Where to Stay in Tehran
Best neighborhoods to base yourself in Tehran for your 2026 trip — from central hotels to areas within easy reach of Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA).
Best neighborhoods to stay in Tehran
Golestan Palace (UNESCO)
65 min from IKAQajar-era royal complex, mirror halls + tile work. IRR 500,000 (€1.30) per pavilion. 3-4 pavilions = 2 hours.
Tehran Bazaar + Tajrish
60 min from IKATajrish district at Tehran's northern end — at the base of the Alborz mountains. Pleasant gardens + Iran's most-affluent neighbourhood.
Milad Tower
50 min from IKA435m communications tower — observation deck for Tehran city views to the Alborz mountains. IRR 700,000 (€1.80). Pollution-dependent visibility.
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Eat here
Chelo kabab at Moslem Restaurant (downtown). Ash reshteh (herb + bean soup) at Khan Ali. Persian saffron ice cream + faloodeh at Akbar Mashti.
Local tip
IKA is 35km south of central Tehran — Snapp ride-share is the standard option for tourists (€7-12, 60-90 min). US dollars + Euros are the most-accepted foreign currencies (Iran sanctions = no foreign credit cards work; bring cash). Visit confirmation: check current Western government travel advisories before traveling.
Getting to your hotel from IKA
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Getting out of Tehran (IKA)
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