Hospitals, emergency contacts, utilities, language learning, and the basics of local life—all in one place.

Whether you're planning a long stay or settling in for good, understanding how life works in Gyumri makes everything smoother. Here’s your quick-start guide to essential everyday services in the city.

Emergency & Healthcare Services

Gyumri Medical Center – The main hospital in the region, offering 24/7 emergency care and full medical services.

Emergency Numbers

• Ambulance: 103
• Police: 102
• Fire Department: 101

Utilities & Payments

Utility payments are commonly done through:

• Telcell or EasyPay terminals (found on nearly every block)
• Banks and mobile banking apps like Idram

Most homes have centralized gas, water, and electricity. Garbage collection is city-managed and included in property taxes or monthly municipal service fees.

Language Learning

Learning Armenian can make daily life in Gyumri easier and more connected.

Gyumri Language House - Located inside the Gyumri Technology Center (GTC), this is the city’s go-to place for language classes, including Armenian for non-native speakers. Courses are practical, interactive, and tailored to different levels.

Private Repetitors - One-on-one tutors (called “repetitors”) are extremely common and often preferred by locals.

Where to find them:

• List.am (Armenia’s main classifieds platform)
• By asking a local—word-of-mouth is still the most trusted method in Gyumri

Tutors typically offer flexible scheduling and very affordable rates

Mobile, Internet & Delivery Apps

Mobile Networks

Major carriers: Viva, Ucom, and Team Telecom. SIM cards are cheap and easy to register with a passport at any local branch.

Wi-Fi & Internet

Fast fiber-optic internet is widely available. Ucom, Rostelecom & Delta offer the most reliable packages.

Food Delivery

Apps like Glovo and Yandex Eats offer food delivery from many local restaurants.

Transport Apps

Use GG or Yandex Go for affordable and efficient taxi service. Standard fare is about 100 AMD per kilometer in economy class.

Post Offices & Shipping

• HayPost is Armenia’s national postal service, with a main office in Gyumri city center. It handles local and international mail, bill payments, and some banking services.
• International shipping (DHL, FedEx) is limited but possible through agents in Yerevan. The branches are available in the city.

Banking Essentials

• Popular banks in Gyumri: ACBA, Ameriabank, Converse Bank, IDBank, and Inecobank.
• All banks offer debit cards, international transfers, and online banking.
• Opening an account typically requires only a passport, social security number and local phone number.
• Many ATMs are available in the center and major supermarkets.

Markets & Groceries

• Gyumri Shuka (Bazar) for fresh produce, herbs, dairy, meats, and homemade goods.
• Supermarkets like Yerevan City and Basen,cover all grocery needs with local and imported brands.
• Smaller neighborhood shops are open early and often stay late—great for grabbing basics close to home.

Dry Cleaners & Tailoring

• Most neighborhoods have local tailors, dry cleaning, and shoe repair shops that are affordable and fast—but usually not listed online.
• Ask your landlord or neighbors for the closest one—they’re everywhere and trusted through word of mouth.

The more you understand how things work, the more the city feels like yours. Gyumri is warm, friendly, and refreshingly easy to navigate—once you know where to start. This is your first step.