About Mashhad
Mashhad is one of Iran's major cities, home to around 2,307,177 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Experiences
Things to do in Mashhad
1
Imam Reza Shrine Complex
2
Central Museum
3
Carpet Museum
4
Nader Shah Park & Mausoleum
5
Ferdowsi Park & Mausoleum
6
Gombade Sabz Mausoleum
Budget travel
Free things to do in Mashhad
Imam Reza Shrine Complex
Nader Shah Park & Mausoleum
Ferdowsi Park & Mausoleum
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 Imam Reza Shrine Complex
- Visit Central Museum
- Visit Carpet Museum
- Eat at Hezardestan Traditional Teahouse
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Nader Shah Park & Mausoleum
- Visit Ferdowsi Park & Mausoleum
- Visit Gombade Sabz Mausoleum
Where to eat
Local favourites
Hezardestan Traditional Teahouse
Very beautifully decorated subterranean restaurant. The menu comprises (only) four dishes (Chicken Kebab, Dizi, Ghormeh, mashed eggplant) wh
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Razavieh Grand Hotel
Located very close to the shrine and the Reza Bazaar, yet not noisy. The four stars this hotel attributes to itself are bogus, however. The
Hotel Atlas
Located very close to the shrine.
Hotel Atrak
Located very close to the shrine and the Reza Bazaar, yet not noisy.
Hotel Ferdous
Located close to the shrine on busy Imam Reza Blvd.
Ghasr Talaee international Hotel
Five-star hotel, located close to the shrine on busy Imam Reza Blvd.
Shopping
- Bazaar-e Reza
- Sajjad Blvd
- Sahar Khiz Saffron
Museums & culture
- Imam Reza Shrine Complex
- Central Museum
- Carpet Museum
In pictures
Mashhad gallery
Keep exploring
