diff --git a/python/qemu/machine/machine.py b/python/qemu/machine/machine.py
index 31cb9d617d..f648f6af45 100644
--- a/python/qemu/machine/machine.py
+++ b/python/qemu/machine/machine.py
@@ -328,6 +328,11 @@ class QEMUMachine:
         """Returns the list of arguments given to the QEMU binary."""
         return self._args
 
+    @property
+    def binary(self) -> str:
+        """Returns path to the QEMU binary"""
+        return self._binary
+
     def _pre_launch(self) -> None:
         if self._qmp_set:
             if self._monitor_address is None: