“Perfect location, price and food. Highly recommend!”

Mary was very friendly and welcoming, and gave us a delicious and beautiful breakfast. I would highly recommend Guest House Mary!

“Charmin host, authentically Armenian, and wow what a breakfast!”

Tucked away in Haghpat, just a few minutes walk from the monastery. A secluded and beautifully appointed guest house. Expect to be greeted by Mary with tea and a selection of Armenian cakes on arrival, what a charming and sweet host, nothing is too much trouble. The room is clean and tidy with twin beds. Breakfast was exceptional with a wonderful array of local and home made dishes. I can honestly say it was the best breakfast we ate during our stay in Armenia 🇦🇲

“Perfect location, price and food. Highly recommend!”

Mary was very friendly and welcoming, and gave us a delicious and beautiful breakfast. I would highly recommend Guest House Mary!

Mary is a very attentive host who welcomed us with great armenian coffee and homemade gata. The breakfast was truly delicious! She wrapped left over savoury pastry which we enjoyed for lunch.

Mary is a perfect host. Her house is located in a lovely place in the village. The room is nice, very clean and cozy. But most of all it is the meeting with Mary and her mother. Both give everything with a smile. The breakfast is excellent. It is also highly recommended to eat the dinner they cook. Everything is done with giving, and a loving heart. Thank you Mary. I highly recommend staying in their special house. In addition, the house is located relatively close to the beautiful monastery.

Wow! This isn't just a B&B, it's a destination, a must-have experience. The wonderful host Mary, along with her mother and nephew, welcome you like dear family. The place itself is a delightful little green paradise brimming with history and art. For the curious, there's a small museum on-site where you can learn the fascinating story of the house and its builder. Breakfast and dinner were incredibly delicious and plentiful! It's absolutely a must-visit. I know in my heart I'll be back, and hopefully, I'll get to hear Mary play the piano. While she was practicing for a concert during our stay, and we didn't get a private performance, but the music resonating throughout the property was truly magical.

“10 out of 10! Our favourite stay in Armenia!”

We really enjoyed our stay. If was fantastic, and a lovely experience. Mary was incredibly welcoming. The breakfast was amazing, and we also paid for dinner on both nights and it was superb - a variety of homemade dishes, all freshly made and very very tasty. We ate and ate and kept eating :) The room was good, and a few different places/balconies to sit outside and relax in the sun. It's a few minutes walk from Haghpat monastery. We also did the walk from Haghpat to Sanahin (see Hike Armenia for the route) - a great walk, and then easy to get a short bus ride (or hitchhike, as we did) from Sanahin to Alaverdi, and then get the Alaverdi to Haghpat marshrutka back. Note: guesthouse is only open from April to October

“Romantic, but a bit shabby”

It's a well designed and built romantic little guesthouse in a good location. (We had to share the parking lot with a herd of cows, but we considered that an advantage. You never see that at home anyway.) But unfortunately the house is a bit shabby, neglected, starting to lose its shine. The furnishings in the room are poor. Breakfast was excellent as usual.

Best play to stay. Maria is just great host

“Wonderful homestay”

Most tourists come to Haghpat for just the monastery. Then they will miss this pearl. We had an excellent stay at Mary's guesthouse. She was very welcoming and made us feel at home. She made a very delicious and authentic dinner. The village and it's surroundings are beautiful to wander around by sunset.

Mary has been the most gracious host: she welcomed us in her home with warmth and kindness and treated us as family. We enjoyed a delicious dinner and breakfast with her, and we can’t wait to come back to Armenia to visit her again.

Delicious breakfast and intelligent hostess

“A peaceful mountain retreat”

Mary and her mother are wonderful hosts! I felt just like a part of the family. I fell ill during my stay, and they did everything they could to help me recover and feel better. If you're looking for a peaceful retreat (and some lovely piano music) then book with Mary!

“This is the place to go to!”

Comfortable room with a nice big terrace. But what was really great about our stay was Mary herself and also her mom. They prepared amazing breakfast for us, we had pleasant conversations and learnt a lot about Armenia. Mary welcomed us as if we were family friends and took care that we felt at home. Super host!

“Just to forget”

Literally nothing there to be liked

“We only stayed for one night, but we loved it. Mary has great personality.”

Location was great and our host was very friendly and caring.

“Very nice place, lovely people! Excellent food”

Lovely place

Mary's house is charming, surrounded by trees and plants and with a very nice view over the valley. Mary and her family are very welcoming and caring. The dinner she cooked with her mother for us was delicious as well as the breakfast with armenian specialties and everything homemade. She was very helpfull and manage to find us a taxi driver to visit the whole debed valley and monasteries. Thank you a lot Mary :)

“Incredibly kind hosts! Amazing location, just steps away from Haghpat Monastery!”

Describing our incredible stay at Guesthouse Mary is a daunting task. In all honesty, I struggle to find the right words to capture the beauty and warmth we experienced during our time there. Looking back, I wish we could have extended our stay to fully immerse ourselves in the exceptional hospitality provided by Mary and her family. Right from the moment we arrived, we were embraced as if we were long-lost family members. A delectable array of homemade baked goodies greeted us, accompanied by a choice of invigorating Armenian coffee and tea. The village of Haghpat, nestled among the lush hills, plateaus, and gorges of the awe-inspiring Lori Province, provided the perfect backdrop. Here, natural and locally sourced ingredients were masterfully transformed into mouthwatering meals. From freshly churned butter and cheese procured from nearby farmers to homemade jams and baked goods meticulously crafted by Mary, her mother, and her talented nephew, Arthur, using fruits and vegetables from their own garden, every bite was a revelation. The Dolma, made with grapevines from Mary's garden, was a culinary delight, unlike anything we had ever tasted. What's more, Mary went out of her way to ensure that the meals catered to my vegetarian friend, showcasing her exceptional kindness. As for the accommodation, it can best be described as a nostalgic "Dacha," a charming summer cottage constructed by Mary's father in the 1960s. Each corner of the house is adorned with historical artifacts and handcrafted materials that transported us to a bygone era. The mid-century furnishings, skillfully crafted long before the age of mass production, offered a glimpse into a time when things were meticulously handmade. And how delightful it was to sit on the balcony, serenaded by the melodies of countless songbirds, or explore Arthur's captivating "mini-museum" in the basement, where family heirlooms painted a vivid picture of Armenia's rich history.

“Great peaceful and restful hotel”

The location is amazing in the middle of the mountains, calm and peaceful. Perfect for a rest. The hosts are very kind and helpful. Special mention for the Breakfast and the dinner that were homemade and absolutely delicious !