A Heritage House Brought Back to Life

Tucked into the old lanes of central Shiraz, Sirah Hostel - Traditional House is a restored Iranian National Treasure with a story that begins almost a century ago. The building itself is described as roughly 97 years old in property descriptions, and a separate source frames it as being added to the list of Iranian National Treasure on the 30th of July 2002, with the structure said to be about 100 years old. That blend of age and official recognition gives the place a different weight than a typical guesthouse: the walls carry layered history before a guest even steps inside.
From Residential Home to Restored Stay
In its earlier life, the building was a private residence. On 6th August 2016, it was purchased from its previous owners and then reconstructed and restored with the efforts of art lovers and artists, transforming it from a simple residential building into Sirah Traditional House. A separate property page states that Sirah Traditional House was established on the 31st of August 2017, with the renovation of the building taking approximately one year. The result, according to multiple listings, is a carefully brought-back traditional house that now welcomes travelers to Shiraz.
In the Heart of Shiraz
Multiple sources place Sirah Traditional House in the heart of Shiraz. One structured address line reads Meshkin Fam Museum Alley, Behind tomb of Bibi-Dokhtaran, Sange-Siyah St, Namazi Intersection, while another spells it as Meshkin fam museum alley, sangesiyah (black stone) traditional alley, namazi intersection, building number 21, Shiraz. The siting inside Meshkin Fam Museum Alley and near the tomb of Bibi-Dokhtaran gives the property a distinctly old-city setting, woven into the same historic district that draws visitors to this part of Shiraz.
Surroundings Worth a Stroll
Around Sirah Traditional House there are several landmark places to visit, including Shah Cheragh Mosque, Vakil Bazaar, and Arg of Karim Khan (Karim Khan citadel). Because the house sits in the older part of the city, these sites are part of the immediate neighborhood texture rather than distant day trips, which is one of the more distinctive aspects of staying in a traditional house in this part of Shiraz.
Rooms and Shared Spaces
The accommodation mix is presented slightly differently across listings, but the core layout is consistent. One common description lists three triple rooms, three double rooms, one quadruple room, and a dormitory with ten beds arranged as five bunk beds. A second source describes seven rooms plus one dorm, with the dorm containing five bunk beds (ten beds in total), and notes that the seven rooms break down into three rooms with two beds and four rooms with three beds. Together these figures point to a hybrid property that combines private traditional rooms with hostel-style shared sleeping space.
Cooking, Breakfast, and Daily Practicalities
A shared kitchen is a recurring feature. Listings state that The Sirah Hostel gives guests the opportunity to prepare meals and cook in a well-equipped kitchen, and another adds that breakfast is included in the price. A further property page expands on this by noting that the kitchen lets guests prepare their own meals of choice or order food from restaurants. Wi-Fi and breakfast also appear among the listed amenities in aggregated property summaries.
Practical Considerations
A cancellation policy described on one listing is three days before arrival, which can be worth noting when planning a stay. Some details such as room counts, service specifics and conditions may change over time, so it helps to confirm current arrangements directly with the property before arrival. The structured address card on this page provides the precise location details for Sirah Hostel - Traditional House in Shiraz.
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