Many hotels are either on or just minutes from the Corniche. These central coastal areas, at the tip of the peninsula city, are favourite spots for tourists. Slightly to the east of here, a little further along the seashore, is the Beirut Central District (BCD), also known as Centre Ville. This is the historical heart of Beirut, and many attractions can be viewed in this area. Thanks to a massive regeneration project, much of the BCD has been transformed and now features lively hubs of activity, with many new and modern hotels springing up.
Further east from Centre Ville is the marina, which has also been the recipient of a breath of new life. Many luxury hotels can be booked in this area.
Budget hotels are easily found across the city, and standards are very decent, even in the lowest price brackets. Several big recognisable brands have invested in the city such as Intercontinental, Radisson Blu, Hilton, Crowne Plaza, Golden Tulip, Four Seasons, Ramada and Four Points by Sheraton – to complement the locally run and managed hotels popular with both Europeans and Arabs.
