AlGawaher, Aleppo, Syria

Our hotel is in the middle of a very beautiful and traditional area and very close to the tourist sights, including the citadel, old markets, etc. We offer clean rooms singles, doubles and triples with ensuite or shared bathroom at good prices.

Al-Gawaher Hotel ('the precious stones') has three floors, the second and third of which are nicely decorated and traditional Arabic couches are available for relaxation after a long day exploring the beauties of Aleppo! The homely atmosphere is relaxing and means guests can enjoy sitting, reading and drinking their tea or coffee with other guests and chat with each other. We also have wireless internet access throughout the hotel.

Our roof offers views of the city and the citadel and during the summer evenings we try to organize small parties with food and drink for those who haven't already begun!

Our friendly staff will do everything in their power to make your stay as enjoyable and comfortable as it can be. It’s our desire to satisfy the needs of our customer. We serve free tea and coffee at all hours and we can arrange trips within Aleppo and to the most famous sights in the vicinity, such as the Dead Cities, Palmyra, local castles, etc. There is also a laundry service and money exchange, which can be requested at the 24 hour reception.

All of our rooms are private, each containing beds with clean sheets and blankets, bed side cabinet, table and a TV in those rooms with a private bathroom. All rooms have air conditioning and heating.

The hotel is also proud to offer the free use of our kitchen to its guests. Though modest, it has a fridge and stove and can be used for cooking, making hot drinks or just for preparation of your sheesha!

Buses to Aleppo are available from Istanbul, Turkey and Damascus, Syria's capital.

The bus from Istanbul takes well over 24 hours and from Damascus it takes only four hours and costs approx 200 Syrian Pounds.

There are two bus stations in Aleppo, one for internal trips between Syrian cities (Hanano Mecro bus to bus Station Ramousa) and another for international destinations (MuHatat Albas Aldawlia). The former is only a five minute walk away, the later about 15. Taking a taxi from the International Mero bus station costs about 35 Syrian pounds and Taxi cost 100sp from the bus station Ramousa it is 20 minute from the hotel

Trains from Istanbul take almost 24 hours and from Damascus it takes only four hours and costs approx 200 Syrian Pounds.

Arriving at Algawahar from Aleppo train station by Taxi costs 35/40 pounds and takes about 10 minutes.

Arriving from the Airport costs approx 300 pounds and takes 30 mins.

The best way to travel is predominantly by Taxis, its generally cheaper, faster and the safest way to travel.

Ask the taxi driver or a friendly local for Bab Alfaraj and take a look at the map to get to our hotel.