About Aleppo
Aleppo is one of Syria's major cities, home to around 2,098,210 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Experiences
Things to do in Aleppo
1
Citadel of Aleppo
2
Central Synagogue of Aleppo
3
Bab al-Faraj Clock Tower
4
Aleppo Public Park
5
National Museum of Aleppo
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Citadel of Aleppo
- Visit Central Synagogue of Aleppo
- Visit Bab al-Faraj Clock Tower
- Eat at Haj Abdo
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Aleppo Public Park
- Visit National Museum of Aleppo
- Eat at La Gondole
Where to eat
Local favourites
Haj Abdo
Having been around since 1885, Haj Abdo is considered the best parlor of ful - a stew of cooked fava beans - in town.
La Gondole
Cafe and restaurant featuring a Swimming pool with a sitting table around the pool and outdoors bar under the sunshine.
Al Mir
Cafe and restaurant featuring a rerrace with views over the Aleppo Citadel.
Beit Sissy
A particularly good choice. It has a beautiful courtyard and their shish kebab in cherry sauce is out of this world!
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Dar Halabia Hotel
Park Hotel
Located in the middle of the city centre. Ten minutes walk to the city centre, and 5 minutes by car to the old souks. Free WiFi internet acc
Sheraton Hotel Aleppo
Reopened in 2018, this is the most luxurious hotel available in Aleppo. Despite its name, the hotel is not part of the Sheraton hotel chain.
Baron Hotel
A colonial throwback - the hotel opened in 1909 - whose former guests include Agatha Christie (who wrote much of Murder on the Orient Expres
Ramsis Hotel
Very centrally located close to the citadel and old Christian quarter, one minute away from the museum. A three-star, deluxe hotel. Very com
Nightlife
- Al Attar Cafe
Museums & culture
- National Museum of Aleppo
In pictures
Aleppo gallery
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