Major city · Lebanon
Batrounالبترون
Half a day to one night: walk the old town, see the Phoenician Seawall and eat fresh seafood. A stop between Tripoli and Beirut, not a base.
Batroun is one of the oldest cities in the world, first mentioned in 14th-century BC Amarna tablets. Today it is a compact coastal town 30 minutes from Tripoli, with a Phoenician seawall, Crusader-era churches and a small old town that rewards a slow walk. Most visitors spend half a day or one night.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- LBP
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Dec–Feb (rainy and cold)
- Airport
- BEY
- Nights
- 1
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- Middle East ↗Security advice in this region can change within a day; re-read your government's page before departure and again before any border or regional flight.
- Middle East ↗Public drunkenness, public displays of affection and offensive gestures or online posts can lead to arrest in the Gulf states and Iran; dress modestly outside beaches and hotels.
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Batroun112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Batroun, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?US dollar cash is the backbone of payments: see Insurance & payments above.Lebanon-wide
- SafetyLebanon has a volatile security situation.
- Emergency numbers112 police · 140 Red Cross ambulance · 175 Civil defence (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBEY Beirut–Rafic Hariri International (About 1 h 15 min by car or bus via the coastal highway; shared taxis and buses available.).
- Getting aroundWalking is the best way inside Batroun.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a cafécheck$2–4
- BeerBeer at a barcheck$3–6
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Shared taxi (service) within towncheck$1–2
- Metro or bus rideBus Batroun–Tripolicheck$1–2
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personLBP 15
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a guesthouse or hotel, a night, per roomLBP 80
- High-end bedDouble room in a guesthouse or hotel, a night, per roomLBP 150
A day, not counting the bed: Budget LBP 30 · Mid LBP 70 · High LBP 150
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BEY Beirut–Rafic Hariri International (About 1 h 15 min by car or bus via the coastal highway; shared taxis and buses available.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Feb
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Mar
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Batroun: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
Feb
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
1 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walking is the best way inside Batroun. For Mseilha Fort (3 km northeast) take a taxi or shared minibus. Buses along the coastal highway stop at the Batroun bus stop.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 40 min
Bus or shared taxi along the coastal highway, about 30 min
Visit the old souks, the Citadel of Raymond de Saint-Gilles and the Mamluk mosques.
Door to door: About 30 min
Bus or shared taxi, about 20 min
Fishing harbour and seafood restaurants; combine with Tripoli.
Door to door: About 40 min
Bus or shared taxi south on the coastal highway, about 30 min
Ancient Phoenician city with a Crusader castle and a well-preserved old souk.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Old town centre
Walking distance to the seawall, churches and restaurants. Narrow streets, limited parking.
Coastal road north of town
More modern hotels and guesthouses; a short taxi ride to the old town.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $30–50 (check)
- Mid
- $50–100 (check)
- High
- $100+ (check)
Trip budget
| Double room in a guesthouse or hotel1 × 1 night × LBP 80 | LBP 80 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × LBP 70 | LBP 140 |
| Bus from Beirut to Batroun, one way2 × LBP 5 · check | LBP 10 |
| Taxi from Batroun to Mseilha Fort, one way1 × LBP 10 · check | LBP 10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | LBP 24 |
| Trip total≈ LBP 132 per person per day, bed included | LBP 264 |
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2026 estimate in US dollars; prices may vary significantly. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Meal at a seafood restaurantcheck | $15–30 |
| Coffee at a cafécheck | $2–4 |
| Beer at a barcheck | $3–6 |
| Shared taxi (service) within towncheck | $1–2 |
| Bus Batroun–Tripolicheck | $1–2 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check your own government travel advice for Lebanon before planning any trip.
- Cash is king: many small shops and restaurants do not accept cards. US dollars are widely accepted alongside Lebanese pounds.
- The old town streets are narrow and uneven; wear comfortable shoes.
- Alcohol is available in restaurants and bars but not in all areas; respect local customs.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Red Cross ambulance
- 140
- Civil defence
- 175
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Emergency
- Police112
- Red Cross ambulance140
- Civil defence175
Embassy
Most embassies are in Beirut. Check your own government's travel advice for contact details.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Beirut airport → Batroun: about $50–70 by taxi, 1 h 15 min (check)
- Batroun → Tripoli: about $1–2 by bus, 30 min (check)
- Batroun → Byblos: about $1–2 by bus, 30 min (check)
Say or show
- مرحبا — Hello (marhaba)
- شكرا — Thank you (shukran)
- نعم / لا — Yes / No (naam / la)
- كم؟ — How much? (kam?)
- الحساب من فضلك — The bill, please (al-hisab min fadlak)
US dollars are widely accepted; small denominations preferred.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Batroun. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Dec–Feb (rainy and cold)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the Phoenician Seawall, Saint Stephen's Cathedral and Mseilha Fort with opening hours and entry fees.
- Eat pages for the seafood restaurants on the harbour.
- Sleep pages for Fouha Hotel and other boutique guesthouses.
- Transport page for buses and shared taxis on the coastal route.
Sources
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