Luxury Travel Guide: Beirut

Accommodation

$180-400 per night

5-star hotels in downtown Beirut, luxury boutique properties, upscale serviced apartments with city views

Food & Dining

$60-150 per day

Fine dining restaurants, rooftop venues, hotel restaurants, premium Lebanese cuisine experiences, imported ingredients

Transportation

$40-120 per day

Private drivers, luxury car rentals, premium ride-sharing, helicopter transfers for scenic routes

Activities

$80-250 per day

Private guided tours, exclusive cultural experiences, premium spa treatments, VIP nightlife access, private yacht charters

Eat at local neighborhood restaurants instead of tourist areas like Downtown - typically 40-60% cheaper for similar quality

Use shared service taxis (servis) instead of private taxis - usually 70-80% less expensive for similar routes

Visit during weekdays when many hotels offer 20-30% discounts compared to weekend rates

Buy groceries at local markets rather than supermarkets in expat areas - generally 30-50% savings on basics

Look for accommodation slightly outside central Beirut in areas like Achrafieh or Hamra - typically 25-40% cheaper

Take advantage of happy hour specials at bars and restaurants - usually 30-50% off drinks and appetizers

Use public beaches instead of private beach clubs - saves $15-40 per day in entrance fees

Only eating in trendy Gemmayzeh/Mar Mikhael areas instead of exploring local neighborhoods - can cost 100-200% more

Taking private taxis for every trip instead of learning the shared taxi system - typically 3-5x more expensive

Booking accommodation at the last minute during peak periods - usually 40-80% higher than advance bookings

Exchanging money at hotels or airports instead of local exchange shops - typically 5-15% worse rates