Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon, a Mediterranean port of mosques, churches, Ottoman and French-mandate architecture, museums, corniche promenades and one of the Arab world's best food scenes. In October 2026 it is also a city under very restrictive government travel advisories (US Level 4 Do Not Travel; Canada avoid all travel; Australia do not travel; UK against all travel to parts of the city), so this guide leads with the security picture and then covers what is open, where to stay and eat, and how to get around.
Top spas
Curated picks for treatments and day spas.
Kempinski The Spa (Summerland)
Full-service spa at the Kempinski Summerland beach resort with deep-tissue and hot stone massage, facials and body wraps; guests under 18 are not admitted.
SPA Phoenicia
Spa of the InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut, ranked second among Beirut spas on Tripadvisor in 2026 with a 4.7 rating from 16 reviews.
Essential Spa & Health Club (Mövenpick Hotel Beirut)
Spa and health club of the Mövenpick Hotel Beirut with six treatment rooms including couples' rooms, ESPA, Ayurvedic and other treatments, a steam room and an Olympic-size indoor pool.
Sarvam Yoga
Yoga studio in an old Lebanese house on Gemmayzeh's main street, offering Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Mysore, reformer and meditation sessions.
Wellness travel tips
Get the most from your wellness experience.
Book treatments in advance — popular slots fill up quickly during peak season.
Hydrate well before and after treatments, especially massages and saunas.
Communicate any allergies or skin sensitivities before treatments begin.