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How to get to Hurghada's Old Town (El Dahar) and Genena City on your own?

From messages by 6 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 24 days ago

TL;DR

Most hotels don't offer a shuttle to Old Town — you take a taxi or minibus and negotiate the fare on the spot. Booking via the InDriver app is cheaper than flagging down taxi drivers waiting curbside.

What the community said

Soho Square (and likely Genena City) probably doesn't operate until afternoon — everything is closed during the day, with activity picking up closer to evening.

Soho Square — opens in the evening

One traveler described a walking route from Sunrise hotel to Baron hotel and back in a loop — the street is quiet with almost no cars, though there isn't much to see along the way.

Sunrise–Baron walking route

Staying opposite Cluny hotel makes it convenient to walk across the road to shops, but the road itself is busy like a highway, with taxi drivers constantly honking.

Cluny hotel area

One traveler reported walking to Genena City only to find it closed — unclear if it's under renovation or simply abandoned, so it may not be operating at all.

Genena City — operating status unclear

Some tourists ask whether Genena City or Soho can be visited if staying nearby, planning to check them out during a walk.

Genena City / Soho Square

There's no organized hotel shuttle to Old Town or Soho — you need to get there yourself by taxi or minibus, negotiating the fare directly with the driver.

Taxi/minibus from hotel

To avoid overpaying curbside taxi drivers who approach tourists directly, it's better to order a ride through the InDriver app — prices are lower.

InDriver app — cheaper than street taxis

Those wanting to experience local flavor and browse shops should plan their Old Town trip around a specific drop-off point convenient for walking around afterward.

Old Town (El Dahar)

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