10 Lovely Guesthouses for You to Discover in Beirut
People from throughout the region and Europe flock to Lebanon's capital to enjoy its inexhaustible nightlife, its world-famous cuisine, and its rich cultural and historical offerings. With every visit to Beirut, one discovers new hidden gems in its streets, its alleys, and its corners. Aside from hotels all over the city, Beirut also offers the amenities of guesthouses for a different accommodation experience that brings you to live closer to its residents. For your convenience, we have compiled some interesting guesthouses you might want to consider when booking your next stay in our capital.
#1 Baffa House
Via Walid Rashid
Located in a quiet street in Mar Mikhael, Baffa House is an authentic Lebanese house renovated to accommodate those who want to discover Beirut. This typically 1940s heritage home is a four-bedroom home that combines a traditional Lebanese aesthetic with modern design elements.
With a cozy ambiance and super friendly hosts, Baffa House offers its guests the chance to discover the nearby neighborhoods and escape from the city's hustle and bustle.
#2 Dar Al Achrafieh
Via Noël Nasr
Nestled in the heart of one of Beirut's oldest neighborhoods, Achrafieh, this guesthouse is an exquisite home built in 1929 and renovated to accommodate guests. With a friendly welcoming owner, Jamil, and unique furniture and designs, the two-bedroom guesthouse attracts the guests with a delicious breakfast.
Located a stone’s throw away from the lively Gemmayze street, a short walk from Sursock Museum, and Saint Nicolas Cathedral, the guesthouse is an ultimate destination for those desiring to discover the area.
#3 Henrymoon
Via Saad Zaal Salloum
This remarkable home in the Geitawi district of Beirut is an excellent choice for travelers seeking comfort and privacy in a home with immense architectural and artistic value. Located within a walking distance from Mar Mikhael and filled with art and vintage, the one-bedroom apartment is ideal for a romantic getaway.
#4 Zanzoun
Via Paul Gorra
This hidden pearl in Mar Mikhael is a 3-bedroom guesthouse waiting to be discovered. With the warm ambiance, artisanal fabrics, and a beautiful courtyard, Zanzoun tends to be a top destination for those seeking comfort and artistic getaway. Zanzoun is named after its host, Zeina, who is a lover of the Orient, and that's why the home is an ode to the Orient.
#5 Hayete Guesthouse
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Located in Beirut's exciting neighborhood of Achrafieh, Hayete Guesthouse is a 4-bedroom guesthouse offering style and comfort. The place looks and feels like the setting for a photoshoot in an underground European style magazine. Occupying an old classic building, built in the early 20th century, the guesthouse offers a sit on a balcony overlooking the street and old mansions.
#6 Beit el Tawlet
Via Souk el Tayeb
In the heart of Beirut’s most happening and walkable neighborhood, Mar Mikhael, Beit el Tawlet is a peaceful guesthouse taking you back to the 70s. The guesthouse offers a daily traditional home-cooked buffet, coffee, and refreshments alongside with cooking classes.
The Beit’s unique location invites you to discover by foot the main quarters of Beirut, such as Mar Mikhael, Gemmayze, Burj Hammoud, and Downtown.
#7 Beit Mar Mikhael