Damascus

Bakdash

The oldest ice cream parlor in the Middle East, open since 1885. They are most famous for the Booza, a pistachio-covered ice cream with an e

Al-Sehhi Restaurant

This restaurant offers the basics in Middle Eastern cooking, including mezze and a variety of grilled meats. There is a separate family sect

Il Forno Pizzeria

This is a very cozy restaurant that serves pizza baked in wood-fired oven. The interior decoration is very charming and warm. The restaurant

Leila's Restaurant and Terrace

Leila's Restaurant and Terrace has rooftop seating with a gorgeous view of Umayyad Mosque. The restaurant serves traditional Arabic cuisine.

Beit Jabri Restaurant

A favorite with locals and tourists, and offers the Syrian classics. It is located in the courtyard of a beautiful Damascene house.

Arabesque Restaurant

The restaurant offers a combination of Syrian and French classics. While alcohol is served, credit cards are not accepted. Arabesque is on t

Al-Rabie Hotel

It has an attractive courtyard, and clean rooms. Breakfast is included in the price. Some of the rooms that share a bath are a bit of a hike

Hotel Al-Ghazal

Also known as Ghazal Hotel, this hotel is a newcomer in the Saroujah budget hotels. It has a very attractive, typical Damascus courtyard. Fo

Al-Haramain Hotel

Some of the rooms on the upper floors lack heaters and can be very cold in the winter unless the door to the common space is left open. The

Sultan Hotel

In a good location, 10–15 minutes' walk from the Old Town in one direction and the National Museum in the other.

Al-Madinah City Hotel