Iran
The largest of the mud-brick houses in Mesr, this well-run establishment offers traditional rooms around a courtyard (sleeping on the roof is permitted in…
Must-see hotels in Iran
Iran
Lacking some of the charm of the old traditional-style accommodation, this hotel with its comfortable beds, crisp linen and air-con allows for a visit in…
Tehran
One of the best choices among the fading pre-revolution luxury hotels due to its fine location north of Park-e Laleh. The large rooms and suites offer…
Tehran
The big, comfortable rooms here, some with balconies overlooking a courtyard garden, are good value, but you will hear some traffic noise whichever side…
Tehran
A good choice among the several upmarket modern apartment hotels in northern Tehran, the Media is tucked away in a dead-end street. Enormous one-bedroom…
Esfahan
Well run, comfortable with a spruced-up foyer supporting small craft workshops, the Azady is a good choice despite being located on one of Esfahan’s…
Shiraz
Set around a courtyard in the vicinity of the bazaar, Golshan Hostel has a characterful location and is handy for exploring the old quarter. As with most…
Tehran
In the pre-revolutionary era this was the Hilton. The west tower rooms, which are cheaper, retain a faded 1960s glamour in the furnishings that will…
Tehran
This efficiently run medium-sized hotel is popular with business visitors. Downsides are that rooms are dimly lit with somewhat old-fashioned decor. On…
Iran
Most travellers seem to wind up here, in the shady upper reaches of Shari'ati Park. The basic rooms are clean and comfortable, and the terrace has good…
Yazd
Owned and operated by the crew from the Silk Road Hotel, the Orient is set around two high-sided courtyards and offers a range of rooms and a reasonable…
Iran
With a modern coffee shop, sauna and Jacuzzi (open to women in the mornings), this is the best sleeping option in town. A short stroll from Astane Sq, it…
Iran
Billed as the oldest apartments in Iran, the cosy but basic little rooms in this Abyaneh house give a feeling for life in earlier times in this historical…
Bandar Abbas
Set back from 17 Shahrivar St behind a car park, the Darya is probably the pick of the town’s budget places. Though they don’t live up to the promise of…
Tehran
Set back from the busy main road, the Enghelab looks a bit dowdy in its lobby, but perks up considerably when you enter the revamped rooms, which are…
Tehran
There's no lift at this small hotel with compact, functional rooms and old-fashioned furnishings. The price is reasonable for the centrally located area,…
Yazd
The 54 spacious but slightly dark rooms of this attractive hotel are set around a grand central courtyard and offer comfortable beds, satellite TV and…
Tehran
There are separate male and female bunk bed dorms at this popular hostel. Rooms are far from spacious (and the male dorm on the ground floor shares space…
Qeshm Island
Conveniently located near the centre and the jetty, this old favourite has been given a thorough makeover and now flaunts bright rooms with scrupulously…
Iran
At the fast-food end of Kashani St, this reliable place, with its friendly, English-speaking staff, large, very comfortable rooms, satellite TV and on…
Shiraz
Rooms in this dark, Persepolis-inspired hotel, with its cavernous maroon-coloured foyer, are nicely presented. On a quiet street in a central location,…
Yazd
Buried deep in the old city, this cordial and relaxed hotel surrounds a pretty garden courtyard giving a pleasant, shady spot to while away the heat of…
Yazd
The grand Laleh is undoubtedly one of the most impressive of Yazd's restored homes, with 40 rooms set around three expansive courtyards. It may lack some…
Mashhad
The most appealing of several smaller hotels directly north of the Haram Complex, the clean, new Hejrat is aimed at couples, families or women (no…
Esfahan
Set back from busy Sheykh Bahaei St (the entrance is disconcertingly beside a busy parking ramp), this modern hotel has quiet rooms with smart bathrooms…
Iran
Right at the bottom of the ski field, the comfortable Dizin Hotel is split over two complexes. The rooms aren’t bad and those in the main building (Dizin…
Shiraz
The Saadi is in a quiet location opposite lovely Bagh-e Jahan Nama. With large, bright rooms, a decent restaurant and experienced management, this is a no…
Iran
The Ana is a centrally located, professional three-star hotel with clean, basic rooms, a decent included breakfast and attentive staff.
Tehran
White leather couches might not be your thing, but the Raamtin’s 55 spacious rooms are otherwise reasonably well-equipped, and double-glazed windows cut…
Iran
The multifloored Bahman Hotel is a comfortable option with a few decorative pretensions that's handily located 200m west of Shahrdari Sq (albeit right…
Tabriz
The rooms are large, comfy and well appointed, the staff courteous and helpful, and the restaurant pretty good, as you'd expect in this price range. Share…
Mashhad
With an unbeatable Haram-front location staring straight at the main entrance gates, the Kosar Ghods' compact rooms are fairly modest but bright and clean…
Iran
The closest accommodation to the ski lifts at Shemshak, the government-run Tourist Inn, is a small chalet-style hotel. It's pleasant enough, but note that…
Mashhad
Hidden up a seemingly unpromising alley, this comfortable (if stylistically demented) 51-room hotel contrasts an inviting contemporary lobby-lounge with…
Tabriz
These swish two-bedroom, four-berth apartments in a newish block off Artesh St near the stadium in the southern part of the city are perfect for families…
Esfahan
Overlooking the river east of Si-o-Seh Pol, this multistorey business-oriented hotel is professionally managed with cheerful staff. Request a room…
Iran
The 'motel' offers a selection of secluded, self-contained cabins that look much better on the inside than their ageing concrete exteriors might suggest…
Iran
It's in a great central location, but the clean, comfortable rooms are fairly expensive given that the hallways are worn out and the wi-fi's patchy (it…
Kelardasht Ghasr Apartment Hotel
Iran
Fully decked-out suites have separate bedrooms, balconies and bathrooms and would suit self-caterers. It's a 15-minute hike south up the small street…
Shiraz
This is an especially well-maintained hotel with a friendly manager who likes a chat. More budget than the price suggests, the location near the city…
