Tehran has never had many international hotel brands, and the few that came after 2015 have since left. What the city has instead is a mix of grand state-era hotels, a newer generation of private four- and five-star properties, and a small but lively scene of boutique hotels and hostels in restored houses. This guide covers the hotels in Tehran we have checked for 2026, each with its own page giving the address, the Persian name to show your driver, facilities and how to book.
Before you book, remember that foreign bank cards do not work in Iran. Most foreign visitors pay in cash, in euros or dollars changed locally, or book through a platform that lets them pay on arrival. Prices on Iranian booking sites are in rials or tomans, and hotels often quote foreign guests a different rate, so get the price confirmed in writing. Our guide to booking hotels in Iran explains the options, and the Iran prices tracker shows the current exchange rate.
Newer hotels. The Tehran Royal is a 72-room four-star on Keshavarz Boulevard, a short walk from Valiasr Square metro. The Ritz (no relation to Ritz-Carlton) has 60 rooms on upper Valiasr Street in Shahamati. Gran Miras Rashidieh is a 46-room hotel near Poonak Square in the north-west, which took its first guests in 2024. At the budget end, the Firouzeh Heritage Hostel occupies a restored building near Hoquqi Street with dormitories, private rooms and a rooftop terrace.
The big five-stars. Espinas Palace in Saadat Abad is the largest of the Espinas hotels, with a spa, several restaurants and the well-known Sky Lounge. Its sister, Espinas International (formerly the Persian Gulf), is the more central choice on Keshavarz Boulevard. The Parsian Esteghlal, which opened as the Tehran Royal Hilton in 1962, is still one of the largest hotels in the country, though its west tower is closed for renovation. The Parsian Azadi on the Chamran Expressway suits visitors with business in the north-west, the Homa sits just off Vanak Square, and the Wisteria is a private five-star near Tajrish. The Laleh International, the former InterContinental beside Laleh Park, is renovating its rooms while staying open, so ask for a refurbished one. Read more about the group in our Espinas hotels guide and our pick of the best business hotels.
Downtown and mid-range. For sightseeing in the old city, the Ferdowsi Grand is within walking distance of the Grand Bazaar and the Golestan Palace and close to Imam Khomeini metro. The Persian Plaza off Sohrevardi Street has one of the better wellness floors in the city and a currency exchange open around the clock.
Boutique and budget. Hanna Boutique Hotel has just seven rooms in a restored 1930s house in the embassy quarter. For more cheap beds, see our list of the top hostels in Tehran and our Airbnb alternatives in Iran.
At the airport. The Rexan, formerly the Novotel, is linked to the terminal at Imam Khomeini International Airport by a pedestrian bridge and offers short stays for long layovers. The Remis next door is the cheaper option. See our airport hotels guide and our guide to Imam Khomeini Airport.
Still not sure which part of the city suits you? Our guide to where to stay in Tehran compares the main districts.
Most hotels in Tehran will register foreign guests’ passports on arrival, so keep yours to hand at check-in. Getting around the city is easiest by metro or with Snapp, the local ride-hailing app; the Tehran Metro reaches most of the hotels above.
