Aleppo Hotel Tips by TheWanderingCamel

Tucked behind a high stone wall in the Jdaida quarter of Aleppo, the Dar Zamaria is a lovingly restored old house that now serves as one of the city's charming small hotels. With comfortable and well-equipped rooms; courteous and very helpful staff (our very late arrival was no problem and they were particularly helpful with my companion who had recently had knee surgery); delicious breakfasts and excellent dinners served in the courtyard restaurant, this is a hotel I would certainly stay at again.

Unique Qualities: The rooftop terrace (open in Summer) has a great view of the Citadel.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$80-120  » Currency Converter
Address: Al Gedaidew Alhatab Square
Directions: Al-Jdaida quarter
Website: www.darzamaria.com/darzamariahotel.html

Staying at the Beit Wakil is a unique experience. Set in a narrow alley in the Jdeida quarter, you will find yourself far removed from the hustle and bustle of Aleppo's busy streets. Although you will have to walk a little way from where you have left your car or taxi, you will be warmly welcomed, find the service to be efficient and unobtrusive, and count your stay here as one of the highlights of your visit to Syria.

Unique Qualities: Faithfully and authentically restored, the Beit Wakil was the first of Aleppo's grand houses to be converted to a boutique hotel. Others have followed, but the Beit Wakil is still the one that best captures the feel of old Aleppo. The simply furnished rooms are set around a beautiful courtyard garden. There's an excellent restaurant in a beautiful covered courtyard, a little cellar bar and a small gift shop.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$120-180  » Currency Converter
Address: Sissi Street
Directions: Jdeida Quarter
Website: www.beitwakil.com

Converted from two 15th Century houses, the Diwan Rasmy is a cool and elegant oasis of calm right in the heart of Aleppo. Just five minutes walk from the Citadel, down twisting alleyways, it is very central, but also quiet and very peaceful. All rooms are air-conditioned, with en-suite bathrooms and all the amenities you would expect to find in a superior hotel. The staff are both charming and helpful. I would recommend this hotel to anyone.

Unique Qualities: With a fantastic view of the Citadel from the rooftop; wonderfully characterful rooms (from the stone-lined and vaulted room tucked in to the corner of the second house to the lovely domed room opening onto the courtyard there - you can see the dome with its coloured lights in the right of the photo); cool courtyard gardens and pleasant restaurants, staying at the Diwan Rasmy is indeed a great experience.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$40-80  » Currency Converter
Phone: 963 21 33 12 222
Address: Behind the Immigration Building, situated around the back of the Citadel
Directions: A few minutes walk from the Citadel and souks in the old city.
Website: www.diwanrasmy-hotel.com