Homs: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Homs, known in pre-Islamic times as Emesa, is a city in western Syria and the capital of the Homs Governorate. It is 501 m (1,644 ft) above sea level and is located 162 km (101 mi) north of Damascus.

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Now in the cityHoms+24°CPartly cloudy · sunset 05:38 PMupdated 04:08 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Places on the map11

Exchange rate£121.74per 1 $SYP — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Worth a day trip

Káto Lakatámeia≈ 3 hr 35 min East Jerusalem≈ 3 hr 40 min

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid all travelThe whole country is off limits.

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Updated information about regional tensions (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.

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Do not travel to Syria for any reason due to the risk of terrorism , unrest , kidnapping , hostage taking, crime , and armed conflict. Do not travel to Syria for any reason. The U.S. government suspended U.S. Embassy operations in 2012. The Czech Republic is the protecting power for the United States in Syria. The U.S. government cannot offer emergency or routine consular services to U.S.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Homs: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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