Arabic Oriental Hotel Damascus Syria -

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Student Accommodation

Don't worry for the accommodation. It is not possible to find an accommodation before arrival. You have to see by yourself, compare, choose and decide. We cannot impose you a flat that might not suit you. 
You have to know that the accommodation standards are not at the western level, but we can find something suitable.
We help to negotiate to have the best price. 
Upon your arrival, you will spend three days in hotel (as part of our package) while we look for a suitable accommodation. We have a database of real state agents and flat owners. Few days before your arrival, I will contact them in order to know the possibilities they have. Accommodation is certainly the most difficult thing so you need patience. We will help you as it is part of our package. In all cases, you will be at the hotel during three days. But within the three days, you have to decide between the different offers we have seen and move to the house.  
We offer for student's accommodation in Syrian families also. In the old city of Damascus (as Bab Tama),  This is the best way to learn the Arabic language as you practice all day long, in every day life use, know the Arabic culture, the traditions.  
We have a small list of selected families. They are small families, father, mother and small children (two or three) or just female's families. They live in the center of the city, or close to the university. They speak Arabic with the student and they know some English in case of necessity. It includes meals included in order students get used to the Syrian cooking.
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Also we offer a service "Living and Practicing accommodation" where a teacher or one of other student lives or with Syrian student shares your accommodation for the period of time you will be here, and he assists you in your studies, practices with you Arabic in everyday life situations ….This person works or studies in Damascus, but he will share your life and strength your Arabic in the times you meet at home (mornings and evenings).
We can help arrange student accommodations for every budget. Possible accommodation includes:

Hotel Accommodation: All hotels centrally located One-star accommodations:  charming old Arabic home converted into hotel, frequented by backpackers from around the world, clean, with friendly staff Two- to Five-star accommodations:  wide range of options available Special, long-stay rates. Rented rooms in traditional Arabic houses: Simply furnished single rooms in charming traditional Arabic houses, with garden courtyards open to the sky, and lovely marble fountains Located in Old Damascus, in the picturesque neighborhoods of Bab Touma and Bab Sharqi Shared kitchen and bathroom Landlords and their families share the house, providing an excellent opportunity to practice Arabic. Host Family with private Room and Full Board (Female Students Only) Warm, welcoming, hospitable families carefully chosen by our office Make lifelong friends Experience typical Syrian daily life Sample delicious Syrian home cooking Great for practicing Arabic on a daily basis. Furnished Apartments: Great option for students who enjoy privacy and independence Fully furnished, centrally located apartments A/C, satellite television, washing machine Minimum rental of 3 months  

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