Where to stay in Sharm El Sheikh — pick the right hotel, book in 3 clicks
Sharm El Sheikh is Egypt's flagship Red Sea resort town at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula — over 330 sunny days a year, near-zero rain, and water so clear you can spot coral straight off the beach. Naama Bay buzzes with restaurants and nightlife, while Ras Mohammed National Park and the Straits of Tiran rank among the world's best dive sites. It's just 15–20 minutes from the airport to most hotels, with stays to suit every budget.
Why stay in Sharm El Sheikh
World-class reefs
Ras Mohammed shelters 1,000+ fish species and 200 types of coral — dive or snorkel straight off the shore at many spots
Sun almost year-round
330+ sunny days and barely 1mm of rain a year. Best months are Mar–May and Oct–Nov; winter days stay a mild 22–26°C
Resorts for every budget
From beachfront all-inclusives to luxury 5-stars with waterparks, kids' clubs and spas — great for couples and families alike
Desert and culture too
Hit the Colored Canyon, quad-bike the desert, dine Bedouin-style under the stars, or climb Mount Sinai for sunrise
Pick an area first — where to stay in Sharm El Sheikh
Location is the single most important thing about a hotel — choose the right area first, then pick the hotel
Naama BayThe buzzing heart · restaurants, nightlife and shopping all walkable
Coming soonNabq BayClosest to the airport (~10 min) · quiet all-inclusive family resorts
Coming soonSharks BayHouse reef right off the beach · shore diving with no boat needed
Coming soonEl Hadaba & Old SharmNear the Old Market & Al Sahaba Mosque · clifftop views, friendly prices
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Local dishes to try in Sharm El Sheikh
- 1🐟
Red Sea Seafood
Pick your fresh Red Sea catch and have it grilled or baked in a clay pot at the Old Market seafood spots
📍 Old Market - 2🍚
Koshari
Rice, macaroni, lentils and chickpeas under tomato sauce and crispy fried onions — Egypt's beloved one-bowl meal
📍 National dish - 3🫘
Ful Medames & Ta'meya
Slow-cooked fava beans with garlic and lemon, plus Egyptian falafel (ta'meya) and fresh baladi bread
📍 Breakfast - 4🥘
Clay-pot Tagine
Seafood or meat baked in a clay pot with tomatoes and peppers — fragrant, slow-cooked and comforting
📍 Citywide - 5🍲
Molokhia
Thick jute-leaf green soup served with rice and chicken or rabbit — a punchy, authentically Egyptian classic
📍 Home cooking - 6🍢
Grilled Kebab & Kofta
Charcoal-grilled spiced meat and minced kofta with salad, mezze and bread, washed down with mint tea
📍 Naama Bay
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Ras Mohammed National Park
Marine park ~25km from town where coral walls plunge into the deep; 1,000+ fish species and legendary dive sites
📍 Tip of Sinai - 2🏝️
Tiran Island
Snorkel-cruise over crystal reefs with 30m visibility and several famous dive sites packed with colourful fish
📍 Straits of Tiran - 3🏖️
Naama Bay
Sharm's holiday hub — sandy beach, seafront restaurants, beach clubs and a lively nightlife strip
📍 City centre - 4🕌
Old Market & Al Sahaba Mosque
Old bazaar for spices, perfumes and souvenirs, anchored by the Al Sahaba Mosque's striking Mamluk-Fatimid-Ottoman design
📍 Old Sharm - 5🎡
SOHO Square
All-in-one entertainment complex with dancing fountains, world cuisines, an ice rink, bowling and a kids' zone
📍 White Knight Beach - 6🏜️
Colored Canyon
Sandstone gorge striped in red, orange, purple and gold, about 90 min away with an easy hike through narrow rock walls
📍 Sinai desert - 7⛰️
Mount Sinai & St. Catherine's Monastery
Climb the sacred 2,285m peak for sunrise over the range, paired with the ancient St. Catherine's Monastery
📍 Inner Sinai - 8🕳️
Blue Hole & Dahab
The Sinai's most famous dive site near laid-back Dahab — shore-accessible, with plenty of fish visible from the surface
📍 ~100km north
Things to do in Sharm El Sheikh
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3 Sharm El Sheikh hotels our team picked for you
Selected from real reviews — one per budget tier, each with a score and instant 3-site price comparison
★ 9.3LuxuryFour Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh
World-class luxury, private reef beach
★ 9.2LuxuryRixos Sharm El Sheikh Adults Only 18+
Adults-only ultra all-inclusive
★ 8.6Luxuryโรงแรมแนะนำทั้งหมดในSharm El Sheikh
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🚆 Getting around Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh Int'l Airport (SSH)
Close to town — just 15–20 min to most hotels. Many resorts run shuttles; booking a transfer ahead is the easiest option
Taxis
Widely available — always agree the fare first. Airport to Naama Bay runs around 60–100 EGP; carry Egyptian pounds in cash
Uber / Careem apps
Both work in Sharm with transparent fares and live tracking — no haggling, ideal for first-time visitors
Minibuses & resort shuttles
Local minibuses run the main road cheaply (~10 EGP/seat), and many resorts offer free shuttles to Naama Bay
Cash & payments
Egyptian pounds (EGP) are king; many taxis don't take cards, though big hotels and shops accept cards and euros/dollars
Where to go next near Sharm El Sheikh
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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HurghadaRed Sea resort town — all-inclusive resorts, world-class coral diving, and boat trips to Giftun's white-sand islands.
See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Sharm El Sheikh
Which area should I stay in at Sharm El Sheikh?+
For nightlife and restaurants within walking distance, pick Naama Bay. For a quiet family base near the airport, choose Nabq Bay. Divers who want a house reef off the beach should head to Sharks Bay, while El Hadaba / Old Sharm offers value near the old market.
When is the best time to visit Sharm El Sheikh?+
The sweet spots are March–May and October–November, with 20–32°C, calm seas and great visibility. Summer (Jun–Aug) is scorching at 37–42°C, while winter stays pleasantly mild at 22–26°C by day.
What's the diving and snorkelling like?+
World-class — visibility reaches 30m and coral starts right off many beaches. The headline sites are Ras Mohammed and the Straits of Tiran, both reachable on a day boat. Non-divers can see the reef from a glass-bottom boat without getting wet.
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