Your Perfect Hostel in Yazd
We’ve talked about the wonderful and historic city of Yazd thoroughly in a previous blog, but what everyone should consider when planning out their itinerary is where they’re going to stay. Finding the right place of accommodation -one that matches your budget and standards- is crucial to how you’ll spend your time in any given city. A good hostel in Yazd will help you make the most of your time in the city, which is why we’d like to help you find it. Before we get to that though, let’s first briefly talk about the city itself.
Why You Shouldn’t Miss Out on The City
The city of Yazd is bound to make an impression on you as a truly authentic desert city and it may contain the best-preserved old town among Iran’s major cities. What you will find in this city is an untouched culture, superb handicrafts, great food, and amazing people. Your time in Iran will only be enhanced by visiting Yazd, so you should make sure you don’t miss out on it.
If you’re taking the most common tour of Iran, it’s best to visit Yazd between Isfahan and Shiraz, but if you can afford to take a bit more liberty with your itinerary (perhaps you’re traveling with your own vehicle, or perhaps you haven’t booked flight/train/bus tickets in advance), you can make a stop at the city whenever you so choose. You might want to avoid visiting Yazd during the summer, since the weather might be too overwhelmingly hot for you to actually be able to enjoy your time though.
Finding High Quality, Cheap Hostels in Yazd
We have debated this many times before, but why should you choose a hostel over all the other types of places of accommodation? There are plenty of hotels, boutique hotels, guesthouses, B&Bs, and inns in Yazd -and all other major cities in the country, but what makes hostels stand out is first and foremost, their value for money. You’re essentially getting the amenities and services you would get in a hotel for at least half the price minus a mini-bar and TV in your own room. You could perhaps find cheaper accommodation -or at least that of the same price as a hostel, but you could be at risk of losing quality altogether.
Secondly, a hostel provides you with the ability to interact with people from all around the world: You’re encouraged to spend as little time as possible in your own room or dorm and more time in the communal places, where you can get to know fellow guests and the undoubtedly friendly staff. Ultimately, one of the most important things that makes tourists so fond of Iran is the hospitality and friendliness of its people, and that’s just not really something you get to appreciate in a hotel.
Now, we’ve covered why we think choosing a hostel in Yazd is the best option, but how do you choose one? Ultimately, it comes down to personal opinion, however, there are definitely some standards that a place must abide by before it can be considered a good hostel. There are several factors that come into play when talking about what makes a hostel a good one. The following four are the most important ones:
Pricing of Yazd Hostels
Pricing can be an extremely important factor when choosing any given place of accommodation, especially for those who are traveling on a limited budget -whether it’s because they have multiple destinations in mind or they just don’t want to spend too much on their accommodation. Yazd hostels come at very affordable prices and can be ideal for solo travelers who would prefer a dormitory bed or couples and families who would like to stay in a private room.
Hostels in Yazd offer dormitory beds starting at 5 Euros and private rooms starting from only 9 Euros per night. When you compare that to hotel prices, you’ll realize the amazing deal that you’re getting, and when you compare it to guesthouse/inn prices, you can think of the services you will receive in a hostel in Yazd.
Services of Yazd Hostels
The first thing that almost every hostel in Yazd provides is breakfast which is included in your stay. After you start off your day with that, you can take part in some of the interesting tours provided by your hostel: Since Yazd is a desert city, Yazd hostel operators tend to be experts in desert tours. You can expect all other common amenities and services provided by hostels in Iran such as a communal kitchen, courtyard, and perhaps even a café or teahouse.
Location of Hostels in Yazd
Staying at a centrally located hostel means better access to attractions, historical sites, and necessary places of business such as grocery stores or fruit and vegetable markets. That’s what makes the location another incredibly important factor that you should consider when making a decision about which hostel in Yazd you’re going to stay at. The good news is, pretty much all of the hostels in this city are located in the Old Town itself, and are close by to the important attractions.
The Vibe in Yazd Hostels
Last but not least, when you’ve narrowed down your options to just a few that are pretty much in the same price range, offer similar services, and are located near one another, the deciding factor tends to be what you feel about them. This isn’t something that follows a global set of standards and is more of a gut feeling, but generally, when a hostel is tended to by good, friendly people, it gives off the same vibe.
The Best Hostels in Yazd
We’ve talked enough about the standards that a good hostel abides by; It’s time to get to the core of this blog post, which is: What are the best hostels in Yazd?
Friendly Hostel
Friendly Hostel in Yazd is among the most popular places of accommodation in the city. One of the best things about Friendly is its large, astonishing courtyard, which is ideal for some rest and relaxation with its comfortable benches, beautiful plants, and of course, the central pond. Aside from that, what makes this hostel special is how much it lives up to its name. Being located in the very heart of the Old City and in close proximity to attractions such as the Jameh mosque and the Amir Chakhmaq Complex, staying at Friendly Hostel will make it easy for you to plan out your day.
Yazd Hostel RestUp
Yazd Hostel RestUp is another hostel in Yazd that offers quality accommodation and great services. Located in the Old Town as well, you will have easy access to the Amir Chakhmaq Complex and the Yazd Water Museum in RestUp. You can either choose to stay in a private room (they offer single, double, triple, and quad rooms) or the 5-bed dormitory, which gives you the ability to get to know and interact with fellow travelers from all around the world.
Good Feeling Hostel
Located in a 150-year-old building, the Good Feeling Hostel is the place you want to go to when you want to experience a traditional homestay at an affordable price. If you choose to stay at Good Feeling, it means you’ll be pretty much equidistant from the Jameh Mosque and Bazaar and the Amir Chakhmaq Complex and Water Museum. Most importantly, by staying in this hostel, you are allowing yourself to experience the hospitality of Yazdi people.
Oasis Hostel
A Qajar house restored to operate as a traditional place of accommodation, Oasis Hostel in Yazd is another great choice for your accommodation in the city. From the beautiful central courtyard to the traditional rooms, you get to experience what it is like to live in a traditional Iranian home in Oasis.
Shahdad Hostel
Located in between Alexander’s Prison and the Jameh Mosque, Shahdad Hostel provides rooms at an affordable price. One of the great things about Shahdad is the delicious meals that are available to order on-site, which allow you to taste the local cuisine. The affordable prices, friendly atmosphere, and good services are what draw travelers to this hostel.
Wadi House
Wadi House offers perhaps the most authentic homestay among Yazd hostels. With its charming courtyard and pond and even more charming common room, this house is the perfect place to take refuge from the stress of traveling and the hustle and bustle of major cities. You will be able to walk easily to different attractions and historical sites from Wadi, and if you come across any problem, be sure to ask for the staff’s help! Wadi House is a relatively new project in Yazd, so you get to experience being part of an exciting, upcoming hostel in yazd.
Read our blogs about hostels in other cities, our student hostel blog, and our latest post about Iran hostels!
