- The Citadel of Raymond de Saint-Gilles is massive and offers great views over the city.
- The Souks are authentic and bustling—buy soap, gold, and copper.
- Al-Mansouri Great Mosque is a beautiful Mamluk building (converted from a Crusader church).
- Hallab 1881 is the most famous sweet shop in Lebanon—try the Knefeh.
- The port area (El Mina) is great for seafood and boat trips to the Rabbit Islands.
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When to go: Spring or Autumn
Spring and Autumn are mild. Summer is hot and humid.
Ramadan is quiet during the day, lively at night.
- Best: Spring/Autumn.
- Summer: Humid.
- Ramadan: Special vibe.
Getting there: Bus from Beirut
Beirut Airport (BEY) is 85km away. Take a bus (Connex) or taxi.
The drive takes 1.5-2 hours depending on traffic.
- Bus: Connex.
- Taxi: Service.
- Drive: Coastal highway.
Where to stay: El Mina
El Mina (the port) is quieter and has boutique guesthouses (Via Mina).
The city center is chaotic but authentic.
- El Mina: Charming.
- Center: Busy.
- Resorts: Las Salinas.
What to see: Citadel and Souk
Explore the Citadel. Get lost in the Souks (Soap Khan, Tailors Khan).
Visit the Great Mosque. Take a boat in El Mina.
- Citadel: Crusader.
- Souks: Mamluk.
- Mosque: Architecture.
- Islands: Nature reserve.
Food: Sweets and Fish
Tripoli is the sweet capital. Hallab is a palace of sweets. Try 'Halawet el Jibn' (cheese rolls).
Moghrabieh (semolina dough) is a breakfast sandwich. Fish in El Mina.
- Sweets: Hallab.
- Moghrabieh: Sandwich.
- Fish: El Mina.
- Lemonade: Fresh.
Getting around: Taxi
Service taxis (shared) are cheap. Walking is best in the Souks and El Mina.
Traffic is chaotic.
- Service: Cheap taxi.
- Walk: Old Town.
- Traffic: Bad.
Budget: Very Cheap
Tripoli is very affordable. Street food is cheap.
Bring cash (USD or LBP).
- Food: Cheap.
- Sweets: Treat.
- Cash: Essential.
1 Day in Tripoli
Morning: Citadel of Saint-Gilles. Walk down to the Souks.
Lunch: Moghrabieh sandwich or Hummus.
Afternoon: Explore the Khans and Mosque. Buy soap.
Evening: Sweets at Hallab. Walk in El Mina.
- Morning: Fortress.
- Lunch: Street food.
- Afternoon: Market.
- Evening: Dessert.
FAQ
Is it safe?
It has a reputation, but it's generally safe for tourists now. People are very welcoming.
Dress code?
It's conservative. Dress modestly in the city/souks (no shorts/tank tops). El Mina is more relaxed.
Is it the capital of Libya?
No! That's the other Tripoli. This is Tripoli, Lebanon (Trablous).