Where can you break a US$100 bill into smaller notes in Hurghada hotels for tips and small purchases?

Try buying something at a shop and asking for the change in US dollars. For tipping, it can also be more practical to exchange part of the amount into Egyptian pounds and use those.

The latest tip is to ask at your hotel reception desk, where staff can often break a large bill into smaller notes for tipping or for cash handy for early check-in.

If you need very small US dollar notes, travelers recommend asking not only at reception but also hotel bartenders, who may have change suitable for tips.

A backup option is to buy something inexpensive at the hotel, such as a coffee for US$3–5, and ask for change from a US$100 bill. It’s not the most economical method, but it can work in a pinch.