
The Jewel of the Sinai — Red Sea diving, desert mountains, and year-round sunshine
Hotels in Sharm el-Sheikh start from $15-30/night across 1,500+ properties. The best area to stay is Naama Bay, ideal for Nightlife, social travelers, walkable area. Book on Travorio and pay with Bitcoin, Ethereum, or 100+ cryptocurrencies.
Budget
$15-30
per night
Mid-Range
$40-100
per night
Luxury
$120-350+
per night
Best Area
Naama Bay
Nightlife, social travelers, walkable area
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Sharm's buzzing tourist centre with a pedestrian promenade, restaurants, nightclubs, and shops. The main beach is sheltered and swimmable. Most budget and mid-range hotels cluster here. The social hub of Sharm.
$30-100/night
Best for: Nightlife, social travelers, walkable area
Home to some of Sharm's best all-inclusive mega-resorts (Savoy, Sultan Gardens, Reef Oasis). Beautiful bay with house reef snorkeling straight off the beach. More upscale and self-contained than Naama Bay.
$50-150/night
Best for: All-inclusive holidays, snorkeling, families
The southern headland with dramatic cliff-top resorts overlooking the coral reefs. The house reef at Ras Um Sid is one of the best snorkeling spots in Sharm — walk in from the beach. Quieter than Naama Bay with a more natural feel.
$40-120/night
Best for: Snorkelers, divers, quieter atmosphere
The newest resort area north of the airport with long sandy beaches and mangrove-lined shores. Large all-inclusive resorts (Rixos, Jaz Mirabel) with extensive facilities. Further from Naama Bay nightlife but excellent for pure resort holidays.
$35-100/night
Best for: Large resort seekers, families, beach walkers
The original Egyptian part of Sharm with a traditional bazaar, local restaurants, and budget accommodation. The harbour for boat trips to Tiran Island and Ras Mohammed. A more authentic, less manicured experience.
$15-40/night
Best for: Budget travelers, boat trips, authentic experience
The hillside residential area between Naama Bay and the Old Market. A mix of apartments, small hotels, and local shops. Good value for longer stays with easy access to both Naama Bay and the harbour.
$15-35/night
Best for: Long stays, self-catering, budget
1,500+ properties across all price ranges
| Category | Price/Night | Best Areas | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget (1-2★) | $15-30 | Old Market (Sharm el-Maya), Hadaba | Budget travelers, boat trips, authentic experience |
| Mid-Range (3★) | $40-100 | Naama Bay, Sharks Bay, Ras Um Sid, Nabq Bay | Nightlife, social travelers, walkable area |
| Luxury (4-5★) | $120-350+ | — | — |
Areas: Old Market (Sharm el-Maya), Hadaba
Areas: Naama Bay, Sharks Bay, Ras Um Sid, Nabq Bay
Year-round; September-November and March-May for best value-to-weather ratio. Hotel rates drop 30-40% during off-peak months. Midweek stays (Sunday-Thursday) save an additional 15-20% year-round.
Year-round. March-May and September-November for best balance of warm weather, diving conditions, and prices. Desert — hot, dry, and sunny 360+ days/year. Summer (Jun-Sep, 35-42°C), winter (Dec-Feb, 18-25°C). Sea: 22-29°C..
The Jewel of the Sinai — Red Sea diving, desert mountains, and year-round sunshine
Sharm el-Sheikh sits at the southern tip of Egypt's Sinai Peninsula where the Red Sea's two gulfs meet. It's one of the world's top diving and snorkeling destinations — the Ras Mohammed National Park has some of the richest marine life on Earth. Beyond the water, the dramatic Sinai desert offers Mount Sinai sunrise treks and Bedouin culture. All-inclusive resorts make Sharm incredibly affordable, and with 360+ days of sunshine, it's a year-round destination just under 6 hours from London.
Ras Mohammed National Park — Egypt's premier diving and snorkeling site with walls of coral, sharks, and mantas
Tiran Island — four coral reefs with stunning biodiversity, accessible by day boat from Sharm harbour ($30-50)
Mount Sinai sunrise trek — 2-hour pre-dawn climb to watch the sunrise over the desert (overnight trip, $40-60)
Blue Hole (Dahab) — the world's most famous shore dive, 1.5 hours north of Sharm. Advanced divers only.
Coloured Canyon — a slot canyon with psychedelic layered sandstone, 3 hours into the Sinai interior
Climate
Desert — hot, dry, and sunny 360+ days/year. Summer (Jun-Sep, 35-42°C), winter (Dec-Feb, 18-25°C). Sea: 22-29°C.
Best Time to Visit
Year-round. March-May and September-November for best balance of warm weather, diving conditions, and prices
Currency
Egyptian Pound (EGP). ~EGP 50 = $1 USD. Cards at resorts; cash for the Old Market, taxis, and excursions.
Language
Arabic (Egyptian). English widely spoken in resorts and tourist areas. Russian and German also common.
Time Zone
EET (UTC+2) — same as Cairo
Visa
UK/US/EU citizens can get a free 15-day Sinai-only visa on arrival (covers Sharm, Dahab, Mount Sinai). For wider Egypt travel, get the standard visa ($25). E-visa available at visa2egypt.gov.eg.
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Naama Bay ($30-100/night) for nightlife and walkability. Sharks Bay ($50-150/night) for all-inclusive with great snorkeling. Ras Um Sid ($40-120/night) for the best house reef. Nabq Bay ($35-100/night) for large family resorts.
Sharm is one of the world's most affordable all-inclusive destinations. Budget AI: $25-40/person/night. Mid-range: $40-100/person/night. Luxury: $120-350+/person/night. UK package holidays (flights + 7 nights AI) start from £350 in off-season.
Ras Um Sid headland has the best house reef snorkeling — the Reef Oasis Blue Bay and Tropitel Naama Bay are popular. Sharks Bay also has excellent reefs (Savoy, Sultan Gardens). For divers, Sharks Bay's proximity to the Strait of Tiran is ideal.
Sharm is one of Egypt's safest destinations. The resort areas are well-secured with checkpoints on access roads. Enhanced airport security since 2015. Tourist police patrol Naama Bay and the Old Market. Millions of European tourists visit safely each year.
November and early December (before Christmas) offer the lowest rates — 30-40% below summer peak. The weather is still warm (25°C), sea is swimmable (24°C), and diving visibility is excellent. May and early June are also good value.
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