Fars Province · Iran
Where to stay in Shiraz
Shiraz is a city in Fars Province, Iran, home to about 1,566,000 people.
- Best months
- March, April, October and November
- Nearest airport
- SYZ10 km · Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport
- Currency
- IRRIranian rial
- Time zone
- Asia/Tehran
- Language
- Persian
About
About Shiraz
Shiraz is the fifth-most-populous city of Iran and the capital of Fars province, which is historically known by the exonym Persia proper. As of the 2016 national census, the population of the city was 1,565,572 people, and its built-up area with Sadra was home to almost 1,800,000 inhabitants.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Shiraz
See
- Arg of Karim Khan
- Shah Cheragh
- Nasir al-Mulk Mosque
- Jame’e Atigh Mosque
- Vakil Mosque
- Narenjestan Ghavam museum
- Khan-e Zinat ol-Molk House
- Sayyed Alaeddin Hossein Mosque
- Pars Museum
- Khan school
- Armenian Church
- Bazaar-e Vakil
Do
- Delgosha Garden
- Afif abad Garden
- Eram Garden
- Jahan Nama Garden
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Where to stay
Which part of Shiraz to stay in
There are a few budget hotels about 200 m south of the roundabout at Arg-é Karim Khan.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Shiraz
13 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Chamran Grand Hotel | 2011 | 5.7 km |
| Aseman Hotel | 1.5 km | |
| Shiraz Grand Hotel | 2013 | 3.9 km |
| Anvari Hotel (Shiraz) | 1.2 km | |
| Pars Hotel Shiraz | 2002 | 2.2 km |
| Sasan Hotel Shiraz | 1.2 km | |
| Arg Shiraz Hotel | 2.3 km | |
| Beyn Ol Harameyn | 1.6 km | |
| Homa Shiraz Hotel | 2.1 km | |
| Karimkhan Hotel | 1.6 km | |
| Persepolis International | 3.0 km | |
| Shiju Guesthouse | 2.4 km | |
| Zandiyeh Hotel | 2.1 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Shiraz
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Shiraz are March, April, October and November. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 39 °C; January 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 Shiraz: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport (SYZ), about 9.7 km from the city centre in a straight line.
Getting in
Shiraz International Airport (SYZ) has regular flights to all major and some smaller cities in Iran. There are International flights to Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Sharjah, Bahrain, Kuwait, Doha. Turkish Airlines is operating weekly 4 direct flights from Istanbul to Shiraz and back. There are several trains per day to Tehran, travel time is 10-15 hours, and costs 10,00,000 rials, as of 2025.
Getting around
For non-Iranian visitors, taxis are probably the most convenient means of transport. However be sure to haggle for a good price prior to getting into the car. Average fares inside the city range from 300,000-700,000 rials (as of 2025). If an unmarked car stops while you are hailing a taxi, don't be alarmed. Many taxis in Shiraz are unmarked and also as a means to supplement their income, is not uncommon to find private car owners touting themselves as taxis. However, it is always best to find a taxi through a reputable "telephone taxi" agency.
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SYZ · Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Shiraz
Drink
Traditionally, Shiraz was known for producing high-quality wines, and had a thriving wine industry, though this was shut down after alcohol was banned following the Islamic Revolution in 1979. That said, the Christian and Jewish minorities are allowed to ferment limited quantities of wine for personal consumption and religious ceremonies, and you may get a chance to try the local wine if you have local Christian or Jewish friends. Even some local Muslims continue to clandestinely consume local wine obtained from the black market.
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Questions
Shiraz: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Shiraz?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Shiraz are March, April, October and November. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 39 °C; January is the wettest, with about 71 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Shiraz?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport (SYZ), about 9.7 km from the city centre in a straight line.
What currency is used in Shiraz?
Iranian rial (IRR).
Nearby
Destinations near Shiraz
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.