Beirut

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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 jewelry, 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 jewelry. 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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Beirut Central District

4.5/5(45 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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Hamra

4/5(236 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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Achrafieh

4.5/5(19 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(33 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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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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This is the entry of the Sursock residence.

Gemmayzeh

4/5(4 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Gemmayzeh, Saifi Village and Stairs of Saint Nicholas are top sights worth seeing.

Gemmayzeh
Radisson BLU Martinez Hotel, Beirut

Radisson BLU Martinez Hotel, Beirut

5 out of 5
Phoenicia Street, Beirut
$128 nightly
The price is $142 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$142 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and 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! (997 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. Thank you Rita for your hospitality and support."

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

Radisson BLU Martinez Hotel, Beirut
Mövenpick Hotel Beirut

Mövenpick Hotel Beirut

5 out of 5
General De Gaulle Avenue, Raouche 2038, Beirut
$250 nightly
The price is $278 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$278 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Beirut. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (386 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay at the Mövenpick Hotel — it’s in a convenient location with amazing views right on the water. The Housekeeper who serviced our room was excellent. Every day, our room was cleaned and tidied to perfection, as if we had just checked in. He’s truly an asset to the hotel. I ..."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Mövenpick Hotel Beirut
Raouché Arjaan by Rotana

Raouché Arjaan by Rotana

4 out of 5
Chouran Street, Beirut
$84 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Sep 16 to Sep 17
$94 total
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Beirut. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (550 reviews)
"Grear"

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

Raouché Arjaan by Rotana
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! (337 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
COMFY APART HOTEL

COMFY APART HOTEL

3 out of 5
Alfred Naccache, 81387006, Beirut, Beirut Governorate
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Beirut. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Alice Mogabgab Gallery and ABC Mall are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
"Comfy Apart Hotel is now my favourite place to stay in Lebanon. Everything was EXCELLENT. The property is very nice, the rooms are spacious, and many have a balcony as well. You have everything you need there - the AC works well, no issues with electricity, there is a gym downstairs. The staff are ..."

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025

COMFY APART HOTEL
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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