Beirut

Travel Guide

Beirut
Beirut
Beirut
Beirut
Beirut

Visit a fascinating Middle Eastern city that showcases its broad cultural background in excellent museums and offers modern nightclub entertainment.

Beirut is a cosmopolitan city, rebuilt seven times after natural disasters and extended civil war. Explore the modern city to discover its historic roots from a range of civilizations including Ottoman, Abbasside, Omayyad, Byzantine, Roman, Hellenistic, Persian and Canaanite. Excavations have revealed a Roman hippodrome at Wadi abu Jamil and prehistoric tools dating back to 200,000 B.C.

Step into the National Museum of Beirut, bathed in golden light and featuring antiquities discovered within Lebanon. Highlights of this important site include carved ivory, Roman busts and three 6th century B.C. Phoenician statues of young boys. Bring headphones to listen to the complimentary audioguide.

Other museums include Planet Discovery for kids, the Sursock Museum of contemporary art in a beautiful Venetian-Ottoman mansion and the Robert Mouawad Private Museum, with fine jewellery, porcelain and other antiquities.

See the structures residents have built for the various religions practiced in Beirut. The 12th-century Al-Omari Mosque and the blue-domed Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque, built in 2008, show the lasting presence of Islam. Near the modern mosque, the ancient St. George Greek Orthodox Church displays historic relics from an earlier Byzantine period.

Overlook the Mediterranean Sea as you walk along the Corniche promenade. In this great spot for people-watching, observe Muslim women in hijab, teenagers in Western-style T-shirts and international visitors from around the world. Sit in a cliff-top restaurant to watch the sun set behind Pigeon Rocks, two limestone monoliths rising from the water. Another peaceful spot is the Gibran Khalil Gibran Garden, a memorial to the famous Lebanese-American poet and essayist, the author of The Prophet.

Visit city souks, selling goods from farm-fresh produce to ornate gold jewellery. Enjoy Lebanese and Armenian specialties, including lamb kebabs, labneh cheese, bulgur and olives. Find nightclubs in the Gemmayzehdistrict and join tours to see some of Lebanon’s natural beauty outside the city. Check the U.S. State Department website for any current advisories in Beirut or other parts of Lebanon.

Where to stay in Beirut

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Hamra

4/5(32 area reviews)

Hamra Street, the neighborhood's heart, boasts a lively nightlife, fashion stores, and various dining options. Admire the artistic graffiti, including a mural of singer Sabah, while exploring the bustling boulevard.

Hamra
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Beirut Central District

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Vibrant financial, commercial, and administrative hub, the historical core of Beirut boasts the Lebanese Parliament, Government headquarters, and Beirut Stock Exchange. Easily accessible, it's near the seaport and airport.

Beirut Central District
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Achrafieh

4/5(5 area reviews)

Restaurants and shopping are just a few things travelers like about Achrafieh. A stop by ABC Mall is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Achrafieh
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Raouche

4/5(5 area reviews)

Visitors to Raouche appreciate its seaside views. A visit to Pigeon Rocks and Verdun Street might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

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Beirut Waterfront

While visiting Beirut Waterfront, you might make a stop by sights like Zaitunay Bay and Beirut Corniche.

Beirut Waterfront
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Park

If you're spending some time in Park, National Museum of Beirut and Horsh Beirut are top sights worth seeing.

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Radisson BLU Martinez Hotel, Beirut

Radisson BLU Martinez Hotel, Beirut

5 out of 5
Phoenicia Street, Beirut
The price is CA $188 per night from Sep 10 to Sep 11
CA $188
CA $208 total
Sep 10 - Sep 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Beirut. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (988 reviews)
"It is an amazing hotel to spend time in. The location is superb and very easy to get around the city. The"

Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2025

Radisson BLU Martinez Hotel, Beirut
Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort Beirut

Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort Beirut

5 out of 5
Al Akhtal Al Saghir, Jnah, Ghobeiry, Beirut
The price is CA $399 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $399
CA $443 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Ghobeiry. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
9/10 Wonderful! (245 reviews)
"Very good"

Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2025

Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort Beirut
Riviera Hotel Beirut

Riviera Hotel Beirut

5 out of 5
Avenue de Paris Corniche El Manara, PO Box 11-4021, Beirut
The price is CA $261 per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
CA $261
CA $290 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Beirut. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Manara Lighthouse and Beirut Corniche ...
7.2/10 Good! (292 reviews)
"Bed and food were amazing"

Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2025

Riviera Hotel Beirut
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Studio 44

Studio 44

4 out of 5
Hamra Street, Beirut
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Beirut. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (336 reviews)
"Excellent hotel for the price and central location in beirut. Friendly staff"

Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2025

Studio 44
Gems Hotel

Gems Hotel

4 out of 5
Maqdessi, Hamra Street, Beirut
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Beirut. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Hamra Street and AUB ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (340 reviews)
"Great stay, the staff are very helpful, everything works we,,, very nice rooms, wifi and breakfast. Right in the heart of Beirut."

Reviewed on May 15, 2025

Gems Hotel
Lancaster Suites Raouche

Lancaster Suites Raouche

4 out of 5
Andalous Street, Raouche, Beirut
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Beirut. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (93 reviews)
"Amazing staff, amazing stay"

Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2025

Lancaster Suites Raouche
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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