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Voykit pocket guide · Iran
Kermanshah
كرمانشاه
Spend 1–2 days: see Behistun Inscription, Taq‑e Bostan reliefs and the marshes; travel from Tehran ~5 h by train or bus.
Kermanshah offers a compact set of historic Sassanid sites, a UNESCO inscription and nearby natural marshes. A short stay covers the main attractions; longer trips can add day trips to the surrounding caves.
- Country
- Iran
- Local name
- كرمانشاه
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (cold nights)
- Stay
- 1 night
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 IRR 300,000–500,000 excl. bed · Mid IRR 500,000–800,000 excl. bed · High IRR 800,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire 125 · Ambulance 115
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | ≈30,000 IRR |
| Kebab plate | ≈150,000 IRR |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | ≈200,000 IRR |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- KHM · Kermanshah Airport
- Domestic flights from Tehran and Mashhad; occasional international charter to Istanbul.
Typical fares
- Airport → city centre (Snapp/Tapsi)
- ≈300,000 IRR, 20 min
- Train Tehran → Kermanshah (weekly)
- ≈5,000,000 IRR, 5 h (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Taxis via Snapp or Tapsi are the easiest; city buses run hourly; walkable centre; rent a car for remote caves.
See and do
Known for
- Behistun Inscription (UNESCO)
- Taq‑e Bostan reliefs
- Talab‑e Hashilan marsh
- Kouhestan Park
- Local handicrafts (giveh shoes, nan breads)
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Behistun Inscription | Bus or shared taxi from Kermanshah station, about 45 min. | ≈1 h 15 min |
| Taq‑e Bostan | Taxi or local bus, 20 min. | ≈45 min |
| Talab‑e Hashilan marsh | Hire a car or taxi, 32 km (20 mi), ~45 min.Hire a car or taxi, 20 mi (32 km), ~45 min. | ≈1 h 30 min |
Sleep
- Oak Hostel
- Budget dorms €5.5/night, private rooms €17.5; includes breakfast and Wi‑Fi; near old bazaar.
- Hotel Parsian
- 5‑star hotel, rooms approx 2,120,000 IRR; breakfast 07:00‑10:00.5‑star hotel, rooms approx 2,120,000 IRR; breakfast 7:00 AM‑10:00 AM.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | ببخشیدbebakhshid |
| Thank you | متشکرمmoteshakeram |
| How much is it? | چقدر است؟cheghadr ast? |
| Where is the bathroom? | دستشویی کجاست؟dastshoyi kojast? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Check current travel advisories for Iran before booking.
- Behistun site access may be limited in winter; verify opening hours.
- Snapp/Tapsi fares are lower outside Tehran but confirm price before ride.
Kermanshah is generally safe for tourists, but check your government travel advisory before visiting. Use Snapp/Tapsi for taxis and avoid walking alone at night in unfamiliar areas.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Kermanshah yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Behistun Inscription (UNESCO)
- Taq‑e Bostan reliefs
- Talab‑e Hashilan marsh
- Kouhestan Park
- Local handicrafts (giveh shoes, nan breads)
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Iran Tourism Organization – Kermanshah: www.tourismiran.ir/kermanshah
- Wikivoyage: Kermanshah, revision 5339130 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5339130
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/kermanshah). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.