Very nice hotel in the heart of the old Jedaideh district..

Dar Zamaria - named after the Zamaria family, who lived in the ·Dar·, or home, since the early eighteenth century, this beautiful Islamic courtyard house, exhibits the splendors of Ottoman architecture which flourished in the seventeenth century.

Distinctive of the Aleppine courtyard house, the courtyard is the center of the residence with the private residential quarters, the Iwan, covered patios, and the halls, that were designed and lavishly decorated to entertain guests, all face the courtyard. The courtyard, Iwan and halls have been converted into restaurants and resting areas and the private residential quarters have been converted into bedrooms.

One of several tourist projects owned by Martini Co., Dar Zamaria was open for business in 1997. The hotel then consisted of 14 bedrooms, two restaurants; Al-Housh and La Terrace and a bar, Le Bar, in the cool cellar of the building. In 2000, a neighboring residence was connected to Dar Zamaria with a bridge like path adding eight rooms.

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LOCATION

Dar Zamaria is situated in the heart of the old Jedaideh district and is a few steps from some of the city’s main attractions and a ten minute walk from the old market, the souq and the citadel. In the district you’ll find gift and souvenir shops, traditional silverware and jewelry shops, museums, religious sites and countless restaurants and bars.

You can reach far by foot in the old city of Aleppo as everything is concentrated around the citadel. Taxis are available everywhere and are extremely cheap. It is customary to leave a tip for the driver.

If you are planning to visit sites outside the city, you can rent a car with or without a driver. Your tour operator or hotel will probably be able to help you find a suitable solution.

If you are planning to take a trip to other major cities in Syria, you can use the train or choose from a range of bus operators that travel between Aleppo and other cities. Buses leave every 10 minutes from Aleppo to Damascus, and are less frequent to other major cities. There are good bus connection to Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq and Iran from Aleppo.

Museums and historical sites - To the unconcentrated eye, Aleppo will initially seam like a modern beehive atop an ancient tree. It is however necessary to stop and contemplate every few steps. If you simply wander in the city you might overlook the remnants of one civilization or another.

There are however sites that one can not overlook and must be included in travel plans. Following are a few examples the Aleppo Citadel, the National Museum and Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions, the Souq, covered markets, and Khans, the Great Mosque and Al Jedaidah district.

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PROPERTY AMENITIES

* Dining:
Dar Zamaria houses two restaurants. The courtyard restaurant, Al-Housh, functions as the main dinning area during all seasons although you might prefer to have your evening meals during the summer season in La Terrace; a restaurant on the roof of the hotel with a magnificent view of the citadel.

* The cultural diversity of Aleppo developed a luxurious culinary tradition that Dar Zamaria takes pride in serving. This culinary experience usually starts with the Mazza which is one of the most delightful features of Middle Eastern food.

* Meant to be enjoyed in a leisurely way, the Mazza is an assortment of light dishes (hot and cold), salads, pickles, dips and fresh baked bread. The list is endless and can provide for either a first course or the whole meal! The Mazza is usually followed by a mouth watering platter of grilled meats and kibbeh (a past of cracked wheat filled with minced meat). Kibbeh is an Aleppine specialty not to be missed.

* Western cuisine is also served and the restaurants also serve local seasonal specialties such as meat with cherry, fish and birds (Asafeer Al-Teen). Special requests ought to be made in advance to allow for suitable preparation.

* Alcohol is served in the restaurants and Le Bar and you can choose from a variety of regional and international beverages and wines. While cooking in this region is considered a pleasurable and creative activity, serving and dining is no less pleasurable in Dar Zamari.

* Services & Amenities:
Dar Zamaria also offers laundry, 24 hour room service, telecommunication services; international phone calls, fax and internet access.

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ROOM AMENITIES

* Dar Zamaria offers 22 guest rooms that were once the private residential quarters of the buildings. All rooms are doubles, some of them are suites and other sleeping arrangements can be provided upon request.

* All rooms are equipped with central air conditioning, satellite TV, private bathrooms, hair drier and minibar.

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CANCELLATION POLICY

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