Hama

Hama (حماه,) is a city in Syria - population around 400,000.

Travel to Hama, visa requirements

Well conected by bus with other Syrian Towns such as Aleppo, Damascus and Tartus. Bus Station is a little way from the town center. Railway station is further away, connection unreliable and leave at odd times. Bus better.

Get around

Taxi or Service. You should never spend more than 20 Syrian Pounds on a Taxi within the city.

Hama attractions and sightseeing

• The world's largest waterwheels on the River Orontes.

City tours

Many intersting places to see around Hama, Castles, Dead Cities, Roman Ruins beehive houses edtc. Both Riad and Cairo Hotels with give you info.

Shopping, Hama souvenirs

Good restaurants and cheap meals

Camel steaks!!!

Eat possibly the best felafel in the Middle East at Ali Babas near the Cairo Hotel

Hotels, youth hostels, lodging

Budget

Mid range

• Cairo - in the center of town - English spoken and sight-seeing transportation arranged

Splurge

• Riad Hotel - in the center of town - one of the best hotels in the Middle East.

Get out

Hama makes a good base for exploring Krak des Chevaliers.

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