Hamra Urban Gardens

Hotels are the same in most cities, but Beirut is not like most cities. Why stay in a regular hotel when you can be a part of the Beiruti community at Hamra Urban Gardens (HUG)? Spacious rooms hand-built by local craftsmen with local products are just part of what makes HUG different. It is also home to the largest rooftop forest in the city, and one of the citys most famous Lebanese cafes: Beit Em Nazih. HUG also hosts a modern gym, the Muscle Up Workshop, that combines Lebanese hospitality and the must up-to-date equipment and classes. All of these facilities are open, for free, to everyone staying at HUG. The location is the best! Just off Beiruts main buzz, Hamra Street, it is near two major universities including the American University of Beirut, minutes walk from major culture and arts centers, the busy shopping streets of Hamra, and Beiruts largest cluster of restaurants, bars and theaters. A wide variety of rooms are available from dorm beds around ($20) to suites (around ...