Hurghada Travel Guide
Weather, best time to visit, and the best food, culture, nature and activities.
Typical prices
- Budget mealEGP 120.00≈ $2.42
- Mid-range mealEGP 300.00≈ $6.05
- CappuccinoEGP 70.00≈ $1.41
- Domestic beerEGP 100.00≈ $2.02
- Taxi (per km)EGP 10.00≈ $0.20
- Public transport ticketEGP 10.00≈ $0.20
- Museum entryEGP 300.00≈ $6.05
- Mid-range hotel (night)EGP 2,500.00≈ $50.38
Food & Drink
- Moby Dick RestaurantSeafood · $$
A long-running seafood restaurant on Sheraton Road known for fresh grilled Red Sea catch and calamari.
- El Sayadin El DaharSeafood/Egyptian · $$
A local favorite in the old town (El Dahar) serving fresh fish chosen straight from the display and grilled to order.
- Portofino Marina RestaurantItalian · $$$
A marina-front Italian restaurant popular for sunset dinners overlooking the boats at Hurghada Marina.
- Nomad's RestaurantEgyptian · $$
A relaxed spot near Sekalla known for Egyptian mezze and shisha with a laid-back beach-town atmosphere.
- Papas Bar
A long-standing expat and tourist bar on Sheraton Road with live sports screenings and cheap beer.
- Little Buddha
A stylish lounge and club at the Marina known for its Buddha-themed decor and late-night DJ sets.
Culture & History
- Hurghada Museum
A modern museum on the Corniche displaying pharaonic artifacts and royal mummies in air-conditioned galleries.
Nature & Outdoors
- Mahmya Island
A protected island beach off the Giftun Islands with turquoise shallows, reachable by a short boat trip from the marina.
- Makadi Bay
A wide sandy bay south of central Hurghada lined with resort beaches and calm, shallow swimming water.
Active & Fun
- Sindbad Aqua Park
A water park with slides and pools attached to Sindbad Club, popular with families staying nearby.