Esfahan has been always one of the top ranked cities of Iran and many travelers are in love with this city particularly because of having main Sq of Naqsh-e Jahan and all its beauties. Previously there were not enough hotels in Esfahan and many tourists got concerned where to stay in Esfahan but nowadays, it’s quite interesting to know over the past years tourism is grown and many boutique hotels are opened to stay. In fact, they are old mansions that are well renovated and converted into hotels.
Here we will endeavor introducing some of the nice ones in order to give you better hand for staying in Iran.
1- Qasr-e Monshi:
If you are willing to stay in one of the top ranked hotels of Iran, Particularly in Esfahan, GhasrMonshi Palace is a remainder of Ghajjar Dynasty from early 1200’s SH (1820’s AD). It’s been well restored and designed for a hotel as it was previously a palace in Qajar dynasty. Therefore, while the Palace provides an unforgettable experience in a beautiful Persian ambiance, it is also historically significant as it was one of Fatahali Shah’s few houses in Isfahan.
2- Bekhradi Mansion
The Bekhradi’s Historical House is one of the Safavid historical houses back in 17th century. It has been renovated and and used in Iran as a traditional residence since 2005. Bekhradi’s Historical House is designed for travelers who are looking for the comfort of a hotel, along with the privacy and convenience of a home, and a memorable stay in a museum-like historical house. Each guest room and suite at Bekhradi’s Historical House is individually designed, giving each of them a unique historical character with modern features that will make your stay with us unforgettable.
3- Atiq Hotel
ATIGH hotel of Esfahan is the memorial architecture of Qajar era with about 200 years of history. It is located in old district of Esfahan a bit away from main SQ but in vicinity of Friday Mosque area. The Hotel structure itself was registered as a National Heritage in ministry of tourism back in 2002. It’s very well renovated in 2010 which offers the rooms and suites the state-of-the-art designs and standards along with traditional architecture which provides profound comfort for the guests to have both modern and traditional feeling of perception. It is a wonderful and peaceful place that has two courtyards, the outer courtyard and inner courtyard. After hotel’s entrance door there is a long corridor. The rooms are located in two yards.
4- Keshish hotel
If you are willing to stay in old district of Esfahan but in upscale zone of the city, then “Keshish House” is highly recommended to you. It’s one of the few historical mansions that remained in the Armenian quarter of Esfahan city. It was built based on the characteristics of Safavid period and dates back about 400 years.
5- Sonnati hotel
Looking for stay very close to main Sq of Esfahan? Sonnati hotel is your ideal choice. As it is located in the heart of old bazaar in vicinity of main SQ, we would highly suggest you staying for few days in this property. Another point we can make about this property is its wonderful courtyard that will make your stay very pleasant.
6- Sarhang hotel
Sarhang Palace (locally called Kakh-e Sarhang) is a 450-year-old property located in vicinity of Zayande river. This hotel has been well renovated and remained from Safavid era although it has been used during the history. you will savor the unique charm of living in a historical house. Additionally, its prime location places you near many of Isfahan’s renowned attractions, enhancing your travel experience. We look forward to welcoming you to a royal stay at Sarhang Palace.
As a result, we would highly recommend staying in this type of hotels if you are looking for having a unique trip to Iran as they will give you a decent feeling about culture, architecture, history and arts.