Where will we be staying?

We will be staying at the St. Elias Hostel located near the old city of Damascus (it is about a 15 minute walk to the Oriental Gate in the old city). Single rooms and double rooms (to be shared with a roommate) are both available. Rooms include min-refrigerators, free internet access (ethernet cable needed), satellite TV, telephones and a private bathroom with a shower and seated toilet. The hostel contains a kitchen which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Rooms will be cleaned regularly and a laundry room is available and reasonably priced (about $10 for washing and ironing). Hot water and electricty are available 24 hours a day.

Participants will live with host families for a three day period during the program in order to get a more intimate view of everday life and culture in Damascus.