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Hostels in Shiraz; Quarters of Literature

One of the staples that makes a historical city a worthwhile and desirable destination for tourists and travelers is the fact that it can host many guests in its traditional houses and settlements. Knowing this, this piece will entirely go to the best hostels in Shiraz and we are focusing on introducing these magnificent guesthouses to show you that not only Shiraz is the beating poetic heart of Iran and the birthplace of many famous Iranian poets such as Saadi Shirazi and Hafez, but also a trip to Shiraz can mean a very comfortable and satisfying stay at one of its traditional houses or a modern accommodation settlement or a combined facility.

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Iran in Depth, Travel Guides

Mid-Range Hotels in Tehran; Best Budget Stay

The first time I ran into tourists in Tehran, I was shocked by the fact that they knew where Fatemi Street or Iranshahr district were and how they could take Tehran’s metro, taxis, or even buses to get to their accommodation spots. Most of the best and very affordable Mid-range hotels in Tehran are located in midtown or closer to the downtown of Tehran since their very location make them more cost-effective and desirable to tourists and travelers planning to stay for a good amount of time in the capital of Iran.

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Iran in Depth, Travel Guides

Hotels in Yazd, The First Adobe City of the World

Yazd is a city deep in the dry-lands of Iran with the minimum amount of rain or snow in a year which most likely would have turned this city into hot ruins over its 5000 years of history. However, being located around a hot desert has its own perks and it’s lead to the people of Yazd mastering the art of architecture to survive the harsh environment. For this reason, Yazd has been called a marvel of adobe engineering and mud-brick houses and walls and wind catchers. Today’s well-known hotels in Yazd have mostly renovated remnants or of yesterday’s unparalleled traditional Persian houses built for Khan’s or noblemen. A trip to Iran can only be announced “remarkable and indelible” if you book a room in one of these Yazd hotels, which, by the way, have more to offer than just mud-brick walls and cozy yards.

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Hostels in Isfahan; witnesses of Persian hospitality

Isfahan has always been a host to many different types of guests during its enriched and fascinating history, foreign and domestic alike. From Kings, Queens, Sultans, and wealthy traders to ordinary travelers and tourists, Isfahan has never left anyone without a roof on their head while they were staying in the city. That’s why when it comes to accepting guests, hotels and hostels in Isfahan are so wonderfully reviewed by tourists and travelers from any country and background.

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Shopping in Tehran – Where to Go and What to Expect

For thousands of years, the Persians have been famous for their Silk Road bazaars selling exquisite and rare goods. Shopping in Tehran has diversified from the traditional bazaar and now includes luxury malls and huge shopping centers. This is not to say the bazaar has lost its place. Every day hundreds of thousands of Tehranis pass through the Grand Bazaar in downtown Tehran.

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