Photo: Michael Goodine · CC BY 2.0
Travel guide for Latakia, Syria — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Latakia is a stop in Syria, not a country-in-a-weekend. Plan about 3 days. If time is short, prioritise National Museum of Latakia, Ruins of Ugarit, Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus instead of racing the whole list. Mid-range ground costs are about 55–150 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: November–March for cooler, drier conditions. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
National Museum of Latakia
Ruins of Ugarit
Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
National Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Latakia
Qala'at Saladin, or Saladin Castle
Free public beach near Al Siwar
Free public beach near South Corniche Park
Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
National Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Latakia
Free public beach near Al Siwar
Free public beach near South Corniche Park
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Budget
USD 25–45
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 55–150
per person / day
Luxury
USD 175–285+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Latakia, Syria. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Typical mid-range for Latakia
Estimated total (USD)
$2,250
≈ $1,125 per person · $321 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $100/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Latakia mid-range ground costs (budget 25–45 · mid 55–150 · luxury 175–285+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Local favourites
Al Siwar
Probably the best-known restaurant among locals, with a beautiful view of the sea. Thus, one of the more expensive options in Latakia, but s
Spiro
Probably the best-known seafood restaurant among locals. Reasonably priced, is famous for having good, fresh fish.
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Safwan Hotel
Run by a Tintin fan Mohammad Ziadeh & his family, one of the friendliest budget hotels in town, hospitable & open minded owner Mohammad Ziad
Hotel an-Nour
Simple, clean hotel, rooms overlook main street. TV and Fridge, owner can organise trips in the locality
Afamia Hotel Resort
An upscale seafront hotel and resort, just north of the city. Remains open despite the ongoing civil war.
Cote d'Azur Cham Hotel
A large (3,000 bed) Syrian-run hotel. Private beach in one of the better areas on the Latakia coastline. Remains open despite the ongoing ci
Photos: Michael Goodine, Ufuk Önen, فادي شاهين, Zozo2kx at English Wikipedia, Firas1977 — via Wikimedia Commons
Top picks in Latakia include National Museum of Latakia, Ruins of Ugarit, Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, National Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Latakia. See the full list and itinerary on this Latakia travel guide.
November–March for cooler, drier conditions.
Plan at least 3 days in Latakia for the highlights on our suggested itinerary; add more time for day trips.
Popular stays in Latakia include Safwan Hotel, Hotel an-Nour, Afamia Hotel Resort. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
On the ground in Latakia (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 25–45 per person per day, mid-range about 55–150, and luxury about 175–285+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Latakia, Syria. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
