What to do and see in Beirut, Lebanon: The Best Neighborhoods

June 29, 2021 Christa Meece

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. Badaro

Badaro St, Beirut Lebanon
Excellent
47%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 53 reviews

Badaro

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.

2. Bliss Street

Beirut Lebanon
Excellent
32%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
5%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 176 reviews

Bliss Street

Reviewed By 990bilala - Beirut, Lebanon

One of the beautiful streets of Beirut, going with the traffic, and there is a lot of traffic, to your right you have the campus of the American University of Beirut, one of the most beautiful campuses in the Middle east, and to you left, you have the best Sandwich joints, juice shops, and Printing shops, in addition to the most luxurious residential buildings f Beirut. A place to pass by every day

3. Hamra Street

Beirut Lebanon
Excellent
39%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 358 reviews

Hamra Street

Reviewed By raniarno - Beirut, Lebanon

Hamra street is one of the busiest streets in Beirut. It has a lot of shops, cafe's and restaurant. The parallel street to Hamra (makdisi) is a street full of bars. I would always advise travelers to find a place to stay in Hamra, as it takes few days to explore the street.

4. Hamra Street

Beirut Lebanon +961 71 293 015 http://www.facebook.com/MezyanPub
Excellent
35%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
6%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 1,382 reviews

Hamra Street

Reviewed By NivesM50

A lively place both by day and by night, with a few interesting restaurants and patisseries, and on the adjacent street is the cult Barbar, perhaps the most popular fast food in Beirut ... There are interesting cafes in the neighboring streets, some with live music and a great atmosphere ...

5. Solidere

Beirut Lebanon
Excellent
48%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
7%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 292 reviews

Solidere

Reviewed By Ramzit222 - Beirut, Lebanon

Its a must visit for sure for anyone coming from abroad and staying in Beirut , it has lots of luxury boutiques , restaurants and medium end shops as well , architecture wise is great and beautiful surrounding

6. Beirut Souks

Fosch Street Downtown Beirut, Beirut Lebanon +961 1 957 000 http://www.solidere.com/beirut-souks/
Excellent
41%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
6%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 1,729 reviews

Beirut Souks

Reviewed By 956lolam - Princeton, United States

The soups are very pleasant place to walk around and enjoy the scenery, there are a lot of amazing stores and various sections or you could walk around and there’s dining options as well it’s a really really nice place to go and spend time. I went there during the day because there were some protest at night so I haven’t gone there at night, but I went during the day and everything is fine, the stores are open, everything is peaceful and good and normal.

7. Saifi Village

Central Beirut District, Beirut Lebanon
Excellent
42%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
5%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 175 reviews

Saifi Village

Saifi Village, in the heart of downtown Beirut, is set to become one of the region’s hottest art destinations with galleries, antique shops, design studios and specialist boutiques dotting its picturesque streets. Saifi Village’s Quartier Des Arts is fast developing into a meeting place for an eager public and artists from around the world.

Reviewed By IssaMaalouf - Beirut, Lebanon

It is a quiet and peaceful area in the heart of Beirut... I wish it was car free in all its area because it is a very beautiful walking area where you can find restaurants and cafés... Some free outdoor seating benches... It is highly recommended when you visit Beirut... Beautiful buildings and surroundings colorful areas...

8. Verdun

Beirut Lebanon
Excellent
28%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
31%
Poor
3%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 61 reviews

Verdun

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