How to get from your hotel in Sahl Hasheesh to Senzo Mall or the old town by taxi?
Based on 2 discussions with 4 participants · Last activity: 2 days ago
Based on 2 discussions with 4 participants · Last activity: 2 days ago
TL;DR
InDrive taxi to Senzo Mall costs from $2; choosing the premium tariff and adding 50 EGP on top gets you a faster pickup. The old town and Mango shop are a 20-30 minute walk, but taxi drivers often take a longer route.
Walking from the hotel to the old town and the Mango shop takes longer than it seems — realistically about 25-30 minutes at a normal pace, not 10-15 as sometimes claimed.
Exit the hotel, turn right at the chess board landmark, and walk straight to reach the old town and Mango shop — but taxi drivers reportedly take a longer route on purpose so they don't have to walk back for the next customer.
The Mango Market shop offers a free pickup service directly from your hotel (coordinated via a separate Telegram group); alternatively, a taxi to Senzo Mall costs from $2.
For trips from Sahl Hasheesh hotels to Senzo Mall (the nearest shopping mall), using the InDrive app works smoothly with no trouble finding a car. It's recommended to select the premium tariff and add 50 EGP on top of the suggested price to get faster pickup and easily travel in any direction.