Are you a night person, who is new to Beirut and still not familiar with the places where you could spend your nights effectively? It’s not a problem at all. Beirut has many beautiful places to visit and do at night in addition to its beautiful natural views like the mountains and Cedar Trees. We made it easy for you in order to enjoy your night time and don’t waste it searching for places or things to do, in this article you’ll find the best places to go to Beirut at night.
Downtown Beirut
What’s better than going on a tour at night? Downtown Beirut at night is very interesting and enjoyable where you’ll find many historical, religious and Artistic places to visit. You can also go shopping or enjoy sitting in one of the restaurants in the Waterfront District.
Location
It’s at the center of Beirut.
Activities
- Visit Grand Omari Mosque
- Shopping in Beirut Souqs.
(opens at 10 am and closes at 10 pm)
- Have dinner at New Waterfront District.
- Walking in Omar Daouk Square.
Beirut Corniche
Beirut Corniche is a cool place to spend your night time at, as nothing beats walking or sitting by the sea at night. It’s across the Mediterrane sea. You can enjoy having your favorite ice-cream while walking or eating from the cart vendors who buy different kinds of snacks and drinks that you will really like.
Location
It’s along the seaside in Beirut Central District.
Activities
- Walk along the corniche.
- Do fishing.
- Have a snack and a drink from the carts’ vendors.
Beirut Old City
If you love historical and old palaces, then you should visit Beirut old city. Wandering at night through its old streets and watching the old houses is really nice, you’ll feel nostalgiac.
Location
It’s located at Al Achrafieh, at the center of Beirut.
Activities
- Walking through the old streets of the city.
- See the Martyr’s statue.
- Visit Nejmeh square and its clock tower.
Baalbek
Baalbek is one of the mesmerizing places at night. It’s a very old historical city where the Greek and Roman lived at and it was known as “Heliopolis” so it has a lot of temples. At night the lights of temples are turned on making a breathtaking view. At night, concerts and events take place there.
Location
It’s located in Baalbek city.
It’s 7 min away from Ain Bourday.
Activities
- Visit Baalbek temple complex includes the two Roman Temples: Temple of Bacchus and Temple of Jupiter.
- Have your lunch in Al Eman Resturant.
- Go to Sayda Khawla Shrine.
Byblos
It’s the largest city in the Mount Lebanon Governorate of Lebanon. If you’re a sea lover who enjoys sitting by the sea view at night, then you should visit Byblos. Byblos overviews the Mediterranean sea. You can sit at one of the places by the sea or have a night walk through this enchanting city.
Location
It’s located in Jbeil.
It’s 11 mins away from Jdayel.
Activities
- Have dinner in one of the fish restaurants.
- Make a Yacht Cruise.
- Go to “ Kina Handcrafted Bar”
Location:
Old port road – Bahsa beach, Byblos.
Opening hours: 6 pm to 2 am.
Beirut Souks
Searching for a place where you can make different things at night? Then you shouldn’t miss going to Beirut Souks. It gathers different kinds of places that sure will meet your demand. You can find a lot of shops with all your needs, a cinema city, historic places, and restaurants.
Location
It’s located in Beirut.
It’s 7 mins away from the center of Beirut.
Activities
- Shopping in the shops.
- Go to the Cinema.
(from 12 pm to 12 am)
- Have a coffee.
- Visit AL Majidiyyeh Mosque.
Achrafieh
Achrafieh is mainly a residential area characterized by its narrow streets. It’s a city that holds both the modern and ancient architecture. It’s known as the best destination for shopping, so you can have a tour at night through its streets and do some shopping.
Location
It’s located in Beirut.
It’s 6 mins away from Cornich Al Nahr.
Activities
- Visit st. Nicolas Gardens.
- Go to the “Les Caves de Taillevent” bar.
Its location: Les Jardins de Tabaris, Ashrafieh, Beirut.
Cable Cars in Jounieh
Going to Beirut or already there and want to do a new thing at night away from going to a restaurant or a bar? Then going to Cable Cars is a thing you must try. It’s one of the oldest touristic places. It’s also known as Telefrrique. It takes you on a trip above Jounieh bay where you enjoy the breathtaking view of the city at night. You shouldn’t miss this place when you visit Beirut.
Location
It’s located on Seaside road.
It’s 6 mins away from Sahel Aalma.
Timings
Tuesday to Friday from 11 am to 8 pm.
Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 8 pm.
Activities
Have lunch at the Food court.
Watch the city’s view from above.
Price
One way round for adults starts from $ 3.5.
One way round for children above 4 years starts from $ 2.
Bourj Hammoud
It’s one of the most massed areas. It’s known for the variety of its shopping places that you can visit at night. There’re different areas that you could visit at Bourj Hammoud like Nahr, Naba’a, Dora, Anbari, Mar Doumet, Ghilan, and Sader.
Location
It’s located in the northeast of the capital Beirut, Metn district.
Activities.
- Eat at Apo.
- Buy jewelry.
- Go shopping on Arax Street.
