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Recently Reviewed Hotels in Damascus
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Carlton Hotel
#60 of 76 hotels in Damascus, Syria
53 Reviews
Last reviewed 25 May 2012
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Al Majed Hotel
#47 of 76 hotels in Damascus, Syria
44 Reviews
Last reviewed 25 May 2012
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Shahrayar Luxury Hotel
#14 of 76 hotels in Damascus, Syria
17 Reviews
Last reviewed 23 May 2012
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Cham Palace Damascus
#35 of 76 hotels in Damascus, Syria
65 Reviews
Last reviewed 21 May 2012
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Ghazal Hotel
#21 of 76 hotels in Damascus, Syria
35 Reviews
Last reviewed 18 May 2012
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Talisman Hotel
#12 of 76 hotels in Damascus, Syria
71 Reviews
Last reviewed 13 May 2012
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InterContinental Mzaar Mountain Resort & Spa
#2 of 4 hotels in Kfardebian
46 Reviews
Last reviewed 8 May 2012
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Beit Akbik Hotel
#3 of 76 hotels in Damascus, Syria
68 Reviews
Last reviewed 6 May 2012
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Four Seasons Hotel Damascus
#6 of 76 hotels in Damascus, Syria
110 Reviews
Last reviewed 25 Apr 2012
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Beit Al Mamlouka
#5 of 76 hotels in Damascus, Syria
84 Reviews
Last reviewed 24 Apr 2012
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Afamia Hotel
#25 of 76 hotels in Damascus, Syria
90 Reviews
Last reviewed 21 Apr 2012
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Beti Betak Hotel
#10 of 30 B&Bs / inns in Damascus
1 review
Last reviewed 18 Apr 2012
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Sheraton Ma'aret Sednaya Hotel & Resort
#24 of 76 hotels in Damascus, Syria
19 Reviews
Last reviewed 18 Apr 2012
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Albal Hotel
#18 of 76 hotels in Damascus, Syria
19 Reviews
Last reviewed 3 Apr 2012
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Orient Palace Hotel
#49 of 76 hotels in Damascus, Syria
24 Reviews
Last reviewed 16 Mar 2012
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#1 of 28 attractions in Damascus
33 reviews
Attraction type Religious Sites
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- "Sit and reflect" 11 Apr 2012
- "I love it." 9 Apr 2012
- "Breathtakingly beautiful" 30 Mar 2012
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#2 of 28 attractions in Damascus
13 reviews
Attraction type Neighbourhoods
Distance 2.5 km from city centre
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- "Gorgeous !!" 18 May 2012
- "Just beautiful" 11 Apr 2012
- "Full of life" 10 Jan 2012
#3 of 28 attractions in Damascus
7 reviews
Attraction type Castles; Historic Sites; Museums
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- "Fascinating and Various" 12 Apr 2012
- "typical confort mediterinian house" 28 Feb 2012
- "A Must Visit while in Damascus!!" 13 Dec 2011
#4 of 28 attractions in Damascus
7 reviews
Attraction type Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites; Historic Sites
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- "You have to see it to believe it" 10 Apr 2011
- "Sayyida Ruqayya Mausoleum stunigly beatifull..." 1 Dec 2010
- "A beautiful, moving experience - not just a place..." 10 Jun 2010
#5 of 28 attractions in Damascus
4 reviews
Attraction type Monuments/ Statues
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- "a great MAN" 6 Apr 2012
- "Make Sure You Have Your Camera!!" 13 Dec 2011
- "very good but busy" 10 Nov 2011
#6 of 28 attractions in Damascus
12 reviews
Attraction type Flea/ Street Markets; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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- "Worth a visit" 16 May 2012
- "Amazing Souq" 6 Apr 2012
- "Crowded" 10 Jan 2012
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#7 of 28 attractions in Damascus
13 reviews
Attraction type Mountains
Distance 2.5 km from city centre
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- "even better than the tour Eiffel" 6 Apr 2012
- "Wounderful view" 4 Mar 2012
- "Amazing View" 10 Jan 2012
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#8 of 28 attractions in Damascus
3 reviews
Attraction type Religious Sites; Natural History Museums
Distance 2.5 km from city centre
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- "History" 6 Apr 2012
- "Same as the Umayyad Mosque!" 13 Dec 2011
- "Moschee und Basilika" 7 Dec 2010
#9 of 28 attractions in Damascus
3 reviews
Attraction type Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
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- "The Fourth Most Holy Mosque is in Damascus!!" 13 Dec 2011
- "The real name Umayyad,,,this should be changed" 10 Nov 2011
- "世界最古です" 24 Aug 2008
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#10 of 28 attractions in Damascus
4 reviews
Attraction type Historic Sites
Distance 2.8 km from city centre
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- "Land of civilization" 2 Jul 2011
- "what a magical country" 17 Jun 2011
- "Peep in to the 1th century ~" 23 Feb 2011
#11 of 28 attractions in Damascus
3 reviews
Attraction type Architectural Buildings
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- "Go back in time" 24 Dec 2011
- "Welcome to the Khan!" 10 Apr 2011
- "Best Example of a Khan you will ever see" 4 Nov 2009
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#12 of 28 attractions in Damascus
4 reviews
Attraction type Ancient Ruins
Distance 2.5 km from city centre
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- "great clear romanian architecture" 28 Feb 2012
- "EVITAR DIAS CON LLUVIA Y NIEBLA" 18 May 2012
- "Apamea l'antica un pò romana e un pò greca" 10 Mar 2012
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#13 of 28 attractions in Damascus
3 reviews
Attraction type Military Bases/ Facilities
Distance 1.2 km from city centre
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- "Small but Great!!" 13 Dec 2011
- "It will be very good" 10 Nov 2011
- "スークアルハミディーエの横です" 14 Dec 2010
#14 of 28 attractions in Damascus
3 reviews
Attraction type Flea/ Street Markets; Monuments/ Statues
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- "No Tour is Complete without a Walk in this Souq!!" 13 Dec 2011
- "Ottoman Monument" 10 May 2009
- "Lovely arty place to visit" 21 May 2008
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#15 of 28 attractions in Damascus
15 reviews
Attraction type Museums
Distance 2.6 km from city centre
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- "Small and rich" 4 Mar 2012
- "Don't be discouraged by the main entrance!!" 13 Dec 2011
- "No way.dont miss it .give your time....." 10 Nov 2011
#16 of 28 attractions in Damascus
5 reviews
Attraction type Monuments/ Statues
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- "All to visit" 10 Nov 2011
- "Quiet corner of Damascus" 21 Oct 2008
- "Интересно" 18 May 2012
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#17 of 28 attractions in Damascus
7 reviews
Attraction type Scenic Railroads; Public Transportation Systems
Distance 2.5 km from city centre
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- "A Great Break from a Busy City!!" 13 Dec 2011
- "good to see while walking" 10 Nov 2011
- "Travelling on the old Hezaj railway" 5 Oct 2010
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#18 of 28 attractions in Damascus
2 reviews
Attraction type Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance 2.5 km from city centre
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- "Damascine Bride" 6 Apr 2012
- "You Can Not See Much of this Famous Ghouta!!" 13 Dec 2011
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#19 of 28 attractions in Damascus
1 review
Attraction type Monuments/ Statues; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance 2.5 km from city centre
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- "You Must Drive Around the Entire Old Wall!!" 13 Dec 2011
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#20 of 28 attractions in Damascus
1 review
Attraction type Architectural Buildings
Distance 2.5 km from city centre
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- "You Must Stop to Enjoy This!!" 13 Dec 2011
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