Find Historic Hotels in Beirut from CA $62

You’ll probably want to seek out the sights of historical relevance while you’re staying in Beirut. You’ll likely want to savor the top-notch restaurants and lively bars during your visit. You can also take time at the popular shops.

Based on our travel expertise, Master bedroom in a co-living community is a top guesthouse for history buffs booking on Expedia and it features in-room kitchens. Al-Abed Clock Tower is a short 3-minute drive away.

In Beirut, there are 808 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Beirut is notable for landmarks like Beiteddine Palace, Al-Abed Clock Tower, and Charle de Gaulle Residence. Cultural venues include Beirut Art Center, Alice Mogabgab Gallery, and Sursock Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are National Museum of Beirut and City Center Beirut.

A historic hotel gives guests the opportunity to stay in a place officially recognized with a historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world can take the form of palaces, castles, stately homes or even lodges, pubs, or skyscrapers. These types of hotels in Beirut usually retain original elements such as period features or traditional architecture in their communal spaces or guestrooms.

The two are similar. “Historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S., while you’ll often hear “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to put more importance on the physical building and architecture. A heritage hotel draws meaning mainly from the place’s cultural value and how it inspired the surrounding community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, though efforts have been made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the amenities found in most hotels will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Beirut, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.