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Hamadanهمدان
Spend 1–2 days in Hamadan: one day for the city's historic sites, a second if you add the Ali Sadr cave day-trip.
Hamadan, one of Iran's oldest cities, offers a compact historic centre with museums, tombs and the nearby Ali Sadr water cave. Its sights are close together, so a short stay covers the highlights. A second day lets you explore the cave and the Ganjnameh inscriptions without rushing.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- IRR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, possible snow)
- Airport
- HDM
- Nights
- 1–2
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Hamadan110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Hamadan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Foreign cards and ATMs do not work in Iran: see Insurance & payments above.Iran-wide
- SafetyHamadan is generally safe for tourists; keep usual precautions, especially in winter when roads may be icy.
- Emergency numbers110 police · 125 fire · 115 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckHDM Hamadan International Airport (Daily flight from Tehran (check schedule).).
- Getting aroundCity centre is walkable; local taxis and shared minibuses (savaris) connect to outskirts and the Ali Sadr cave.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee≈ 30,000 IRR
- Street or quick mealKebab plate≈ 150,000 IRR
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))≈ 200,000 IRR
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry≈ 50,000 IRR
- Budget bedBudget hotel or hostel, a night, per personIRR 300,000
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel (double room), a night, per roomIRR 1,200,000
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel (double room), a night, per roomIRR 2,000,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget IRR 200,000 · Mid IRR 500,000 · High IRR 1,200,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HDM Hamadan International Airport (Daily flight from Tehran (check schedule).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
0°C (31°F)31°F (0°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (65°F)65°F (18°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
31°C (87°F)87°F (31°C)
Jul
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
not flagged
35°C (94°F)94°F (35°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest Mar (53 rain days), driest Aug (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Hamadan: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
0°C (31°F)31°F (0°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
30 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
38 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
0°C (31°F)31°F (0°C)
53 rd
Apr
18°C (65°F)65°F (18°C)
4°C (40°F)40°F (4°C)
51 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
24 rd
Jun
31°C (87°F)87°F (31°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
Aug
35°C (94°F)94°F (35°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5°C (40°F)40°F (5°C)
24 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
44 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−4°C (24°F)24°F (−4°C)
40 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
City centre is walkable; local taxis and shared minibuses (savaris) connect to outskirts and the Ali Sadr cave.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ali Sadr Cave
goDoor to door: ≈ 3 h round‑trip
Bus or taxi north of Hamadan, about 100 km (62 mi), 2 h travelBus or taxi north of Hamadan, about 62 mi (100 km), 2 h travel
World's largest water cave; pedal‑boat tours available. Best visited as a half-day trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
City centre (around Avicenna Square)
Walkable to most sights; several mid-range hotels and guesthouses.
Baba Taher International Hotel
Business hotel north of city centre; good for short stays.
Katibeh Hotel
Modern apartment‑style hotel with on‑site restaurant.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ≈ 200,000 IRR (≈ $0.80) excl. bed
- Mid
- ≈ 500,000 IRR (≈ $2) excl. bed
- High
- ≈ 1,200,000 IRR (≈ $5) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel (double room)1 × 1 night × IRR 1,200,000 | IRR 1,200,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × IRR 500,000 | IRR 500,000 |
| Hamadan‑Tehran flight (round‑trip)1 × IRR 2,000,000 · check schedule | IRR 2,000,000 |
| Ali Sadr cave tour (incl. boat)1 × IRR 700,000 · check availability | IRR 700,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | IRR 440,000 |
| Trip total≈ IRR 4,840,000 per person per day, bed included | IRR 4,840,000 |
2026 estimate in IRR; flights and visas excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ≈ 30,000 IRR |
| Kebab plate | ≈ 150,000 IRR |
| Taxi (5 km) | ≈ 200,000 IRR |
| Museum entry | ≈ 50,000 IRR |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter can bring snow and road closures; check weather before traveling.
- Some historic sites have limited opening hours in winter; verify times.
- Ali Sadr Cave is about 100 km (62 mi) north – plan a half-day trip with transport.Ali Sadr Cave is about 62 mi (100 km) north – plan a half-day trip with transport.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 125
- Ambulance
- 115
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire125
- Ambulance115
Embassy
US consulate in Tehran; check for any regional representation.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Hamadan ↔ Tehran flight: ≈ 1,500,000 IRR round‑trip (check schedule)
- Taxi Hamadan centre → Ali Sadr: ≈ 800,000 IRR (2 h) (check)
Say or show
- سلام — Hello (salaam)
- متشکرم — Thank you (moteshakeram)
- چقدر است؟ — How much? (cheghadr ast?)
- دستشویی کجاست؟ — Where is the bathroom? (dastshooei kojast?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Hamadan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, possible snow)
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Hamadan to combine city sights with Ali Sadr cave day‑trip.
- Consider a private guide for Avicenna's Mausoleum and Ganjnameh inscriptions.
- Extend to a 2-night stay to include a day trip to Kermanshah or Sanandaj.
Sources
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