
Step inside the rooms, shared spaces, exhibitions, objects and details that give each Major’s House location its individual character.
Visit Major’s House
Choose between the quiet landscapes of Stepanavan and the cultural energy of Gyumri, or experience both as two different ways of discovering Major’s House.
Find Us in Stepanavan
Major’s House Stepanavan is located on historic Milion Street, within the everyday rhythm of one of northern Armenia’s most peaceful towns.
Find Us in Gyumri
Major’s House Gyumri places guests close to the historic and cultural character of the city, with Kumayri’s architecture, streets, workshops and creative life nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions About Major’s House
What is Major’s House?
Major’s House is an art-focused boutique hospitality concept in Armenia with properties in Stepanavan and Gyumri. It combines accommodation, distinctive design, exhibitions, cultural experiences, creative residency and a strong connection to Armenian history, memory and local life.
Where is Major’s House located?
Major’s House has two locations in Armenia: Stepanavan in Lori Province and Gyumri in Shirak Province. Each offers a different setting and experience while sharing the same focus on art, hospitality, design and culture.
What is the difference between Major’s House Stepanavan and Gyumri?
Stepanavan is the quieter, more retreat-oriented destination, with forests, nature, small-town rhythm and space for rest and reflection. Gyumri offers a more urban cultural experience centered on historic architecture, craftsmanship, art, theater, music and the atmosphere of Kumayri.
Does Major’s House host art exhibitions?
Yes. Exhibitions by resident artists and invited creators are part of the cultural life of Major’s House. Paintings, photography, installations and other works can become part of the spaces guests encounter during their stay.
Does Major’s House offer an art residency?
Yes. Major’s House runs an art residency designed to give creative people time, space and an inspiring environment in Stepanavan and Gyumri. The program connects artistic practice with place, memory, culture and local surroundings.
Who can apply for the Major’s House Art Residency?
The residency is intended for artists, writers, musicians, thinkers and creators from relevant disciplines. Eligibility and application requirements may vary depending on the residency program and current open calls.
Can I stay at Major’s House without participating in the Art Residency?
Yes. Major’s House is open to regular hotel guests. The art residency is a separate creative program, so you can book a stay in Stepanavan or Gyumri without participating in the residency.
Which Major’s House location should I choose?
Choose Stepanavan if you are looking for nature, quiet, slower days and a retreat-like atmosphere. Choose Gyumri if you want to stay closer to historic architecture, urban culture, craftsmanship and the city’s active artistic identity. Both locations share the same Major’s House approach to design, hospitality and creative experience.
