Where can you break a US$100 bill into smaller notes in Hurghada hotels for tips and small purchases?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 11 days ago
TL;DR
In Hurghada, many travelers break a US$100 bill directly at the hotel: at reception, with bartenders, or by making a small purchase like a coffee for US$3–5. It’s mainly used to get small notes for tips or early check-in.
What the community said
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.
11 days ago hotel reception
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.
11 days ago hotel bartenders
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.
11 days ago coffee for US$3–5