The scenic city of Isfahan is considered one of the most touristic cities in Iran. And it hosts many domestic and foreign tourists every year. It’s a historic city in the center of Iran. And it has earned the titles of the third largest city and the third most populated city after Tehran and Mashhad.
Isfahan was the capital of Iran during the Safavid period. And as a result, many of its historical monuments were built during the same time. Among the most spectacular historical places in Isfahan, we should mention Menarjonban, Si-o-Se Pol Bridge, Khajo Bridge, Chehelsotun Palace, and Aali Qapu Mansion. Visiting the beauty of this city combined with staying in a nice place will make your trip to Isfahan glorious. So let’s take a look at the best hotels in Isfahan. This way it may be easier for you to choose among many different great hotels for your stay in this awesome city.
1. Ghasr Monshi Hotel
Qasr Menshi Hotel is one of the traditional residences in Isfahan, located on Nishat street. This hotel is highly sought after due to its proximity to Naqsh-e Jahan Square. The construction of this historical building dates back to the end of the Safavid period and the beginning of the Qajar era. After reconstruction, this place has become a luxury hotel for travelers and tourists. This historic hotel, which also has many fans, has 20 rooms with different capacities. The rooms have completely traditional architecture and interior and exterior decoration, which dazzles every viewer’s eyes at the very first glance.
The interesting thing about this boutique hotel is that the building has a private courtyard on each floor. The rooms of this hotel are located on the ground floor, minus one and minus two floors.
2. Viana Hotel
They opened Viana Hotel, a one-star hotel, in 1981. This place has hosted countless guests since its opening until today. The hotel is standing on Ayatollah Kashani Street, one of the best locations in Isfahan city. Additionally, it is close to many important and beautiful attractions such as Khajo Bridge, Si-o-Se Pol Bridge, Isfahan Jame Mosque, Hasht Behesht Garden, etc.
Viana Hotel has three floors and offers the guests very convenient facilities. Guests in this hotel have access to free and unlimited Wi-Fi internet and can do all their business online. However, the lobby of the hotel is small and has a capacity of 5 people, only.
3. Anar Guesthouse
Anar Guesthouse is a budget hotel. This hotel has 3 rooms and its most important facilities include 24-hour reception, parking, currency exchange, and free Wi-Fi. This house is near the Jolfa neighborhood and the Si-o-Se Pol bridge. There is a two-story villa on the upper floor of the house.
This house belongs to a Khansari family and the food is cooked in Khansari style. Anar Guesthouse is 5 minutes away from Dr. Shariati metro station, and you can walk to Jolfa or Si-o-Se Pol Bridge in 15-20 minutes. It is in one of the best places in Isfahan. And the neighborhood is very safe for women.
You can reach Naqsh Jahan Square by walking for 30 minutes or driving for 12-15 minutes (it is also possible to go by subway and bus). Near the guest house is a hypermarket, commercial complex, Rooz Kosar market, and all kinds of fast food and restaurants.
4. Hasht Behesht Apart. Hotel
They opened Isfahan Hasht Behesht Apartment Hotel in 2001. And they renovated the complex in 2017. One of the advantages of this hotel is its easy access to Naqsh-e Jahan Square and most of the city’s tourist spots, such as Zayandeh Rood river, Chehelsotun Garden, and Museum of Contemporary Art and Natural History, as well as Hashtbehesht Palace. This hotel has four floors and 13 apartments and suites with experienced and trained personnel.
5. Abbasi Hotel
Abbasi Hotel is a 5-star hotel and at the same time a traditional residence. It is a magnificent building in the historical center of the city, dating back to 1966. But all the details of today’s caravanserai are in the style of Safavid architecture. It is interesting to know that the most important personalities who travel to Isfahan stay in this hotel.
224 rooms and suites of the hotel meet all the necessary standards. And you can use restaurants, swimming pools, meeting rooms, and various halls. Also, the location of Abbasi Hotel in Isfahan has easy access to the city’s attractions.
6. Setareh Hotel
Setareh Hotel (formerly Sadaf) is located in Naqsh-e Jahan Square in the historical context of Isfahan city. This place represents a combination of traditional and modern architecture. The building of this three-star hotel has 3 floors and has 52 rooms and suites with beautiful decoration. This complex is located near the sightseeing places and historical buildings of the city, such as Naqsh Jahan Square, Imam Mosque, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Ali Qapu Palace, Main Bazaar, and Chehelsotun Palace.
Setareh Hotel does its best to make a pleasant and memorable stay for you, with convenient facilities and experienced personnel.
7. Parsian Kowsar Hotel
They established Parsian Kowsar Hotel in 1968, across the Zayandeh Rood River and the historical bridge of Si-o-Se Pol. This hotel initially had 130 rooms, but in 2013 we witnessed the renovation of this complex and adding 40 new rooms to it.
This Hotel has provided suitable catering facilities for guests with a variety of traditional and modern restaurants in the style of traditional, Iranian and Italian cuisine. Moreover, the restaurant has an interior part and a garden area. In addition, facilities such as a swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, gym, etc., have attracted the satisfaction of most of the guests of Kowsar Hotel by creating a lively environment.
8. Iravani’s Historic House
Isfahan’s traditional Iravani House is standing on Ibn Sina street and Jameh mosque alley. This 200-year-old place is one of the relics of the Qajar period. After the renovation, it has got a modern style combined with its traditional structure. This traditional Hotel is one of the best options for staying in Isfahan during your visit.
Iravani House has 5 traditional rooms on 2 floors with pleasant names such as Panj Dari, Summer House, Korsi, Konj, and Hozkhaneh. Interestingly, most of these rooms overlook the yard with a pond and flowers. Breakfast is served in the breakfast hall of the house, which has colored windows. In the evenings, you can go to the outdoor coffee shop on the terrace of the first floor to have some Iranian tea.
9. Kouhpa Caravanserai Hotel
Abbasi Kouhpa Caravanserai Hotel is a three-star accommodation, in the historical city of Koh Payeh, dating back to the Safavid era. Caravanserai Hotel has such attractive and amazing architecture and design that provokes every tourist. You can clearly see the architectural style of the Safavid period all over the place.
They turned this caravanserai into a hotel in 2012, preserving the traditional architecture. You might be surprised to know that this caravanserai hotel is on Iran’s National Heritage List, as well. The architectural style of the rooms of this 450-year-old caravanserai reminds you of old Iran.
10. Esfahan Tourist Hotel
They launched this two-star hotel in 1970. And renovated it in 2015 to improve the quality of services. Isfahan Tourist Hotel is one of the most famous and popular hotels among frequent travelers of Isfahan. One of the reasons for this popularity is that it is close to almost all the historical and scenic spots of Isfahan. For example, Si-o-Se Pol Bridge is only 5 minutes away and Hasht Behesht is 10 minutes away from this hotel.
From this hotel, it takes 20 minutes to walk to Naqsh-e Jahan Square and Chehelsotun palace. Markets and shopping centers are also easily available. One of the interesting features of this hotel, which will surely attract the attention of every newcomer upon arrival, is its glass elevator.