Google Maps
Google Maps is the map most people in Syria use to find addresses, shops and restaurants and to share locations with drivers.
What it helps with
- Explaining where you areA pin works better than an address.
- Navigating without internetOffline city maps.
- Finding places nearbyReviews and photos from users.
About Google Maps:
Street names are rarely used in Syrian cities, so a map pin is often the only reliable address. Google Maps covers Damascus, Aleppo, Homs, Latakia and the roads between them, with places, photos and opening hours added by users.
Key Features:
- Offline maps: Download a city before you lose signal.
- Places: Shops, cafés, hotels and sights.
- Pins to share: Send an exact point to a driver.
How to Get Started:
- Install Google Maps.
- Download the offline map of the cities you will visit.
- Save your hotel and key places.
- Send a pin instead of an address to drivers.
Before you use it
- Good to know: Download offline maps on Wi-Fi: mobile data in Syria is expensive and slow in many areas.
- Good to know: Opening hours on the map are often outdated during Ramadan and holidays.
Foreign card OK
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Google Maps work with a foreign bank card in Syria?
- Yes — Google Maps accepts foreign-issued cards in Syria.
- Is Google Maps available in English?
- Yes, Google Maps has an English-language interface.
- Do I need a local phone number to use Google Maps?
- No, an international phone number generally works for Google Maps.
- Do I need local ID or residency for Google Maps?
- No, Google Maps doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use Google Maps?
- iOS · Android · Web
- How much does Google Maps cost?
- Free