The Best Traditional Hotels of Isfahan in 2020

Isfahan is the ultimate destination for every tourist in Iran. The colors, patterns, historical mosques, churches, bridges, beautiful nature on the foreground of traditional music. Wow! That for sure is an experience to go for but on top of that I recommend you to stay in a unique Isfahan Traditional hotels  in Isfahan  which breathes the essence of Iranian lifestyle and hospitality into the moments of your trip. Here I have listed some of the traditional hotels in Isfahan as well as the popular hostels, which help you travel in time, bond with the locals and fellow travelers at the same time that you get a good service for affordable prices.

The essence of Isfahan is captured in the centuries old luxurious Abbasi Hotel. The hotel has been around the corner for 300 years. The histrical a caravanserai was renovated by Andre Godard in 1950s.This hotel is now on of the best traditional hotels in Isfahan. Stepping into the beautifully renovated hotel, feels like entering a slice of history which has come to life, adopting modern standards. The garden of the hotel is modeled after the world famous Persian Garden style, hosting a peaceful environment where visitors can have a pleasant break with a drink or meal. The 225 rooms and suites of the hotel offer an interesting variety of rooms. The standard rooms offer a view of Isfahan, while the Cheshm Andaz rooms open to the hotel’s garden. The Pardis rooms, which open to the hotel’s garden, step up the use of luxury in room design in the company of different facilities. The Pardis suites are luxury suites accommodated with all the facilities and a view of hotel’s garden. For a more historical experience, visitors can choose the Qajar suites or the Safavid suite, where an atmosphere of the time of the two dynasties’ rule in Iran has been captured.

Saraye Ordibehesht Hotel is a two story small building, offering a cozy and enjoyable experience in a friendly environment. The building of the hotel has been around the corner since 80 years ago, but it started serving guests only recently. The hotel has 16 rooms offering all amenities. In addition to a peaceful stay at the hotel, the guests can enjoy the outdoors environment at the hotel’s courtyard as well as its rooftop café. So why is it a good idea to choose this hotel? In addition to the enjoyable experience, the hotel is also located in the traditional quarter of Isfahan, which means Naqshe Jahan Square as well as other top attractions of the city, including the Zayanderud River, are in close vicinity of the hotel.

With two hundred years of history, the Iravani house is one of the most exquisite historical houses in Isfahan which is open to guests. Travelers can have a unique experience of the magnificent house, its elaborate mirrorwork and stucco, the outdoor spaces as well as the historical neighborhood where the house is located. The hotel has five rooms, each of which follows a different Iranian architectural design. In addition to the peaceful environment, visitors can easily access the top attractions of Isfahan thanks to the hotel’s location.

Step in the 380 years old Dibai House and leave the hustle and bustle of the world outside. Here a feast of colors will greet you at your entrance. This mudbrick house offers a cozy stay at the heart of Isfahan where you can truly feel the essence of the past in the light of modern renovations. In addition to the ten rooms of the house, its shah neshin (guestroom) has been turned into the lobby of the hotel. The shabestan (nave) has become a restaurant where different local and traditional dishes are served. The howz khaneh (summer room, a cool refuge from the heat of the summer) of Dibai House has become a beautifully decorated room with different kinds of Iranian art and a small pool in the center, where guests can hang out. The hotel also has a TV room. Dibai House is located in the center of Isfahan, where most top attractions are at a walking distance.

A house becomes one with its residents over time and Bekhradi’s house is the best example. It takes its name from the Bekhradi family who owned the house and have renovated it into a museum hotel. The house was built more than 150 years ago, in the center of Isfahan. What Bekhradi house offers is a uniquely Iranian lodging, where travelers can feel the presence of the past made more tangible with modern renovations. With many attractions at close accessibility of the hotel, visitors can save a lot of time during their trip in Isfahan.

Nothing compares to an old house brought back to life when it comes to accommodation. Ghasr Monshi Hotel was built in the late Safavid era. It is said that one of the ministers of Qajar period used to live in Ghasr Monshi House, about 200 years ago. The majestic house encapsulates a peaceful environment where visitors can enjoy their rest. The hotel has six rooms and a suite surrounding the central yard of the hotel. In addition to the exquisite structure, the location of the hotel in the center of Isfahan makes it a great place for visitors.

If you’re looking for an enjoyable stay in a century old house where you can understand the Persian culture and communicate more closely with other travelers, then Mahbibi Hostel is the right choice for you. “We try to bring the true essence of the Persian life to our guests”; this is what Mahbibi’s young staff want to achieve. In addition to private and dorm rooms and enjoyable environment, the hostel also provides nature and walking tours. But it specially stands out for its pet-friendly environment.

Another interesting addition to the lists of hotels in Isfahan is Ragrug hostel. The essence of an Iranian lodging is breathed into this three story building with 4 private rooms and 5 dorm rooms. Unlike the other accommodations listed in this post, Ragrug is relatively far from the top historical landmarks of Isfahan. So, if you’re looking for a friendly and international environment, if you like to meet and communicate with locals as well as other travelers, if you like to feel the mindset of Iranian millennials and don’t mind spending more time commuting to and from the historical attractions of the city, then Ragrug is your stay.

Peace, comfort and elegance are hotel’s claims in the Iranian hospitality culture. This is a cozy historical house, renovated according to modern standards but with an eye on keeping the historical alive in and around the house. The structure belongs to early Qajar period, about 200 years ago, and has been built following an Isfahani trend of architecture. The exquisitely decorated rooms of the hotel, the stucco as well as the mirror work have mesmerized visitors since 2014.Kianpour’s Traditional Residence is located at the city center, with many notable tourist attractions in a close reach of the hotel.

Looking for a place which feels like a home away from home? Then you should definitely choose Sunrise Traditional Hotel in Isfahan. The unique environment of the hotel together with its adorable design is one that sticks in the memory for years. The hotel has twenty rooms, a traditional suite, restaurant, traditional tea house as well as a Handicrafts shop. If a comfortable stay at a cozy place with amenities and easy access to the city’s landmarks are among your criteria, then you should have Sunrise Hotel on top of your list.

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