Budget Travel Ideas in Tehran

Tehran is a backpacker’s delight and a haven for budget tourists looking to savor the spirit of the city. Here is a comprehensive guide to some super budget travel ideas in Tehran.

Transport

For budget travelers the most economical way to travel within the city is to take the well-connected local bus network that provides frequent links to almost any point in Tehran. Visitors need to study the routes and line numbers in Persian beforehand, to ensure a hassle-free travel. The metro is a sparkling new transport system that has become instantly popular in Tehran and is speedy, inexpensive and convenient for traveling within city limits.

Budget Eating

Visitors can enjoy a king’s meal in the city for almost nothing. Tehran has several eateries serving the piping hot local delicacy--fefafel--and a range of other meat stews and kabobs. Khordad Avenue is one of the best places to relish robust meals at street-side stalls. The several ghavekhunehs dotted around the city that offer nice lamb stew. SFC, the Iranian version of KFC, serves hearty chicken burgers and rolls. The Iranian Traditional Restaurant located on Keshavarz Boulevard serves full-bodied fare at very inexpensive prices. There are also several other roadside stalls that sell yummy meat sandwiches and delicately spiced minced meat kabobs that are extremely appetizing and appeal to any budget.

Budget Accommodations

There is a bevy of inexpensive accommodation options huddled around Amir Kabir Street. The area is far from polished or elegant but is decent enough to stay put for a few days for budget travelers. Single rooms are priced at approximately $8 and the area is accessible to the metro rail and local bus network, making the region extremely well-connected. Hotel Kahzar Sea is a nice, informal property that has a friendly staff and airy rooms. Rooms are priced at about 60 to 90 Rials. Mashhad Hostel, located on West Amir Kabir Avenue, is a no-frills destination that has basic amenities like an internet connection and hot water. Dorm beds are available for as little as 50 Rials. Firouzeh Hotel, on Dolat Abadi Alley, is a good functional property serving delicious breakfast and snacks.

Tehran is a culturally and historically rich city that sports a rugged charm and is a paradise, offering budget travelers a variety of choices.