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Iran’s classic backpacker route runs south from Tehran through Kashan, Isfahan, Yazd and Shiraz, and for years each city had a lively hostel scene in restored old houses. After the war and the collapse in visitor numbers in 2026, many of those listings have gone quiet.
So before writing this guide we checked every hostel Hostelworld lists in these cities against its live booking calendar and its most recent guest reviews. The ones below can be booked now.
Status check, 8 November 2026
- Isfahan: Isfahan Heritage Hostel, Ragrug Hostel, Beed Hostel
- Shiraz: Seven Hostel
- Kashan: Sana Historical Hostel, Shirin Hotel & Hostel, Kashan Persian House, Sang Poloy Boutique Hotel
- Yazd: no hostels currently bookable on Hostelworld
A bookable calendar is not proof a hostel is open. With few flights into Iran, message the hostel before you travel.
In this guide
Isfahan Heritage Hostel. Run by the same group as Tehran’s Heritage hostels, this is the largest hostel in Isfahan and the best placed: it is in a renovated historic building on a lane off Neshat Street, a few minutes’ walk from Naqsh-e Jahan Square. There are dorms and private rooms, breakfast is included, and the 24-hour reception can arrange airport transfers and change money. It is the best-reviewed hostel in the city, with guest reviews into late 2025.
Check prices for Isfahan Heritage Hostel →
Ragrug Hostel, Isfahan. A modern, friendly place opened by a well-travelled Isfahani who wanted to recreate the hostels he loved in Europe. The highlights are a rooftop with views over the city and a plant-filled yard for coffee; breakfast and a free city tour are included, and there is even a small co-working space. Recent guests rate it very highly.
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Beed Hostel, Isfahan. Tucked into the old bazaar quarter next to the Aligholi Agha bathhouse and its traditional zoorkhaneh, Beed is the choice if you want to wake up in historic Isfahan. Rooms have air conditioning and breakfast is included. It is still taking bookings, but it has had few reviews recently, so message ahead.
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Seven Hostel, Shiraz. The Shiraz branch of the Seven Hostels group is within walking distance of the Nasir al-Molk Mosque, the “Pink Mosque”, and the Shah Cheragh shrine, so you can be at the mosque for the morning light before the crowds. Breakfast is included and there is a 24-hour reception. It has had guests as recently as summer 2026, which makes it the most reliable option in the city right now.
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Sana Historical Hostel, Kashan. A beautifully restored house in the heart of Kashan’s old town, built around a classic courtyard garden with a pool that keeps it cool in summer. There are twelve rooms, and the courtyard is where guests gather in the evening.
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Shirin Hotel & Hostel, Kashan. Close to the Agha Bozorg Mosque, with the bazaar and the famous merchant houses a short walk away. It mixes hotel rooms with hostel prices and has long had strong guest scores.
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Kashan Persian House. A Qajar-era house from the 19th century, renovated with care and set in the old city near the Sultan Amir Ahmad bathhouse and the historic houses. It is small and quiet, and guests praise the welcome.
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Sang Poloy Boutique Hotel, Kashan. Another Qajar mansion, converted into a cosy boutique guesthouse in a quiet alley close to the Borujerdi and Tabatabaei houses, Kashan’s two most celebrated historic homes. It is newer to Hostelworld and has few reviews yet.
What about Yazd? None of the Yazd properties on Hostelworld can currently be booked online. Many traditional guesthouses in the old town are likely still trading and take bookings directly or through Iranian booking sites, so ask your hostel in Isfahan or Kashan for a recommendation.
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Hostels in Isfahan → Hostels in Kashan → Hostels in Shiraz →
Starting in the capital? See our guide to the top hostels in Tehran, and our guides to getting to Tehran and getting online before you go.
Header photo: Naqsh-e Jahan Square, Isfahan. Photo: en:User:Arad / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
