Iran
In summer you might be able to find a concrete slab for your tent at this campground next to Laleh (Shohoda Qomran) Sq, 4.5km from the Azerbaijani border,…
Must-see hotels in Iran
Iran
In a fantastic central location opposite the bazaar, this opulent lair has heavy, almost baroque rooms with Jacuzzis. The staff is professional, and there…
Iran
Haddodi Restaurant, on the main street 50m east of the eagle statue, offers several twin rooms and a couple of larger apartments. Meals are available but…
Iran
Safe, cheap and central, this renovated guesthouse up an alley (the one past Yas Alley) presents basic, clean rooms. Some English is spoken and staff can…
Mashhad
Just off Falakeh Ab, this enormously popular eight-storey tower has a cosy little atrium with modernist fireplace and comfortably appointed mini-suites…
Iran
With good, cheap rooms and friendly staff, the Miremad is situated on the busy inner ring rd. It's around a 25-minute hike to the centre, though there are…
Tabriz
Clean, simple rooms come in a range of sizes at this cheerful cheapie down the Farj Sq end of Imam Khomeini St. Cheaper rooms without bathroom are also…
Iran
Unsophisticated but neat, well-kept and spotlessly clean rooms share decent squat toilets and hot showers. The hotel's signed in Cyrillic 400m east of…
Tehran
Reliable. That sums up the Iranshahr, where the 50 small but comfortable rooms are clean and the service is professional. It’s on four floors with a lift.
Iran
This small, functionally comfortable tourist inn is tucked into a park 700m west of the Bastami historical complex.
Iran
Centrally, though somewhat noisily, located above the busy Besat underpass, the 'Rez' has cheapish, bearable rooms whose cleanliness somewhat fluctuates.
Tabriz
Rooms here are overpriced, but they're adequate, if not a bit old-school. Some have kitchenette, but it's not really expected that you'll cook in them.
Tabriz
This unpretentious travellers' hotel is slightly overpriced and has a few blemishes, but it's in a great location and everything works as it should.
Iran
Very nice rooms are well appointed, and the management speaks good English, but it's hard to justify the price, especially so far from the action.
Iran
The dependable, slightly worn Tourist Inn is set in an easy-to-find corner of Golestan Gardens. The restaurant is reliable, though not inspiring.
Iran
The congenial modern rooms at the professionally run Oxin Hotel are a sensible choice before a flight, as the hotel's just 2km from the airport.
Iran
The large, comfy rooms, clean linen and friendly smiles are nice, but the hotel's 3.5km down Imam Khomeini St from the centre, by the ring road.
Iran
This friendly guesthouse offers clean, budget-savvy rooms with shared bathrooms above a supermarket. The staff can help arrange Alamut trips.
Iran
Just west of Chahara Sq, the Alvand is probably the best of Maku’s cheapies. The rooms are OK, but the shared facilities are not so flash.
Tehran
A compact, no-frills option that's clean and welcoming and on a relatively quiet central street. There’s a modest restaurant, but no lift.
Iran
In the peaceful laneway behind Sardar Mosque, the Khorram has clean, simple rooms. It's just a short stroll from the delights of Imam Ave.
Iran
These renovated suites are worth the climb, with Western bathrooms and views to die for. It's hard to find, so call first.
Iran
At ground zero next to the bazaar, this cheap and cheerful mosaferkhaneh has clean, comfortable, noisy rooms.
Iran
Basic rooms are attached to the restaurant of the same name. It's near the bazaar; ask around, as it's hard to find.
Iran
At the base of the village, where savaris arrive, this older hotel has 26 timber-walled rooms with tiled floors.
Iran
Just off busy Montazeri St at the top end of the central area, the humble Ark offers a choice of simple rooms.
Iran
On the right as you first enter Mo'allem Kalayeh you'll see the raised concrete tent sites of this campground.
Iran
Up the far end of town past Esteghlal Sq, this hotel with clean, self-contained rooms is reasonable value.
Iran
The Khourosh is an island-tower of single rooms and multibedroom apartments in the city's northeast.
Iran
Right in the heart of things, the Kaj is the budget hotel of choice, with comfortable, basic rooms.
Iran
Centrally located, these basic though comfortable rooms right above busy Ferdosi St can be noisy.
Iran
This hotel's right in the centre above Azadi Sq. Don't expect much and you won't be disappointed.
Iran
This place has surprisingly sizeable studio apartments with fold-out couches and kitchenette.
Iran
You can camp in Shahed Park, near the Kharkeh River and with views of the oil refinery.
Iran
Reasonable rooms, wi-fi, parking and a restaurant, in the heart of the main drag.
