Where to find ATMs and currency exchange in Hurghada and Sahl Hasheesh?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 23 days ago
TL;DR
The ATM at Senzo mall sometimes doesn't work, but there's a currency exchange nearby (passport or voucher required). In Hurghada airport's departure zone, Egyptian pounds are accepted at cafes.
What the community said
A bank branch is about a 5-minute walk from Pyramisa: reach the promenade between the beach and hotel, turn right toward Serenity, turn right by the shopping stalls, and walk uphill to the bank with a dark burgundy sign. Bring your passport to exchange US dollars for Egyptian pounds.
18 days ago Bank branch 5 minutes from Pyramisa, toward Serenity
In Hurghada City there is a large shopping mall with multiple ATMs where you can also check the current dollar exchange rate. A taxi there costs around $1.
23 days ago Shopping mall, Hurghada City
Near the city Empire hotel, there is a bank approximately 100–300 metres to the right of the exit.
23 days ago Bank near Empire hotel (city)
There is a currency exchange point near the Sunny Days hotel where you can exchange dollars for Egyptian pounds.
23 days ago Exchange office near Sunny Days hotel
The ATM at Senzo mall is sometimes out of service. There is a currency exchange point nearby, but you must bring your passport or hotel voucher to use it.
23 days ago Senzo Mall, nearby exchange office
At Hurghada Airport in the departure lounge (after passport control), cafes accept Egyptian pounds. Whether foreign cards work there may vary — check with your bank before travel.
23 days ago Hurghada Airport, departure lounge
In the Sahl Hasheesh area (near El Qasr hotel), currency exchange ATMs are not easy to find — it's best to ask at your hotel reception for the nearest working machine.
23 days ago Sahl Hasheesh, El Qasr hotel area