Sadr City: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Sadr City, formerly known as Al-Thawra and Saddam City, is a suburb district of the city of Baghdad, Iraq. It was built in 1959 by Prime Minister Abdul Karim Qassim and named Al-Rafidain District.

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Now in the citySadr City+24°CClear night · sunrise 06:22 AMupdated 07:33 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Places on the map17

Exchange rateIQD 1,517.81per 1 $IQD — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Within two hours

Mausoleum of Umar Suhrawardi≈ 30 min Taj Palace≈ 30 min Mosque of Ahmadiyah≈ 30 min Ishtar Sheraton Hotel≈ 30 min Baghdad Zoo≈ 30 min

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.

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Updated information about regional tensions (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.

terrorism
kidnapping
armed conflict
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Do not travel to Iraq due to terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, crime, health risks , and the U.S. government’s limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Iraq . Do not travel to Iraq for any reason. The U.S. government has limited ability to offer emergency services to U.S. citizens in Iraq due to the safety risks.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Sadr City: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Getting there and staying

Visa and practicalities

Safety and health

Getting here