Major city · Syria
Homsحمص
Spend 1–2 days in Homs: see the citadel, two historic mosques, and sample local food; then continue to nearby mountain sites.
Homs, Syria's third‑largest city, offers a compact historic centre with a medieval citadel, Ottoman‑style mosques and a handful of restaurants. With limited transport options, a short stay (1‑2 days) lets you see the main sights and then head to the Orontes Valley or mountain resorts.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- SYP
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (high heat, limited services)
- Airport
- DAM
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 5Security advice in this region can change within a dayCheck your own government travel advice for Syria before …
- Middle East ↗Security advice in this region can change within a day; re-read your government's page before departure and again before any border or regional flight.
- Middle East ↗Public drunkenness, public displays of affection and offensive gestures or online posts can lead to arrest in the Gulf states and Iran; dress modestly outside beaches and hotels.
- Syria ↗Check your own government travel advice for Syria before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- Syria ↗No independent tourist entry route is documented here.
- Syria ↗Confirm that your travel insurance and medical evacuation cover apply to Syria before you rely on it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Homs112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Homs, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Foreign cards and ATMs generally do not work in Syria: see Insurance & payments above.Syria-wide
- SafetySecurity can be volatile; follow official travel advisories, stay in known hotels, and avoid night travel outside the city centre.
- Emergency numbers112 police · 110 ambulance · 113 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDAM Damascus International Airport (≈160 km (99 mi) east; reach Homs by bus or taxi (≈2–3 h)).DAM Damascus International Airport (≈99 mi (160 km) east; reach Homs by bus or taxi (≈2–3 h)).
- Getting aroundNo rail service.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféSYP 1,000–2,000
- Budget bedMid‑range hotel room, a night, per roomSYP 8,000
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel room, a night, per roomSYP 12,000
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel room, a night, per roomSYP 20,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget SYP 3,000 · Mid SYP 6,000 · High SYP 12,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DAM Damascus International Airport (≈160 km (99 mi) east; reach Homs by bus or taxi (≈2–3 h))DAM Damascus International Airport (≈99 mi (160 km) east; reach Homs by bus or taxi (≈2–3 h))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
not flagged
3°C (38°F)38°F (3°C)
Mar
Best
6°C (42°F)42°F (6°C)
Apr
Best
9°C (49°F)49°F (9°C)
May
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Jun
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jul
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Aug
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
Best
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Dec
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)), coolest Jan (11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) low), wettest Jan (95 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Homs: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
95 rd
Feb
3°C (38°F)38°F (3°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
76 rd
Mar
6°C (42°F)42°F (6°C)
17°C (62°F)62°F (17°C)
56 rd
Apr
9°C (49°F)49°F (9°C)
22°C (71°F)71°F (22°C)
33 rd
May
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13 rd
Jun
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
31°C (87°F)87°F (31°C)
3 rd
Jul
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
0 rd
Aug
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
0 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
2 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
27°C (80°F)80°F (27°C)
21 rd
Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
48 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
81 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
No rail service. Reach Homs by bus or taxi from Damascus, Aleppo or Latakia airports. Within the city use taxis or shared minibuses; most attractions are within walking distance of the centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mashta el Helou
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Private car or taxi, about 45 km (28 mi) north‑westPrivate car or taxi, about 28 mi (45 km) north‑west
Cool mountain air; may need a camping permit.
Marmarita
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Taxi, 45 km (28 mi) north‑westTaxi, 28 mi (45 km) north‑west
Scenic village with traditional houses.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Safir Homs Hotel
5‑star hotel on Ragheb Al Jamali St, central location.
Homs Grand Hotel
Upscale option near the Damascus road.
Assafeer Hotel
Popular 5‑star hotel in Alinsha'at district.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- check
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel room1 × 1 night × SYP 8,000 | SYP 8,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × SYP 3,000 | SYP 3,000 |
| Inter‑city bus from Damascus to Homs (one way)1 × SYP 1,500 · check | SYP 1,500 |
| Taxi within Homs (average short ride)1 × SYP 800 · check | SYP 800 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | SYP 1,330 |
| Trip total≈ SYP 14,630 per person per day, bed included | SYP 14,630 |
2026 estimate in Syrian pounds; flights and visas excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | SYP 1,000–2,000 |
| Shawarma with labneh | SYP 2,000–3,000 |
| Bottle of arak (local spirit) | SYP 5,000–8,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Security situation can change rapidly; check the Syria travel warning before you go.
- No public train service; rely on road transport.
- Some mountain sites may require a camping permit.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Ambulance
- 110
- Fire
- 113
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إلى هذا العنوان من فضلكTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Ambulance110
- Fire113
Embassy
Check the US consular presence in Damascus; other nations use the embassy in Damascus.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Damascus → Homs bus: about SYP 1,500 per person, 2 h (check)
- Taxi within city centre: ≈ SYP 800 for short trips
Say or show
- مرحبا — Hello (marḥabā)
- شكرا — Thank you (shukran)
- بكم؟ — How much? (bikam?)
- أين الفندق؟ — Where is the hotel? (ayna al‑funduq?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Homs. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (high heat, limited services)
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 1 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a taxi‑to‑hotel contract for arrivals from Damascus airport.
- Map walking routes from Safir Hotel to citadel and mosques.
Sources
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