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Mid-Range Hotels in Tehran; Best Budget Stay

The first time I ran into tourists in Tehran, I was shocked by the fact that they knew where Fatemi Street or Iranshahr district were and how they could take Tehran’s metro, taxis, or even buses to get to their accommodation spots. Most of the best and very affordable Mid-range hotels in Tehran are located in midtown or closer to the downtown of Tehran since their very location make them more cost-effective and desirable to tourists and travelers planning to stay for a good amount of time in the capital of Iran.

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Shopping in Tehran – Where to Go and What to Expect

For thousands of years, the Persians have been famous for their Silk Road bazaars selling exquisite and rare goods. Shopping in Tehran has diversified from the traditional bazaar and now includes luxury malls and huge shopping centers. This is not to say the bazaar has lost its place. Every day hundreds of thousands of Tehranis pass through the Grand Bazaar in downtown Tehran.

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Discover Tehran: A Brief Guide to the Capital of Iran

Visitors to Iran often opt to skip Tehran, reducing it to nothing more than heavy traffic and smog. But the capital city has plenty of charm and beauty with its concrete skyline set against the backdrop of the majestic Alborz mountains. Home to some 10 million people, in no other city, will you get a better glimpse of contemporary life in Iran than in Tehran. Here’s our mini guide to Tehran to get the most out of this underrated city. And as always, remember that you can book all your travel and accommodation needs in Tehran with 1stQuest.

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What to do in Tehran for free

Tehran is a beautiful city with lots of beautiful sites which could make great recreational spots and tourist sites as well. Here are some places you should see if you ever go to Tehran and free things you can do there as well.

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1 day in Tehran – Explore Iran’s Capital City on foot

Thinking about whether to sightsee Tehran on your trip to Iran? Oftentimes travelers decide to skip Tehran, only staying in Iran’s capital long enough to transit.  Although Tehran is undoubtedly crowded polluted and a concrete jungle, the city of 20 million has more than 2,000 years history and a really edgy feel, that is uniquely Tehran.

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