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Beit Toureef

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with a rooftop terrace, 5-minute walk to Stairs of Saint Nicholas

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Serves dinner and happy hour
Hallway
Exterior
Room 5 L1: Ward al jowry | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Meeting facility
Located near Beirut Souks, Beit Toureef offers an upscale retreat with a rooftop terrace for unwinding after exploring. Travelers can use coworking spaces and connect with multilingual staff for local tips. Amenities include luggage storage and tour booking assistance.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room 1 L1: Zahr el llawz | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room 1 L1: Zahr el llawz

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 2 L1: Waraq Al Zanbaq | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room 2 L1: Waraq Al Zanbaq

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room 3 L1: Zahr Al Llaymoon | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room 3 L1: Zahr Al Llaymoon

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room 4 L1: Ward Nysan | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room 4 L1: Ward Nysan

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room 5 L1: Ward al jowry

Room 5 L1: Ward al jowry | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room 5 L1: Ward al jowry

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Room 6 L1: Aetr al llayl

Room 6 L1: Aetr al llayl | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room 6 L1: Aetr al llayl

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Room 1 L2: Al tahown al aetyq

Room 1 L2: Al tahown al aetyq | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room 1 L2: Al tahown al aetyq

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room 2 L2: Tyowr al safsaf

Room 2 L2: Tyowr al safsaf | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room 2 L2: Tyowr al safsaf

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Room 3 L2: Hafyf al shajar

Room 3 L2: Hafyf al shajar | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room 3 L2: Hafyf al shajar

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room 4 L2: Sanabl al qamh

Room 4 L2: Sanabl al qamh | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room 4 L2: Sanabl al qamh

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room 5 L2: Al hawr al aetyq

Room 5 L2: Al hawr al aetyq | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room 5 L2: Al hawr al aetyq

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Room 6 L2: Taryq al nahl

Room 6 L2: Taryq al nahl | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room 6 L2: Taryq al nahl

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Pasteur Beirut, Beirut, Gemmayze

What's nearby

  • Beirut Souks - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • National Museum of Beirut - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Zaitunay Bay - 3 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Beirut Corniche - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Hamra Street - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Beirut-Rafic Hariri Intl. Airport (BEY) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Trottoir De Paloma - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tequila - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mayrig - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cyrano - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Couqley - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Beit Toureef

Upscale guesthouse remodeled in 2023 and located near Hamra Street
Located close to Stairs of Saint Nicholas and Beirut Souks, Beit Toureef provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Jnayneh Rooftop, features happy hour and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and concierge services
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a water dispenser, and a front-desk safe
  • Books, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Beit Toureef feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and bidets
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 10 to 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Jnayneh Rooftop
  • Sofra w Tannour

Things to do

  • Books

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Virtual front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1904
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - May 2023
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 12 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Beit Toureef Beirut
Beit Toureef Guesthouse
Beit Toureef Guesthouse Beirut

Frequently asked questions

Is Beit Toureef pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beit Toureef?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Beit Toureef?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Beit Toureef?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Beit Toureef located?

Located in Gemmayzeh, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Stairs of Saint Nicholas and Beirut Souks. National Museum of Beirut and Hamra Street are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Beit Toureef Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful new property right near some of the best bars and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to experience authentic Lebanese vibes
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing to see a beautiful hotel that supports Lebanese artisans open in such difficult times. Wonderful locally grown food, lovely decor and service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kamal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful experience full of authenticity and friendliness. Will definitely come back again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great place! Feels like home. One of the best places I’ve stayed at in beirut. The host is very welcoming, the rooms are super clean and the concept is just great :) definitely recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bishara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a small luxury hotel. We stayed at their newly added suite of 5 rooms at their second property 1 minute away (walking). The hotel is beautiful and comfortable, and the staff is very attentive. Breakfast is included in the room price, and it is very delicious. The food is all brought in directly from farms, and you can tell from the richer taste of the eggs, tomatoes, cucumbers, labne, etc. They use the tannour to make their bread and manakeesh, and the taste is top-notch. The owner approached us at breakfast to ensure that everything was done to our satisfaction and to describe his "project". I would say that he has succeeded admirably. We will definitely stay there on our next visit to Beirut. The street the hotel is on has many restaurants and pubs, and we tried a couple of them (both were very good). It is not far from ABC Achrafieh, a very classy mall within 15 minutes walking. Overall, a terrific experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tobias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay!

I had a lovely stay. Sas was an incredible host with effortless communication and a kind staff. He helped me with taxi from and to the airport and was even waiting for me on the stairs at 3:30am in the middle of the night to welcome me and show me around. I will definitely be back. Thank you, Sas!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giorgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. They go out of their way to assist you. The owner/manager physically walked to the nearby museum to check the opening times to make sure they were correct.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fares

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cool Stay in Gemmayze

From the moment I started my journey, the staff were on point. Before even arriving, they checked in to make sure I was on track. Sassine greeted me warmly when I got there and showed me around. Youmna was a star, always ready to assist and making sure I had everything I needed. One thing that really stood out was how the staff were keen to help with my plans in Lebanon. They often asked if I needed suggestions or assistance with anything I wanted to do or see, making my trip even more memorable. The room? Super comfy. And the morning? It started perfectly with a delicious Lebanese breakfast on the rooftop. All in all, if you're thinking of a trip to Beirut, Beit Toureef is a top choice. Great people, a comfy stay, tasty food, and thoughtful assistance with your travel plans.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a converted old house with a lot of charm. WiFi is good. Water never ran out. Electricity was always on. The towels were thick. The A/C cooled the room appropriately. The breakfast was great. There is water and tea available for free in the common area. Note that there is no elevator and the stairs are fairly steep. The only real complaint is that the shower head had accumulated a lot of calcium due to the hard water, and this affected the water pressure. Also, dirt or hair had accumulated in the shower drain, causing the water to drain slowly. Both are easy fixes that should have been caught by the household staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nadim

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a beautiful stay for 3 nights. The best was the breakfast with their special bread Tanourine. Just excellent. Thank you for a wonderful stay. Will comeback surely :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was super cute and clean, service excellent from the moment I booked someone was in touch to make sure I had all the info needed for a smooth check in and stay. And the breakfast was delicious. In an amazing and vibrant neighbourhood, highly recommended!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

excellent hotel, one of the best experiences ever!

Best hotel in Beirut, and one of the best hotel experiences ever! :) pros: -very central location next to all the buzzing life with cafes restaurants and bars; -excellent quality of shampoo and conditioner and all products which are organic and made in lebanon, promoting villagers' products -delicious food and breakfast with events on the rooftop sometimes like singing traditional lebanese songs -owner and staff very welcoming and available for all requests and were always so kind and helpful. I will not forget their kindness: I was sick at the end of our trip and they wrote to me after we had checked out to make sure I was okay, shows how much they care about their clients and how human they are! -bed was very big and comfortable -running bath was amazing and so relaxing cons: room a bit small if you have more than 2 small suitcases since there is no wardrobe, but it was completely fine. thank you for this amazing stay, we will be back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antoune

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent pour la propreté et l’accueil des personnels Très belle expérience!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming. Fun location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rfah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sehr nett
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel exceptionnel! Decoration authentique, ambiance zen, personnel tres sympa!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accueil et service bien au-dessus de la moyenne. Situation stratégique au coeur de Beyrouth. Adresse à retenir. PHB
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt right at home from the very first moment I stepped into Beit Toureef. That feeling rung through till the end of my stay. I was bummed that I had only booked a one night stay. Beit Toureef is beyond just a lodging or hospitality venture, the business helps support local communities and villages throughout Lebanon. The room was sparkling clean, cozy and comfortable. The staff members were warm and courteous. Special mention to Doha & Kalsa. After checking out, I needed to store my belongings. They were happy to accommodate me, and even offered me freshly pressed juice as I waited. They take Lebanese hospitality to another level. Thank you Sassine for the great conversation. You are doing amazing work here, keep at it! I will definitely be back the next time I’m in Beirut; which is sooner than I had expected!😊
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional! You must stay here.

Cannot say enough good things about Beit Toureef! What a beautiful experience. Sass and his staff are exceptionally kind, attentive, and so passionate about this guest house project that gives back to the community. We also loved the rooftop patio and the bartender, Shawki. Beautiful drinks, and food!! Will absolutely recommend to all my friends who visit Beirut, and will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beit Toureef is more than just a guest house. This gem offers a charming and authentic experience that truly immerses you in Lebanese village traditions. During my stay, I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Sassine, the amazing founder whose visionary concept brings the essence of Lebanon to the heart of Beirut. The atmosphere at Beit Toureef is delightful, the staff is friendly and attentive, the rooms are cozy, and the location, nestled between Gemmayze and Mar Mikhael, is perfect. And let's not forget the well-stocked pantry filled with Lebanese traditional products, adding an extra layer of local charm to the experience. A truly unique and memorable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The only place to stay in Beirut

Beit Toureef is an outstanding guesthouse right in the heart of cool and hip Gemmayze. It offers a perfect location from which to explore Beirut. The house has been immaculately restored and the rooms, bright, clean and thoughtfully laid out, are a delight to stay in. The staff are attentive, friendly and work hard to ensure a pleasant stay is had. Highly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thoraya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional place with the Authentic flavour of Beirut with super friendly staff. Rooms are unique and clean with a romantic touch for couples.Definitely would love to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastico

Ottima struttura servizi impeccabili molto bella e pulita il personale alla reception impeccabile avendo avuto anche qualche problema si è messo a disposizione al massimo e lo ringrazio persona e struttura super consigliata
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

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