Capital
Beirutبيروت
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Beirut is Lebanon's capital, largest city and main port, on the Mediterranean coast. It has a national museum, a seafront corniche and a mix of Ottoman, French-era and modern buildings. The 2020 port explosion and the country's economic crisis have affected services.
At a glance
- Known for
- National Museum · Corniche seafront · Mar Mikhael and Gemmayzeh · Food and cafés
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (hot and humid)
- Nights
- 2
- Airports
- BEY Beirut–Rafic Hariri International (Close to the city; taxis.)
Where to sleep
Hamra
Central, with cafés and transport.
Achrafieh
Residential, restaurants.
Getting around
Taxis and shared vans; check the operator for current services.
Watch out
- Check your own government's travel advice before you go; conditions can change quickly.
- Power cuts and banking limits can affect payments; carry cash.
- Some areas are closed or restricted at times.
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Beirut. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
Sources
Sources
- Lebanon Ministry of Tourism (official)
- Wikivoyage — Beirut (secondary)