The Wisteria Hotel opened in 2016 on Ahmadi Zamani Street in the north of the city, near Tajrish, and is one of the newer generation of private five-star hotels in Tehran. It is smaller than the old state-run giants, with somewhere between 91 and 110 rooms and suites depending on the listing.
There is a pool, a spa and gym, restaurants and cafés, banquet halls, free parking and an airport transfer service.
The north is cooler in summer and close to Tajrish bazaar, the Imamzadeh Saleh shrine and the walking trails at Darband, which makes the Wisteria a good choice for a slower visit. It is, however, a long way from downtown, and getting to the bazaar means a trip on metro Line 1 from Tajrish or a long taxi ride.
The hotel's old website is no longer active, so book through an established platform or contact the hotel by phone.
Address: No. 1, Ahmadi Zamani Street, Tehran
Area: North, Tajrish area
Rating: Five-star
Facilities: Pool, spa, gym, restaurants and cafés, banquet halls, airport transfer, free parking
Paying: Foreign bank cards do not work in Iran, so bring enough euros or dollars in cash and change them at an exchange office or the hotel desk. Prices on Iranian booking sites are in rials or tomans and may differ from the rate a hotel quotes to foreign guests, so confirm the price in writing before you arrive.
The Wisteria Hotel in Tehran is a good fit for a longer stay or a second visit, when the main sights are already ticked off and the cooler, greener north of the city has more appeal. Recent guest reviews are on Tripadvisor. Ask for a room on a higher floor for views of the Alborz mountains.
Planning where to stay? See our guide to hotels in Tehran and the latest prices in Iran.
