u/IEtraveller

I am travelling to Amman in Jordan in December and would really like to visit Damascus as a side trip. On Airbnb etc., I cannot find any homestay options, which would allow me to meet local Syrians. I am Irish and any Syrians that I have met in Ireland are really hospitable and friendly; I would therefore love to stay with locals. What do people usually use to find a homestay in Damascus or do travellers normally just stay in hotels? Thanks in advance for any tips.