Lorestan Province · Iran
Borujerd travel guide
Borujerd is a city in Lorestan Province, Iran, home to about 235,000 people.
- Best months
- April, May and October
- Nearest airport
- KHD67 km · Khoram Abad Airport
- Currency
- IRRIranian rial
- Time zone
- Asia/Tehran
- Language
- Persian
About
About Borujerd
Borujerd is a city in the Central District of Borujerd County, Lorestan province in western Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Borujerd
See
There are many architecture and natural places worth to visit in Borujerd. This city has a good combination of historical and natural attractions. The following attractions are more popular for local and foreigner tourists.
- Jameh Mosque of Borujerd
- Soltani Mosque of Borujerd
- Imamzadeh Ja'far
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Where to stay
Which part of Borujerd to stay in
There are not many places to choose for accommodation. The four-star Zagros hotel is probably the best choice if you can pay US$50 or more per night. Located on top of Chogha Hill, it offers you the best view of the city or snow-covered mountains. The rooms and environment are quite pleasant. For a cheaper price, Esteghlal Hotel in Bahar Street is another choice. Few guesthouses are available in Takhti St., Shohada and Razan Square.
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When to go
The best time to visit Borujerd
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Borujerd are April, May and October. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C; March is the wettest, with about 71 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Borujerd: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Khoram Abad Airport (KHD), about 67 km from the city centre in a straight line; Hamadan Airport (HDM, 109 km) is also within reach.
Getting in
Train: Dorud is connected to National Railway. Once a part of Borujerd county, this city is 45 km southeast of Borujerd. It takes 40 min to get to Borujerd by minibus or less by a hired taxi. Bus: Frequent bus services run from many cities of Iran to this city. Borujerd has a good connection to many Iranian cities by bus. Tehran, Shiraz, Isfahan, Ahwaz, Khorram Abad, Hamadan and Kermanshah are main cities with frequent buses to Borujerd. Car: Lorestan is located between Tehran and Khoozestan provinces and is paved with reliable highways. From Tehran you can drive 4 hr to get to Borujerd.
Getting around
Use public bus system, shared taxi or telephone taxi. Hiring a registered taxi for the whole day costs about US$39 or less. For short distances a hired taxi costs US$2 or less. Payments should be in rials.
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KHD · Khoram Abad Airport
HDM · Hamadan Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Borujerd
Eat
Borujerd has a good reputation for meal. Kebab, local bread and ice cream are must-eat foods. Don't miss local halva and sweets in Borujerd.
Drink
No alcohol is served in Iran unless your local friends offer to you. Soft drinks and bottled water are available easily. Doogh is yoghurt drink and very popular in Lorestan. Borujerd also offers a good selection of Ash - different Iranian soups.
Stay safe
Iran in general and Borujerd are generally very safe for travelers. However, you should always avoid scams.
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Questions
Borujerd: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Borujerd?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Borujerd are April, May and October. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C; March is the wettest, with about 71 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Borujerd?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Khoram Abad Airport (KHD), about 67 km from the city centre in a straight line; Hamadan Airport (HDM, 109 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Borujerd?
Iranian rial (IRR).
Nearby
Destinations near Borujerd
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.