Staying at a Hostel
Essential phrases for booking a bed, finding your way around, and meeting people at a hostel in Iran.
Key Phrases
یک اتاق خصوصی میخوام، لطفاً.
politeyek otagh-e khosusi mikham, lotfan.
I want a private room, please.
Use with staff at the reception desk.
یک تخت تو خوابگاه میخوام.
neutralyek takht tu khabgah mikham.
I want a bed in the dorm.
A standard way to ask for a dorm bed.
ببخشید، حمام مشترک کجاست؟
politebebakhshid, hamam-e moshtarak kojast?
Excuse me, where is the shared bathroom?
A polite way to ask staff or strangers.
آشپزخونه کجاست؟
casualashpazkhune kojast?
Where is the kitchen?
Good for asking other travelers in the hostel.
برای وسایلم کمد دارید؟
neutralbaraye vasayelam komad darid?
Do you have a locker for my things?
Essential for keeping your belongings safe.
ساعت خاموشی کی هست؟
neutralsaat-e khamushi key hast?
When are the quiet hours?
Literally "When is lights-out time?"
میتونم اینجا تور رزرو کنم؟
politemitunam inja tur rezervo konam?
Can I book a tour here?
Use "mitunam" (can I) + subjunctive verb.
سلام، شما هم اینجا مسافر هستید؟
neutralsalam, shoma ham inja mosafer hastid?
Hello, are you a traveler here too?
Polite plural 'shoma', good for older travelers.
سلام، اهل کجایی؟
casualsalam, ahl-e kojayi?
Hi, where are you from?
Uses informal 'to' (you), perfect for young backpackers.