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3 Days in Bandar Abbas: Itinerary 2026
Start at the Old Port (Bandar-e Qadim) around 8:00 AM to watch the dhows unload. Walk 10 minutes to the Hindu Temple (Mandir) on Imam Khomeini Street, open 9:00 AM to 1:โฆ ๐๏ธ Day 1 Morning: Old Port
Start at the Old Port (Bandar-e Qadim) around 8:00 AM to watch the dhows unload. Walk 10 minutes to the Hindu Temple (Mandir) on Imam Khomeini Street, open 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, free entry. Then visit the nearby Fish Market, busiest from 7:00 to 10:00 AM, for a sensory overload.
๐ฝ๏ธ Day 1 Afternoon: Lunch and Museum
Have lunch at Shabestan Restaurant on Valiasr Street, where grilled kingfish with rice costs about 350,000 IRR. Afterward, explore the Bandar Abbas Museum (Muzey-e Bandar Abbas) on Shahid Rajaei Street, open 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, entry 50,000 IRR. It's a 15-minute walk from the restaurant.
๐ Day 1 Evening: Sunset at Beach
Head to the Bandar Abbas Beach (Sุงุญู ุจูุฏุฑุนุจุงุณ) along the coast for sunset around 6:30 PM in summer. Enjoy fresh seafood at the beachside stalls, like grilled shrimp for 200,000 IRR. A taxi from the museum takes about 10 minutes and costs 100,000 IRR.
๐๏ธ Day 2 Morning: Genu Hot Spring
Take a shared taxi from Bandar Abbas to Genu Hot Spring (Cheshmeh-ye Genu), about 30 km north, costing 150,000 IRR per person and taking 40 minutes. The spring is open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, entry 80,000 IRR. Soak in the warm mineral water and enjoy the mountain views.
๐บ Day 2 Afternoon: Pottery Village
After returning to the city, visit the Pottery Village (Rudkhaneh-ye Pottery) on the outskirts, about 20 minutes by taxi (120,000 IRR). Watch artisans at work and buy a handmade bowl for 200,000 IRR. The village is open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
๐ Day 2 Evening: Jameh Mosque
Explore the Jameh Mosque of Bandar Abbas on Imam Khomeini Street, open for visitors outside prayer times, around 5:00 PM. Admire the traditional architecture and peaceful courtyard. Dinner at nearby Homa Restaurant on Taleghani Street, where a kebab plate costs 300,000 IRR.
๐๏ธ Day 3 Morning: Qeshm Island
Take an early ferry from Shahid Haqqani Port to Qeshm Island at 8:00 AM, costing 100,000 IRR and taking 30 minutes. Join a guided tour to the Hara Mangrove Forest (2 hours, 500,000 IRR) or explore the Stars Valley. Return by 1:00 PM to Bandar Abbas.
๐๏ธ Day 3 Afternoon: Bazaar Shopping
Spend the afternoon at the Bandar Abbas Bazaar on Imam Khomeini Street, open until 8:00 PM. Haggle for spices, textiles, and traditional Bandari masks; prices start at 100,000 IRR. A short walk away, the Indian Temple (Gholam Reza Street) is worth a quick visit.
the fish market is cash only & the mongers get annoyed if u show up past 8, go early for the good stuff.
Fwiw the Hindu Temple closes for midday prayers, so hit it right at 9 if u want the caretaker to walk u through the history.
Bandar-e Qadim, 7am, dhows before the heat.
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Tehran neighborhoods for a 5 month stay?
If you want something a bit more laid-back with good cafe culture and metro access, consider the areas around Sadeghiyeh or Ekhtiarieh. Sadeghiyeh has a major metro hub and a lot of small bakeries and tea shops tucked into the residential streets, but it's less polished than Vanak. Ekhtiarieh is quieter and greener, with a few solid cafes near Shariati Street, and you can walk to the Tajrish metro line if you don't mind 10-15 minutes. The trade-off is that these spots feel more local and less international, so you won't find as many chain places, but the rent is noticeably lower and you get a real sense of neighborhood life.
fwiw i'd throw Yousefabad into the mix. it's a bit south of Vanak but still on Valiasr, so metro access is solid and the cafes around Yousefabad square are more lowkey and cheaper than Vanak's. theres this stretch on Sanaei Street with a couple of hidden gems that do good filter coffee, and you can walk to the weekly fruit market on Fridays near the intersection with Jomhouri. rent is noticeably less than Gholhak and you get a more lived-in vibe, less expat bubble if that matters to u. just know the sidewalks are even more chaotic down here, its part of the charm i guess
honestly if you want walkable cafes and metro access, focus on the north-central parts like Gholhak or Vanak. Vanak Square area has a decent metro stop and plenty of those little coffee shops tucked into side streets, plus you're close to the main commercial drag on Valiasr. Gholhak is a bit quieter but still has a handful of nice spots around the main street, and the metro's right there too. just be aware that "walkable" in Tehran still means a lot of uneven sidewalks and crossing wide streets, so it's more about density of stuff than actual pleasant strolling. rent will be higher up north, but for 5 months it's worth it