Beirut · Lebanon
The Colony Beirut Hostel
Bed bug reports
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Confirmed Hostelworld
It was really nice eating with everyone in the evening ! Rami is a really unique and funny guy. I'm sure He is a great guide for exploring the city. Unfortunately, the filth in the beds made me leave... A smell of gym and stale tobacco, a blanket that hadn't been washed in years, and traces of bedbugs in the pillow. I've stayed in dozens of hostels in my life but this one was really too dirty for me. I'd rather pay more and sleep in a reasonably clean bed.
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Confirmed Google Maps
AVOID THIS PLACE! I honestly wonder why Google even allows a one-star rating for places like this — there should be an option for negative stars. This is by far the worst hostel I have ever stayed in. If you want to ruin your holiday with bed bugs, go ahead — I’ve got around thirty or more itchy bites after just one night. The place is filthy, and even if you’re exhausted, it’s better to leave and stay outside than spend a night here. I thought staying for one night wouldn’t be so bad, but it only got worse. Please, avoid this place if you can. I truly hope they start taking better care of it; otherwise, they should just close it down.
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Confirmed Hostelworld
Booked the hostel off its 9.2 rating but I have no idea how it got it You know when you’re at the floor of the hostel because the smell of the toilet hits you pretty quickly the mattress’ with no sheets are black and one guest even mentioned bed bugs Then there is the bathroom with the shower covered in rubbish on the floor It’s far from everything, a uber is minimum $5US each way Lost my $5 key deposit at check out at 9:30am because the staff was asleep How did it ever get a 9.2 rating?
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Vibe Analysis
The nightly $5 family dinner is the pulse of The Colony Beirut Hostel: Lebanese home-cooking, long table energy, and easy conversation led especially by Rami. It gives the place a built-in social rhythm, so solo backpackers do not have to work hard to find company. The hostel has a terrace, common areas for hanging out, shared and private rooms, and dorm bunks that are often comfortable with a bit of privacy. The mood is warm, funny, and talkative, with staff who can help with Beirut tips, transport, and local context. The location works well for Armenia Street, bars, cafes, clubs, nearby markets, manoushe spots, and minibuses or vans from the main road. It is not the polished central-tourist version of Beirut, and the surrounding Quarantine/port-side area can feel semi-industrial, quiet, or deserted at first.
Signals to check
- Hot water can be inconsistent, and Wi-Fi may be weak in rooms or at night.
- Cleanliness is uneven, with serious complaints about beds, bathrooms, smells, and possible bedbugs.
- Facilities are basic and older; summer heat, limited AC, outages, and shared bathrooms may be rough.
- The location is useful for Armenia Street and transport, but it is not downtown and may feel isolated after dark.
- The hostel has strong personality; the social energy is a feature, but it may not suit anyone wanting a quiet, polished stay.