Syria & Damascus

Travel Guide 2025

Discover Damascus — the world's oldest continuously inhabited city. Best places, restaurants, hotels, and essential travel info.

Best Places in Damascus

Old City of Damascus

UNESCO World Heritage Site — one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.

Umayyad Mosque

One of the largest and oldest mosques in the world, built in 705 AD.

Souq Al-Hamidiyya

Historic covered market in the heart of Damascus old city.

Azem Palace

18th-century Ottoman palace now serving as a museum of Syrian folk art.

Top Restaurants

Naranj Restaurant

Traditional Syrian cuisine in a beautifully restored old Damascus house.

Beit Jabri

Historic courtyard restaurant famous for its authentic Damascene dishes.

Al-Dar Restaurant

Modern Syrian dining with classic mezze and grilled specialties.

Leila Restaurant

Rooftop views of Old Damascus — great for family dinners.

Hotels

Four Seasons Damascus

5-star luxury hotel in central Damascus with world-class amenities.

Dama Rose Hotel

Business-class hotel near the city center, popular with travelers.

Cham Palace Hotel

Iconic Damascus landmark offering comfortable rooms and conference facilities.

Beit Al Mamlouka

Boutique heritage hotel inside a restored 17th-century Damascus palace.

Universities

University of Damascus

Oldest and largest university in Syria, founded in 1923.

Syrian Private University

Leading private university with modern campus and diverse faculties.

Arab International University

International programs with focus on engineering and medicine.

Al-Wataniya Private University

Growing private institution with strong technical programs.

Emergency Numbers

Medical Directory

Dentists

  • Damascus Dental Center
  • Al-Noor Dental Clinic
  • Syrian Dental Hospital

Cardiologists

  • Damascus Heart Institute
  • Al-Assad University Hospital
  • Al-Mouwasat Hospital

Orthopedics

  • National Orthopedic Hospital
  • Al-Razi Hospital
  • Ibn Al-Nafis Hospital

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