Iran
Set high up in an alpine valley, surrounded in spring by wildflowers, and beset by heavy snow most winters, this somewhat austere hotel is nothing if not…
Must-see hotels in Iran
Kish Island
When it opened as the shah’s beachfront casino-hotel in 1973, this was the most glamorous shack on the gulf. It hasn’t changed much, and the angular…
Kashan
Rooms come in many shapes in this traditional house, one of the first of its kind in Kashan. Most are arranged around a pretty courtyard with a large…
Yazd
The hotel may be faux-traditional, the piped music irritating and the greeting from the bewhiskered, fancy-dressed doorman somewhat routine, but there's…
Mashhad
Designed to make arriving guests gape with wonder, the luxurious Darvishi's gigantic foyer feels like something from 21st-century Las Vegas, albeit…
Iran
This characterful hotel, with a cosy circular foyer decorated with rural artefacts, an ibex head mounted on the wall and an African grey parrot welcoming…
Tehran
Polite service marks out the well-located Espinas, where the rooms and suites combine modern comforts with an understated dash of Iranian style in the…
Iran
Partly shielded from thundering road noise by orange trees and date palms, this five-storey hotel lies 10km east of Golha Sq, towards Gorgan. A glass…
Southeastern Iran
Barely signed in a residential yet reasonably central location, this low-profile hotel has a 1960s-retro minimalist style. There's a large, rectilinear…
Iran
Large, comfortable, modern rooms and a friendly, helpful manager who speaks excellent English and German make this the nicest place to stay in Kaleybar…
Iran
This tiny, unsignposted gem has simple, clean rooms. Head west down 23 Tir Blvd from Imam St and turn left at the first alley (there's a small shop run by…
Southeastern Iran
A short walk from the fortress complex, this 'apartment hotel' has five luxurious new suites with two bedrooms, new bathrooms, kitchen/sitting room and…
Iran
The excellent rooms here are fully appointed, and the complimentary breakfast includes a wide selection of hot and cold fare, including freshly baked naan…
Iran
Takab's only decent hotel has friendly staff, adequate rooms, working wi-fi, hot water and a reasonable restaurant (meals around IR240,000). Effusive,…
Iran
For something a bit different, try these modern, comfy, hexagonal cabins atop a mountain you can only approach by telecabine (cable car). There are plenty…
Shiraz
There are good city views from the rooms and upper-floor restaurant of this five-star hotel, but the location, next to the tree-lined Ghasr-e Dasht…
Yazd
Stencilled signs point the way to this historic family home with its warm welcome and home-cooked food. The 18 unadorned but comfortable rooms are set…
Iran
Jolfa’s nicest option, just west of the train station, is 800m from central Ashura Sq. Staff are super friendly and can organise agency taxis for St…
Southeastern Iran
In a bland, new, grey-white stone building set back from Imam Khomeini Sq, the Ghaem's location is excellent and rooms are good value: unfussy but…
Shiraz
This stylish hotel, with a pianola trotting out tunes in the marble foyer, is one of the few upmarket hotels in Shiraz. A little further from the city…
Bandar Abbas
Distinctly unimpressive for the price, this hulk near the seafront isn't quite the five-star heavyweight it thinks it is, but the rooms have the requisite…
Kish Island
This Achaemenid-inspired monument in marble is often described as Iran’s best hotel, though its Vegas-style ostentation won’t please everyone. Rooms are…
Chalus & Noshahr
Don't let the bland title put you off. These fully self-contained cabins (some oddly football shaped) in forest parkland 5km south of Chalus make a…
Iran
Light, comfortable and overpriced rooms here are complemented by friendly, English-speaking staff and a good breakfast spread. The restaurant has quality…
Tehran
With a decent location and a pleasant 1960s design that has been well preserved in common areas (check out the water-grotto feature in the dining area)…
Tabriz
Three convex walls of gleaming blue glass overlook the city’s favourite park, 8km from the centre. It has everything you’d expect from a top business…
Yazd
Occupying a purpose-built modern building but emulating a traditional style, this attractive midrange hotel in the heart of town has all the amenities…
Tehran
The standout feature of the Amir Kabir is its traditional restaurant, but the rooms are also worth consideration, too. Decoration is hardly hip, with…
Bandar Abbas
Secreted at the end of Haleh Alley, off Imam Khomeini St (and therefore quiet), this discreet number is a solid middle-of-the-road option with efficient…
Shiraz
The centrally located Aryo is a favourite among business travellers thanks to the excellent service, the rather grand entrance and a wide range of Persian…
Mashhad
Luxurious for the price, this nine-storey hotel has an understated grandeur to its lobby/coffeeshop area and its comfortably contemporary rooms,…
Qeshm Island
Opened in early 2017, this impeccably maintained hotel has a flashy lobby and carpeted rooms that are far classier than you usually get for this price in…
Iran
Adding to the great location in front of the bazaar's main produce section in the oldest part of town, Khayam has brightened the lobby and freshened up…
Qeshm Island
Right on an appealing beach (with a women's section) about 15km southwest of Qeshm Town, this low-key but well-kept resort with a family atmosphere is a…
Iran
Guests at this gracious hotel, with its attractive porch and fine garden, can enjoy the perfect shaded view of the ruins of Persepolis while sipping tea…
Tehran
As long as you're not expecting a boutique hotel in the Western sense, you won't be disappointed by the Tooba. It's a pleasant addition to north Tehran's…
Esfahan
A reliable midrange choice on Esfahan’s major thoroughfare (request a room at the rear), the Naghshe Jahan offers recently refurbished rooms off spruced…
Iran
By far Maku's classiest option, the Tourist Inn has comfortable rooms, hot water, friendly English-speaking staff and a reasonable restaurant. Staff will…
Esfahan
This attractively decorated hotel is in a great location between Naqsh-e Jahan (Imam) Sq and the Zayandeh River. Murals and mirror work in the common…
Southeastern Iran
Opened only since early 2016, the Kian is a comfortable place that is (for now) good value for money, with large en suite rooms and frilly sash curtains…
