Msaytbeh Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Pigeon Rocks in Raouche, Beirut, Lebanon.
Pigeon Rocks in Raouche, Beirut, Lebanon.
Martyrs' Square is a central, and biggest, town square in Beirut and its central district. The square took its name in 1931 to commemorate the martyrs executed there under Ottoman rule. During the Lebanese Civil War, it formed the demarcation line that divided the city in half.  During the reconstruction of the Square following the Civil Ware (1975-1990) archaeologists uncovered the ruins of a Roman city with a large section of a main Roman street, with paving and columns. The street also contained the remains of Roman baths. The site features the remains of the brick vaults and columns that supported the floor, surrounded by terraces with many benches.
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The Place de l’Étoile is the central square in downtown Beirut. The square has a number of official buildings including the Lebanese Parliament, Ministry of Finance, and a museum as well as two cathedrals and numerous cafes and restaurants.   Following the assignation of Rafic Hariri, the former Prime Minister of Lebanon, on February 14, 2005, the square was closed to traffic. Today, the square is largely empty, with just some pedestrians walking to work or to the cafes but mostly filled with an enormous population of pigeons.

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Our pick of the best Msaytbeh Hotel Deals

InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut by IHG

InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut by IHG

5 out of 5
Minet El Hosn Beirut
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$550 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
NZ$550
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Beirut. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (353 reviews)
Great place to stay

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut by IHG
Radisson BLU Martinez Hotel, Beirut

Radisson BLU Martinez Hotel, Beirut

5 out of 5
Phoenicia Street Beirut
The price is NZ$261 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
NZ$261
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Beirut. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
Thanks for the nice hospitality

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Radisson BLU Martinez Hotel, Beirut
Radisson Blu Hotel, Beirut Verdun

Radisson Blu Hotel, Beirut Verdun

5 out of 5
Dunes Centre, Verdun Street Beirut
The price is NZ$280 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
NZ$280
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Beirut. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (387 reviews)
Nice staff, clean room, great location for shopping !!

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel, Beirut Verdun
ZETT HOTEL

ZETT HOTEL

5 out of 5
Jounieh, Sahel Alma Jounieh Mount Lebanon
The price is NZ$125 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
NZ$125
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Jounieh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (170 reviews)
All was good will stay again

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

ZETT HOTEL
Al Habtoor Grand

Al Habtoor Grand

5 out of 5
Charles De Gaulle Street Horsh Tabet Sin El Fil
Stay at this luxury hotel in Sin El Fil. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Popular attractions Le Mall Sin El Fil and City Center ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (285 reviews)
clean rooms, but the furniture require renovation, looks a bit old , staff were nice and helpful

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Al Habtoor Grand
Studio 44

Studio 44

4 out of 5
Hamra Street Beirut
The price is NZ$105 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
NZ$105
7 Feb - 8 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Beirut. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (353 reviews)
The staff were nice, the room was clean and tidy. Quick checkin and check out

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Studio 44
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Other neighbourhoods around Msaytbeh

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Sodeco

If you're spending some time in Sodeco, ABC Mall and Beit Beirut Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Sodeco
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Snoubra

While Snoubra isn't home to many top sights, Verdun Street and Hamra Street are some notable places to visit nearby.

Snoubra
Panoramic skyline view of the crowded buildings in downtown Beirut, Lebanon

Beirut Central District

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Beirut Central District is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Beirut Souks and Al-Abed Clock Tower.

Beirut Central District
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Secteur Minet El Hosn

If you're spending some time in Secteur Minet El Hosn, Charle de Gaulle Residence and Port of Beirut are top sights worth seeing.

Secteur Minet El Hosn
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Jumayza

If you're spending some time in Jumayza, Port of Beirut and Martyrs Square are top sights worth seeing.

Jumayza
Rouche rocks in Beirut, Lebanon, Mediterranean sea

Hamra

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

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.

Hamra