Shiraz is one of the top touristic cities of Iran that you can’t avoid loving. In this city, you will be welcomed with hospitality and friendly atmosphere and get astonished with its historical attractions including the lush gardens like the UNESCO listed Eram Garden and Afif Abad Garden characterized with their evergreen cypress trees, the vibrant Vakil Bazaar where locals are busy with trading carpets, textiles, spice and herbs, and walking through its lanes covered with amazing brickwork feels like traveling through time to the past. Shiraz is known as the city of literature and poetry because of being home to some of the greatest poets like the world-known Hafez and Saadi, whose atmospheric tombs are a hub for literature lovers. Also what makes this city worth visiting is being situated near the top ancient sites of Iran like glorious Persepolis and Pasaragade which are heritages left from the Achaemenid era, and Sassanid cities and palaces like the ancient city of Bishapour.
Apart from visiting the attractions of Shiraz mentioned above, a trip to Shiraz means staying at its friendly hostels most of which are renovated historical houses, and getting relaxed while chatting with other travelers and local Shirazi people. Here are some of the top hostels in Shiraz that have been opened in this city in recent years. You can book your accommodation at the hostels mentioned below or any other hostel or hotel in Shiraz through our website.
BB Hostel
Located in the heart of one of the historical neighborhoods of Shiraz named Sang-e Siah (the black stone), BB Hostel is one of the top hostels in Shiraz that was opened in 2017. Meaning both bed and breakfast, and grandmother in folk Farsi language, this hostel’s name BB (BiBi) refers to the BiBi Dokhtaran tomb, which was built during the Ilkhanid Dynasty and has a special place in the culture of the people living in this old city district. The hostel is a Qajarid renovated historical house with a lovely design including stained glass windows and colorful tilework and a balcony with a lovely view of the great dome of the BiBi Dokhtaran Tomb. This professional hostel has 11 rooms including dorm rooms, twin rooms, triple rooms, and four-bed rooms with shared toilets and bathrooms in the courtyard, a shared kitchen where travelers can cook, and a café on the balcony. Because of being located in downtown Shiraz, you can reach the main attractions of the city like Shah Cheragh Holy Shrine by a short walk from the BB Hostel.
BB Hostel - Shiraz, Iran
BB Hostel - Shiraz, Iran
Taha Traditional House
The stunning Taha Traditional House is a Qajarid Mansion that is 120 years old and got renovated about 6 years ago. With its beautiful brickwork, stained glass windows, and lovely courtyard characterized with its turquoise blue small pond which is popular among the guests, this two-story construction exemplifies a traditional Iranian house and shows the characteristic Persian details and ornaments. The Taha Hostel has 18 cozy and beautiful rooms (single, twin, triple rooms) with professional yet friendly staff speaking English fluently, and standard accommodation services that guarantee a memorable stay for the guests. The location of this hostel offers easy access to the main attractions like the Zand Complex, the Nasir al Molk Mosque (the Pink Mosque), etc.
Taha Traditional House - Shiraz, Iran
Taha Traditional House - Shiraz, Iran
Pasin Traditional House
Pasin traditional house is another hostel in Shiraz, located in the city’s old district close to the Naranjestan-e Ghavam and Zinat ol Molk House which are among the must-see attractions of Shiraz. The word Pasin means evening in Farsi. This hostel which is a renovated Qajarid construction was opened by a young woman and her family in 2019, and this is what makes this hostel so welcoming and heart-warming. The lovely courtyard of the hostel is where many events and gatherings are held even during the low season, so as a traveler you can always have a memorable and fun evening in Pasin Traditional House.
Pasin Traditional House - Shiraz, Iran
