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Major city · Syria

Bosraبصرى

Bosra is a half-day stop for the Roman theatre and Ayyubid citadel, not a base. Visit as a day trip from Damascus or As-Suwayda; one night only if you have your own transport.

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Bosra (Busra al-Sham) is a UNESCO World Heritage site in southern Syria, best known for its 2nd-century Roman theatre, one of the best-preserved in the world, enclosed by an Ayyubid fortress. The town also holds early mosques, Roman bridges and a ruined city grid. The civil war damaged parts of the site, and it remains on UNESCO's Danger List. Most travellers visit for a few hours on the way between Damascus and the Hauran region.

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Currency
SYP
Best months
Mar–May, Oct–Nov
avoid Jul–Aug (extreme heat), Dec–Feb (cold, possible rain)
Airport
DAM
Nights
0

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This is a basic guide for Bosra: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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.

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Emergency numbers for Bosra112 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Bosra, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Shared taxi Damascus–Bosra, one waycheckSYP 15,000–25,000
  • Museum or sight ticketEntry fee to Roman Theatrenegotiated on site, checkSYP 5,000–10,000
  • Budget bedGuesthouse bed (Bosra or As-Suwayda), a night, per personSYP 15,000
  • Mid-range bedPrivate room in a guesthouse, a night, per roomSYP 50,000
  • High-end bedPrivate room in a guesthouse, a night, per roomSYP 80,000

A day, not counting the bed: Budget SYP 30,000 · Mid SYP 60,000 · High SYP 120,000

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.

Roman Theatre at Bosra (2nd century)Ayyubid citadel surrounding the theatreAl-Omari Mosque (one of the oldest surviving mosques)Bab al-Hawa (western gate, 2nd century AD)Kharaba and Gemarrin Roman bridges
Airports
DAM Damascus International Airport (About 120 km (75 mi) north; shared taxi or private car, 1.5–2 h)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    12°C (54°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    14°C (57°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  5. May

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  6. Jun

    not flagged

    33°C (91°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    36°C (97°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    36°C (97°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    33°C (91°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    14°C (57°F)

Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (36°C (97°F)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F) low), wettest Jan (8 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Bosra: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

12°C (54°F)

2°C (36°F)

8 rd

Feb

14°C (57°F)

3°C (37°F)

7 rd

Mar

18°C (64°F)

6°C (43°F)

6 rd

Apr

23°C (73°F)

10°C (50°F)

4 rd

May

28°C (82°F)

14°C (57°F)

2 rd

Jun

33°C (91°F)

18°C (64°F)

0 rd

Jul

36°C (97°F)

21°C (70°F)

0 rd

Aug

36°C (97°F)

21°C (70°F)

0 rd

Sep

33°C (91°F)

18°C (64°F)

1 rd

Oct

27°C (81°F)

13°C (55°F)

3 rd

Nov

20°C (68°F)

8°C (46°F)

5 rd

Dec

14°C (57°F)

3°C (37°F)

7 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

Bosra is walkable: the theatre, citadel and old town are within a 15-minute walk. A private car or taxi is needed for the bridges and outlying ruins.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Damascus

go

Door to door: About 2 h

Shared taxi or private car, about 1.5–2 h

Combine Bosra with a day in the capital.

As-Suwayda

go

Door to door: About 45 min

Shared taxi, about 30–40 min

Druze town with Roman ruins and a local museum.

Deraa

caution

Door to door: About 45 min

Shared taxi, about 30 min

Check current security; the city was heavily damaged in the war.

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.

Bosra town centre

Limited guesthouses; most visitors sleep in Damascus or As-Suwayda and day-trip.

As-Suwayda

About 30 km (19 mi) north-east; more accommodation options and Druze hospitality.

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
SYP 30,000–60,000 excl. bed
Mid
SYP 60,000–120,000 excl. bed
High
SYP 120,000+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Private room in a guesthouse1 × 1 night × SYP 50,000SYP 50,000
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × SYP 60,000SYP 120,000
Shared taxi Damascus–Bosra, one way2 × SYP 15,000 · checkSYP 30,000
Private car Damascus–Bosra, one way1 × SYP 60,000 · checkSYP 60,000
Entry fee to Roman Theatre (negotiated on site)2 × SYP 5,000 · checkSYP 10,000
Buffer 20%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeSYP 54,000
Trip total≈ SYP 162,000 per person per day, bed includedSYP 324,000

2026 estimate in Syrian pounds; prices are highly volatile. US dollars widely accepted. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Shared taxi Damascus–Bosra, one waycheckSYP 15,000–25,000
Private car Damascus–Bosra, one waycheckSYP 60,000–100,000
Entry fee to Roman Theatrenegotiated on site, checkSYP 5,000–10,000
Meal at a local restaurantSYP 10,000–20,000
Bottle of waterSYP 500–1,000

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Bosra is in a region that saw heavy fighting during the civil war. The site itself is reportedly accessible, but landmines, unexploded ordnance and sudden changes in front lines are real risks. Always check your government's travel advisory before planning a visit.
  • The site is on UNESCO's List of World Heritage in Danger; parts were damaged in 2015. Check current access before travelling.
  • No official opening hours or ticket prices are published; expect to negotiate entry with a caretaker.
  • Syria's security situation changes rapidly. Read your government's travel advice before planning any trip.
  • Cash only (Syrian pounds or US dollars); no ATMs or card payment in Bosra.

Emergency numbers

Police
112
Ambulance
110
Fire
113

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Bosraبصرى

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My bed tonight

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إلى هذا العنوان، من فضلكTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police112
  • Ambulance110
  • Fire113

Embassy

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Damascus → Bosra, shared taxi: about SYP 15,000–25,000, 1.5–2 h (check)
  • Bosra → As-Suwayda, shared taxi: about SYP 5,000–10,000, 30–40 min (check)

Say or show

  • مرحبا — Hello (marhaba)
  • شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
  • بكم؟ — How much? (bikam?)
  • ما فهمت — I don't understand (ma fhimt)
  • أين المسرح؟ — Where is the theatre? (ayn al-masrah?)

Arabic is the main language; some older residents speak French. English is rare.

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 Bosra. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (extreme heat), Dec–Feb (cold, possible rain)
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Place pages for the Roman Theatre, Al-Omari Mosque, Bab al-Hawa and the two Roman bridges with verified access and condition notes.
  2. Eat pages for the few local restaurants in Bosra and As-Suwayda.
  3. Transport fixture: Damascus–Bosra shared taxi route with current fare bands and departure points.

Meanwhile

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