Tehran, Iran's sprawling capital at the foot of the Alborz Mountains, pairs Qajar-era palaces and a vast historic bazaar with modern towers, mountain gondolas, and a genuine after-dark cafe culture built around teahouses rather than bars.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Espinas Palace Hotel
Flagship property of the Espinas Hotel Group in the northern Saadat Abad district, with panoramic views over the city and the Alborz foothills, multiple restaurants, and Tehran's largest hotel conference and banquet complex.
Parsian Esteghlal International Hotel
Opened in 1962 as the Royal Tehran Hilton and later renamed Esteghlal, this hillside hotel at the junction of Chamran Highway and Vali-e-Asr Avenue is one of the most architecturally significant hotels in Iran, with extensive gardens, a swimming pool, and tennis courts.
Parsian Azadi Hotel
One of the tallest hotels in Tehran, positioned on a hilltop in the Evin district with sweeping views across the entire city, including a revolving restaurant near the top of the tower.
Homa Hotel Tehran
Five-star hotel in the Vanak district historically affiliated with Iran's Homa Airlines, favored by business travelers for its central position between Vali-e-Asr Avenue and Vanak Square.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
Divan Restaurant
Upscale restaurant blending Persian cuisine with global influences, serving traditional dishes such as gheymeh stew alongside contemporary international plates, in a sophisticated dining room with an extensive non-alcoholic drinks list (alcohol is prohibited throughout Iran).
Hestooran
Contemporary restaurant reinterpreting classic Persian recipes such as ghormeh sabzi with modern plating techniques, herb-infused non-alcoholic drinks, and a chic dining room popular with Tehran's younger professional class.
Bistango
Restaurant inside the Raamtin Hotel widely regarded as one of Tehran's top dining rooms, combining Mediterranean and Iranian dishes in an upscale, contemporary setting.
Khoone Restaurant
Rooftop restaurant known for its city views and a menu that fuses Persian and international dishes with attention to presentation, a popular choice for special-occasion dinners.
Shandiz Restaurant
Well-known kebab house chain celebrated for its lamb dishes, particularly shishlik, served in a modern, sleek dining room; a Tehran institution for traditional Iranian grilled meats.
Exclusive experiences
Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.
Tochal Gondola and Mountain Resort
Multi-stage gondola ascending to roughly 3,900 meters on Mount Tochal above northern Tehran, with a hotel, restaurants, and (in winter) skiing at one of the highest-altitude ski resorts in the world, reachable directly from the city.
Traditional Hammam and Persian-Medicine Spa Treatment
Male-only and female-only traditional hammam sessions and hotel spa treatments blending tibb-e sonnati (traditional Persian medicine) with contemporary hydrotherapy, offered at several long-established hotels near Tehran's historic core and at dedicated hammams such as those in the Wotten-style bathhouses found in older neighborhoods.
Darbandsar Private Ski Resort Day
Day trip to one of Iran's most modern and largest ski resorts, roughly 47 kilometers from Tehran on the Alborz mountain range, with equipped runs, lift passes, and equipment rental available on site.
Spas & wellness
World-class spa retreats and treatments.
Hotel Spa and Wellness Centers (Parsian and Espinas properties)
Several of Tehran's five-star hotels, including the Parsian-brand properties along Chamran Highway and the Espinas Hotel Group properties, operate in-house spa and fitness facilities combining sauna, steam room, and massage treatments, typically segregated by gender in line with Iranian public accommodation norms.
Traditional Neighborhood Hammams
Historic public and semi-private hammams found in older Tehran districts continue to offer traditional Persian bathing rituals, scrub treatments, and massage, providing a more authentic alternative to hotel spa facilities for visitors seeking traditional Persian wellness practices.
Luxury transport
Travel in style.
- Car
- Private drivers can be arranged through hotel concierge desks at five-star properties or through local travel agencies; taxis and the ride-hailing app Snapp remain the standard even for higher-end transport since international ride-hailing apps (Uber, Lyft) do not operate in Iran
- Air
- Iran Air, Mahan Air, and other domestic carriers connect Tehran's Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini International Airports to other Iranian cities; business or first-class cabins are available on select domestic and international routes
- Airport
- Private airport transfers from Imam Khomeini International Airport (about 30-45 km south of the city center) can be arranged through hotels or local agencies; foreign-issued ride-hailing and taxi-booking apps do not function in Iran, so arranging transfer in advance through the hotel or a local contact is standard for higher-end arrivals