Where to stay in Hurghada: city center or Makadi Bay resort area?

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TL;DR

Staying in Hurghada city center is more convenient: the sea, promenade, and dive spots are just a 2-minute walk away, with plenty of excursions and entertainment nearby. Getting out of Makadi Bay to explore is a hassle.

What the community said

The sea, tourist promenade, and diving spots are just a 2-minute walk from the hotel — very convenient for exploring on your own.

2-min walk to the sea

Boat/sea excursions from Hurghada are great — plenty of time to swim and observe marine life, not just a quick glance.

boat excursions

Hurghada offers many excursion options besides the pyramids — sea trips, city walks, and other activities are all concentrated nearby.

Getting out of Makadi Bay to the city or other attractions is a real hassle — transport options there are much worse than in Hurghada.

Makadi Bay — poor transport access