
Your Choices for Accommodations are Critical!
Your selection of lodging can affect the success of your trip to Egypt. In some instances, it may even be the high spot of the vacation.
Do not ignore the fact that selecting the right lodgings can make your trip memorable, while staying in the wrong lodgings can wreak havoc on your vacation to Egypt!
Fortunately the Internet today offers a vast array of resources, reviews and details about the best accommodations in Egypt, in addition to the best deals to be had.
We always start our hotel research with a reputable reservations and information site, such as Hotels.com. Not only will this prevent wasting a lot of time, but it allows us to take a broad view of what lodging available in Egypt and can easily see which ones are desirable candidates dependent on prior visitor reviews.
How to Select the Right Kind of Hotel
In advance of taking a trip, we encourage that you ask yourself some critical questions that will help you select the appropriate hotel at a desirable price.
- Is it important to you to conserve time getting back and forth to events and sites?
- Are you willing to spend more time on public transportation and taxis in order to save on lodging? If this is the case you can ordinarily get a lower cost lodging on the periphery.
- Do you crave a place steeped in local culture? Smaller independent hotels are often some of the most picturesque and historic ways to enjoy the local culture.
These are key questions to ask before selecting your lodging. We would suggest that you think about how you might use your hotel to get the most out of your Egypt vacation experience before deciding on where to rest your head.
When seeking accommodations it is also smart to determine the kind of lodging and creature comforts that suit your desires and needs. If you will not be spending much time in your room, and therefore you likely care less about the creature comforts than you do about the location, then we would recommend looking for accommodations close to the sites in Egypt that you are planning to visit.
Our favorite lodging booking site is Hotels.com, which handles over 70,000 properties worldwide, provides detailed hotel reviews, photos and offers a price match guarantee. There are several other companies, but we have not seen one that is as easy to navigate and comprehensive.
Stay at a B&B for a Quaint Lodging Experience
If you enjoy the company of strangers and a home-cooked meal then think about staying at a Bed & Breakfast in Egypt. These properties provide an experience very much like staying with old friends and often times the hosts can provide a wealth of knowledge and tips on the dining options, local sites, and customs. And frequently the breakfast provided will be high quality.
When we are looking to reserve a B&B, we like to use BedAndBreakfast.com. Its search capability includes a global network of bed and breakfasts, country inns, guest houses and farm stays.
Note that these properties are usually located in more rural areas and may not be in proximity to public transportation. If you will be traveling with a rental car then this is a delightful selection.
Considering a Home Exchange Program?
If you saw the film “The Holiday” then you may already have an idea of how appealing exchanging your home can be.
If you plan to visit Egypt for a length of time and you yourself live in a desirable vacation region (or you own a second home in a attractive location) then you might give some thought to exchanging your home with someone in Egypt who is interested in vacationing in your locale.
Staying in someone’s home in Egypt allows you to live like a local (not a tourist) and can end up costing you nothing. You will commonly have full use of kitchen and laundry facilities and enjoy the comforts of staying in a cozy home and neighborhood. This alternative is also considered environmentally smart because it doesn’t consume additional local resources to provide for foreign travelers. And a commonly disregarded benefit is that while you are in someone else’s home that someone else is in your home–perhaps watering your plants, picking up your mail, and generally discouraging thieves which prey on vacant homes.
Check out HomeExchange.com for access to their international network of homes for exchange. A one year membership is required but they guarantee that if you don’t find an exchange within your first year they will extend your membership for another year. If you are interested in learning more about the particulars of picking out and contacting possible home exchange candidates Home Exchange Academy provides a special reference guide.
When you are already paying a high price for flights exchanging your home with another traveler can be an easy way to limit the complete cost of your holiday. If you’re feeling that you just cannot afford that trip to Egypt you may want to reconsider!
Lodging for the Super Tight Budget
If you are on a tight budget (maybe you’re a student) and needing to get the most economical accommodation (as long as it provides a bed and bathroom) then we recommend what are known as hostels. Hostels are available in many countries and often have separate quarters for seniors and/or couples. There are several hostels available in Egypt to choose from. These may be booked through HostelWorld.com.

** Remember, this site is FREE so please support us if you can! **