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Voykit pocket guide · Iran

Arak

اراک

Spend a half‑day to a full day in Arak to see its historic bathhouse and museums; use it as a stopover if traveling by train between Tehran and central Iran.

Arak is an industrial city of about 550 000 people, capital of Markazi Province. Its main attractions are clustered near the historic centre and can be visited in a single day. Trains from Tehran take around five hours, making it a convenient stop on a north‑south rail itinerary.

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Country
Iran
Local name
اراک
Best months
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Avoid
Jun–Aug (hot, dusty)
Stay
0–1 nights

Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.

Essentials

Currency
IRR
Money
Foreign cards and ATMs do not work in Iran: see Insurance & payments above.
Daily spend
Budget ≈ 150,000 IRR excl. bed · Mid ≈ 300,000 IRR excl. bed · High ≈ 600,000 IRR excl. bed (estimate; check)
Emergency
Police 110 · Ambulance 115 · Fire 125

What things cost

ItemPrice
Coffee≈ 30,000 IRR
Kebab plate≈ 120,000 IRR
Taxi (first 5 km (3.1 mi))≈ 50,000 IRR
Museum entry≈ 20,000 IRR

Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.

Get in

By air

AKW · Arak Airport
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Typical fares

Train Tehran → Arak
≈ 80,000 IRR, 5 h
Taxi city centre → Amir Kabir Hotel
≈ 50,000 IRR
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Get around

Taxis and municipal minibuses (savaris) are the main options; walk between central sights (most within 2 km (1.2 mi)).

See and do

Known for

  • Four Seasons Bathhouse
  • Markazi Province Museum of Honors
  • Sultanabad Museum
  • Sarouk carpets

Day trips

WhereHowTime
TehranTrain from Arak station, about 5 h≈ 5 h

Sleep

Amir Kabir Hotel
Large hotel and conference complex at western city entrance.

Etiquette, safety and scams

Scams and watch-outs

  • Airline schedules are sparse; confirm flight availability in advance.
  • Summer dust can reduce visibility; wear a mask when outdoors.

Arak is generally safe for tourists; keep valuables secure and be aware of occasional protests.

One and two days

No timed day plan for Arak yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.

  • Four Seasons Bathhouse
  • Markazi Province Museum of Honors
  • Sultanabad Museum
  • Sarouk carpets

Sources

Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.

Pocket card

Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.

Arakاراک

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Voykit · checked 2026-09

Printed from Voykit (/arak). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.