How much do seafood and lobster cost at Hurghada fish market in 2026?

A different view: in September 2026 visitors recommended eating at the fish market, saying it was tasty and fresh, prices were fair, and the experience was memorable. Opinions differ, and a lot depends on the specific stall.

Restaurants next to the market: in September 2026 visitors praised El Mina near the fish market and the mosque: several floors, a quirky old-style interior, fresh fish and fair prices. Hefny Fish, recommended by locals, is right across from it. Participants noted that Hefny and El Mina now cater more to locals, but the food there has always been good.

Where the market is and what else is nearby: in August 2026 participants said the two-storey Al Halaka restaurant is directly opposite the fish market, next to the marina and the mosque, and Star Fish is not far away on Sheraton Road. The marina and the mosque in the Sheraton area are easier landmarks for finding the market than online maps.

Prices in July 2026: according to one visitor, Hurghada's fish market now has separate prices for tourists. Lobster costs US$35–40 and no seller goes lower (it looks like a price agreement), while a year earlier it was about US$25. Shrimp costs US$10–18, and everything else at the market starts at US$10 per item. This is one visit's observation; prices at the time of your trip may differ.

Cooking quality: the same visitor wrote in July 2026 that along with higher prices the cooking got worse: seafood was poorly cleaned and over-salted, and in his view the fish market is much less worth the trip now.