Damascus Travel Forum

Hi and ahlan everyone,

I'm plannning to travel to Damascus around the 18th of October and am looking to rent a one bedroom apartment that sleeps 2 people, preferably furnished, with TV, and western bathroom and kitchen that is fully equipped.

It would be good if it is near the centre of the city for convenience.

Does anyone know of any good contacts that are reasonably priced for this?

Many thanks

Ameet

Damascus is the oldest capital in history so it is very likely that you might end up in real crappy apartments especially the closer to the city centre. Your best bet is to find a place by Rikn Al Din: an OK area not too far from downtown, El Malki and Abu Rimmana: more upscale part of Damascus, your best bet to be in a decent clean place not far from downtown. My best advice is BE CAREFUL, do not trust taxi drivers and real estate agents (taxi drivers will take you to them when you ask them for an apartment, and of course they get a cut). Find a decent hotel or make sure you see the apartment before you spend any money and always check that there is water! Again, do not trust taxis!

try
www.damascusroom.com

I wonder if you already found something. Are you studying there and where?
I am also planning to go there.
Let me know please.
Thanks
May