Are there shops or a market area within walking distance of hotels in Hurghada / Sahl Hasheesh?

For Palm Beach Hotel, the nearest option is Bestway, about 2.5 km toward El Gouna, away from central Hurghada. It is around a 7-minute taxi ride or walkable; across the road are pharmacies, a fruit stall, and other small shops.

From the hotel, cross the road and walk left — there's a sidewalk with small shops, nothing fancy but fine for a change of scenery. You can walk as far as the local mosque.

For shopping and a change of scenery, travelers recommend Mango Market — many hotels offer a free shuttle bus there.

It's more convenient to book excursions online in advance rather than from shops near the hotel: search "excursions in Egypt" to find travel agency groups with reasonable prices.

Right behind many hotels you can go horseback riding along the sea — not shopping, but a good option if you're heading out beyond the hotel grounds.