Title: Mar Elias Travel Guide: Best of Mar Elias, Beirut Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Mar Elias](https://expedia.co.uk/Mar-Elias-Beirut-Hotels.0-n728015015926394880-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Beirut](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Beirut.d6144605.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Beirut](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Beirut.d6144605.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Mar Elias Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Mar-Elias.d728015015926394880.Car-Hire-Guide)[Mar Elias Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Mar-Elias.d728015015926394880.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Mar Elias Travel Guide ## Beirut ![Maronite Church of St Elias Maronite Church in Beirut, Lebanon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/728015015926394880/bbb65680-a201-4eef-aed6-03ab6b787995.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Mar Elias Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Beirut travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Beirut.dx6144605) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Saint George Bay also known as Zaitunay Bay, Beirut, Lebanon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562866489/dd46638e-4977-4435-917a-27f32d6d59a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Zaitunay Bay Explore the waterfront in Beirut with a trip to Zaitunay Bay. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Zaitunay-Bay-Beirut-Waterfront.d553248621562866489.Attraction) ![We managed to reach the top of Faraya #lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/542/9ef6b966-c1c3-4196-a89f-0e489d667a8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hamra Street During your trip to Beirut, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Hamra Street. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hamra-Street-Hamra.d6187987.Attraction) ![Beirut is a vibrant city with an amazing promenade - perfect for a run #lifeatexpedia #travel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/542/687abb87-7b5f-4758-aa97-6efa588310ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Beirut Corniche Explore the great outdoors at Beirut Corniche, a lovely green space in Beirut. Wander the seaside and beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Beirut-Corniche-Beirut.d553248622838764208.Attraction) ![View of Jounieh's Gulf from our Lady of Harissa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6117700/04b6f2e2-0012-490a-a6c5-c5a68714ca0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Our Lady of Lebanon Find out about the history of Harissa with a stop at Our Lady of Lebanon. Amble around this trendy area's seaside and enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Our-Lady-Of-Lebanon-Beirut.d6117700.Attraction) ![The Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque, or Blue Mosque, is a Sunni mosque located in downtown Beirut, Lebanon. Construction on the Mosque began in 2002 and was completed in 2008. The mosque is built on the site of a 19th century prayer corner. Previous mosques had been built on the site but had stopped operating after the outbreak of the Lebanese Civil War](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6117648/c0273cc6-addf-4fff-93a9-8442beb5f8ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Port of Beirut Explore the waterfront in Beirut with a trip to Port of Beirut. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Of-Beirut-Beirut-Waterfront.d892543793551720448.Attraction) ![Pigeons' Rock limestone island in Beirut, Lebanon. City landscape of Beirut - capital of Lebanon. Beirut landmarks and famous places.; Shutterstock ID 252149104](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6117656/bdc6557f-5ab3-49dd-951f-4e6780f9a474.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pigeon Rocks Explore the great outdoors at Pigeon Rocks, a lovely green space in Beirut. While in this trendy area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pigeon-Rocks-Beirut.d6117656.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Old Byblos Souk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4274749/f66546c8-02da-48e7-904f-2749ce77c873.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jeita Grotto - Harissa - Byblos Trip £30 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/jeita-grotto-harissa-byblos-trip.a4274749.activity-details) ![Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1175805/29fcfc10-f169-4b15-9b95-ba1ace334416.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut (Entrance Fee Included) £107 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lebanon-wine-tasting-tour-from-beirut-entrance-fee-included.a1175805.activity-details) ![Bcharre - Qadisha Valley & Cedars Forest From Beirut](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4264513/aae8bece-6a3d-4c0d-bfa5-97ec94ab45fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bcharre - Qadisha Valley & Cedars Forest From Beirut £48 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bcharre-qadisha-valley-cedars-forest-from-beirut.a4264513.activity-details) ![Cedars of God](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1139408/3f094438-3573-4b7c-91ad-d4a73ca201db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cedars of Lebanon, Qozhaya, & Bcharreh - With Lunch £70 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cedars-of-lebanon.a1139408.activity-details) ![Sidon - Tyre - Maghdouche Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4264047/063350e1-7e45-43f5-873e-4375ef404017.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sidon - Tyre - Maghdouche Trip, From Beirut £62 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sidon-tyre-maghdouche-trip.a4264047.activity-details) ![Baalbek - Anjar - Ksara Trip From Beirut](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4276391/ed4cda8e-cac8-445b-9d72-399650c169db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Baalbek - Anjar - Ksara Trip From Beirut £33 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/baalbek-anjar-ksara-trip-from-beirut.a4276391.activity-details) [See all activities in Beirut](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Beirut.d6144605.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Mar Elias ![Radisson BLU Martinez Hotel, Beirut](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/910600/910585/5b5dea05_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Radisson BLU Martinez Hotel, Beirut Phoenicia Street Beirut £125 24 Mar - 25 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Beirut. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) The premises are cleaned by refugees from Africa. Families congregate all day in the Lobby because the WiFi signal is stronger there. Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F03%2F2026&endDate=25%2F03%2F2026&selected=910585&PinnedHotelID=910585&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=728015015926394880) ![InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/480000/479200/479197/ac19935b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut by IHG Minet El Hosn Beirut Stay at this luxury hotel in Beirut. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (358 reviews) Wonderful stay and great staff. Within walking distance of down town area and the bay. Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=479197&PinnedHotelID=479197&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=728015015926394880) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=479197&PinnedHotelID=479197&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=728015015926394880) ![ZETT HOTEL](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92560000/92554400/92554399/12c81d76_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ZETT HOTEL Jounieh, Sahel Alma Jounieh Mount Lebanon £56 4 Apr - 5 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Jounieh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026&selected=92554399&PinnedHotelID=92554399&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=728015015926394880) ![Studio 44](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16720000/16718400/16718367/82f36216_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Studio 44 Hamra Street Beirut £54 2 Apr - 3 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Beirut. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (357 reviews) The room is dirty Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026&selected=16718367&PinnedHotelID=16718367&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=728015015926394880) ![Hamra Urban Gardens](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20620000/20614300/20614212/6d21a64c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hamra Urban Gardens Abdel Baki Street Beirut Beirut Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Beirut. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Agial Art Gallery and Hamra Street ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (238 reviews) "I recently had an amazing stay at Hamra Urban Gardens in Beirut. The vibe of the hotel is incredibly unique—it’s the perfect blend of urban cool and traditional Lebanese hospitality. The rooftop pool is a sanctuary in the middle of Hamra, and the whole place feels like a vibrant community. However, ... Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=20614212&PinnedHotelID=20614212&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=728015015926394880) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=20614212&PinnedHotelID=20614212&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=728015015926394880) ![Mövenpick Hotel Beirut](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/892300/892220/af7f836b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mövenpick Hotel Beirut General De Gaulle Avenue Beirut Fully refundable £213 9 Apr - 10 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Beirut. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (408 reviews) Lovely staff. Smooth check-in. It's a shame that the spa wasn't working properly. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Mar Elias hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=728015015926394880&startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24)[23 Mar - 24 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=728015015926394880&startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=728015015926394880&startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25)[24 Mar - 25 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=728015015926394880&startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=728015015926394880&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=728015015926394880&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=728015015926394880&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=728015015926394880&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Mar Elias ![Lebanon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/542/e1ff3b39-6c80-47e8-9b94-bf40e57393ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Raouche 5/5(4 area reviews) Raouche is noteworthy for its seaside views, and you can plan an outing to Pigeon Rocks and Verdun Street while you're in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Beirut-Raouche.dx3000664993) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sodeco 4/5(2 area reviews) If you're spending some time in Sodeco, ABC Mall and Alice Mogabgab Gallery are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Beirut-Sodeco.dx553248635975846290) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Qoreitem While Qoreitem isn't home to many top sights, Verdun Street and Hamra Street are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Beirut-Qoreitem.dx728015041106898944) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Badaro Though Badaro may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Beirut Municipal Stadium and National Museum of Beirut. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Beirut-Badaro.dx953577517275852800) ![Beirut, Lebanon - probably the most popular landmark in Beirut, the Raouché Rocks are a wonderful spot visitated by thousands of tourists every day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/728015047889272832/9eecda9a-6623-4bcd-b1f5-dd4ac1d91703.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Jnublat When in Jnublat, you can plan a visit to Hamra Street and Zaitunay Bay, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Beirut-Jnublat.dx728015047889272832) ![Rouche rocks in Beirut, Lebanon, Mediterranean sea](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000001342/fb09980c-4664-4b94-bb03-af066980abe2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hamra 4/5(52 area reviews) You'll enjoy the archaeological sites and museums in Hamra. You might want to make time for a stop at Hamra Street or Agial Art Gallery. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Beirut-Hamra.dx3000001342) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Mar Elias Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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