Tripoli, Arcadia: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 70 - 150 Mainalon Resort
 The completely refurbished Mainalon Resort, built in Tripolis city centre, offers a 24-hour front desk service combined with beautiful views to the Ar… MoreEUR 55 - 250 Arcadia Hotel
 Centrally situated in Tripolis, Arcadia Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the main square. This design hotel features rooms with minimalist décor and bal… More | ||||||||||||
Tripoli, Arcadia: Guide
Tripoli (Arabic: طرابلس Ṭarābulus) is the capital, largest city, principal harbour and biggest commercial and manufacturing centre of the North Africa|North African country of Libya. Tripoli is located in the north-west of Libya and is situated on the Mediterranean Sea. The city has a population of some 1.68 million people.
Understand
History
Tripoli was founded in the 7th century BCE by the Phoenicians, who named their settlement Oea—due to the city's long history, there are multiple sites of archaeological significance in the city and in its surroundings, not least from the period under the Roman Empire.
Climate
Tripoli's prevailing climate is typical Mediterranean, with hot dry summers, cool winters, and some modest rainfall.
Get in
Visas will be needed, and those can be attained via embassies and/ or consulates. Roughly $50-$150, depending on how long you will stay.
By plane
Tripoli has an international airport, which of limited standard.
By train
By car
By bus
By boat
Get around
See
Landmarks
the Arch of Marcus Aurelius
the National Museum
Nouzha Hotel Abu Gfifa Street (Benashour), +218 21 3601237. Has 14 well kept rooms. Its size makes it more of a guest house and it seems to be very popular with longer stay foreign workers who prefer a homely touch.
Corinthia's Bab Africa, (downtown Tripoli) . Tripoli's premier hotel, referred to locally by the chain name (not the hotel name), also a main meeting point for many foreigners and Tripoli elite. It has a number of good quality restaurants as well as a gymnasium, indoor pool and sauna.
Safwa Hotel, (in front of the UN offices) . Claims to be four star. The Safwa has about 20 suites of varying standards and a guest house across the street. The guest house is nothing other than a dilapidated apartment with a basic bathroom and a cooker. Be careful when paying with your Visa card, the owner will charge a hefty premium for handling the transaction.
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Do
If want to escape from the pressures of today's modern life, Tripoli is the place to go. There is nothing to do other than read watch BBC world service and do a bit more reading. For the adventurous types we suggest the nightclub on the 3rd floor of the 3rd building in the downtown tower complex. Like any proper nightclub it only opens at 11pm. A non alcoholic beer will set you back a small fortune and in like in Italy you will be charge extra if you dare to sit down at a table.Learn
Work
Buy
Eat
The quality of food in Tripoli is good and it is generally inexpensive by western standards. Do not expect a huge variety, the cuisine is mostly Arabic. The chances of getting food poisoning is slim but beware of the fish, if you do however r feel inclined to sample the fruits of the sea, just take one look at the cleanliness of the harbor and the beaches. There is an oriental restaurant in the Corinthea hotel and another one in Gargash. The service however is shocking. Waiting staff can hardly speak any English and getting one of them to serve you at your table is a challenge.Budget
$5 for a takeaway meal, $20 in a good reastaurant, and $40 at a fancy restaurant in the Corinthea hotel.Mid-range
Splurge
Drink
Alchol is forbidden in Libya. It is not available in any restaurants or hotels.Sleep
Budget
Mid-range
Splurge
Contact
Stay safe
Cope
Get out