About the Homestay

Urban Arty
  • Welcomes
  • Males
  • Females
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Students

In a big duplex apartment in one of the most unique neighborhoods of Tehran , 10 minutes walk to metro station , we're ready to welcome you with live music , you can watch movie on a Cinema-like big screen and enjoy your snack!
All rooms are spacious on the second floor for more privacy.cozy places for drinking tea or coffee or reading are available in second floor living room and If you come out of your rooms and join us in the first floor living room,how about eating Iranian dishes or play music together? (◠‿◕)
We're professional film makers and musician but as we're event organizer as well , we've experience in arranging and guiding tours. We do our best to help you plan your travel and arrange sightseeing tours. On wallet friendly budget, we can suggest you some unique tours if you like.
It's interesting to say that we have produced professionally edited videos of the tours for our guests individually and we've done music projects with musician guests (◔‿◔)
As we're artist,most of the time we're working on our projects at home , so we have flexible schedule to host people and spend time with them.If they're interested , we really enjoy to spend our time with our guests , specially if it causes to leave some artistic projects behind like a movie, music track, music video or cute photos... (✷‿✷)
We also can make a movie of our guests travel if they want.
✮Esi's from Shiraz, so we could handle your affairs if you wanna travel to beautiful Shiraz(and Isfahan and north of Iran, around Caspian sea which is Eli's hometown, as well)✆
you can listen to our live eastern and western music here, watch movies in our cinema-like living room ,taste the Iranian cuisine , and feel like an Iranian family member...hope to see you here & enjoy our company (. ❛ ᴗ ❛.)
In the end, don't forget here's the most enjoyable neighborhood in Tehran(as we've lived in different neighborhoods) and read the location description to get more familiar (⁠•⁠‿⁠•⁠)

House Facilities
  • Garden
  • Computer
  • Swimming Pool
  • Laundry
  • Barbecue
  • Parking
  • Internet Access
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Gym at home
  • Air Conditioning

Bedrooms available for booking

Minimum stay is for 1 night

Maximum stay is for 365 nights

Available for given dates

Long stay? If you have a reoccuring schedule where days in the week do not require accommodation, you can unselect those days below. This will inform the host and reduce the price of your stay.

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CozyRoom
From $20 per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom shared (with family / other guests)
1 Double Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

The cozy room with closet , you can put your stuff in your closet and easily open the door to go to balcony while listening the music ;-)

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Air Conditioning
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Hair-dryer
 1 guest
2 guests
Nightly Price
$20
$30
Weekly Price
$140
$210
Monthly price
$600
$900
Family Room
From $45 per night
Family Room
Sleeps 5

Bathroom shared (with family / other guests)
2 Double Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Notice that these prices are for three and four persons and for one or two persons the prices are lower and for more than four persons it'll be a little more

Facilities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Hair-dryer
 1 guest
2+ Guests
Nightly Price
$45
$55
Weekly Price
$315
$385
Monthly price
$1,350
$1,650
MasterRoom
From $35 per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom ensuite (within room)
1 Double Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

The room is more than 25 sqm and you have big private bathroom. You also have sofa to sit and relax

Facilities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Mirror
  • Hair-dryer
 1 guest
2 guests
Nightly Price
$35
$45
Weekly Price
$245
$315
Monthly price
$1,050
$1,350
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About the Area

Here's a fancy&unique neighborhood with great atmosphere&green gardens &clean fresh air(unlike crowded Tehran weather)with nice places for walking and full of different cafes and restaurants &other different facilities...
it's very close to Azadi tower, and Milad tower is close too
Metro station is in less than 10minutes by walk so you can easily go everywhere. Domestic flights airport is in 5 minutes distance and you can go to other cities so easily from here ,and bus station for going to other cities is next to Azadi tower and so close.
On the other hand International flights airport(IKA) is closer to this neighborhood than other places in Tehran
Iran mall is near as well, Iran mall is the world's largest shopping mall, and it's not just a mall, it's a spectacular place...
You can read more about this unique neighborhood by searching "Ekbatan town" in Wikipedia ◉⁠‿⁠◉

Local Area Facilities
  • Park
  • Gym
  • Swimming
  • Cinema
  • Shopping Centre
  • Amusement Park
  • Water sports
  • Sports arena
  • Health club
  • Restaurant
  • Airport
  • Bus Stop
  • Train station
  • Hospital

Meals

Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.

Included in the stay
  • Complimentary Light Breakfast
  • Use of Kitchen
Available on request at an extra cost
  • Full Breakfast
  • Half Board
  • Full Board
  • Packed lunch
Diet Type available on request
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Lactose Intolerant
  • Halal

House Rules

as you know,artists don't have rigid rules in their lifestyle,don't worry about your commute hours or sleeping&eating times then! ( ꈍᴗꈍ)
we only wanna observe cleanliness.
✓Please don't drop toilet paper inside toilet(toilet papers in Iran not gonna dissolve in water!please use the bathroom's trash bin) ✓we'd be thankful if you put on slippers in bathroom due to cleanness of flour(͡°‿ ͡°)
✓If you wanna smoke please do it next to window
✓It's good not to make too much noise inside corridor or inside home after midnight for neighbors or other guests comfort!
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PS: as Rial rates everyday change,we'd be thankful if pay us in Dollar or Euro due to fluctuation of Rials make misunderstanding especially for foreigners!

Smoking Rules

Your host smokes.

Smoking is allowed indoors and outdoors.

91 Reviews

  • Acg8ocizjismjstqfozrhdg qxelxll agn42ubyl31uv78qdk mk9uy=s96 c

    China
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    October 2024

    The boss and his wife are very enthusiastic.

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    Brazil
    Age 65 - 74

    5 hearts
    September 2024

    Sempre priorizo três questões para escolher uma acomodação: os anfitriões, a casa/quarto e a localização. Sobre os anfitriões, não acredito que haja mais legais e prestativos em qualquer lugar do mundo. É a segunda vez que me hospedo com eles e espero haver muitas outras. Sobre a casa/quarto, tudo que alguém precisa para se sentir confortável e com sensação de liberdade. Sobre a localização, consegue ser ainda melhor que a da casa anterior, que já era muito boa. Olhar pela janela e ver árvores para todo lado é um upgrade enorme. Para quem gosta de caminhar, um privilégio. Para quem quer explorar Tehran, nem se fala, já que há uma estação de metrô a 5 minutos de distância. Enfim, não poderia esperar nada melhor.

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    India
    Age 35 - 44

    5 hearts
    August 2024

    I have been to Tehran twice and I chose this place both times. The couple is so friendly and helpful. They take care of my taxi guy for direction , helped me exchange currency , guided me for city tour and made my stay so comfortable. Rooms are clean and so spacious and they make me feel like I am a family member . This place is highly recommended.

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Eli&Esi in ,

    Sibi we are waiting for third and fourth and... time you come to visit us... Thanks for your fair realistic review

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    India
    Age 35 - 44

    5 hearts
    August 2024

    Well, it’s my second time with Eli & Esi, and I can say the previous review is not based on facts. I have had wonderful time with them that I must say they are like family to
    Me and for them I am. So as always families are best! Stay and everything bestest . Esi helped me with booking my direct flight back to India in cheap price too .

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Eli&Esi in ,

    We've missed you already and looking forward to meeting you soon again for third time ;-)

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    Niger
    Age 25 - 34

    1 heart
    July 2024

    When I arrive at the location with a snapp I booked for myself after playing the snapp the correct amount as requested oj the snapp app, the girlfriend of the host said to me to pay the snapp driver more because they do not make a lot of money. How is that my business, I have paid the requested amount as on snapp, I was disappointed to hear her say such.
    I had no Privacy as a lady saying in the room, they went into my room many Times when I was not ar home without my Permission.

    Lastly they had other guest who booked other rooms, the host kept asking me to on the air conditioning because the air conditioning my room controls all conditioning the other rooms and the rest of the house, I had to sleep with air conditioning on even when I was cold and did not want the air conditioning on. It felt like slavery, where i paid for a room but I do not have the choice of leaving the air conditioning off.

    Other than that the boyfriend was helpful but staying here with how pricey it was, was not worth the price.

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    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Eli&Esi in ,

    Dear Mayowa ,Those who read this review comparing to other 86 reviews can judge If you are right or not. But to clarify we will answer each of your complaints. About Online taxi that was your mistake to choose the wrong location so the price in the app was not the right price, for your convenience we asked the driver to bring you home instead of dropping you off in the highway out of city. So the price had to be changed, less than 3 dollars you didn’t accept to pay and finally we paid it for you and with this review you showed your appreciation!! About the air conditioner everything was done by your agreement and you were respectfully informed. If you had any complaint you could tell us and we would take care of it, You didn’t.We only ONCE went to the room Only tht time we needed to turn the air conditioner on for the convenience of other guest. Otherwise we wouldn’t care for it as we've tolerated the heat in the other days that we hadn't any other guest, because of you.That’s strange you felt like a slave as you didn’t wash your dishes, Always asked Esi to buy things from outside for you, coming back home sometimes 2 in the morning, calling us to do translation for you when you were shopping, and leaving pillows with stains of blood in the room. And Finally We are not surprised by this unfair review as we could easily hear you when you were shouting at people on the phone, fighting with them.It is obvious you are an unhappy person.

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    Brazil
    Age 55 - 64

    5 hearts
    May 2024

    Excellent! A nice, modern, helpful and kind couple. I felt I was much more a friend of them than just a guest.

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Eli&Esi in ,

    thanks dear Marco,that's nice of you <3 looking forward to meeting you again :-)

  • Acg8ocikyea 4h8e45mq659oamvwzakntfu5mppomhhjigx ig=s96 c

    China
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    April 2024

    Amazing!! Can’t ask for a better place to stay in Tehran. Esi and Eli (and also Edu) are super friendly and helpful! I learned a bit of Setar and Tanbour from Esi too - he’s an amazing artist. They also invited me for dinner and the house recipe for rice is just awesome (but Esi said he does not disclose that haha). I would recommend to everyone if they ever come to Tehran and wanted a homestay that really gets you to know the country, you will know about the politics, music to just daily life things!

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    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Eli&Esi in ,

    Thanks a bunch dear you are amazing too :-) we're glad you enjoyed of your little stay in Tehran<3

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    Brazil
    Age 65 - 74

    5 hearts
    April 2024

    I don't feel comfortable speaking as a guest of Esi and Eli. I don't feel like I was their guest. During the period of my stay, the house was not theirs: it was ours; the home wasn't theirs: it was ours. Never, in my extensive hosting experience, have I had such cooperative, generous, friendly hosts. There is no exaggeration in what I am about to say: they are in my heart forever. I intend to return to Iran at the end of the year to see them again.
    What to say about the apartment? Excellent, with everything we needed, in a spectacular location.
    Anyway, I thank life for the opportunity it gave me to meet a brilliant couple, old enough to be my children, but who are, from now on, friends who are on the left side of my chest.

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    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Eli&Esi in ,

    Eduardo thanks for hosting us in your home :D during your stay you've been the person who care us! thanks God for bringing our father to us who is one of the best friend :-)

  • Acg8ocl1ttu1hftwksxujrh4s6hn jfics0yvjwkyrlcyikvsq1zd9y=s96 c

    India
    Age 35 - 44

    5 hearts
    March 2024

    I do not wonder why they have best reviews, they are like a Family, Eli & Esy, you’ll never feel that you are not in your own home, or maybe better then our own home . I can say Home away from home, I got lots of love & care from them! Believe me you’ll never regret it, Never! ( All of the Iranian peoples are very lovely kind hearted peoples ) World must see by themselves.

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Eli&Esi in ,

    Of course we're kinda family and here's your home :-) thanks for writing this kind review dear<3

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    Australia
    Age 75+

    5 hearts
    December 2023

    Not only is Esi a warm and welcoming host, he is a fountain of knowledge about all things Iranian and a very talented and creative artist, strongly supported by his lovely wife Eli. So, my 4 night stay included plenty of animated discussion, laughter and the generous sharing of their personalities, Iranian hospitality at its most stimulating.
    Highly recommended, an essential part of your visit to Iran.

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Eli&Esi in ,

    Thank you dear Paul for your great review :-) we benefited a lot from your knowledge too,we learned and enjoyed a lot during our discussions...hope to meeting you again somewhere in planet earth ;-)

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