I found out two Budget options through Couchsurfing for the cost-conscious fellas on the board.
Al Nazih pension in Gemayzeh (Good location close to many good bars and restaurants)
http://pension-alnazih.8m.com/
The one below would be my second option...Read the description left by a CS'er below
http://www.talalhotel.com/
I just slept there last night. It is the best place for poor backpackers with low expectations.
I shared a room with three other people. My room had air-con but no window. The nights are not quiet: the owner likes to invite few friends every night to play cards and backpackers are partying as well... The shared bathrooms are not really clean. I would advise you to try to have a single room with the bathroom already inside.
The location is not the best but it is close to "place des martyrs" so that is ok.
So if you don't mind all these things, you can go there!!! I think you need to book it before because for example, right now, it is super crowded...
Al Nazih pension in Gemayzeh (Good location close to many good bars and restaurants)
http://pension-alnazih.8m.com/
The one below would be my second option...Read the description left by a CS'er below
http://www.talalhotel.com/
I just slept there last night. It is the best place for poor backpackers with low expectations.
I shared a room with three other people. My room had air-con but no window. The nights are not quiet: the owner likes to invite few friends every night to play cards and backpackers are partying as well... The shared bathrooms are not really clean. I would advise you to try to have a single room with the bathroom already inside.
The location is not the best but it is close to "place des martyrs" so that is ok.
So if you don't mind all these things, you can go there!!! I think you need to book it before because for example, right now, it is super crowded...