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Voykit pocket guide · Lebanon
Jounieh
Spend 1–2 days in Jounieh for seaside dining, casino, and quick trips to Beirut or Byblos; a half‑day is enough if you only want the bay.
Jounieh is a coastal town 16 km north of Beirut with a lively waterfront, casino, and easy access to nearby attractions. Its compact centre is walkable, but a car or shared‑service vehicle helps reach the outskirts and surrounding towns.
- Country
- Lebanon
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct (check)
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat, traffic) (check)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- LBP
- Money
- US dollar cash is the backbone of payments: see Insurance & payments above.
- Daily spend
- Budget 25,000–40,000 LL excl. bed · Mid 40,000–60,000 LL excl. bed · High 60,000+ LL excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Red Cross ambulance 140 · Civil defence 175
Get in
By air
- BEY · Rafic Hariri International Airport
- Taxi to Jounieh about 25,000 LL
Typical fares
- Bus #6 Jounieh–Beirut
- ≈2,500 LL, 20–45 min (check)
- Taxi airport → Jounieh
- ≈25,000 LL, 30 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Public transport is limited; use the red‑plate “service” car‑share (P plates) or hire a taxi. Walking is easy in the bay area.
See and do
Known for
- Casino du Liban
- Our Lady of Lebanon statue
- bay‑side restaurants and nightclubs
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Beirut | Bus #6 or taxi, about 20–45 min depending on traffic | ≈30 min |
| Byblos (Jbeil) | Continue on bus #6 northward, about 15 min beyond Jounieh | ≈45 min total |
Sleep
- Bel Azur Hotel
- Sea‑front, good for short stays
- Reston Hotel
- Central, close to old souks
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | عفواًʿafwan |
| Thank you | شكراًshukran |
| How much is it? | كم السعر؟kam al‑siʿr? |
| Where is the bathroom? | أين الحمام؟ayna al‑ḥammām? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Traffic can double bus travel time (20–45 min) especially rush hour.
- Service cars are informal; confirm price before boarding.
Jounieh is generally safe for tourists; stay aware of traffic and keep valuables secure in crowded night venues.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Jounieh yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Casino du Liban
- Our Lady of Lebanon statue
- bay‑side restaurants and nightclubs
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Jounieh, revision 4687108 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4687108
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/jounieh). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.