Hurghada is a beach resort town situated along Egypt's Red Sea, and it is extremely popular with tourists. It is one of the leading costal resorts along the Red Sea, attracting many visitors with its year-round hot temperatures. There are quite a few luxury hotels in Hurghada, but for those on a budget there is a wide choice of cheap hotels too.
One of the cheap hotels in this city is a three star option, The Golden Rose Hotel. It is newly built and contains modern facilities. This hotel is situated in the heart of Hurghada, near to many local amenities and shops. For those who enjoy great nightlife it is close to the city's largest beach nightclub. The Beirut Hotel is a good option for travelers looking for budget hotels in Hurghada. Many of the rooms have great views looking out over the Sea, and come with private terraces or balconies, meaning guests can make the most of these views. Rooms are air-conditioned which is great for guests staying during the hottest months of the year. This hotel also offers the option, as many other Hurghada hotels do, to go all inclusive meaning guests get breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as drinks included in the price.
Many Hurghada hotels offer great luxury at affordable prices. PrimaSol Titanic Resort and Aquapark is one of the more well-known hotels in Hurghada offering all inclusive holidays. All rooms come with a balcony or terrace so guests can relax in the year round sun. The hotel also has its own private section of beach for guests to relax and soak up the sun. Mercure Hurghada Hotel offers four star luxury for visitors. It is an all inclusive resort so guests don't have to worry about food and drink whilst staying here, it is all included in the price of a room. It is a great place for those looking to relax and unwind, whilst being near to some of the most beautiful coral reefs in the world. Great for sun worshippers and lovers of sports, guests can enjoy scuba diving, play tennis on the courts or go on boats trips. There are seven restaurants and bars on the premises, meaning there is variety at meal times, which makes it difficult to get bored.
Tourism is Hurghada's major industry so there are a lot of activities catered to tourists. A must for any visitor to Egypt - but especially Hurghada - is to go scuba diving or snorkelling in the Red Sea, and take in the amazing sea life you're sure to come across. In Hurghada it is also worth exploring the old town district of El Dahar, which contains many traditional Egyptian coffee shops, where you'll find a lot of the locals.