Yaran Inn is located on the second floor of an old building on North Kargar Street and has become a popular destination for students and backpackers with its exceptional prices. The accommodation offers a simple but intimate atmosphere with 4 shared rooms for 6 to 8 people and 10 single beds in the common room. The wooden beds are furnished with clean sheets and thin blankets, and there are small lockers for personal belongings. The shared bathrooms, located on both sides of the corridor, are cleaned with disinfectant three times a day, although due to the age of the building, there are sometimes problems with the plumbing system.
The communal kitchen, equipped with two industrial gas stoves, large refrigerators and individual shelves for each guest, allows for simple meals. The common room, with its second-hand but comfortable sofas, an old TV and a library full of travel books, provides a space for travelers from all over the world to socialize. Free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby at a moderate speed and can be intermittent during peak hours.
The management, who are themselves professional tour guides, hold evening sessions introducing Iranian culture with tea and pastries and provide valuable information about Tehran’s free attractions. The hostel’s exceptional location makes it easy to walk to Kargar Metro Station, inexpensive Enghelab bookstores, and student cafes. The price per night is about one-sixth of the cost of budget hotels in the area, and long-term stays (more than a week) offer special discounts of up to 30%.
Although amenities are very limited and the shared space can sometimes get crowded, the friendly, international atmosphere of the hostel has made it the first choice for many young travelers on a budget. Yaran Hostel is more suitable for those looking for a different experience of communal accommodation and exposure to different cultures, rather than luxury and privacy. This accommodation is especially popular among foreign backpackers looking to discover the real Tehran.
