Syria Travel Forum

could anyone tell me how much the US dollar is in syria right now?

thanks

Hi all, I will be coming to damascus at the end of august. I will be staying for about a year and I am looking for a furnished studio to rent. does anyone have any suggestions how to find one?
thanks!

Hi all, I will be coming to damascus at the end of august. I will be staying for about a year and I am looking for a furnished studio/apartment to rent. does anyone have any suggestions how to find one?
thanks!

Hi all, I will be coming to damascus at the end of august. I will be staying for about a year and I am looking for a furnished studio to rent. does anyone have any suggestions how to find one?
thanks!

Hi all
We are 3 older women from England who are coming to Aleppo next week by train from Istanbul. First, I have heard that the Taurus Express is not running at the moment! Does anyone know if that is true? I hope not as we are booked on it!!!
Second, what is the best way to get Syrian pounds? Should I bring Euros or British pounds to change?
Many thanks

Who stayed already at the Al Nakheel hotel in Palmyra? I found some reviews, but they appeared to be fake. I'd like to find some real ones.

Hi,

I am finding it very difficult to make an online booking for the Baron Hotel. Do they have a website? I have read that it is a bit of a shabby place but I like the novelty of the place and it seem reasonable too.If you can suggest alternatives, that would be of great help too. Our budget is USD 50 per night for two.

Hello, i am planing to learn arabic at Damascus University this september. do you know any hostels that offer internet? as well, is there any puplic wireless access?

waiting for answers, thanks

Arriving in damascus from amman on august 11. Will be staying at al mamlouka hotel in the old city for 5 nights.
What is the best way to travel from Amman to damascus? I understand that many taxi drivers in Damascus do not know where this hotel is located so can anybody suggest what instructions I should give to the driver to ensure that I arrive at the right place or at least nearby.
I do not speak Arabic although my grandparents came from Zahle in Lebanon. Would it be safe to visit Zahle at this time and what be the best means of transport.Could the trip be done in one day and could I include Baalbek?
Thanks indeed for any info relating to the above questions.

I will be in Damascus in the early morning on 6:00 July 8, and from Damascus I have to go to Aleppo directly, Could anyone suggest how can we get Aleppo from Damascus? Is there trains or long-trip bus run between the two cities? The travel agency say there are flights, but only two flights one is in the very early morning departure on 5:00 (it's too early for us to catch the flight) one is in the afternoon, but too late for us, because we have to get Aleppo in the afternoon.

Any comment about the transportation from Damascus to Aleppo will be appricated.

Thank you very much in advance.

Anybody knows if I can survive in Syria if I rent a car? Any experience

Hallo evrybody, soor for my bad english ..

so i wiil take a fly from istanbul too gaziantep, and tehn i have too go too allepo(or directly too damascus) ! can somone help me, i need information about the buss between Gaziantep to aleppo !!

tha,x a lot

Hi
Tony and I will be travelling through Turkey and would like to go to Syria to visit a friend in Latakia.

Our last destination in Turkey prior to going to Syria is Cappodocia. Does anyone have any good ideas of the best way to get from Cappodocia to Latakia?

Seat61 and airline sites are helpful but I haven't found a user friendly bus service for comparison. Any ideas?

Thanks
Jo

Hey!
We are planning a trip to Syria with my boyfriend in September 2008. How do Syrian hotels see unmarried couples? Do they let us share a room? Should we rather lie and tell we are married? I know at least in Turkey they might ask for a marriage certificate in some areas.
Thanks in advamce. I will probably write more questions later when our travel plans get more exact.

ahlen ousahel
I need your help, I'm looking for means of transport on the spot to Damascus to go to Mecca for the haj is there someone who can tell me if there is a flight damas-jedah and what day or a bus line

thank you
Yacin

Hi there,

I usually travel to Damascus, Syria every summer so I know my way around pretty well, but I haven't been in 2 years and I was just wondering if there were any new good places to go (restaurants, cafes, SHOPPING, etc...)?? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.


Also, it doesn't have to be directly in Damascus because I have a means of transportation as long as it isn't TOO far.

hello everyone,well im travelling to syria in october 2008 and i will be in lattakia for 6 days,is there any gay places?like coffe,bars,or disco,i know that syria is ilegal about being hommosexual,but i want a place just to relax,and not be pretend to be a heterosexual just because of the country culture,thanks a lot.

I would like an apartment in Damascus for July. I will be studying Arabic at Damascus University.

I have heard the old city is nice.

Where/how can I find a place to stay for the month?

I would prefer my own apartment (studio or one bedroom) but might be willing to share under the right circumstances.

Please post your responses and some way to contact you.

Thanks!

ABU BB

Hey everybody

If you are a EU citizen is it then possible to acquire a visa at the border from Turkey?

At which borderpost is it most convenient to purchase a visa if going to Aleppo?

How much would it cost?

Is there any hassle with getting a visa, or has anyone experienced problems?

Anna

Hello all,

My wife and I will be traveling to Syria in about 2 weeks and I had a question. Does anyone have any idea how the recent conflict in Lebanon will affect Syria tourism? I am not worried about saftey more about borders bieng closed, hotels bieng full or any other hinderence that could occur. Any insight that could be provided would be greatly appreciated.

Best Regards,

MD

The journey to Syria is closer and closer (at the end of june).
Qustions, questions never stopped. Fuads where are you. So, for example, I will come to Alepo, find a parking place somewhere around citadel, stay there and also sleep there in my camper. The qustion is not is it safe enough that way, more is it allowed to sleep in tha camper(car) in Syria.
I supposed that it is allowed because I have got many informations about Syrian hospitality.....
By the way, if anybody have any interest to meet me and my family in Syria, write me, we will very enjoy to meet some locals.

Hi everyone,
Im a polish student (girl) planning to come to Damascus this summer (August 2008) to learn arabic at the University of Damascus. Does anybody know any place to stay (syrian famielies or hostal or any rooms for girls to rent) Please answer at: ewaluch@ugr.es
Thanks!

Hello All!

I will be travelling to syria (flying into damascus)next week and was hoping to get some advice about a few things please?!!

1)what are the main places that i should visit?
2)Is amman a good place to stay?
3)What is the dress code for women in syria?
4)Any recommended hotels in damascus & Amman?

All advice will be much appreciated,

Ferah

Hi!
I need to know something about border crossings between Lebanon and Syria. I heard that it is possible to cross border from Syria to Lebanon nearly free, I mean without problem with Lebanon visa and after few days with another entrance to Syria. Is it true. Does anyone know any details.
I intend to stay in Syria three weeks and at that time I would like to go for three days to Baalbek. Thanks

Hey everyone,

I'll be studying Arabic at Damascus University in about a month (I'll arrive on 20 May) and I need to start thinking about finding an apartment. I'm sure I will be staying in a hotel until I find a place, but I've got a few questions:

How difficult will it be to find a suitable furnished apartment near Damascus University? How much should I look to spend in rent? Can anyone recommend a real estate agent?

Thanks!

Could anyone give me some Names and Location of Budget Hotels in Damascus? This will be very helpful as i dnt plan to book any hotel before i come there. Thanks for any inputs?

Is anyone visiting Damascus in the first week of May?? would love to have a travelling buddy to see this beautiful city??? My knowledge of Arabic and a pleasing personality would definetely make me a best choice for a traveling partner? But this is my first time in the city and i wish to see it together with a VT Member...it will be great fun!

I've read reviews on two, Ghazal Hotel and Sultan Hotel, both budget hotels for backpackers and travellers on a budget!! I've got the email for Ghazal and made enquiries but only telephone number for Sultan, expensive for me to call from Istanbul, does anyone know the hotel(s), and/or have email for Sultan?? thanks everyone. I'm travelling in May and will be arriving Damascus via Allepo.

Georgie

p.s. any other tips on hotels and tours there would be great

How is the usual weather in Damascus during first week of May?? Is it really Hot or do i have to carry my jackeT??

I am choosing between an accommodation/guide company, and I don't know which one to choose. Two companies I have heard of are Arabesk and Damascus Hostel. If anyone has had personal experience with either (good or bad), please share. Also, if you could, include the prices that were offered to you and how long you stayed in Damascus. Thanks!