Tehran Practical information

Health & safety

Dangers & annoyances

Scams

There are many more dangerous places in the world than Tehran, where crime against foreigners (especially violent crime) is rare. There is, however, the odd bag snatch, pick-pocketing and scam, most notably the bogus police scam.

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While you're there

Hospitals

Tehran has by far the largest concentration of doctors and hospitals in all of the country, and the quality of medical care is reasonably high by international standards. Many of the doctors have Western training, and it shouldn’t be too difficult finding one who speaks English (or French or German).

Your embassy will usually recommend a doctor or hospital. Alternatively, the following hospitals are accessible, clean and reputable:

Day Hospital (8879 7111; cnr Valiasr Ave & Tavanir St)

Mehrad Hospital (8874 7401; Miremad St, off Motahhari Ave)

Tehran Clinic (8871 2931; Farahani St)

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Pharmacies

Tehran is well stocked with pharmacies, and medications (often generic brands) are cheap. For a 24-hour pharmacy ask your hotel reception to phone the pharmacy line (191) to find the nearest one, or head for Ramin Drug Store (6670 5301; southeast cnr Ferdosi Sq).

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