Top 12 Cheapest Hostels in Tehran

Although each traveler has their own style and preferences, finding a clean, budget friendly and secure accommodation is one of the first concerns of all tourists. Hotels are usually considered as convenient places which provide maximum facilities for the travelers, yet the amount they charge is as high as their stars! However, solo travelers, back packers and hitchhikers form a large market nowadays. And this population does not want to spend too much money during their trips, so the hostels are more appropriate for them. Accordingly, in the growing market of tourism in Iran, a lot of hostels have equipped themselves to welcome tourists who are looking for low-budget accommodations. These hostels are generally the old mansions which are renovated with their traditional appearance retained.

In the following, we present you reviews of the hostels in Tehran.

Seven hostels are a chain of seven hostels in Iran, with their main branch located in Tehran. It has all kinds of clean private and dorm rooms in any size with private and shared bathrooms and showers. There is a top roof terrace where you can have breakfast and hang out with friends and other travelers, good news is that there is no curfew in Seven. The hostel’s tours and events are really amazing and unique. The staff of the hostel are well educated and helpful, so you could count on them from beginning of your trip until the last second in Iran. Located in one of the historical regions of Tehran, the Seven Hostel is at a very short distance from main landmarks like grand bazaar of Tehran and national museum of Iran.

Tehran Heritage hostel is a newcomer (2018) among the other older ones. Clean and modern, it is the largest hostel of the capital and offers accommodation for a wide range of tastes and all kinds of travelers and backpackers. There are many types of rooms as dorms, privates, heritage and yurts in different sizes. Sleeping on the floor in the yurts, placed in a yard full of plants and flowers, could be a memorable and unique experience for the guests. If you are in search of tranquility, reposing in the Heritage room in the basement could be an unparalleled experience. The multilingual and responsible staff of the hostel make a friendly atmosphere and help you enjoy your trip as much as possible.

Located in Baharestan square, the old center of the city, lots of tourist attraction sights are within your reach, for example, Negaarestan Garden, National Arts Museum and Masoudieh Palace.

The first branch of Hi Tehran hostels is located on Bahar (meaning spring) street, reminding its guests of the beautiful flowers of spring. There is a turquoise basin / pool in the yard which is in total consistency with other stuffs and specially the large windows of the hostel. Imagine reposing in a comfy hammock in a garden full of colorful pots, after a day of exploring the beauties of Tehran. The hostel is located in a cozy alley so you don’t feel being in the heart of a busy city full of traffic jams. The rooms of this hostel are covered with Iranian handicrafts. Private and dorm rooms with shared and private bathrooms and showers are available in any size and offer maximum convenience. Like many other hostels of Tehran, it is also located in the center of the city and has a good access to the tourist attractions such as the Grand bazaar of Tehran. The hostel also provides special spaces for reading and working. The helpful, multilingual staff of the hostel will help the guests solve their problems, if any.

The second branch of Hi Tehran hostels is located in the most popular street of capital, Enghelab Street, the center around which several universities, such as Tehran University, preside. The old renovated building of the hostel, with its brick walls and wooden widows, has both dorms and private rooms for a variety of tastes and budgets. In the single capsule room you can experience reposing in pure tranquility and in the shared rooms you will have all of your family members around you. The hostel is located in the exchange center of Tehran, so you wouldn’t have any problem changing your money. The creative, multilingual staff of Hi Tehran Hostel (both branches) have planned  many cultural, funny events in which you can take part and enjoy your trip. Iranian folk dance, Iranian cuisine and Iranian dinner party are among the events you can experience here. Being in the downtown, there are lots of tourist attractions at a walking distance.

Tehran Hostel is a building with twenty rooms and dorms in five floors, located at the center of the city, near metro station. You can reserve an apartment or suit if you are with your travel buddies. Being located in a quite quiet neighborhood, it is really appropriate for reposing in the hammocks tied to the yard’s trees, after a day of exploring the beauties of Tehran. The hostel enjoys a large common area with traditional decorations suitable for hanging out with friends and also a well-equipped kitchen for cooking. This hostel is sometimes referred to as the Tehran Mori hostel, after its owner who was called Mori. The Tehran Hostel enjoys staff who are really helpful and knowledgeable, there is also a funny little dog here with whom you can have an enjoyable time. From this hostel, you can walk to the previous American embassy and the Artists’ House (Khane-ye Honarmandan).

Iran cozy hostel provides the coziest atmosphere in the heart of a busy capital city. You will be welcomed warmly in the middle of pretty garden flowers by the hostel’s knowledgeable and friendly team, all of whom are fluent in English. Being ranked as the first hostel in Tehran by Trip Advisor, it offers clean spacious rooms for all family members. Iran Cozy Hostel is managed by a family, so you have the chance to have a closer glance at an Iranian family. The bathrooms are shared in this hostel, but there is no need for you to worry, they are enough for all the guests. You can enjoy delicious Iranian veggie foods in the hostel’s comfy restaurant. The hostel is also child and family friendly but there is no place for smoking. As it is located in the center of Tehran, near the metro station, you can easily get to main tourist attractions such as the Grand bazaar of Tehran.

A different experience for the avid tourists! An almost small accommodation in the heart of Tehran with an extremely friendly ambiance. This hostel is founded by a number of athletes, so the rooms bear such names as mountaineering, skiing and cycling. There are both private and dorm rooms for you to choose. The hostel has planned many events and tours from which you can choose based on your abilities and interests. In addition, you can plan your own tours, such as: mountain climbing, rock climbing and skiing, but on condition that you inform the hostel in advance. If you are not into athletic adventures,there are also cultural tours and day trips around Tehran or Iran. In the café, you can hang out with other travelers and share your experiences while drinking traditional Iranian tea and eating sweets. As the hostel is located in the central part of Tehran, it would be possible to walk to the nearby landmarks.

Five Gates Hostel is a 100 year-old building, located in one of the old neighborhoods of Tehran. The staff of the hostel are very kind and helpful, whom you can trust during your stay in Iran. The shelves around the hostel are replete with books and you can read them in the hostel’s beautiful garden, but of course if you can ignore the playful dog in the garden! The owner of the hostel is an experienced mountaineer, so he can help you plan a mountain climbing tour if you wish. The rooms are bright and spacious, full of traditional Iranian decorations. The interesting point is that each of these decorations represents the outstanding features of the Iranian cities. You can cook at the hostel’s kitchen. Many of tourists call this hostel a true oasis, since you can experience tranquility and quietness in the heart of a super busy and crowded capital. The Five Gates Hostel is located in the traditional part of Tehran, so you can easily walk to the nearby tourist attractions, like The Grand Bazaar of Tehran and Golestan Palace.

If you want to experience living in a traditional Iranian house, you should drop by Cedar Hostel. The grand blue pool of the hostel, in the middle of a yard full of trees and flowers, refreshes the tired tourists after a day of sightseeing in the busiest city of Iran. There are private rooms with shared bathrooms and dorms in the hostel which is inaugurated recently by a group of young energetic friends who want your trip to be the most enjoyable. So they have lots of advice and tips for you if you just ask them! Many handmade dolls from villages of Iran are hung on the walls of the hostel maybe as guardian angels of the hostel. Every morning you can eat an Iranian style breakfast in the beautiful balcony before exploring the beauties of Tehran. As the hostel is located in the most traditional part of Tehran you can walk to many of the noteworthy landmarks such as the national museum of Iran and grand bazaar of Tehran.

Bibi Hostel is a combination of old and modern architecture, since it is an 80-year-old building which has recently been renovated in the heart of Tehran. The main point of interest about this hostel are its helpful responsible owners, Mohammad and his wife. They welcome you warmly on the first day and give you whatever advice you need concerning your trip in Iran. The hostel includes both private rooms and dorms, with shared spotless bathrooms. Unlike other hostels, bunk beds are not used in the dorms of this hostel, so you can experience a comfortable sleep over even in the dorm rooms. Bibi Hostel is a real budget accommodation, suitable for backpackers and solo travelers. As the Bibi Hostel is located in one of the old regions of Tehran, many tourist attractions are in your reach and you can walk to them. However, if you are not into walking, metro station is within minutes to the hostel and you can take the metro for a cheap and safe trip all around Tehran.

When you enter this hostel, the first things which catch your eyes are the beautiful flowerpots  spread all over the hostel. The beauty of these flower pots and the green colors of the hostel relieve whatever stress you have experienced during your day trip. The Kargadan hostel is managed by a charming family who are determined to create an enjoyable experience for you, so if there is anything you need, don’t hesitate to ask. The hostel includes a café in which you can find Iranian tea and delicious sweets, while hanging out with Iranians and other travelers. The good news is that there is no curfew! Whenever you feel hungry, you can go to the hostel’s  restaurant; however, if you want to cook by yourself, there is a well-equipped kitchen too. The  private rooms and suits are clean and tidy and the bunk beds are equipped with curtains, so you can repose in your bed without being disturbed. Some of the landmarks of Tehran, such as the Iranian artist forum and US embassy, are in a walking distance from the hostel.

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