AlGawaher in Aleppo

zuletzt aktualisiert am 05.01.2010

Al-Gawaher Hotel ('the precious stones') is located central Aleppo, less than a minute away from the clock tower in Bab Al-Faraj, behind the National Library Building, allowing you to wander into the old city and the world famous covered markets of Aleppo within minutes of leaving the hotel.   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.   Our Hotel 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.   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!   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, at your request, can arrange trips within Aleppo and to the most famous sights in the vicinity – 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.

Wegbeschreibung

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) 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 bus station costs about 35 Syrian pounds.

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.