Where to stay in Hurghada — pick the right hotel, book in 3 clicks
Hurghada is Egypt's flagship Red Sea resort town — a 40km coastline packed with all-inclusive resorts, clear water and vivid coral year-round, and boat trips out to Giftun and Mahmya islands where white sand meets turquoise shallows. From the old-town souks of El Dahar to the lagoons of El Gouna (the 'Venice of Egypt') and the upscale curve of Sahl Hasheesh, TopOfHotel has rounded up where to stay across every district and budget.
Why stay in Hurghada
Egypt's best diving
Vivid hard and soft coral all year, 40+ dive sites, superb visibility — great for first-timers and seasoned divers alike
Value all-inclusive
Private-beach resorts bundling meals, drinks and pools at prices far below Europe — ideal for a relaxed week in the sun
Island boat trips
Sail out to Giftun and Mahmya for white sand and emerald shallows, snorkelling over reefs and fish all day long
Sun almost year-round
Dry, sunny and near rain-free — swimmable in every season, with October to April the sweet spot before peak heat
Pick an area first — where to stay in Hurghada
Location is the single most important thing about a hotel — choose the right area first, then pick the hotel
SekallaCity centre · restaurants, bars & nightlife · near the Marina
Coming soonEl DaharOld town · local souk · cheap, authentic eats
Coming soonSahl Hasheesh25km south · curved private bay · 5-star resorts
Coming soonEl Gouna25km north · man-made lagoons · Abu Tig Marina
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Local dishes to try in Hurghada
- 1🐟
Grilled Red Sea fish
Sea bream, grouper, calamari and shrimp marinated in lemon, garlic and cumin, then charcoal-grilled — best near the Marina and old port
📍 Seafood - 2🍚
Sayadeya
White fish baked over spiced rice with caramelised onions — the signature seafood dish of the Egyptian coast
📍 Coastal classic - 3🍝
Koshari
Rice, lentils, chickpeas and macaroni topped with tomato sauce and crispy fried onions — Egypt's filling, cheap comfort dish
📍 National dish - 4🫘
Ful & Ta'ameya
Slow-cooked fava beans with lemon and garlic, plus Egyptian falafel made from fava beans, served with warm pita
📍 Breakfast - 5🥬
Molokhia
A green soup of jute leaves with garlic and coriander, ladled over rice with chicken or rabbit — a home-style favourite
📍 Comfort food - 6🍵
Mint tea & Shisha
Sweet black tea with fresh mint alongside a shisha pipe at El Dahar and Marina cafes — the classic Egyptian wind-down
📍 Local cafes
- 1🏝️
Giftun Island
A marine-park island with white sand and emerald shallows — Hurghada's most popular spot for snorkelling over coral and fish
📍 Boat trip - 2🏖️
Mahmya Island
A beach club on Giftun, about 45 min by boat from the Marina, with snorkelling, glass-bottom boats and beachfront lounging
📍 Off Giftun - 3🐬
Dolphin House
A horseshoe reef where wild dolphins drop by — the headline stop for swim-with-dolphins boat trips
📍 Sha'ab El Erg reef - 4🦈
Grand Aquarium
One of the region's largest indoor aquariums (opened 2015), 24 themed zones and an underwater glass tunnel — great for kids
📍 In town - 5🛍️
El Dahar Souk
Hurghada's oldest market in the heart of the old town — spices, textiles, brass, papyrus and souvenirs, full of local colour
📍 Old town - 6🕌
El Mina Mosque
A grand twin-minaret mosque by the old harbour — a striking landmark and an easy add-on to a Marina stroll
📍 Old harbour - 7🏜️
Desert Safari
Quad-bike and 4WD tours across the dunes to a Bedouin village, with camel rides, mint tea and desert sunsets
📍 Eastern Desert - 8⛵
Abu Tig Marina
El Gouna's yacht marina, ringed by waterfront restaurants, cafes and boutiques with a chic European feel
📍 El Gouna
Things to do in Hurghada
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3 Hurghada hotels our team picked for you
Selected from real reviews — one per budget tier, each with a score and instant 3-site price comparison
★ 9.4LuxuryPickalbatros White Beach Resort - Hurghada
Family all-inclusive with on-site Aqua Park
★ 9.1LuxurySteigenberger Aldau Beach Hotel
Premium beachfront close to the city
★ 9.1LuxurySunrise Holidays Resort - Adults Only
Top-rated adults-only resort, peaceful
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Baron Palace Sahl Hasheesh
Ottoman-style palace luxury with private beach
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🚆 Getting around Hurghada
Hurghada Airport (HRG)
Hurghada International is about 13km from the centre (and ~5km from El Dahar); a taxi into town takes around 20 minutes
Taxis
Easy to find but unmetered — always agree the fare before you get in. Airport into town is roughly 150–250 EGP
Microbuses
White minibuses run fixed routes between the old town and resorts at a cheap flat rate, hopping on and off along the way
Hotel transfers
Most all-inclusive resorts offer airport pickup — pre-booking is safer and simpler than haggling with airport taxis
Cash in EGP
Use Egyptian pounds (EGP) for taxis, microbuses and the souk; carry small notes. Some resorts take euros/dollars at poor rates
Where to go next near Hurghada
CairoA metropolis on the Nile — the Pyramids of Giza, a brand-new Egyptian museum, and the centuries-old Khan el-Khalili bazaar.
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LuxorAncient Thebes on the Nile — the Karnak and Luxor temples, the Valley of the Kings, and famous sunrise balloon flights.
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AswanEgypt's southernmost Nile city — Philae Temple, the High Dam, vivid Nubian villages, and sunset felucca sailing.
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Sharm El SheikhRed Sea resort at the tip of Sinai — world-class reefs, buzzing Naama Bay, and the Ras Mohammed dive park
See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Hurghada
Which area should I stay in Hurghada?+
For restaurants and nightlife, pick central Sekalla; for authentic, cheap local life choose El Dahar old town; for quiet luxury head south to Sahl Hasheesh or Makadi Bay; for a European lagoon vibe go north to El Gouna.
When is the best time to visit Hurghada?+
October to April is ideal, with comfortable 20–28°C days perfect for swimming and diving. Summer (June–August) is very hot at 35–40°C, though the sea stays warm and swimmable all year.
Is Hurghada good for beginner divers?+
Very much so — 40+ dive sites, calm clear water and shallow reefs, plenty of dive schools running beginner courses, and easy snorkelling around Giftun Island even if you're not a strong swimmer.
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