Stay with a trusted local host. Discover the real Iran.

Every place is personally checked by our team — hand-picked homes and curated experiences for international visitors, from Persepolis to the Caspian forests.

Explore Iran

From the columns of Persepolis to the misty forests of the north — the places a stay with us puts within reach.

The ancient ruins of Persepolis under a blue sky — Persepolis

Intricate turquoise tilework on a mosque ceiling in Isfahan — Isfahan

A village on a green mountain ridge wreathed in cloud, northern Iran — The Caspian north

The lattice dome of Omar Khayyam's mausoleum in Neyshabur — Neyshabur

Khaju Bridge in Isfahan lit up at night over the river — Isfahan

A carved griffin column capital at Persepolis — Persepolis

Misty green hills of the Hyrcanian forest — Hyrcanian forests

Naqsh-e Jahan Square and the Ali Qapu palace in Isfahan — Isfahan

An elegant Qajar-era house reflected in a garden pool

A hiker above a sea of cloud in the Alborz mountains — The northern mountains

A carved relief of a Persian guard at Persepolis — Persepolis

Snow-capped Mount Damavand with a crescent moon — Mount Damavand

Places to stay

How it works

Find a place you can trust

Every stay is inspected and vetted by our team, so the home and the welcome are what you were promised.

Send a request

Tell your host your dates and a little about your trip. It's free to ask, and nothing is paid online.

Arrive and settle with your host

Your host confirms by email and you pay them directly in cash on arrival — the simple way to travel in Iran.

Experiences & tours

Beyond a bed for the night — curated days out, led by local guides we know and trust.

Ancient capitals

Persepolis, Pasargadae and the rock tombs of Naqsh-e Rostam, with a historian guide.

Isfahan, art & architecture

The great square, the tiled mosques and the bridges, at the pace of someone who lives there.

The green north

Walks in the Hyrcanian forest and nights in mountain villages above the Caspian.

Bazaars, food & craft

Market walks, home cooking and workshops with carpet weavers and coppersmiths.

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