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West Beirut, Hamra Area

Beirut, Lebanon
Ranked #9 of 32 attractions in Beirut
4.5 of 5 stars 69 Reviews
Type: Neighbourhoods
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Tehran
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

In this area you can find anythings alcohol,music,hotels,clubs everything in Beirut is easy and everything in Hamra is available . I really enjoyed 2 night in this area . Hope you have fun too. More

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Amman, Jordan
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12 reviews 12 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

I love this area its in the center you can find anything you want in this area . close to everything More

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Sydney
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

I have friends in Hamra, some parts are very nice. Some parts are a little run down. There are even some nice bars to chill at but there is some poverty and don't be suprised if you get a group of children or a mother with hr baby begging to you. More

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Zug, Switzerland
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

you should have enough time for the hamra area, because you should not just walk down the main street, there are lots of other little streets with much more nicer shops with better prices. what we prefered there more than in downtown/place de l'étoile was that you can choose a restaurant at rest, you're not being convinced and almost dragged... More

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Istanbul
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5 reviews 5 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

there is good shops and cafe but the traffic is really vey abrasive. it should be close to traffic. More

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Sacramento
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Tons of shopping (smaller stores not name brand), fun restaurants, lots of people, cars, downtown atmosphere. More

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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

It is an old part of town with some new shops which didn't interest me much. Maybe I'm picky and from this culture couldn't see anything in this area that made me interested More

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Sydney, Australia
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012
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Beirut's shopping district, this is a must to see, here you will find almost everything you want and don't want from clothing to furniture and more, an abundant array of coffee shops and dining spots and hotels. February is the best time to visit here as the shops have the best sales ever, some have 70 -80% off and the... More

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Frederiksberg, Denmark
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012
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We lived here and after seeing all Beirut this is where I would stay again. The atmosphere is calm and friendly. Very southern european with many caffees, small shops and a one way main street. More

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Istanbul
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

We walked to Hamra all the way from Solidere and even before we reached Hamra, we have digested Beirut. The walk has priceless sights. More

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