Travel Guide to Jeita, Lebanon [Things to do & Places to Visit]

Read our Jeita travel guide to help you have an idea with your next journey to this magical and wonderful town in Lebanon.

To have an exciting and thrilling adventure on your next travel, why not go to Jeita in Lebanon? This town is very near Beirut which makes it easier to reach. When you spend your days here, you will be able to do plenty of interesting things, and you’ll get to visit awesome places. So why not give Jeita a chance to prove that it can give you a memorable trip?

Jeita Travel Guide: Things to do & Places to Visit around Jeita, Lebanon

1. Jeita Grotto

The two caves of Jeita are a very special nature experience. The further you enter the mountain, the more impressive the architecture of the caves are. Here, you can see the highest stalactite in the world (8 meters). You have to take a gondola to the upper grotto and then a small train to the lower grotto. The grottoes are beautiful and well preserved.

Suggested Tour: Beirut: Byblos, Jeita Grotto & Harissa Day Trip + Bus Tour

2. Visit The Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon

Simply a must. The gondola ride alone is worthwhile and you will have a wonderful view over Beirut. There are several cafes upstairs and you can walk the last few meters for Lady of Lebanon. There you will have an indescribable view again.

3. Try Paragliding

If you’re a fan of extreme sports and outdoor activities, then you have to try paragliding in Jeita! You’ll get the experience of 20 minutes flying over Lebanese mountains. This is definitely not for the faint-hearted. Are you willing to try?

4. Teleferique Harissa

There are two ways to get to the mountain, car or teleferique. The classic variant is the latter and definitely a must. It goes uphill between the high-rise buildings, you can see how the city lives. You may even see someone standing and cooking in the kitchen!

5. Churches of Harissa

Harissa is a must for every Lebanon visit. It is about 30-45 minutes away from Beirut. The Christian Church is a building that resembles a Phoenician boat and is architecturally beautiful. From here, it offers a sensational view.

Jeita Travel Guide: Sample Weekend Itinerary to Jeita, Lebanon

Day 1 – Weekend Guide to Jeita, Lebanon

Churches of Harissa
Teleferique Harissa

Day 2 – Weekend Guide to Jeita, Lebanon

Paragliding in Jeita
Jeita Grotto

Day 3 – Weekend Guide to Jeita, Lebanon

Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon

Jeita Travel Guide: Where to Stay near Jeita, Lebanon

*All prices are subject to change.

Where to Stay near Jeita, Lebanon if you’re a Backpacker

Real lux appartment

Real lux apartment offers simply decorated rooms with balconies. Close to JEITA Grotto and between the mountains of Faraya, it features free private parking. Real lux apartment has spacious apartments decorated with traditional wooden furniture and tiled floors. Each of the air-conditioned units has a satellite TV, an electric kettle and a refrigerator.

Price: Starts at $45 per night for Standard Studio, add $5 for taxes and charges, and it’s non-refundable.

Marbella Hotel

Marbella Hotel offers air-conditioned accommodations with a satellite TV. With a seating area, all spacious rooms and suites at The Marbella come with heating and a telephone. Each has a private bathroom that is stocked with complimentary amenities. They also organize tours to the Jeita Grotto and the Faraya Ski Centre.

Price: Starts at $50 per night for Deluxe Room, add $6 for taxes and charges, and it offers a free cancellation.

Grand Gabriel

Grand Gabriel features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a fitness center, and a bar. The rooms at the hotel have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a DVD player, and a private bathroom with a bidet, a hairdryer, and free toiletries. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Grand Gabriel.

Price: Starts at $50 per night for Standard Double or Twin Room, add $6 for taxes and charges, $13 for breakfast, but it offers a free cancellation.

Where to Stay near Jeita, Lebanon if you’re on a Budget

Camelot Hotel

Camelot Hotel features a garden with a sun terrace and an in-house nightclub. rooms at the property all provide sea or mountain views. Each is equipped with cooking facilities, dining area and a lounge with satellite flat-screen TVs. Deluxe bathrooms come with a jacuzzi bath.

Price: Starts at $55 per night for Double Room, add $6 for taxes and charges, includes breakfast, but it offers a free cancellation.

Doll’s Hotel By Voodoo

The Doll’s Hotel By Voodoo offers 36 spacious rooms and suites with some suites include jacuzzi overlooking the sea. All the air-conditioned rooms at Doll’s Hotel By Voodoo are bright and have soft lighting. At the bar, guests can enjoy drinks, karaoke night as well as a light menu.

Price: Starts at $55 per night for Standard Double Room with Balcony and Sea View, add $6 for taxes and charges, $7 for breakfast (optional), but it offers a free cancellation.

Vista Del Mar Hotel

Vista Del Mar Hotel offers self-catering accommodation. All units at Vista Del Mar Hotel feature a flat-screen TV and air-conditioning. Featuring a bath, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can also enjoy local and international dishes at the buffet and at the a la carte restaurant throughout the day.

Price: Starts at $55 per night for Deluxe Double Room, add $6 for taxes and charges, $10 for breakfast (optional), but it offers a free cancellation.

Where to Stay near Jeita, Lebanon if you want Luxury

Madisson Hotel

Madisson Hotel features a spa and indoor pool just one block from Mediterranean Sea shores. It has a fitness center with a sauna and a hot tub. Madisson’s spacious rooms and suites. Each comes with a balcony offering side sea views and a private bathroom with a tub and robes. A buffet-style breakfast is served in the hotel’s restaurant. For guests’ entertainment, Hotel Madisson offers a karaoke bar.

Price: Starts at $72 per night for Standard Double Room, add $8 for taxes and charges, $12 for breakfast, but it offers a free cancellation.

Grey Pearls Suites

Grey Pearls Suites offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a shared lounge, and a terrace. Featuring a kitchenette with a microwave and a fridge, each unit also comes with a cable flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, desk, and a seating area with a sofa. A car rental service is also available at the apartment.

Price: Starts at $110 per night for Apartment, add $12 for taxes and charges, and it offers a free cancellation.

Jounieh Suites Boutique Hotel

Jounieh Suites offers modern accommodations. All rooms feature tiled floors and flat-screen TVs. Each suite is fitted with a balcony, a living room, and a kitchenette. Jeitta Grotto Caves is a 5-minute drive from Jounieh Suites. An airport shuttle can also be arranged upon request.

Price: Starts at $155 per night for Standard Double Room, add $17 for taxes and charges, includes breakfast, and it offers a free cancellation.

Jeita Travel Guide: List of restaurants that you can visit around Jeita, Lebanon

1. Babel

Address: Main Road Jounieh HighWay, Dbayeh Lebanon

2. Manuella Restaurant

Operating hours: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM (Sun-Sat)
Address: Seaside Road, Maamelteine Lebanon

3. Batchig

Operating hours: 12:00 PM – 01:00 AM (Sun-Sat)
Address: Kassis street, Dbayeh Lebanon

4. Margherita Pizzeria Del Quartiere Dal 1959

Operating hours: 12:30 PM – 12:00 AM (Sun-Sat)
Address: Jounieh Old Road, Jounieh Lebanon

5. Le Canoe

Operating hours: 12:30 PM – 10:00 PM (Sun-Sat)
Address: Holiday Beach Marina, Dbayeh, Mont-Liban, Lebanon, Dbayeh Lebanon

And that’s our Jeita travel guide for you! We hope we’re able to give you enough insights about this city. Have you been here? Or are you planning to go here? Share with us your experience!

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About the Writer

Hi there! I’m Fatima. My first major travel was in 2016 in the beautiful city of Cebu. After that, I got interested in traveling. Now I enjoy learning languages and other country’s cultures. My goal is to visit at least one country each year and to share my experiences with other people through writing or blogging. Witness my journey by following me on Instagram.​