How to protect your belongings from theft at Egyptian hotels (especially before departure)?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 27 days ago
TL;DR
Keep valuables locked in a padlocked suitcase, not just the room safe — theft happens from bags left in plain sight too; lost items like sunglasses or flip-flops often turn up at the hotel reception desk.
What the community said
Lock valuables inside your suitcase with a small padlock instead of just relying on the room safe — this approach avoided theft issues. Also, if you lose something on hotel grounds (sunglasses, flip-flops, etc.), check the reception desk first, as lost items are often turned in there.
28 days ago Suitcase padlock + check reception for lost items
More than $200 and several packs of heated tobacco sticks were stolen from a hotel room just two days before departure. The money was hidden not only in the safe but also among personal belongings — that's exactly where it was stolen from, since those spots are less obvious but also unguarded. Pursuing it with the hotel wasn't seen as worthwhile.
32 days ago ~$200 theft from hotel room
Strongly advised against carrying any illegal substances — the penalty can be a fine or imprisonment. There was a case where someone planted contraband in a traveler's luggage, and they had to bribe their way out with expensive items (sunglasses) to avoid trouble at the border.
35 days ago Risk of contraband being planted in luggage