Marsa Alam
Located 24km north of Marsa Alam along the main road, Oasis is smaller than many of the megaresorts along this stretch. Its 49 chalets were built with a…
Must-see hotels in Egypt
Luxor
A good midrange hotel, the Emilio has 101 spacious rooms, all fully equipped with mini fridges, satellite TV, private bathroom, air-con and 24-hour room…
Port Said
Not as posh as it likes to think it is and ridiculously overpriced, but the Resta is as snazzy as Port Said gets. The pool area has views out to the canal…
Sharm El Sheikh
Surprisingly quiet for being slap on the shopping drag, this cheapie hotel has decent-sized rooms set around a tiny pool. There's a strong smell of…
Hurghada
If you are on a budget and want to be slap in the centre of the Sigala action, this small hotel has cosy, extremely clean and comfortable rooms with…
Aswan
The good-sized rooms at the Hathor are no-frills and are showing some wear and tear, but they're all clean enough and come with air-con, making this a…
Southern Nile Valley
On the upper floors of a building above the Baby Home clothes store and opposite the Omar Effendi department store, this hotel is basic but has OK rooms…
Western Desert
Friendly Mr Anwar runs this family establishment with gusto and offers flexibly priced, relatively clean rooms with shared or private bathroom options…
Suez Canal
This old-timer hotel is home to clean, simple rooms that have a decent dose of old-fashioned flair. You want one of the front-facing rooms; some have…
Giza
Well placed for a strategic visit to the Pyramids, without totally giving up on the city. The Giza metro stop is about 3km away, and the Pyramids are 4km…
Cairo
Upstairs from its sister Bella Luna Hotel, these simple, slightly aged rooms are all kept clean and shipshape. It's a safe, central budget option with…
Cairo
This popular place is a reasonable alternative to five-star heavyweights. Rooms are comfortable and well equipped, if rather cramped. An extra US$10 for …
Dahab
These bright, sparkling-clean, simple rooms with comfortable beds are an easy-on-the-wallet deal. Grab one upstairs for a balcony. The central location…
Western Desert
This small, spartan hotel has acceptably clean, well-worn rooms with faux-oriental rugs. In summer the cement walls throb with heat. Newer, more…
Western Desert
On a quiet street behind the tourist office, north of Sharia As Sawra Al Khadra, this friendly hotel has a homey lobby and a span of sparsely furnished…
Hurghada
This business-style hotel has a glitzy lobby that promises much more than the simple rooms deliver, but everything is kept neat and clean, and the staff…
Luxor
Set between the Luxor Temple and the souq, this 45-room hotel has friendly staff and worn rooms with great views. The rooftop has views over Luxor Temple…
Luxor
A newer hotel on a quieter Gezira street, all of the very clean rooms are simple but painted in bright colours, with ensuite facilities and balconies…
Luxor
The sister hotel to Nour El Gourna is particularly quiet and has 14 spacious rooms. To get here, follow the track behind Medinat Habu for 500m.
Aswan
The cheapest sleep in town, with 76 beds. One-third are for men and the rest are for women. Dorms are clean, and the hostel is centrally located near the…
Northern Nile Valley
This hostel with a large garden offers basic rooms with fridges. A popular stop for Egyptian youth groups, make sure to book ahead.
Luxor
One of the better family-oriented hotels in Al Gezira on the west bank. The hotel is on the Nile, a stone’s throw from the ferry landing, and therefore…
Cairo
This 1930s hotel still clings on to wisps of yesteryear in its gloomily lit foyer. The well-kept renovated ('class A') rooms with fresh-ish coats of paint…
Giza
The only camping option in Cairo is miles from the centre, adjacent to the Wissa Wassef Art Centre on the Maryutia Canal. To get here, take a microbus or…
Cairo Outskirts & the Nile Delta
The not-so-new New Arafa Hotel is your best bet in Tanta. Get your no-expectations hat on and this place is fine for a night. The rooms are nothing…
Al Fayoum
This collection of bland balcony-lined chalets sits right on the shoreline overlooking Lake Qarun. It's very popular with local tour groups and as a…
Luxor
Across the road from the train station, the Anglo Hotel is noisy at times, but right in the centre of town. Reception is worn, but old-style rooms are…
Suez Canal
In a quieter location than most Suez hotels, near the yacht basin, the Red Sea has rough-around-the-edges rooms with battered TVs and ugly brown carpets…
Giza
The best deal within walking distance of the Pyramids, though not great quality. The traffic noise is intense as it’s at a major intersection. Only stay…
Red Sea Coast
Owner Hakim and his welcoming family create a homely atmosphere, but his cement-block hotel looks tired and in need of an update. All 22 basic rooms are…
Cairo Outskirts & the Nile Delta
There's not much 'eco' in this eco-lodge and the whole place is windblown and fairly rundown, but it’s quiet, the owner is a character, and the food is…
Suez Canal
If you don’t mind migraine-inducing candy cane painted walls and a lack of windows, the Medina is reasonably clean and well cared for.
