A calm boutique hotel next to the Al Narjis Palace restaurant in the heart of the old town, with a small covered courtyard and high-ceilinged rooms in traditional style. There's reliable hot water and Wi-Fi and solar power as a backup to state electricity. A perfectly nice place to stay in Damascus. Double rooms and suites are €50-70, bookable via their Instagram page, Halasyria or Syriabooking.