Two hostels in Lebanon- Beirut and Bcharre

I just got back from a great week in Lebanon and wanted to note the two great hostels I stayed in.

Beirut: Al Naim Hotel, one street over from Talal's and from Nazih's Pension, both mentioned in the LP book and by other travelers. Al Naim is run by Eduardo, a fantastic Lebanese/Venezuelan guy, and his staff, Azziz and Aimon. They were fantastic and treated me like a friend and family member for the week I was there. They even helped my sick friend, keeping him supplied with water, bread, tea, etc. No website yet, but their phone number is 01-587-375. They are on Charles Helou Avenue, so if you are checking at Talal's, you might as well go around the corner and look at Al-Naim as well- look for the blue-painted shutters and flowers on the balconies.

Bcharre: Tiger House hotel- again, a warm and friendly place to stay. Free water and apples whenever you like. The bus driver to Bcharre will drop you off right at their door. Phone: 03-429-463. I believe they have a website also.

Both hostels: $10 for shared dorm; $15 for shared private double.

By the way, I accidently posted this the first time in Community FAQ's- sorry!!

Al-Naim doesn't have a website, do they? I searched but couldn't find one.

Hi,
Al nazih pension and Talals hotel in beirut.
Is anybody know Are they still in business?
I have call them no answer and email them on reply
Thank you

This "recommendation" must have been written by the owner himself.
Unfortunately I followed this advice and ended up in Hotel Al-Naim. The hotel is a total dump! The stuff are idiots. They did not register our reservation over the phone, plus they were unwilling to find us an alternative accomodation even though it was their fault.
Finally they managed to improvise a room on the upper floor. The room was terrible and we didn't have any sheets on the beds.
In the bathroom there was no light and the shower was like you are standing under a 80 year old male with a prostate cancer.
The hotel is also "conveniently" situated right next door to a night club, so you also have to listen to loud music, shouting and fast cars until at least 4 AM.

Anyway, I was really furious since I think this forum is quite relevant, so I just want to let the others know what they will be getting themselves into. It is cheap, but it's not even worth those 10 dollars.

Dear BRCKOVIC, Thank you for the warning. I will avoid the place. I hope your

stay in Beirut was more pleasant than your stay at that place. Good Luck.

AVOID New Al-Naim Hotel at all costs- I have never stayed anywhere with such disgusting sheets.... and a very creepy feel to it. Felt worth checking for peep holes in this crappy hostel.