About Shiraz
Shiraz is one of Iran's major cities, home to around 1,249,942 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Experiences
Things to do in Shiraz
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Nasir al-Mulk Mosque
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Jame’e Atigh Mosque
3
Vakil Mosque
4
Narenjestan Ghavam museum
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Sayyed Alaeddin Hossein Mosque
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Delgosha Garden
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Afif abad Garden
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Eram Garden
Budget travel
Free things to do in Shiraz
Nasir al-Mulk Mosque
Jame’e Atigh Mosque
Vakil Mosque
Sayyed Alaeddin Hossein Mosque
Delgosha Garden
Afif abad Garden
Eram Garden
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 Nasir al-Mulk Mosque
- Visit Jame’e Atigh Mosque
- Visit Vakil Mosque
- Eat at Haft khan
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Narenjestan Ghavam museum
- Visit Sayyed Alaeddin Hossein Mosque
- Visit Delgosha Garden
- Eat at Shater Abbas
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Afif abad Garden
- Visit Eram Garden
- Visit Jahan Nama Garden
- Eat at Sharzeh Restaurant
Where to eat
Local favourites
- $
Haft khan
Buffet and classic restaurant, Iranian and international cuisine.
Shater Abbas
Simple traditional Iranian restaurant with quite average food.
Sharzeh Restaurant
A classic old restaurant located just outside the Vakil bazaar. It is often packed with tourist groups.
Dragon
Chinese food.
Moshit Restaurant
A small restaurant that also serves breakfast: fried eggs, tea, and the famous Ash-e-shiraz.
- $
Persian Dinner
Not a restaurant, but a house that needs to be booked in advance for an Iranian and Shirazian dinner.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $$$$
Niayesh Boutique Hotel
A new hotel with a nice inner courtyard and an OK restaurant serving standard fare. There is a dormitory, but it only sleeps four (with two
Golha Hotel
Good location. Clean and very cheap. They speak no English, though. No breakfast.
Darya Hotel
Clean.
Apadana Hotel
Aryo-Barzan Hotel
Shopping
- Aftab Fars Shopping Centre
- Hafez Shopping Centre
- Persian Gulf Complex
- Sina Shopping Centre
- Zaytoon Shopping Centre
- Currency exchange offices
Nightlife
- Haiku
Museums & culture
- Nasir al-Mulk Mosque
- Jame’e Atigh Mosque
- Vakil Mosque
- Narenjestan Ghavam museum
- Sayyed Alaeddin Hossein Mosque
In pictures
Shiraz gallery
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