best places to stay in Egypt

Best places to stay in Egypt!

If you are looking for best places to stay in Egypt, then you have come to the right place. Below you will find a compiled list of places to stay depending upon whether you are solo travelers, a couple, or a group of friends or family. Egypt has plenty of accommodation options and choosing among them can be a challenging task.

I get a lot of queries from people on which parts of Egypt I would recommend. But they fail to mention their budget and their preferences i.e whether they wish to see the beaches or history or simply visit the pyramids. Hence, to put an end to these queries I decided to compile a list of best places to stay in Egypt categorized budget wise as well as location wise. Also make sure to read my Complete travel guide to Egypt for a detailed itinerary & other information on Egypt.

Here are the places you should book for your trip to Egypt:

ALEXANDRIA

Alexandria is named after Alexander the great and is the most important port in Egypt. This city has a beautiful Mediterranean coastline coupled with amazing architecture & history which is bound to leave you speechless. Alexandria houses the fourth largest library in the world equipped with all modern facilities and is a treat for the book worms. The Mediterranean coastline hosts several beaches with colorful sunsets, which will surely make you wanting to stay there for some more time.

Alexandria

Where to stay in Alexandria: 

Luxury: Hilton Alexandria Green Plaza and Four Seasons Hotel

Mid-budget: Amoun Hotel

Economical: Alexander the great

Solo traveler: Hotel Transit

 

CAIRO:

The largest capital city in Africa is a perfect blend of Modern as well as ancient culture. It hosts one of the wonders of the world – The Pyramids of Giza. Now who wouldn’t want to experience this wonder once in their lifetime?

Best place to stay in Egypt

Where to stay in Cairo (only for pyramids):

Luxury: Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel

Economical: Barcelo Cairo Pyramids

Solo Travelers: Freedom Hostel 

 

Where to stay in downtown cairo (for all of cairo):

Luxury: Ramses Hilton Hotel & Casino

mid-budget & Economical: Windsor Hotel Cairo

Solo Travelers: Freedom Hostel 

 

DAHAB

The offbeat town of Dahab is away from the maddening tourists and is not visited by many. Locals also prefer to go to Dahab instead of its expensive neighbor Sharm-el-sheikh.. It’s the best place for water activities like scuba diving & snorkeling. Also trekking enthusiasts can hike the highest point of Egypt starting from Dahab.

Dahab hotel

Where to stay in Dahab:

Luxury: Sheikh Ali Resort and Le Meridien Resort

Mid-budget: Acacia Dahab Hotel  and Sea Stars Apartments

Economical & Solo- Travelers: Neptune Hotel Dahab

 

Note: I would recommend you to book a Nile cruise directly with a travel Agent in Egypt for Luxor & Aswan as they can give you cheap deals & discounts!

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