Beirut Central District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A densely built cityscape with a prominent modern skyscraper, a mix of residential and commercial buildings, and a hilly backdrop.
A cityscape with historic architecture, including a mosque with domes and minarets, and a large building with a clock tower.
A coastal cityscape with a clear blue sky, a rocky shoreline, and a harbor with cranes and ships.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent hill and a body of water in the background.
A mosque with three minarets and a blue dome at night.

Stay near popular Beirut Central District attractions

A wide, tree-lined street with historic buildings on either side.

Beirut Souks

8.4/10 (614 reviews)
During your visit to Beirut, you can enjoy retail therapy at Beirut Souks. Discover the cafes and its museums while you're in the area.
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Activities

Jeita Grotto - Harissa - Byblos Trip

Jeita Grotto - Harissa - Byblos Trip

NZ$68
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Jeita Grotto - Harissa - Byblos Trip
Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut

Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut (Entrance Fee Included)

NZ$245
per adult
Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut (Entrance Fee Included)
Sidon Castle

Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche Day Trip - With Lunch

NZ$187
per adult
Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche Day Trip - With Lunch
Sidon - Tyre - Maghdouche Trip

Sidon - Tyre - Maghdouche Trip, From Beirut

NZ$143
per adult
Sidon - Tyre - Maghdouche Trip, From Beirut
Virgin Mary status in Harissa sea view

Byblos, Jeita Grotto & Harissa Day Trip -With Lunch

NZ$187
per adult
Byblos, Jeita Grotto & Harissa Day Trip -With Lunch
Bcharre - Qadisha Valley & Cedars Forest From Beirut

Bcharre - Qadisha Valley & Cedars Forest From Beirut

NZ$151
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bcharre - Qadisha Valley & Cedars Forest From Beirut
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Our pick of the best Beirut Central District Hotel Deals

Le Gray

Le Gray

5 out of 5
Martyrs Square Beirut
Stay at this luxury hotel in Beirut. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Zaitunay Bay and Hamra Street are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (108 reviews)
"Great location, super friendly staff, nicely renovated, safe and front desk staff Omar was fantastic!"

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

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voco Beirut Central District by IHG

voco Beirut Central District by IHG

5 out of 5
Kennedy Street - Solidere Beirut
The price is NZ$538 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$538
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Beirut. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Zaitunay Bay and Hamra Street are located ...
voco Beirut Central District by IHG
Ramada by Wyndham Downtown Beirut

Ramada by Wyndham Downtown Beirut

4 out of 5
Mina El Hosn Chateaubriand St Beirut
The price is NZ$235 per night from 3 July to 4 July
NZ$235
3 July - 4 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Beirut. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Zaitunay Bay and Hamra Street ...
Ramada by Wyndham Downtown Beirut
C SHELL HOTEL

C SHELL HOTEL

3 out of 5
JOUNIEH Beirut JOUNIEH
The price is NZ$247 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$247
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Beirut. Enjoy free parking, private pools and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Zaitunay Bay and Hamra Street ...
8/10 Very good! (1 review)
"In general it's good stay"

Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

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Middle Beach Hotel

Middle Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
Maameltein, Sahel Alma, Seaside Road Jounieh Mount Lebanon Governorate
The price is NZ$135 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$135
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Jounieh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Teleferique du Liban and Casino du Liban are located ...
8/10 Very good! (18 reviews)
"I REFUSED to check in that terrible offered “room that I booked through Expedia, a room package with airfare. When I arrived after long and exhausting flights, I was offered a “Cabin room” which is a room with no windows, not even one, not even a tiny one …!!! The kind check in clerk did his best ..."

Reviewed on 1 June 2026

Middle Beach Hotel
Hamra Urban Gardens

Hamra Urban Gardens

3 out of 5
Abdel Baki Street Beirut Beirut
The price is NZ$105 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$105
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Beirut. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Hamra Street and Zaitunay Bay are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (238 reviews)
""I recently had an amazing stay at Hamra Urban Gardens in Beirut. The vibe of the hotel is incredibly unique—it’s the perfect blend of urban cool and traditional Lebanese hospitality. The rooftop pool is a sanctuary in the middle of Hamra, and the whole place feels like a vibrant community. However, ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Hamra Urban Gardens
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Our guide on where to stay in Beirut Central District

Find the best Beirut Central District areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Beirut Central District
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A coastal landscape with prominent rock formations and a clear blue sea.

Hamra

You'll enjoy the archaeological sites and museums in Hamra. You might want to make time for a stop at Hamra Street or Agial Art Gallery.

A cityscape with a busy port area, a highway, and a bridge.

Achrafieh

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

A coastal landscape with two prominent rock formations and a small cave entrance.
Photo by David Bjorgen
Open Photo by David Bjorgen

Raouche

Raouche is noteworthy for its seaside views, and you can plan an outing to Pigeon Rocks and Verdun Street while you're in town.

Kaslik

Though Kaslik may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Teleferique du Liban and Fouad Chehab Stadium.

A narrow street lined with historic buildings, a prominent mosque with a blue dome, and a construction crane in the background.

Gemmayzeh

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

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