Tehran Travel Forum

I will be arriving at the airport (IKIA) at 03:00 and am wondering about transport to the city.

I am assuming that there will be taxis available at that time in the morning, but are there official taxis with meters, pre-paid taxis or do you just take pot-luck with drivers outside the terminal?

I'm really having a difficulty with booking a hotel in Tehran. Can someone please offer me a working email address of a good mid range or gooood budget hotel (budget no more than $40/nite for a singe....$30 even better. I prefer a central location near the metro. I've sent a few emails but they either bounce or no reply. So far I sent to ATLAS HOTEL (my preference), Hotel Safir, New Naderi Hotel, Iran Sharhahr Hotel, Mashad Hotel, Shiraz Hotel. No luck with any. Thanks!

hi everyone
Im planning a visit to karaj in the next couple of months and i was wondering what is the best hotel there called?...tried to search the net but couldnt find anything more than 3*
also what is the best way of moving around ...are taxis easily available?
thx

I'm a freelance golf writer and would like to play golf in Iran. I've heard that women are now playing quite a bit and even competing. I'v heard there's a particular dress code which includes a specially conceived scarf. I'd like to know if those who live or have traveled in Iran (Tehran particularly) feel that this type of activity would be do-able in the context of the social structure. Any feedback would be much appreciated. Thank you.

I would very much like to visit Tehran and some neighbouring cities but I have been warned about safety because of the political situation at the moment. Could you advise on how safe it would be for two westerners to visit and if so what precautions should we take?
Thankyou.

HELLO FRIENDS, I am looking for a nice hotel in Tehran for the next march. I would like a not expensive hotel ( about 30-50$ one double with breakfast) Could somebody help me?? How can I find for going from the airport to the hotel at two o clock in the morning?? Thanks a lot

Seeking recommendations on where to study Farsi in Tehran... any ideas? Thanks!

What is the easiest, cheapest and least stressful way to get from the airport into the city centre? Does the Metro go that far yet?

please can anyone tell me where I can buy Persian clothes on line

My wife is planning on going home to Tehran to visit her family. She will be traveling alone because due to my work I can not travel right now, but I'm letting her travel because she is a little home sick and it will be good for her and her family. (In the past we have visited her family in Dubai.) She has a valid Iranian passport and a U.S. green card. She will also be carrying our legal marriage certificate for re entry into the U.S. The names do not match on the passport and the green card due to marriage. Her U.S. green card is in her married name. We are Muslim, but she now has a generic western sir name. I am a devout practicing Muslim convert, but I am American and not Iranian. I have read and been told about some very frustrating travel stories in Iran, being denied entry or exit and having travel documents taken. etc ... We also have friends that have had absolutely no problems at all traveling to and from Iran, but we don't know anyone that has traveled to Tehran in the last year. In the expert opinion of the VTrs who have traveled recently, do you think I should be concerned or do you think it's alright to let her travel? Thank you

Hi,

Could anyone recommend this airline?? I will be travelling with them for the 1st time soon and there doesn't seem to be many reviews anywhere. Also, are there good facilities att Tehran airport for transiting passengers?

Any tips on appropriate dress/manners while dealing with the officials at the airport as I know Iran is a very conservative country.

Thanks Very Much

BootyUK x

Hi, I am planning to go to Tehran and Isfahan with my friend sometime in December 2006. This is going to be our first trip to Iran. Need help for some indication to prepare our budget for food and accomodation for 4 days. What is the currency? Riyal or Toman??? We are interested for street food. How much is say kebab and fruit juice in riyal in comparison to a full 4-course meal. Where in tehran that i can find wet market for fresh vegetables and fruits. is there any day travel pass for transport; bus? tram? light rail? in tehran and isfahan? Appreciate to receive replies from VT members.

Is there a good hookah (Hubbly Bubbly) place near Istgalal Hotel?!

Has anyone recently had any experience exchanging traveller checks in Iran?
If so, please state which travellers (visa, american, etc.) and in which currency and at what rate (better/worse than cash).
Thanks.

hi

I am coming to tehran mashd and sheraz next week
i am looking for friends
any one would like to meet

DR Salem from Oman
johntravolter@hotmail.com

Has anyone experience whether foreigners need to be registered within a few days upon their arrival?(I read this in a guide book, the information maybe outdated).

Hi,

I'm looking for an indoor swimming pool in Tehran where you can actually swim, i.e. where there are not that many people bombing, wrestling, swimming across, diving, fighting, playing volleyball and doing all sorts of things that Iranians seem to do on a swimming pool (the list does not include actual swimming).

Can anybody help out?

Cheers,
Barone

Has anyone changed American Express traveller checks in Iran? I wonder whether they are easy to change, since I still have some which I would use up.
thank you.

so.. i am going to tehran this thursday for a couple of days. i have to confess, given all the information i have read, that i am a little bit.. GrrrR.. Iran.. but nonetheless excited.

I have only 4 days 5 nights.. is that enough time to see Esfahan... and Persepolis... or if I can only see one.. which one is the best one of the two choices...recommendations on transportation or on good (not too expensive) travel agencies.. would be appreciated..

many thanks if anyone responds,

aaron

I have a close friend who lives in Tehran
We contacted eachother frequently ,but these two weeks,I couldn't contact him
His mobile either out of service,or no answer
I worried about him so much,I also feel so sad as i am so far from Tehran
I hope someone who is in Tehran also help me to visit the place where my friend's shop located
It would be highly appreciated if someone is willing to help me
Waiting for good news here
Best wishes
Amanda from China
Msn:boathill@mail.china.com
Tel:86-574-81173272

Hello friends,

I live in canada an will go to Tehran end of July (for one month). I have my Toronto - Tehran ticket but I am looking for Tehran - Mashhad ticket. No travel agency reserves or books that ticket in Canada. Does anyone have access to do this? I am willing to pay the fees/price. Please msg me or reply here.

Thanks,
Bruce

Hi, I am flying to Teheran tomorrow night. On Saturday I will be working all night, but on Friday I will be free in the evening and I was thinking how nice it would be to arrange a little meeting of some VTs in one of this absolutely wonderful teahouses in Teheran, where you can sit outside drinking tea and smoking waterpipe. I was there last year with Maryam - a wonderful VT lady, I hope you read this too, Maryam, and would love to go there and meet some of you guys!
Cheers
Silvia (who is very fond of Iranians)

Hi,

Currently I am in Tehran on a official visit, I would like to see more of Tehran in my free time. However my problem is trying to converse with people here and trying to find my way around. I would like to see more of Iran and get to know more on the Iranian culture, food etc. I would like more informatio on the city and if possible some one I could contact to move around.

Hi friends,
I am coming to Tehran on June 20th. I will be leaving from Tehran to Mashad on June 21. I don't have the booking for the domestic flight yet (i.e. Tehran-Mashad-Tehran).

Will I be able to find and book a domestic flight from Tehran-Mashad on my arrival at Tehran Airport. Do people are able to find a domestic flight within 24 hours.

All help and replies will be appreciated....

Hi everyone. I'm an american student going to Tehran for a summer internship. My father is Iranian but I have never been and don't speak much Farsi. I am looking for a place to live during June and July. If there is any kind of student housing or a service to rent a room with a family, that would be great. Please let me know if anyone knows of how I should go about trying to rent a room. I would like to be as close to the city center as possible. Thanks, Azar

Hi everyboady.
My name is Sylvain. I'm a 21 years old student.
I'm going to Iran this summer for a work placement in Terhan.
I really need your help guys !
Actually I'm seeking for a host family in Tehran who could accomodate me during my stay there.
Actually I'm use to travel and I always try to find a guest family, as it is THE best way to experience the real local way of life, to learn and share the culture as well as to make friends! and Im sure that you will agree with me.
So if anyone reading this message knows some people leaving in Iran or people who might be able to help me, I would be SO grateful for your help.
If you need any further information about me and so on, do not hesitate to contact me: sylvainlefort41@hotmail.com
I thank you guys for your help.
Sylvain

Hello Evryone,
I am travelling to Tehran from June 20 - June 25. I am looking for a place for accomodation and meals during my stay in Tehran. Can I tour the city on my own or is it better to hire a tour guide....

Help from all the friends will be appreciated.

Regards,
aalluu

Can anyone tell me if there is a feery service between iran n russis or other CA states (Kazakhstan etc)

She is going home to Tehran to visit family soon, then she will be leaving Tehran and traveling to the USA for our matrimony inshaallah. She has a USA visa. I heard due to the recent political climate, that there is some restriction on travel to the USA from Iran. I am not sure if this is just rumor or not, and was wondering if anyone has any news on this?

We are sadly now considering about her just traveling directly to the USA from her current country of residence.

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thanx so much,
Mohammad