Shiraz has attracted many tourists due to its diverse historical, cultural, religious, and natural attractions. It has been mentioned by various names as Tirazis and Shirazis, in books and historical documents, showing this city’s historical antiquity. Shiraz was the capital of Iran during the Saffarian and Zandian eras. It is the fifth most populated city of Iran, the cultural capital of Iran, the second ancient literary city of the world, and the third religious city of Iran. It is a tourist city and has many hotels. From 5-star hotels like Shiraz Grand Hotel to traditional residences of the city host travelers. One of the most important things is to choose a hotel that has a suitable geographical location and is close to historical monuments such as the Vakil Mosque, Karim Khan Citadel, and other attractions of Shiraz.
Shiraz Grand 5-star Hotel
Undoubtedly, one of the biggest and best 5-star hotels in Shiraz and Iran is the Grand Shiraz Hotel. This hotel provides everything to make a luxurious stay on the northern Shiraz hillside, equipped with the best and latest facilities. Room view of the city makes the travelers feel watch a beautiful artistic masterpiece. One of the unique features of Shiraz Grand Hotel is its proximity to historical, pilgrimage, and recreational places. One of Iran’s revolving restaurants is in this hotel, and the ship-like view of this hotel attracts attention from a distance. This premier hotel next to the historic Quran Gate is 1 kilometer from the Hafez Tomb and 14 km from Shahid Dastgheib Shiraz International Airport.
Zandiyeh 5 star Hotel
The 5-star luxury Zandiyeh Shiraz Hotel with authentic and traditional Iranian architecture, opened in 2014 in the bustling city center. This hotel is not far from the historical and cultural attractions of the city as the Zand complex and Pars Museum. The traditional Iranian bath with impressive architecture inspired by Vakil Bath is one of the remarkable services this Shiraz hotel guest can enjoy. The hotel sports complex provides happy and healthy moments for the guests of this hotel with facilities such as a gym, swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, and vitamin room. Various traditional Iranian and foreign restaurants, a traditional bazaar, commercial stands, a coffee shop, a conference hall, multi-purpose halls with the most modern technology, a travel agency, handicraft gallery are among the other facilities of this hotel.
Homa 5-star hotel
The 5-star luxury and old Homa Shiraz hotel is located next to Azadi Park, with a beautiful view of the center of Shiraz. This hotel offers travelers the facilities needed for a stylish business hotel along with the facilities of a luxury leisure hotel. Homa Shiraz Hotel welcomes the dear guests of Shiraz City with complete comfort facilities, sports facilities, various restaurants, and services according to international standards. One of the advantages of this hotel is the easy access to historical places such as Eram Garden, Jahan Nama Garden, Hafez and Saadi Tomb, and Zandiyeh complex.
Chamran Grand 5-star Hotel
Chamran Shiraz Hotel, or Chamran Grand Hotel, is a 5-star luxury hotel with the tallest building in Iran’s cultural and historic capital. It is considered one of the best hotels in Shiraz, located in the Ghasrodasht area on the Chamran highway. The unique view of this hotel from the city of Shiraz and its surrounding gardens and mountains fascinates every viewer. Chamran Hotel in Shiraz is built on 30 floors and has 250 rooms and luxury suites with all facilities. In addition to the basic facilities, there are other amenities such as an Italian coffee shop, View coffee shop (located on the 23rd floor), traditional cafe restaurant, Panorama restaurant (located on the 24th floor), Nations restaurant, fast food, bank, elevator, 24-hour housekeeping, medical services, laundry, safety deposit box, men’s and women’s hair salons, photography studio, special services for disabled, business complex, multi-purpose halls, gym, swimming pool, sauna, and Jacuzzi, There is a Morocco bath, Dr. Fish massage, aromatherapy (massage with aromatic herbal oils), green space and a tourist counter in this hotel, which, along with the experienced staff, leaves no room for doubt in choosing Chamran Shiraz Hotel.
Elysee 4-star Hotel
The 4-star Elysee Shiraz Hotel located on Maali Abad Street, the best hotel in Fars province in 2018 and selected by TripAdvisor travelers in 2019, is one of the best options to experience a unique stay away from Shiraz city center. The hotel is located in the commercial heart of Shiraz and on a lively street with many shopping and entertainment centers and restaurants. The walk to the metro station takes only 5 minutes, which allows access to the historical context and the airport in the shortest time with the lowest cost. Elysee’s quality and standard services led it to upgrade to a four-star premium hotel in 2017. Elysee is the closest hotel to the Shiraz International Exhibition, the railway station, and the Galat countryside. The high quality of cleaning, the restaurant, and the high satisfaction of the guests made Elysee win the golden statue for protecting consumer rights for three consecutive years.
Karimkhan 4 star Hotel
The traditional style Karimkhan Hotel is one of the best 4-star Shiraz hotels. The facade design of this hotel is in an old brick style. This design aims to combine traditional Iranian architecture with modern architecture. You can comfortably feel the peace in the atmosphere of the hotel. Karim Khan Hotel has easy access to tourist attractions such as the Zandiyeh complex, Shahcheragh Holy Shrine, Hafez mausoleum, Saadi Tomb, Eram Garden, and shopping centers. One of the advantages of this hotel is the easy access to the places and comfort zone.
Forough Boutique Hotel
The traditional 3-star Forough Shiraz hotel opened in 2015. This residence belongs to the Qajar era, and its advantage is the easy access to the Forough Al-Molk Museum and the Bibi Dokhtar Tomb. Forough traditional accommodation with beautiful tiling and wooden windows has two floors and 18 rooms. The residence building dates back to 1937, and in the not-so-distant past, it was a part of the historical house of Forough Al-Molk. In 2015, the last renovation of this place was complete with 18 rooms in its two-story building, and its beautiful tiling and wooden windows welcome travelers and guests of Shiraz City. Historical places are also within walking distance. It is about a 1 km drive or walks from the residence to Shahcheragh Holy Shrine, and Karim Khan Citadel is also within your reach with about 11 minutes of walking. Also, with a 20-minute walk from the traditional accommodation of Forough, you can visit the bazaar, mosque, and Vakil bath. To access public transportation, you can walk to the Dastgheib bus station in about 5 minutes and Zandiyeh metro station in 15 minutes.
Oscru Boutique Hotel
Oscru Shiraz Boutique Hotel, located in the city center and a few steps away from Vakil Bazaar, is one of the newest hotels in Shiraz. With a pleasant and attractive atmosphere, this boutique hotel welcomes travelers and guests of Shiraz with eight rooms in 2 buildings with three floors. The renovation of this old caravanserai, which now has become a stylish boutique hotel, took five years and was finally opened in 2021. For breakfast, dinner, and snacks, you can go to the rooftop of Oscru Hotel Shiraz and chat with your fellow travelers in a beautiful environment. The location of the boutique hotel is one of its advantages. With about 15 or 20 minutes of walking from your accommodation, you can visit Karim Khan Citadel or Vakil Bazaar. To get around the city, you have easy access to the Vakil Al-Roaya metro station and the bus station from the Boutique Hotel Oscru Shiraz.
Darb Shazdeh Boutique Hotel
Darb Shazdeh Shiraz Boutique Hotel is a historical house that belongs to the Qajar era, which started its operation in 2017 after renovation and restoration. This boutique hotel is on Teymouri Street, Shiraz, in the Darb Shazdeh neighborhood, and its architecture is reminiscent of old-style architecture. In the reconstruction of this historic house, all its traditional elements as wooden doors and windows, colored windows, plastering, mirrors, and the water pond in the middle of the yard, are well preserved. Darb Shazdeh Boutique Hotel consists of 9 comfortable and bright accommodation units around the inner courtyard on two floors overlooking the clean courtyard of the hotel. Darb Shazdeh Boutique Hotel is placed in the historical context of Shiraz, and hotel guests can easily visit tourist attractions such as Karim Khan Zand Citadel, Shahcheragh Holy Shrine, Nasir Al-Mulk Mosque, Sibouyeh Tomb, Vakil Bazaar, Vakil Mosque and bath, and Pars Museum.
Taha Boutique Hotel
Taha Shiraz Boutique Hotel dates back to the Qajar era and is located in Sang Sia district in front of Armenia Church. The residence has created a traditional and beautiful atmosphere by having wooden doors and windows in small geometric shapes and colored with brick and stone walls. One of the advantages of this complex is the easy access to historical places such as Shahcheragh Holy Shrine, Nasir Al_Mulk Mosque, Jameh Atigh Mosque, and Armenian Church.