Off the beaten path · Beirut, Lebanon
11 Hidden Gems in Beirut Most Visitors Miss
Beirut beyond the postcard stops: the spots that reviewers love and tour groups walk past.
Picked out of the 70 Beirut places we track, favoring high ratings over high foot traffic. Updated monthly.
Maze of Tales
EntertainmentMaze of Tales is an innovative escape room experience located on Pasteur Street in the vibrant Gemmayze neighborhood of Beirut.
Read our full guide →Anise
SightAnise is a standout destination in the lively Mar Mikhael neighborhood of Beirut.
Read our full guide →Lebanon By Locals
LandmarkLebanon By Locals is a Beirut-based tour operator that specializes in showing visitors the authentic side of the city and beyond.
Read our full guide →Mar Mikhael Neighborhood
SightFree entryMar Mikhael is one of Beirut's most dynamic neighborhoods, blending historic charm with modern energy. Its narrow streets are lined with colorful buildings, many adorned with striking murals and graffiti.
Read our full guide →Hannah Mitri Ice Cream
MarketHannah Mitri Ice Cream is a charming, family-run ice cream parlor nestled on Mar Mitr street in the heart of Beirut.
Read our full guide →Badaro
NeighborhoodFree entryBadaro is a lively, up-and-coming neighborhood in Beirut, centered along Badaro Street. Once a quiet residential area, it has transformed into a hub for dining, nightlife, and culture.
Read our full guide →Archaeological Museum of the American University of Beirut
MuseumFree entryThe Archaeological Museum of the American University of Beirut is a hidden gem nestled within the university's historic campus in the heart of Beirut.
Read our full guide →Audi Mosaic Museum
MuseumFree entryThe Audi Mosaic Museum is a hidden gem in the Achrafiyeh neighborhood of Beirut, Lebanon.
Read our full guide →Sporting Club Beach
EntertainmentSporting Club Beach is a popular seaside destination located along the Corniche in Beirut's Manara area.
Read our full guide →Souk el Tayeb
MarketFree entrySouk el Tayeb is Beirut’s first organic farmers market, located in the heart of the city’s reconstructed downtown area.
Read our full guide →SPA Phoenicia
SightSPA Phoenicia is a premier wellness destination located within the Phoenicia Hotel in Beirut's Minet El Hosn district.
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