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Voykit pocket guide · Iran
Qom
Spend a half‑day at the Fatima‑Masumeh Shrine, then explore the Mar'ashi Najafi Library; stay 1 night in a city‑centre hotel.
Qom is a holy city 120 km south of Tehran, known for its religious sites and large library. A single day covers the main shrine and library; an extra night lets you wander the bazaar and try local sweets.
- Country
- Iran
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (very hot)
- 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 ≈200,000 IRR (bus, street food, hostel) · Mid ≈500,000 IRR (mid‑range hotel, restaurant meals) · High ≈1,200,000 IRR (four‑star hotel, guided tours) (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Ambulance 115 · Fire 125
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Bus ride | 7,000 IRR |
| Tea (cup) | 200 IRR |
| Kebab plate | 150,000 IRR |
| Gaz sweet (100 g) | 80,000 IRR |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | 120,000 IRR |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- IKA · Imam Khomeini International Airport
- Main international gateway, 120 km (75 mi) north; train 1½ h to QomMain international gateway, 75 mi (120 km) north; train 1½ h to Qom
Typical fares
- Bus ride
- 7,000 IRR per trip
- Taxi (city centre)
- ≈120,000 IRR for 5 km (3.1 mi)≈120,000 IRR for 3.1 mi (5 km)
- High‑speed train IKA→Qom
- ≈350,000 IRR round‑trip (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
City buses cost 7,000 IRR per ride; taxis run on circular routes on M. Amin Blvd. Walkable centre; rideshare apps available.
See and do
Known for
- Fatima‑Masumeh Shrine
- Mar'ashi Najafi Library
- Jamkaran Mosque
- Qom Seminary
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tehran | High‑speed train 1½ h from Qom railway station | ≈2 h |
| Isfahan | Train 3 h, or bus 4 h | ≈4 h |
Sleep
- Qom International Hotel
- Four‑star, near the shrine; double rooms ~2.5 million IRR
- Khorshid Hotel
- Opposite the Holy Shrine; basic rooms
- Hotel Mahtab Qom
- Close to the shrine, budget option
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | ببخشیدbebakhshid |
| Thank you | متشکرمmoteshakeram |
| How much is it? | چقدر است؟cheghadr ast? |
| Where is the shrine? | حرم کجاست؟haram kojast? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Women must wear a chador inside the shrine; foreign women need a free guide.
- Non‑Muslims cannot enter the Jamkaran Mosque.
- Summer heat can exceed 40 °C; carry water.
Qom is generally safe for tourists; respect dress codes and prayer times, especially at religious sites.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Qom yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Fatima‑Masumeh Shrine
- Mar'ashi Najafi Library
- Jamkaran Mosque
- Qom Seminary
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: www.tourismiran.ir/
- Wikivoyage: Qom, revision 5338157 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5338157
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/qom). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.