The Damascus Hostel

Short Stay

Price list current

euros per room, per night

Mid Season Price
single room 30
double/twin room 40
triple room 60
quad room 72

prices are slightly lower for low season and higher for high season

all rooms are air conditioned and with private bathrooms

RECEPTION HOURS 8.00 am – 10.00 pm
outside these hours only our driver can check you in, when you arrive from the airport when you are checked in at hostel we give you 2 keys, one key for your room and the other for the main door so you can come and go any time you wish.

Rooms with private bath have air-conditioning. Private bath means private shower and Western style toilet in your room

Arabic breakfast, all you can eat buffet, served between 8:00 – 12:00 included in room rate.

MEET & GREET AT AIRPORT IN ARRIVAL HALL

Transport from airport to hostel and back to airport 40 Euros including one hour waiting from the time scheduled to arrive a charge of 5 Euros per each additional waiting hour for issuing visa or delayed arrival.

One way from airport to hostel 25 euros. Our driver meets you in arrival hall, just after customs. He has a sign showing your name, please look for him. You arrive at hostel within half hour. You do not pay the driver you pay at hostel. If you have been in Syria before you CAN NO LONGER go outside terminal and bargain with the local yellow taxi as you did in the old days.

There is only one airport taxi service company called Julia Dumna with Budget Rent a car that have exclusive right for the service. Price is fixed from airport to city 1500 sp plus driver’s tip for a car 3 persons only, that is over 25 euros.

There is nothing like having someone you know waiting for you at airport when you arrive in foreign country. He really takes good care of you and your baggage. You arrive at hostel in better shape within half hour.

VISA FOR SYRIA
EU citizens usually get visa when they arrive at airport or land borders. USA citizens also get their visa but have to wait for visa to be issued for a few hours. Please advise if you carry USA passport and you need a visa at airport so that we can allow for it.

If you booked airport transfer please ensure to contact us 7 days before arrival for reconfirmation of airport pickup, either send SMS to +963 933 871 588 or by email. If your flight is delayed, kindly send SMS to inform us.

Our driver meets you in the arrival hall. He carries a sign showing your name. You arrive at Hostel within half an hour.

Click here to pay : paypal@damascushostel.com

ATM AND MONEY IN SYRIA
Maximum daily draw 20,000 syp
Syrian pound is known by the locals Lira as the old Italian
Do not bring traveler’s cheques, they are very hard to cash.

ATM machines are available in all big cities, make sure to inform your bank that you are going to Syria. Best ATM are those belongs to bank AUDI and bank BEMO and also most reliable.

Bring cash, dollars, euros or GBP to make small purchases and for food stalls and just in case ATMs aren’t working. PLEASE DO NOT BRING 500 Euros notes because it is very difficult to cash such a large amount.

CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT TIME
check in time 12:00 pm
check out time 11:00 am
If you check in before 12 pm you pay for the previous night

Included in the room rate
-late check out complimented with shower and rest in the special area and maybe a bed for no charge (if available)
-tea, coffee (help yourself) and biscuits
-free cold drinking water this saves you money and lugging heavy
bottles
- 24 hour hot water
-clean sheets, blankets and towels and you can change them when you want to
-free map of Damascus
-free earplugs
-free use of fully equipped modern kitchen
-free luggage storage.
-free assistance with dispatch of parcels and post cards to anywhere in the world, cost of postage not included
-free use of our library; novels books and magazines.
-free souvenir chanting whirling dervish see it in our website value 25 euros.
-free safe deposit
-free hotel booking in other cities
-free local phone
-Doctor available on call.
-free medication for upset stomach which is very common with travelers to Middle East
-use of traditional Arabic smoking pipe and backgammon and chess in the Arabic lounge in the court yard
-free dabke Syrian dance lessons by locals at hostel most nights 8-10 pm
-we take you to watch local weddings and join in and enjoy dabkeh, the traditional local dance .
-Laundry /washing 5 kg coast 5 Euros same day.
-free use of information board in Arabic and English so that you can go anywhere independently
-Family friendly
-We provide car and driver from Damascus to Amman and Beirut and vice verse door to door service 5000 sp including assistance with visa on border crossing or we show you how to take a service taxi
-We give you independent travel advice through out Syria and assist you to plan customized / private tours and car/driver hire.

We accept payment in US Dollars, Euros, Oz dollar, GBP and Syrian Pounds and Paypal.

The benefits of staying at Damascus hostel :

If you are visiting Damascus for the first time all the most popular sights are in the Old Walled City where places of interest are within a short walking distance. Avoid the notorious city traffic jams through town and live right in the heart of it all surrounded by main tourist attractions.

Tour Syria using public transport

If you have plenty of time, you can travel Syria using public transport including bus, mini bus or train. There is a good public transport service between the main cities. We will show you and give you directions in Arabic and English how to use public transport and how to go anywhere by yourself.

Print and use this Arabic phrases to help you get around

Basic Arabic Phrases

Introduction

Assalaam Alaikum -Peace be up on you
To which the reply is:
Wa Alaikum assalaam -And peace be upon you
This phrase will be used in many different contexts when meeting people.
Marhabbah – hello
to which the reply is:
Marhabbteen – hello
This is probably the equivalent of saying hi in the UK

Sabah al khair – good morning
To which the reply is:
Sabah al noor

Masah al khair -good afternoon / evening
To which the reply is:
Masah al noor

Shukran (jazeelan) -thank you (very much) To which the reply is:
Aafwaan -you’re welcome
An alternative to Shukran is Mushkoor

Ahlan wa sahlan -Welcome
To which the reply is:
Ahlan beek – welcome to you (to a male)
Ahlan beech (to a female)
Ahlan beekum (to a group)
This is usually used in introductions

Keef haluk? -How are you?
Sometimes shortened to Keefak
To which the reply is:
Al hamdu lillah (bi khair) – praise be to Allah (well)
This should be the usual reply.
You could use:
Ana bikhayr, shukran – I am fine, thank you
Weyn inta – Literally, where are you?, but probably equivalent to Long time no see
Occasionally you will hear:
Shu-ukhbaarak -what’s your news? – which you would reply to in the normal way

Aysh ismuk -what is your name?
Ismi Jason -my name is Jason

Titakellem ingleezi -do you speak English?
Ana la atakellem al arabi -I don’t speak Arabic
Terrref arabi? -do you know Arabic
Atakullum inglieezi -I speak English

Inta min weyn? -where are you from?
Ana min ingliterra -I’m from England
Umreeka -USA
Oostraaalia -Australia
Al imaraaat -UAE
Wa inta? -and you?

Maasalaamah -Goodbye
To which the reply is:
Fi aman allah or Maasalaamah

Miscellaneous Words

Inshallah -If Allah wishes
This phrase is used in reference to a future, since all things are at Allah’s will. So if you say, see you tomorrow, you might be replied with Inshallah. Indeed, it is used in numerous contexts. You’ll send me the report tomorrow? -Inshallah.
Maashallah -What Allah wishes
This is used when complimenting something, usually in the context of family or health.
Mabrook – Congratulations
This is used in any congratulatory context, more so than you would use in English.

Naam – yes
Aywa – yeah/ok
La – no
Min fudluk – please
Shoo? – what?
Shoofi mafi? -what’s up? or what’s the matter?
Shoo hada? – what is this?
Mafi mushkil -no problem
Itfudul -by my guest / my pleasure

When you sneeze you say
Al hamdu lillah
To which someone will say
Yer humkullah
And you will say again
Yer hamna wa yer humkum

Tamaam – perfect
Baadin – later
Dilwaati – now
Ilyoum – today
Bukra – tomorrow
Ashoofook bukra – see you tomorrow
Aadhi – it’s normal
Jebli shai – bring me some tea
Kallemni – call me/talk to me
Ma adhri – I dont know
Maa-i-khussni – its not my problem
Inta kida – thumbs up
Intaa tabaan thumbs down
Areed areef – i want to know
Mumken asaduq – can i help you
Sida – straight
Yasar – left
Yameen – right
Tabaan – of course
Andi – i have
Kam -how much
Affwaan -excuse me
Kull -everything

Numbers

0 -siffr
1 -wahid
2 -itnain
3 -thalatha
4 -arba
5 -khumsah
6 -settah
7 -sabaa
8 -thamaaneeya
9 -tissaa
10 -asharah
11 -ihda shaar
12- ithna shaar
13 -thalatha shaar
14 – arba ata shaar
15 -khamsta shaar
16 -sitta shaar
17 -saba ata shaar
18 -tamantha shar
19 -tis ata shar
20 -ishrin
21 -wahid wa ishrin
22 -ithain wa ishrin
23 -thalatha wa ishrin
24 -arbaa wa ishrin etc
30 -thalath een
40 -arba een
50 -khamseen
60 -sitteen
70 -sabeen
80 -thamaneen
90 -tiseen
100 -miyya
200 -mittain
251 -thalatha miyaa
400 -arba miyya etc
1000 -alf
2000 -alfain
2510 -thalaathat aalaf
4000 -arbaat aalaf

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