Why go
- Capital and most populous city of Libya.
- Known for Martyr's Square.
- Served by Mitiga International Airport (MJI).
History
Tripoli, historically known as Tripoli-of-the-West, is the capital and largest city of Libya, with a population of about 1.317 million people in 2021. It is located in the northwest of Libya on the edge of the desert, on a point of rocky land projecting into the Mediterranean Sea and forming a bay. It includes the port of Tripoli and the country's largest commercial and manufacturing center. It is also the site of the University of Tripoli.
Where to stay
Haiy Al Abrajj, Al Teejani Street, Tripoli, Libya · marriott.com
V5RF+546, Tripoli, Libya
Corinthia Bab Africa Hotel, Al Kurnish Rd, Tripoli, Libya · corinthia.com
V5RV+F4F, Tripoli, Libya · attawfeekhotel.ly
Near Bank of Libya, Tripoli, Libya · tripoliharoonhotel.ly
Zarti, Tripoli, Libya · victoriahotel.ly
Ibn Khaldoun St, Tripoli, Libya · lh3.googleusercontent.com
428 OMAR ALMOKTAR STREET, Tripoli, Libya · hotelplasma.com
Al Fatah St, The Corniche, Tripoli, Libya · radissonhotels.com
V55V+PHC, Near the Guest Palace, Al Khadra Hospital Bridge, Al Nasr, Libya · rixos.com
Jakarta Street, Tripoli, Libya · jakartahotel.ly
10, 03 Meseera El Kubra Street, Tripoli, Libya · awalhotel.ly
V5XG+R7H, Al Hara Alkabir St, Tripoli, Libya
V5RV+QC4, Tripoli, Libya
V5XG+8JQ, Tripoli, Libya
V5VR+6F3, Sharia Sidi Issa, Tripoli, Libya
Tripoli, Libya
V5RH+PGR شارع بالخير, Belkheer St, Tripoli, Libya
abdunnaser, Tripoli, Libya
V5V7+QWP بجوار ذات العماد, Tripoli, Libya
V5QF+MC6, Shawqy St, Tripoli, Libya
V5RQ+493, Tripoli, Libya
V5QG+X44, VIa Canova, Tripoli, Libya
Shawqy St, Tripoli, Libya
Tripoli, Libya
V5VW+82X, Tripoli, Libya
Indoor
424 Omar Almukhtar Rd, Tripoli, Libya
V5RF+W6W, Tripoli, Libya
Al Kurnish Rd, Tripoli, Libya
Omer almokhtar, Tripoli, Libya
V5P7+457, Tripoli, Libya
V6W4+WPQ, Alkfsh Street, Tripoli, Libya
V5RC+VQX, Tripoli, Libya
0944241937, Libya
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Coffee Shop, Italian, Cafe · Opening hours: Sa-Th 09:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · طريق الجامعة, Tripoli, 00218 · brownsugar.ly
International, Breakfast, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00 · شارع زاوية الماعزي, Tripoli طرابلس, 218 · ellacafes.com
Friture, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · شارع الزاوية
Beef Bowl, Burger, Steak House, Sandwich, Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 091-5003334 شارع الجرابة Shari al Jarabah, +218
Ice Cream, Breakfast, Cake, Caribbean, Coffee Shop, Crepe, Pancake, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 · University Road
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: 13:00-22:00 · 5 Ibn batota, Tripoli, +218
Arab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Sa-Th 00:00-24:00 · 1 طريق عين زاره
Deli, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-We 09:00-16:00 · شارع مدرسة حلب, 00218
Italian Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:30 · شارع ولي العهد
Burger, Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Sa-Th 12:00-24:00; Fr 18:00-24:00 · Al-Jrabah / الجرابه
American, Fast Food · Opening hours: Sa-Th 00:00-24:00 · 4 Fashlium Street (شارع فشلوم), +218
Sandwich, Tea, Breakfast, Ice Cream, Friture, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Sa-Th 08:00-23:00 · شارع اول سبتمبر / Shara 24th Dezember, 218
Dessert, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:30 · Alfornaj Rotary, بداية طريق عين زارة, Tripoli · dabshi.com
Tea, Sandwich, Breakfast, Cafe · Opening hours: 24/7 · طريق السكة
Irish, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · طريق قرقارش الرئيسي
Deli, Donut, Pancake, Crepe, Bagel, Cake, Ice Cream, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Sa-Th 08:00-22:35; Fr 14:00-22:50 · طريق السيدة عائشة
Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Sa-Th 12:00-18:00 · Shara Souwalim
Cake, Restaurant · Opening hours: Sa-Th 08:00-22:00 · Sharia Mizran - شارع ميزران
Italian, Deli, Donut, Pancake, Breakfast, Crepe, Bagel, Cake, Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Cafe · Italian/Deli cafe · طريق قرجي, +218 · veranda.ly
Juice, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
African, Arab, Restaurant · African/Arab restaurant · 218
Cafe · cafe · شارع البرج · facebook.com
Burger.Pizza, Fast Food · Features: halal · طريق الهضبة الخضراء
Regional, Cafe · Regional cafe · Sharia Mizran - شارع ميزران, Tripoli طرابلس
Chicken Sandwich, Fast Food · Chicken Sandwich fast food · Shara Soueyi al Khretounie, Tripoli
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant · طريق الهضبة الخضراء
Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Fish And Chips restaurant · زاوية الدهماني
Turkish, Restaurant · Turkish restaurant
Fast Food · fast food · طريق قرقارش الرئيسي · facebook.com
Restaurant · restaurant · facebook.com
Food Court · food court
Coffee Shop, Chocolate, Pizza, Sandwich, Sweets, Cake, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · حي الأندلس, طرابلس · dipndip.ly
International, Italian, French, Pizza, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Features: air conditioning · شارع الجرابة, بن عاشور
Friture, Cafe · Opening hours: Sa-Th 08:00-21:00
Breakfast, Burger, Cake, Chicken, Coffee Shop, Diner, Ice Cream, Italian Pizza, Local, Pizza, Tea, Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: PH,Mo-Su 08:00-24:00+…
Pizza, Cafe · Opening hours: 24/7 · 923007011 غوط الشعال
Arab, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-12:00 · Awlad bin Haj
Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · Elfegi
Burger, Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-14:00 · Sharia Omar Al Mukthar (شارع عمر المختار), Tripoli طرابلس
American, Lebanese, Italian, International, Cake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · American/Lebanese cafe · شارع السيدي, Tripoli, 218
Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Sa-Th 00:00-12:00 · شارع المطبات الهضبة البدري
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
355 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Mitiga International Airport (MJI) 9.7 km to the centre
Tripoli, TB, LY — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather.
Abu Aisha Agricultural Aviation Airport 45 km to the centre
Ghashir, TB, LY
Getting there by ferry
Tripoli sea port terminal for passengers
Ferry terminal · 1.3 km from the centre · مصلحة المواني والنقل البحري
Tripoli- Misurata
Ferry route
Tripoli – Zarzis
Ferry route
Tunis - Tripoli
Ferry route · الهيئة الوطنية للمواني والنقل البحري
Tripoli-Benghazi
Ferry route
Genoa - Tripoli
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Mitiga International Airport (MJI); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Tripoli sea port terminal for passengers, 1.3 km); routes include Tripoli- Misurata, Tripoli – Zarzis, Tunis - Tripoli.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Tripoli, Libya. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.