Beirut: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon.

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Now in the cityBeirut+23°CClear · sunset 04:44 PMupdated 04:44 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Places on the map47

Exchange rateL£89,500per 1 $LBP — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Worth a day trip

East Jerusalem≈ 3 hr 25 min Káto Lakatámeia≈ 3 hr 25 min

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.

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FCDO has changed the areas of Lebanon where it advises against all travel or all but essential travel. FCDO no longer advises against all travel or all but essential travel to some parts of Lebanon. FCDO continues to advise against all travel and all but essential travel to other areas of Lebanon.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.

terrorism
kidnapping
armed conflict

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Do not travel to Lebanon due to the risk of crime, terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, landmines, and armed conflict . U.S. government employee travel restrictions Do not travel to Lebanon for any reason. The U.S. government has limited ability to offer emergency services to U.S. citizens in Lebanon due to the safety risks . U.S.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Beirut: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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