The Best Hotels in Byblos, Lebanon
The ancient city of Byblos is a popular seaside holiday spot and therefore home to a slew of excellent accommodation options. From cosy guesthouses to amenity-packed resorts and one of the best boutique hotels in Lebanon, here’s our pick.
Perched on a sun-soaked corner of the Mediterranean Sea, Byblos plays a major role in the region’s history. Indeed, it’s one of the oldest continually inhabited towns in the world, once home to ancient Greeks and Romans. These days, visitors come to wander its Unesco-listed ruins – the remains of successive civilisations – and relax on its quaint strip of beach. And as for accommodation? Whether you want a historic haunt with original features, a wallet-friendly stay or a seaside resort that lets you stretch out by a pool, you’ll be satisfied here.
1. Byblos Sur Mer
Hotel
With classic golden-hued rooms looking out to the surf, Byblos Sur Mer is so close to the Mediterranean Sea that it feels like you could dip a toe into the water from your bedroom. Gaze out to its lick of white-sand beach, then dine on gourmet Lebanese classics at the on-site restaurant, Masa, with glass floors looking down to Byzantine ruins below. Save time to take in the various historical features on display, from pottery fragments to an Ottoman-era well.
2. Aleph Boutique Hotel
Boutique Hotel
It may be a five-minute walk from the epic ancient ruins of Byblos, but the Aleph Boutique Hotel in Lebanon channels a fresh modern vibe. Its slick rooms dressed in crisp whites, with the occasional pop of colour via a statement wall, come with minibars. The hotel also has laundry services and a rooftop restaurant dishing up grilled calamari and fresh salads. If you book a room with a jacuzzi tub, you can have a muscle-melting soak overlooking one of the oldest settlements in the world.
4. Ocean Blue Resort
Resort
If your primary motivation for coming to Byblos is the sun and sea, the Ocean Blue Resort is the pick for you. It offers beachy living in spades, thanks to cushy loungers perched right on the sand, and there’s a glassy, greenery-fringed infinity pool, too, and several outdoor restaurant spaces that put the surf front and centre. Families love it here, not least for the dedicated children’s playground with a ball pit and a basketball net.
5. Eddésands Hotel and Wellness Resort
Hotel
Beachside chill-out sessions meet proper pampering at Eddésands, the perfect spot for couples looking for a feel-good romantic break in the Lebanese sunshine. Spend mornings in yoga classes in a shady outdoor pavilion, afternoons getting your muscle knots worked out at the éTropical Spa and evenings chowing down on vegetable-packed detoxifying meals designed by an in-house nutritionist. Private cabanas for hire and rosé-soaked dinners on the sand let you escape for moments à deux.
6. Maximus Hotel
Hotel
From the illuminated, stony checkin desk and statement lobby chandelier to the rooms dressed in warm woods and juicy pops of colour, the Maximus Hotel wouldn’t look out of place in a big city. Even the gym, decked out with the latest equipment, and the spa – complete with a sauna and a steam room – focus on contemporary comforts, despite the age-old locale. When evening falls, and you’ve finished dinner on the terrace, retire to the atmospheric Cigar Lounge for a nightcap.
7. Byblos Guest House
Guesthouse
Byblos isn’t only about its ruins and beach. The throwback souk is a must-visit for its cobbled streets bursting with clothing, trinkets and crafts, and the Byblos Guest House places you right by it. Homely but stylish decor – whitewashed walls and colourful pops of art and bedspreads – join with friendly staff to give you a more local, personal experience than you get at even some boutique hotels in Lebanon. Too tired to head out for dinner? There’s an on-site restaurant, too.
8. Byblos Palace Hotel
Hotel
Some rooms, painted in soft blues, at the Byblos Palace Hotel reflect the Mediterranean Sea views that shimmer just right outside its windows. But when you need a refreshing dip, you don’t have to go down to the beach – the on-site pool is a dreamy place for cooling off. In the morning, after enjoying the complimentary breakfast, head off to explore the must-see ruins.
9. CFlow Beach Resort
Resort
For more incredible accommodation options, read our guide to beach resorts in Lebanon. Stuck on where to go? Try our guide to Lebanon and what not to miss when you’re there.
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