Historic Hotels & Resorts in Beirut from AU$102

You’re likely already making plans to see the sights of historical relevance while on holiday in Beirut. You’ll likely want to savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants during your visit. You can also take time at the major shopping area.

Based on our travel expertise, Master bedroom in a co-living community is a top guest house for history buffs booking on Expedia and it features in-room kitchens. Al-Abed Clock Tower is a short 3-minute drive away.

Beirut is home to 796 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Beirut is notable for landmarks like Al-Abed Clock Tower, Charle de Gaulle Residence and Basilica of Saint Paul. Cultural venues include Beirut Art Center, Alice Mogabgab Gallery and Sursock Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are National Museum of Beirut and City Center Beirut.

Historic hotels give guests the chance to stay in a building that has been recognised with an official historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world can be castles, stately homes, palaces or even pubs, lodges, old police stations or skyscrapers — any place of special interest. These types of hotels in Beirut usually retain original characteristics such as period features or traditional architecture in guestrooms or communal spaces.

These are quite similar. “Historic hotel” is a term often used in the US, while “heritage hotel” is often used in Asia and Europe. A historic hotel tends to emphasise the architecture and actual building. Mainly heritage hotels draw meaning from the cultural value and how it inspired the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, while every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the amenities found in most hotels should be available at a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Beirut, you won’t find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.