Staying at a Hostel
Essential phrases for checking into a Farsi-speaking hostel, asking about facilities, and meeting fellow travelers.
Key Phrases
یک تخت در خوابگاه میخوام.
neutralyek takht dar khabgah mikham.
I want a bed in the dorm.
The word 'mikham' is the everyday spoken form of 'I want'.
اتاق خصوصی دارید؟
neutralotagh-e khosusi darid?
Do you have a private room?
Adding '-e' connects the noun 'otagh' (room) to its adjective 'khosusi' (private).
حمام مشترک کجاست؟
neutralhammam-e moshtarak kojast?
Where is the shared shower?
آشپزخانه باز است؟
neutralashpazkhane baz-e?
Is the kitchen open?
In Farsi, 'ast' (is) usually shortens to just '-e' in spoken language.
کمد قفل دارد؟
neutralkomad ghofl dare?
Does the locker have a lock?
The verb 'darad' (has) is pronounced 'dare' in casual speech.
ساعت سکوت کی است؟
neutralsaat-e sokut key-e?
When are the quiet hours?
تور شهر دارید؟
neutraltur-e shahr darid?
Do you have a city tour?
شما اهل کجا هستید؟
neutralshoma ahl-e koja hastid?
Where are you from?
Use this polite form with hostel staff or older locals.
تو اهل کجایی؟
casualto ahl-e kojayi?
Where are you from?
Use this casual form to make friends with other travelers in your dorm.