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Voykit pocket guide · Iran
Masouleh
ماسوله
Spend a half‑day exploring the stepped village and stay the night in a guestroom for the full experience; longer stays not needed.
Masouleh is a tiny mountain village of about 400 people, famous for its interlinked, roof‑to‑courtyard architecture and vehicle‑free streets. A few hours suffice for the sights, but an overnight stay lets you wander the quiet lanes and enjoy local hospitality.
- Country
- Iran
- Local name
- ماسوله
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Nov–Feb (cold and rainy)
- 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 200,000–300,000 excl. bed · Mid IRR 300,000–500,000 excl. bed · High IRR 500,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Ambulance 115 · Fire 125
Get in
By air
- RAS · Rasht Airport
- Domestic flights from Tehran; then minibus or savari via Fuman, about 1.5 h
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
All streets are pedestrian; walk everywhere. Stairs can be steep, wear sturdy shoes.
See and do
Known for
- interlinked stepped architecture
- vehicle‑free village layout
- natural springs
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Rasht | Minibus or savari from Fuman; Fuman reachable by bus from Rasht | about 2–3 h each way |
Sleep
- Village guest rooms
- Family‑run rooms in traditional houses; basic facilities, cheap and atmospheric.
- Small local hotel
- Few rooms with private bathroom and kitchen area; modest comfort.
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؟dastshuyi kojast? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- No motor vehicles are allowed; bring luggage that can be carried up stairs.
- Some pathways are narrow and uneven; watch your step, especially in fog.
Generally safe for tourists; main risks are steep stairs, fog reducing visibility, and occasional petty theft – keep valuables secure.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Masouleh yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- interlinked stepped architecture
- vehicle‑free village layout
- natural springs
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Masouleh: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Masouleh, revision 5015349 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5015349
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/masouleh). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.