About Isfahan
Isfahan is one of Iran's major cities, home to around 1,547,164 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Experiences
Things to do in Isfahan
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Naqsh-e Jahan Square
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Shahshahan Square
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Imam Mosque
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Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque
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Hakim Mosque
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Soffeh Mountain
Budget travel
Free things to do in Isfahan
Naqsh-e Jahan Square
Shahshahan Square
Imam Mosque
Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque
Hakim Mosque
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Naqsh-e Jahan Square
- Visit Shahshahan Square
- Visit Imam Mosque
- Eat at Shem Shad Restaurant
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque
- Visit Hakim Mosque
- Visit Soffeh Mountain
- Eat at Naqsh-e Jahan Traditional Restaurant
Where to eat
Local favourites
Shem Shad Restaurant
The small restaurant offers local Isfahan food like Beryani (110,000 rials) or Halim Bademjan (eggplant, 50,000 rials).
Naqsh-e Jahan Traditional Restaurant
In this restaurant you sit on benches. The windows are colourful.
Shahrzad restaurant
A famous restaurant with a very long history. Some waiters can speak English. Its lamb chop are reported as delicious.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Hasht Behesht Apartment Hotel
Clean, modern and central.
Narcis B&B
Narcis B&B is a fully fledged private guesthouse with two guest rooms available for up to 7 guests, bathroom featuring both Eastern and West
- $
Howzak House
Howzak House has 5 rooms grouped around a central green and flourishing courtyard. There are two shared bathrooms and one kitchenette shared
- $
Dibai House
Dibai House comprises a fully and scrupulously restored 17th-century Safavid historic mansion that with modern facilities. No smoking indoor
Shopping
- Metalwork
Nightlife
- Behesht Cafe
- Cafe Ax
- Feel Cafe
- Pasio Cafe
Museums & culture
- Imam Mosque
- Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque
- Hakim Mosque
In pictures
Isfahan gallery
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