The one-star Avesta Hotel Mashhad is a budget option for pilgrims looking for a simple and affordable accommodation near the Holy Shrine. The hotel is located on Imam Reza (AS) Street, Seyyed Rezai neighborhood, and is about 1.5 km (15-20 minutes walk) from the Malkooti Shrine. The three-story hotel building with 24 simple but clean rooms offers basic amenities including standard beds, clean sheets, air conditioning, and shared bathrooms.
The hotel's main services include a simple breakfast (bread, cheese, jam, and tea), Wi-Fi in the lobby, luggage storage, and guidance to access the shrine. The main advantages of this hotel are its very reasonable price (from 300,000 Tomans per night), semi-central location, and warm staff who are familiar with the needs of pilgrims. This hotel is more suitable for solo pilgrims, students, and travelers on a budget who spend most of their time at the shrine and are just looking for a place to rest for the night.
Important note: Although the facilities of this hotel are limited, the rooms and public areas are cleaned daily. Avesta Hotel has limited capacity during busy seasons such as Muharram and Ramadan, and it is best to book at least a week in advance. This hotel is a good option for those looking for a very simple and cheap stay in Mashhad.