About Erbil
Erbil is one of Iraq's major cities, home to around 1,612,700 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Experiences
Things to do in Erbil
1
Citadel of Erbil
2
Grand Mosque
3
Kurdish Textile Museum
4
Erbil Gem Museum
5
Mudhafaria Minaret
6
Qaysari Market
7
Jalil Khayat Mosque
8
Mohamed Jolly Mosque
Budget travel
Free things to do in Erbil
Grand Mosque
Qaysari Market
Jalil Khayat Mosque
Mohamed Jolly Mosque
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Citadel of Erbil
- Visit Grand Mosque
- Visit Kurdish Textile Museum
- Eat at Iskan Street
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Erbil Gem Museum
- Visit Mudhafaria Minaret
- Visit Qaysari Market
- Eat at Abu Afif
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Jalil Khayat Mosque
- Visit Mohamed Jolly Mosque
- Visit Erbil Marathon
- Eat at Second Cup
Where to eat
Iskan Street
Abu Afif
Second Cup
Sandwich shops
Abu Shahab
Saj Alreef Restaurant
Tarin Restaurant
Zahle
Where to stay
- Hotels below main gate to the Citadel
- Altin Saray
- Merci Hotel
- Montana Hotel
- Erbil International Hotel
Shopping
- Quayseri Market
- Majidi Mall
- Family Mall
- Royal Mall
- Mega Mall
- Tablo Mall
Nightlife
- Deutscher Hof
- Mamounia Sky Bar
- T Bar Sports Lounge and Grill
Museums & culture
- Grand Mosque
- Kurdish Textile Museum
- Erbil Gem Museum
- Jalil Khayat Mosque
- Mohamed Jolly Mosque
In pictures
Erbil gallery
Keep exploring
