City: Beirut
Top Things to do in Beirut
10 Free Things to do in Beirut That You Shouldn't Miss
Often called "Paris of the Middle East", Beirut is a thriving hotspot for shopping, socializing and sightseeing, despite many wars and unrest. The city has been rebuilt several times, with modern architecture sharing space with Ottoman and colonial French buildings. Bustling streets such as Hamra and Ashrafieh provide hopping nightlife while the National Museum and the Gibran Museum give visitors a taste of the city's history. The Corniche is the place for activities like jogging and biking.
Restaurants in Beirut
1. Banque Du Liban Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By AdrijanaZecevic - Belgrade, Serbia
As someone who is broke and has always pushed for more social equality, I have to say, I LOVE what BDL has done. Young, old, married, single, muslim, christian... We’re all gonna be broke! We’ll all have the same income: 0. Isn’t that great?! There’s no wealth inequality if everyone’s poor, right? Ladies, there’s no wage gap if no one has any money either, am I right? Finally, we can all be equal. Riad Salamé is a true social justice hero.
2. Al-Omari Mosque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By ElyasA34 - Beirut, Lebanon
Welcoming to non muslims, this mosque was once a crusader church. A really interesting and unique place to visit, full of history and beautiful ornaments!
3. American University of Beirut
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 771 reviews
Reviewed By ofolokekolo - Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Located between a very busy city street and the Corniche, this beautiful garden forest offers to visitors the opportunity to enjoy the perfect match between arquitectura and nature, while being energized by the presence of young students all over the place. I spent almost 3 wonderful hours enjoying the environment and relaxing my mind between forest and sea view. The access It is totally free but your passport is required! Does miss it in your next visit to Beirut!
4. Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint George
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 358 reviews
Reviewed By sartzetakise2015 - Thessaloniki, Greece
A beautiful Greek orthodox church with some very nice iconographies on the walls (part of the old ones have survived the destruction of the civil war). The most important part though is the history hidden underneath the church in a well designed museum. Signs of a number of civilizations laid one on top of the other literally. Do mot miss to visit There is a small charge, definitely worth it.
5. Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 786 reviews
Reviewed By jeanphonse1 - Ottawa, Canada
Beautiful Islamic architecture. The imam of the mosque makes a historical introduction about the building and the surroundings in Beirut
6. Zaitunay Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,125 reviews
The Zaitunay Bay certainly exceeds all expectations and transcends the national borders to further polish Lebanon’s image and allow it to assume its rightful position as a touristic destination, but more importantly, as an exclusive and luxurious destination rivaling the best the world has to offer. Being the go-to place for all the Lebanese, Zaitunay Bay also inevitably is a prominent touristic destination. A must-see destination offering an array of various, cultural, leisure and social activities which finally brings back those faded photographs of Lebanon into the new millennium.
Reviewed By kavishand
Nice marina with a beautiful view and has a severel cafes and restaurants to experience the Lebanese cuisine and lifestyle. Nice place to visit.
7. Nicolas Sursock Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 251 reviews
Reviewed By 118cathyk - Branford, United States
This beautiful museum of modern art is located in a mansion that had been willed by Nicolas Sursock to the Lebanese people to be used as an art museum. One of the original rooms of the mansion has been restored and the rest turned into a beautiful space to display the paintings and other art. I especially loved the Helen Khan exhibit in the basement of the museum. Highly recommend!
8. City Centre Beirut
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
City Centre Beirut is the first project for MAF Properties in the Levant region that delivers a new retail and entertainment concept to the country featuring many “firsts”. Over 40 of the 200 stores in the mall are new brands – never seen before in Lebanon: such as; Carrefour, Vox Cinemas, Magic Planet, and 40 food and beverage outlets including 3 flagship brands from North America. The Centre is ideally located in the Hazmieh district next to the Damascus Highway. City Centre Beirut, will become is the destination for both residents and tourists alike and serves the central and eastern areas of Beirut as it is easily accessed by way of a dedicated bridge and over 1,800 car park spaces. This exciting destination is over 650,000 square feet and stretches across 3 levels and an open air rooftop restaurant precinct.
Reviewed By IssaMaalouf - Beirut, Lebanon
It is a big beautiful mall in Beirut. They always change decoration especially in Christmas and Easter. Many shopping places inside the mall, a food court and restaurants and coffee shops in different levels. Carrefour is a good place for groceries and home appliances and other stuff... It is recommended!!!
9. Souk el Tayeb
10. Badaro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By adancing - Beirut, Lebanon
On the outskirts of downtown Beirut lays Badaro with it fancy streets and cute fine dining restos, the pubs there are mixed with ages ranging from teens to adults in their 50s, this is the most relaxed scene in Beirut.
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