The most beautiful and famous of the Damascene old town boutique hotels, Beit al Mamlouka has a dazzlingly decorated central courtyard and just 8 beautiful rooms in traditional style. Near the Armenian Catholic Church in the lively old town streets around Bab Touma gate, this is the perfect place to kick back and relax from your sightseeing tours. Double rooms $110, suites $150. Their larger Dar al Mamlouka sister hotel is just down the alley and offers similarly sumptuous boutique rooms.