2-Star Hotels in Beirut

I would rate the hostel with 4 stars if I am paying half-priced, but I will rate 3 stars for what I paid. We stayed in the hostel for 4 nights (3 nights in a Deluxe room, and 1 night in a budget room). The deluxe room is in the main building where the budget room is at a new building which is outside of the main building. Pros: 1. Excellent location: Located at the Gemmayzeh area which is a nice area to dine and walk around. There are a lot of cafes, bars and restaurants around the area. 2. Nice traditional Lebanese breakfast is provided. 3. The hostel gets a café where the food and drinks are offered with a reasonable price. 4. Nice atmosphere and vibe: a good place to meet other travelers. 5. Nice indoor and outdoor common areas for you to chill around. 6. Staff: all with very good English speaking skills. 7. Generally clean. Cons: 1. Overpriced: I paid more than 90 USD for the “Deluxe Room” but what you get is just a small room with a private bathroom and a common balcony. That’s all. The budget room is around 25 USD cheaper and it is only smaller in size and no balcony comparing to the “Deluxe Room”. I understand the price in Beirut is much expensive than the rest of the cities in Lebanon. However, I can get a suite (including breakfast) in Byblos with 6X USD, thus I expect they offer more with this price. 2. Room size: Small for Deluxe room and incredibly small for the budget room. You cannot even open two suitcases in the budget room. 3. Room’s facilities: Very dim at night. Should have more lighting for the room. Inadequate power plugs in the room. 4. Some furniture/facilities of the room ruined. 5. No lift for the hostel. 6. Wifi is slow and very unstable. 7. Electricity: I understand that the whole country, especially Beirut is suffering from power shortage. We are definitely okay with power shortage for a short period of time. However, we undergo power shortage for more than 1 hour for 2 nights of our stay. We also stayed in other hotels/hostels in other cities and this hostel offers the most unstable power supply. 8. The soundproofing for the main building is okay, but poor soundproofing was found in the new building. 9. Some staff are helpful and friendly, but some are not very attentive. Some can provide detailed information about the city, but some just too carefree. I do expect more helpful and attentive staff for a hostel. This is definitely a good place for solo backpackers!! But if you travel with someone else, unless you really want to stay in Gemmayzeh area, otherwise you can find much more cheaper alternatives in Hamra area.

I saw very low reviews online. When I moved in, the conditions were indeed very average, and the power was out for a long time. There were no new furniture, and the house was old. The only thing that was acceptable was that the price was cheap. But if you have enough budget, you will never choose this hotel. To be honest, I am a bit disappointed. I can only wish the business owner continued efforts.

A stay at Regis Hotel places you in the heart of Beirut, steps from Beirut Corniche and Port of Beirut. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Zaitunay Bay and 0.6 mi (1 km) from American University of Beirut.Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.Take advantage of the hotel's room service.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and slippers.

With a stay at Hayete Guesthouse in Beirut (Sodeco), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral and 6 minutes by foot from Audi Mosaic Museum. This guesthouse is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Alice Mogabgab Gallery and 0.6 mi (1 km) from ABC Mall.A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 4 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.

With a stay at Mar Mkhayel Studios in Beirut (Qobaiyat), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Port of Beirut and Audi Mosaic Museum. This aparthotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Stairs of Saint Nicholas and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from ABC Mall.Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.Featured amenities include multilingual staff and luggage storage.Make yourself at home in one of the 54 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes. 40-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided weekly.

Good location, spacious rooms, wonderful staff.

With a stay at Grey by Local Host in Mazraet El Hadira, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of LeMall and ABC Dbayeh. This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Cilicia Museum and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Watergate Aqua Park.Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Your Select Comfort bed comes with premium bedding. 52-inch Smart televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided on request.

With a stay at Bella Rosa Hotel in Beirut (Manara), you'll be steps from Hamra Street and 5 minutes by foot from American University of Beirut. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Agial Art Gallery and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from AUB Museum.Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Bella Rosa Hotel.Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with stovetops and microwaves. 40-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and separate sitting areas.

With a stay at Unit for Living in Beirut (Mar Mikhaël), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Port of Beirut and Nejmeh Square. This aparthotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Stairs of Saint Nicholas and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Audi Mosaic Museum.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free valet parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

We went there relying on the comments, we had high expectations, but I think the rooms smelled damp, there were no slippers, there was no hair dryer, the pool was closed, the breakfast was good, the location was in the Hamra area. If I go to Beirut again, I would choose a hotel closer to the beach, the wifi was good, the cafe section was lively, it was nice, it was a normal hotel in terms of price performance.