A small, (only 8 rooms) friendly hotel, newly opened in a refurbished Damascene house in the Old City - beautifully decorated. The manager and all the staff couldn't be more helpful or more charming. Sitting in the courtyard having breakfast served personally was a real treat. Liked it so much, I scuttled back for an extra 2 nights on the... more

We stayed in Syria for 12 days, of which 5 nights in Damascus. We loved the city and the hotel was the cherry on the cake. Very kind and helpful multilingual staff, beautiful rooms and exquisite location. Our son of two had a great time there too and made a lot of friend among the staff, although 5 minutes after... more

Beautiful, small, and intimate hotel, fantastic, very helpful staff, impeccably clean, great location and a great breakfast. more

This place has only just opened and were we lucky to find it. Everything was booked out. I couldn't fault any thing. Location is perfect in the middle of the old city. It has been beautifully restored, lovely and clean, comfortable, helpful staff , great breakfast. Accomodation in Syria is very expensive and you don't get value for your money.... more

I can warmly recommend this hotel! The hotel is located very close (just a few meters) to the Straight Street which means that the location is ideal for anyone wanting to stay in the Old City of Damascus. The hotel is beautifully decorated with a little yard in the middle. Our room was also beautifully decorated and especially the bathroom... more

I wanted to stay at the Aphamia hotel but it was full so I asked them for a recommendationthey sent me here (it later transpired that it is owned by the same person) Incidentally, this is the soon to completed hotel referred to in boxed text in the Lonely Planet. Anywa at 75 euros for a room (I stayed 3... more

Just came back from another wonderful stay in Damascus, but this time was different! A totally wonderful experience inside the walls of Beit Akbik, a wonderfully totally new hotel. Found out about it form a freind who invited me to join its facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=beit+akbik&init=quick#/group.php?gid=133512396023&ref=search&sid=511893873.2637851585..1 (copy paste in the address bar if it doesnt open) Perfect location, professional welcoming young... more

I love sleeping in a new hotel, the new sheets, beds, spoons, and the new everything. Staying in beit akbik hotel was a great experience the drawing on the selling the furniture even the water glasses were handmade, also it feels like home setting by the (bahra) with the fruits on the edge like I’m in a TV show or... more

Un petit bijou d'hôtel (8 chambres) dans une ancienne maison du vieux Damas qui vient d'être ouvert, situé en plein... more