A budget-friendly traditional Damascene house, near the Bab el Saghir southern city gate, popular with journalists and travellers alike. There's an open courtyard with a fountain and plants, a communal kitchen, and stairs leading up to the six double rooms, each with warm water, 24-hour electricity, a desk and TV, some of them also with private bathrooms. Rooms are $15-30 per night, or $200-300 per month. Airport taxi transfers can be arranged. Ahmad Sadat, the affable owner, is happy to help you explore Syria and tell you about his travels.