Damasco Albergues

"… beds. The Apartment comes with western clean toilet and shower.The Apartment is located near the heart of Damascus above the Yusef Al-'Azmi Square,behind the Ambassador's Cinema, off of 29 May street.Owner has vast experience in tourism business and would be happy to assist you in any way, whether arranging tours or car rental.Amenities:Full Kitchen including MicrowaveTelevisionTelephoneShower & ToiletNice View from the TerraceLiving RoomFreezerNotes:We can arrange a car rental for you if you require, for 50 $ US per day with...  more »

"… with other guests. Our Hostel organizes parties and excursions for guests, and many people can meet and get to know each other over a drink. In a hostel one is more likely to start a conversation with a fellow traveller or to be asked for advice, tips and information by someone you have never met before. Hostels are a good place to make friends and meet people from many different countries. Hostel guests like to exchange tips on clubs, museums, shows, shopping and often share tours. Enjoy city views over the wall to the East and...  more »

"This is not a hostel, there are not one hundred or one hundred fifty rooms. This ad is placed by an individual who has some contacts in the cheaper hotels in Damascus. The Orient Star is one of these hotels. The room I was shown was filthy, the toilet had been used and not flushed -- or cleaned, there was food detritus all over the bed -- it was truly disgusting. When I wanted to leave to find another hotel I was threatened, bullied, yelled at, and Abdul said he would charge twice the price on my credit card. It was a very nasty experience...  more »

"Ghazal Hotel is pretty much in the central area of Damascus and fairly easy to find. The Location The hostel is located off a small side road (Souq Saroja) from Thawra Street. It's pretty easy to get there, but the map from the website would be very handy. The place has a good location, as Thawra road is a well-known busy road with lots of buses and taxis, while Souq Saroja is quiet and calm, away from the chaos and noise of the city. Souq Saroja seems quite safe, as does the city in general, and the area has plenty of small shops and...  more »

"check website www.damascushostel.com" … "… Beit Zaman Hotel on Straight Street then turn left towards Bab Sharqi then turn right into our laneway Alabarra and follow details as above. 3 - If you are the sporty type, climb (via a rope ladder) the Old City wall from the Airport road then enter our courtyard from the balcony on the Old City Wall ( you cant miss the white house), please let the driver know, he will assist you with lifting your bags by electric hoist. Look at the tower with flags and lights between Bab Sharqi and Bab...  more »