Beirut Travel Forum

Hello,

On JUne 24 i am coming for 3 weeks to stay in Jounieh. I am waiting to see if it works out i stay with my uncle but if not i want to be prepared to make arrangements. I am 24 female coming by myself, i am on a tight budget but would like to see if anyone knows of a condo or appartment to rent for low cost in jounieh. the hotels are not giving me a weekly rate and i need a condo type place...something furnished, with a kitchen, close to beach OR has a pool as i do not have a vehicle. any information would help!

I am coming to Lebanon for 3 weeks starting June 24. For now I am supposed to be staying in my Uncles house by the casino in Jounieh. I am Lebanese but have not been to Lebanon in 14 yrs i am from the US. I have no idea where anything is in Lebanon but if i am staying 5 minutes from the casino i want to see if anyone can tell me how far certain places are from the casino maybe in driving time. How far is Santa Theresa Beach Resort from casino, The Cornish park on the beach from casino, Hamra street, the Balloon ride. also i am on a tight budget so what is the safest and what is the cheapest way of getting around. like how much is a cab ride from casino to Santa Teresa? thank you!!

Hello I would like to travel for a day tour to Baalbek from Beirut,
How dependable and safe are the services taxi from the Cola Station and how easy is to return the same way?
If a hire a taxi what will be a reasonable price I should pay for a day tour to go there?
We are 2 guys travelling to Beirut in june 2009
Thank you.

Hi all,

I'm coming to learn arabic in Beirut for a year. I will be undertaking an intensive one month course at LAU and then hoping to teach english for a year whilst i immerse myself in arabic.

Does anyone know any language schools who are looking for teachers.

Does anyone know any where cheap for me to stay? a room to rent or a family to stay with?

Thanks for your help

My son is going to Beirut, but he will have only two days there, a Sunday and Monday. I've looked at the VT pages about Beirut, however most of them have been written some years ago, so I hope to get some more recent information here in the forum from fellow VTers.

What's the best way to get around in the city? Taxis?

Is it true that US dollars are the accepted currency, also at the airport for the visa?

He'll be there in mid May, a few weeks before the elections. What will the situation be like? Will security be extra tight?

Thank you for any help.

Anyone having fresh ideas and prices how to get from Beirut to Amman?

What do you call the circle head piece,in Arabic, that he Ka'ik vendor puts on his head to carry the Ka'ik tray while walking on the street?

Please send me an answer by email at siwar@aol.com

Thanks, Siwar

Hello!, Im coming to Tel Aviv in May and was interested in taking a day trip from Tel Aviv or Haifa to Beirut. Does anyone know of any bus service that goes between the two nations and is there alot of trouble at the border?

Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks

David

I will be flying into Beirut Airport at 2.00 am and I am seeking advice on hotels close to the airport. Failing that, can anyone advise me about taxis etc to hotels farther away.

much appreciated

Hello,

I have been to Lebanon recently and it seems all the streets leading to Nejmeh square in Beirut are closed (all entrances blocked and guarded by soldiers who permit only some people inside and did not permit me). I wonder what are the reasons for this and is the square always closed?

Hi there,

I'm a 22-year old Dutch student about to leave for Beirut to do my MA thesis research there. I'm also desperately looking for a place to stay while I'm there.

I'm looking for a room in Hamra for March, April and May 2009 preferably in a student house or an apartment shared with students. My budget is approximately E300,-/USD400,- a month.

If you know a nice and affordable place to stay for the period mentioned above or have some advise on where to look for it or whom to contact please let me know (me_noortje@hotmail.com).

Thanks!

Nora

Hi.
I am leaving for Beirut on wednesday. I am coming to get married...yipeeee.

We will be staying some time in Saida...Is there ANYTHING to do there? I was told by a friend that there is NOTHING there to do.

How much is a taxi from Saida to Beirut? Does anyone know a reliable and inexpensive taxi service? Would it be better to rent a car? His family is in Beirut and we will have to travel back and forth to visit.

How much do daily things cost, like bread and simple food and necessary items to bring to the flat?

Any advice at all would be great! thanks cali

please i need the phone number and for the coral beach hotel & resort in beirut many thanks

anyone can help me to find a small furnished apartment or small furnished chalet in lebanon for one day in the mountain on 31/12/2008 till 01/01/2009 (for new year eve only) ??? plz reply me and 10x for ur cooperation

Anyone help with the best way to get from beirut to damascus sometime mid May 09.

I am a new member of virtual tourist who have travelled a lot ( 94 countries and 12 territories ). I am coming to Beirut and Lebanon from the 26. of decdember to the 16. of january ( also going to Syria )....

I would like to meet some virtual tourist members...

Is there any meeting in that period or somebody who wants to meet me, maybee show me a little around, invite me to a new year party....

See forward for respons : )

Take care

Pierre

Hi
How are everybody here specially in Lebanon, actually I’m coming to Beirut in the mid of January for business trip and I didn't visit Lebanon before,

Could anybody please recommend me in which place I can go (entertainments and fun) also if there's anyone interest to join with me to find out the sweet places in Beirut you can send me an e mail for this contact: M.Matter@i-ts2.com, I do appreciate it :)

Waiting replay

Thanks in advance.

Hi,
We have been to Beirut a couple of times but have always taken the organised excursion to Byblos, St Mary's church, Jeita Grotto and then a stroll around the city to see the old ruins and then some free time in the city around the pedestrianised area with a short trip back to the port (mini-cruise from Cyprus) by coach.

This time, we will not be taking the excursion but want to do some Duty Free shopping by the port and then making our way into the city. Unfortunately, we don't know the name of the area we usually end up - but it's to the right of the port if you stand with the sea behind you...

We would have liked to go to Byblos for some shopping but if there are any similar type of shops close by, we would be happy to try that instead. Otherwise, how much should we pay for a taxi (round trip) for 4 people from the port to Byblos?

In the evening, we think we will take the excursion to the Casino. We've always missed it before as we've been too tired from our daytime excursion. Does anyone know the dress code for men and women?

The last question is what is the best currency to use? We live in Cyprus so now have Euro or is it best to use USD$?

We go on 24th October so a quick reply would be much appreciated :-)

Thank you!
Michele

I am seeking a room in Beirut for two weeks in the beginning of November. Does anyone know of a place where I can find one that is not too expensive. I am travelling on a budget and would like to see about not having to pay for an expensive hotel room. Thank you.

Hello there
I´m having a two week language course spring 2008 in Beirut and now im looking for accomodation.
Im wondering whether theres any chance in beirut of staying private with a family or something like that.
Im not sure whether this is common in Beirut, but when i ´learned spanish in cetralamerica ages ago it was common and a good way to learn local people to know.

regards Jorgen, Copenhagen,Denmark

Please i'd like to know if cell phones are expensive in beirut??

i'd like to know if cellphones are expensive in beirut for example comparing to france??

Good day to all,

I am coming to Beirut in a month time and I am planning to go around the city A LOT. I was wondering whether there are districts in the city I should be careful wandering around in?

Really looking forward to coming.

Thank you.

P.S. I am a woman and I don’t speak Arabic.

Hi,

Assuming that things remain stable until mid October, my husband and I are planning to visit Lebanon for a week. Can anyone tell me the approximate price to hire a car and driver for day trips to places such as Baalbeck, Sidon, the Cedars? Also, where would it be best to book something like this--with a hotel concierge or perhaps a tourist office?

I've read that Tripoli and Tyre are probably off limits now for tourists, especially an American and a Swede. Any advice?

hello everyone, i am off to syria in october,and from syria going to lebanon,beirut,well is gay life is safe in beirut? im planing to stay there 4 days,what about club,bar,restaurant? i really appreciate your comments,thanks a lot indeed

I am a 25-yeared old Spanish girl who will stay in Beirut in August 2008. I am trying to find a bedroom to rent only for that month, in a flat sharing with other young people. If you have a room to rent, please contact me at anna.alberich@gmail.com
Cheers,
anna

Hi

I am going to be in Beirut in August and September and I am searching for:

-apartement for 1 Person (do not care where in Beirut it is).

I would be happy for all offers: fadi.sinno@uni-graz.at

Fadi Sinno
Austria

Hi all,

I am looking for a room/studio/flat to rent in beirut from 22 june till end of July. If you know anyone who got something available drop me a message or reply here.
Don't hesitate to ask.

Many Thanks

Hi all...
I'm wanting to travel to Lebanon the last week of June. I have been studying arabic for the last year & 1/2 & am wanting to travel around Lebanon & be in a situation where i HAVE to speak in arabic to people. I'd LOVE to also learn some lebanese cooking. I was wondering if there are any cooking classes available? I looked up on lebweb but couldn't find much. Also, was wondering if any families took boarders for a week or so?? A friend suggested this as an idea to help me understand the language as well as day to day lifestyle.

Thanks

Hi to all u guys!!:)

I m a Greek and soon I hope that I ll manage to pay my first visit in this beautifull-as people saying-city of Lebanon.

I have no idea about visas or way to go there (except airplane),what i ve to see,to taste,to enjoy,to avoid etc..in my mind I expect to feel the arab calm atmosphere along with the smell of the war..shortly i expect to have the best and the worst..from the greatest fun i ever had,in the Skybar,till a ''dangerous'' experience..

so if anyone feeling glad to speak about life there,in any aspect of it,please contact me and lets have a chat about all..any info is useful!!:)

Thanx in advance