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Hotels, halal food, prayer spaces, things to do, and itineraries in Tehran.
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Must-see attractions in Tehran
From headline landmarks and heritage icons to parks, waterfronts, and major museums, discover 21 standout sights to build into your time in the city.
The city of Tehran is not described as ‘pleasant’ by most but a few days getting to know the place will allow you to unearth unexpected treasures. It is clearly divided into the affluent north and the gritty south. Both parts of the city have experiences to offer the keen tourist. Southern Tehran with its maze-like roads and many impressive squares has many traditional and unique restaurants, teahouses and places to stay as well as interesting museums. The vast sprawl and pollution may be undesirable however. The northern suburbs boast more luxurious housing, parks and galleries and very friendly locals who aren’t as busy as those in the sout
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Halal restaurants in Tehran
Tehran’s food scene is part of the city experience. Choose from 12 restaurants and food districts with location notes and planning tips.
tehranAlborz Restaurant
Telephone: 8761907 North Sohrevardy Avenue, After Shahid Beheshti Avenue.
tehranFardis Restaurant
Telephone: 8828516 28 Ferdowsi Street.
tehranNayeb Restaurant
Tajrish: Vali-e-Asr Avenue, Upper Parkway. Has several branches in the northern neighbourhoods of Tehran. It is a very exclusive and prestigious restaurant, with delicious Persian food and smooth and efficient service.
tehranMilano Restaurant
Telephone: 2213494, 2213494 No.6, Nezami St., Mirzapoor St., Dr.Shriati Avenue.
tehranKhayam Restaurant
Located near the Khayam metro station.
tehranZeitoon Restaurant
Located in the Ferdosi Grand hotel; No.24 Kooshk e Mesri st. Ferdossi Ave Telephone: 66727026 – 31
Tehran masjids and Muslim travel
Landmark masjids and prayer-aware notes for visitors planning salah, family movement, and halal-friendly days.
Where to stay in Tehran
Choose where to stay by trip style, from landmark luxury and family bases to central, airport, and neighborhood-led stays.
tehranTehran Enghelab Hotel
Talghani Avenue Telephone: 646 7251, Fax 646 6285 Four star hotel in a central location. Some of the rooms are a bit run down for the price, but generally a good experience. Staff is friendly and restaurants, coffee shops and recreational facilities are available.
tehranFerdossi Grand Hotel
No.24, Forobhi Ave., Ferdousi St. Telephone: 6719991-3 Fax: 671149, Website: http://www.ferdossigrandhotel.com/
tehranSimorgh Hotel
No. 1069, Corner of Delbasteh Alley, Next to Saee Park, Valiasr Avenue, Telephone: 88719911, Fax: 88719913 Website: http://www.simorghhotel.com/
tehranMelal Apartment Hotel
68 Naseri st, off Valiasr Avenue, Northern Valiasr Avenue area Telephone: 8879 0543 Website: www.melal.com
tehranLaleh International Hotel
Dr.Fatemi St., Cross Hejab Telephone: 896 5021, Fax 896 5517 Website: http://www.lalehhotel.com/
History and today in Tehran
Read the city today, its history, residents, culture, and character before planning your route.
When to go
Tehran is situated 1200m above sea level so is slightly cooler than most other Middle -Eastern cities. Even so, stay away during the extremes of summer and winter for the most comfortable holiday.
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Fast Facts
-Location:: Tehran city is located in the central north part of Iran, and is the administrative capital of the Tehran municipal district. It is separated from the Caspian Sea by the Alborz mountain range.; -Dialing code: country: +98: : city: 021 followed by an five to eight-digit subscriber number. Mobile phone numbers begin with a three-digit code 91x or 93x. -Emergency numbers; Police:: 110
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Currency and Exchange Rates
The Iranian Rial (IR) is the currency in Iran
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Public Holidays
Iran has a slew of public holidays, some according to the Persian, some lunar and others according to the Gregorian calendar. Islamic New year, Prophet’s birthday, Eid Al Fitr, Eid Al Adha, Arbaeen, Tassoura and Ashoura are all dependent on the Persian and lunar calendars and are changeable every year. The Victory of Islamic revolution (11th Feb), Martyrdom of imam Reza (15th Feb), The Martyrdom of Imam Ali (31st Aug), the Martyrdom of Imam Jafar Sadegh (4th Oct) and Oil Nationalisation Day (20th March) are based on the Gregorian calendar.
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Annual Temperature
Month High Low January 5°C -1°C
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Tehran Residents
The people of Tehran are very friendly with tourists and the city has a fairly young population. Most residents are Persian and speak Farsi. There are many Armenians, Jews, Assyrians and Kurds. Some descendants of Punjabi traders, Iraqi and Lebanese Arabs and Afghans make up the remaining minorities. Most are Shi’ite Muslims. Some followers of Sunni Islam, Christianity, Judaism and Zoroastrianism are also found. A fairly high degree of religious freedom and tolerance is practiced in Tehran.
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Visa Information
Obtaining visas to enter Iran is relatively easy. Passport holders from Europe and the Gulf countries can get a 15-day extendable visa at Tehran airport. Other nationalities, including UAE citizens, can apply for a visa at the Iranian consulate in the country of residence. Your passport (valid for atleast 6 months from the current date), 1 passport photograph, visa fees and a ‘no objection’ letter from the parents (if the applicant is below 18 years of age), are required to be taken to the embassy, where the applicant is usually interviewed and an application form is required to be filled. Entry into Iran is denied if any evidence of visiting Israel is visible on the passport. Visa extensions of up to two weeks will generally be granted without too many problems, if the visa offices are visited early and all documentation is available.
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Tehran today
The city of Tehran is not described as ‘pleasant’ by most but a few days getting to know the place will allow you to unearth unexpected treasures. It is clearly divided into the affluent north and the gritty south. Both parts of the city have experiences to offer the keen tourist. Southern Tehran with its maze-like roads and many impressive squares has many traditional and unique restaurants, teahouses and places to stay as well as interesting museums. The vast sprawl and pollution may be undesirable however. The northern suburbs boast more luxurious housing, parks and galleries and very friendly locals who aren’t as busy as those in the south. There are a few architectural sites to see in Tehran but not as many as some other cities in Iran. The city is alive in the daytime with crowds gathering in every eatery and public spot. Not much nightlife is seen and the city is ‘closed’ after midnight.
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Shopping in Tehran
Explore 12 shopping stops, from malls, markets, and book bazaars to fashion streets and souvenir finds.
tehranDusto-e
is a souvenir shop with a large range of items and beautifully crafted ornaments. A good place to pick up expensive gifts or a keepsake from Iran. It is located at the corner of Valiasr Ave & Saveh St, in the Northern Vallasr Ave Area. Telephone: 2205 0071
tehranFerdosi Carpet Bazaar
sells all sizes and shapes of carpet and is a good place to make a carpet purchase without the chaos of the grand bazaar. It is located close to Ferdosi Square on Ferdosi Street.
tehranThe Jomeh Bazaar
The Jomeh Bazaar or Friday markets are held in the multi-storey carpark on the east side of Jomhuri Avenue from 9am-4pm every Friday. There are priceless antiques as well as almost valueless bric-a-brac.
tehranTandis Shopping centre
in Tajrish contains brand name shops such as Prada, Fendi, Banana Republic, Diesel, Zara, Guess and Versache.
tehranGeisha Street, Milade Noor Street
Geisha Street, Milade Noor Street and Karim Khan Street have countless Jewellery shops where gold and gem-studded jewellery can be bought for extremely reasonable prices.
Signature sights in Tehran
A curated pick of the city's standout sights, led by the strongest editorial recommendations.
Festivals and events in Tehran
Plan around 6 festival seasons, public events, Ramadan/Eid periods, book fairs, art cycles, and winter food activity.
tehranFajr International Film Festival
Fajr International Film Festival is held in the beginning of February every year and is quite a prestigious event. It commemorates the anniversary of the Iranian revolution. It showcases independent movies from all over the world and the awards are held in high regard. Website: http://fajrfestival.ir Telephone: 22735090
tehranNowruz and Sizdar Bedar
The spring festival of ‘Rejuvenation’ starts on the first day of the lunar New Year and is celebrated for 13 days. This is the most important holiday in the Iranian culture and is usually preceded by ‘spring cleaning’. People buy new clothes and visit each other with gifts and food. The 13th day is Sizdar Bedah, traditionally celebrated outdoors with activities centered on nature. Family picnics, music and dancing are common.
tehranTehran International Book Fair (TIBF)
This is the largest exhibition of its kind in the Middle-East with publishers from all around the world coming in to market their newest books. It is generally held in the Tehran Mosaal site and runs for about a week.
tehranTehran Music and Sound Festival
Tehran Music and Sound Festival takes place for the whole month of August at the fairground in Tajrish. The festival incorporates traditional performances along with more contemporary and popular music, as well as scientific features on the creative arts.
tehranInternational Digital Media Fair and Festival
International Digital Media Fair and Festival is usually held at the end of September to the middle of October. This festival showcases the digital technologies of countries around the world. It is also a cultural event, displaying artworks and performances.
Tehran tours and experiences
Heritage walks, food crawls, coastal trips, museum circuits, family days, and guided ideas for an easier day out.
tehranOrganized Tours
Gardesh Yaran tour operators Telephone: 88717165 - 88717038 fax: 88723051 Email: [email protected], Address: No. 4, 5th St., Vozara Ave., Zip Code: 15137
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