Sharm El Sheikh

Do I need to pay a resort/tourist tax on arrival when booking hotels in Sharm El Sheikh online (Booking.com, Yandex Travel, etc.)?

General Tips · today

Do you need reef/water shoes for swimming in Sharm El Sheikh?

General Tips · today

Are there mosquitoes in Sharm El Sheikh hotel rooms and do you need mosquito repellent/fumigator?

Housing & Rent · 1 day ago

Currency exchange in Sharm el-Sheikh: where to get the best USD to Egyptian pound rate?

Banking & Money · 1 day ago

Is it safe to leave your belongings on a sunbed at beaches in Sharm el-Sheikh, and what other beach safety issues should you know about?

Safety · 1 day ago

Is there enhanced security screening for tourists at Sharm El Sheikh airport?

Safety · 1 day ago

What to do if a family member is hospitalized abroad in Sharm El Sheikh (insurance, medical documents, accommodation after discharge)?

Medical · 1 day ago

Do you still need to fill out a paper arrival/migration card when entering Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt?

Visas & Documents · 2 days ago

When is the sea level higher in Sharm El Sheikh, and should I expect shallow water near jetties and reefs?

General Tips · 2 days ago

Where can I buy jarred baby food in Sharm El Sheikh, and what is usually available?

Shopping · 3 days ago

Is it safe to feed fish from beaches or jetties in Sharm El Sheikh?

Safety · 3 days ago

Where can I book a private yacht charter or glass-bottom boat trip in Sharm El Sheikh?

General Tips · 3 days ago

Where can visitors buy affordable souvenirs, Egyptian skincare products and clothing in Sharm El Sheikh?

Shopping · 3 days ago

Is a standard all-inclusive package enough at a Sharm El Sheikh resort, or is an upgraded package worth paying extra for?

General Tips · 3 days ago

Are snorkel masks, fins and life jackets included on Ras Mohammed trips from Sharm El Sheikh, or do you pay extra?

General Tips · 3 days ago

Do tourists need to pay tax on a second phone in Egypt, and can a phone be blocked when using an Egyptian SIM card in Sharm El Sheikh?

Shopping · 3 days ago

What toiletries and in-room amenities are provided at Swiss Heaven Sharming Inn 4* in Sharm El Sheikh, including a hairdryer, iron, bathrobes and dental kit?

General Tips · 4 days ago

What large marine life can snorkelers see at Fanara Reef in Sharm El Sheikh, and what time is best?

General Tips · 4 days ago

Is Sharm El Sheikh safe for independent travelers, and what common hassles should I prepare for?

Safety · 4 days ago

Which Sharm El Sheikh hotel has a sheltered bay, easy sea access, snorkelling and an on-site water park?

Housing & Rent · 4 days ago

How can non-guests access the reef near Sensatori Sharm El Sheikh?

General Tips · 5 days ago

Where can I buy waterproof sunscreen in Sharm El Sheikh, and how can I avoid getting sunburned while swimming?

Shopping · 5 days ago

Why am I receiving calls and messages meant for a previous owner on a tourist SIM card in Sharm El Sheikh?

SIM & Internet · 5 days ago

Are sunbeds available at Caribbean Hotel’s beach in Sharm El Sheikh, and is it safe to leave beach items there?

General Tips · 5 days ago

Can I take a box of mangoes in carry-on baggage when flying home from Sharm El Sheikh, and what are the excess-baggage charges?

Transport · 5 days ago

Why do local SIM cards get blocked for tourists in Sharm El Sheikh and how to avoid it?

SIM & Internet · 1 day ago

Which hotel area in Sharm El Sheikh has a good sandy beach entry (not a pontoon)?

Housing & Rent · 7 days ago

What happens if you overstay the free Sinai-only entry stamp in Sharm el-Sheikh — fines and how to fly out?

Visas & Documents · 7 days ago

How much do fresh juices and extra food cost with the fix-price system at Sharm El Sheikh all-inclusive hotels?

Restaurants & Food · 7 days ago

How to get to the Naama Bay promenade (shops, fixed-price market) from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh?

Transport · 7 days ago

Do resort guides in Sharm El Sheikh really void your travel insurance if you don't book excursions through them? How to deal with pushy hotel guides

Safety · 7 days ago

What do travelers say about budget 5-star hotels in Sharm el Sheikh, like Grand Oasis and Gravity?

Housing & Rent · 7 days ago

How good is the all-inclusive hotel food in Sharm El Sheikh, does the menu change daily?

Restaurants & Food · 8 days ago

Where to find a pharmacy with fair prices near hotels in Sharm El Sheikh?

Medical · 3 days ago

How to avoid getting a bad room or being downgraded at check-in in Sharm El Sheikh hotels?

Housing & Rent · 8 days ago

Which hotel should I choose in Sharm El Sheikh for a relaxed beach vacation if I'm not into snorkeling?

General Tips · 1 day ago

Which Sharm El Sheikh all-inclusive resorts have the best evening entertainment and animation?

General Tips · 2 days ago

What alcohol is included at all-inclusive hotels in Sharm El Sheikh and until what time is it served?

General Tips · 8 days ago

How much does a boat trip to Ras Mohammed National Park and White Island cost in Sharm El Sheikh, and how to avoid scams?

General Tips · 9 days ago

Which tour operator is reliable for booking a Sharm El Sheikh package (to avoid scams and flight delays)?

Housing & Rent · 9 days ago

Which building/block should I request at Happy resort in Sharm El Sheikh for a quiet room with a good view?

Housing & Rent · 9 days ago

Getting food poisoning at an all-inclusive resort in Sharm El Sheikh — what causes it and what medicine to pack?

Medical · 9 days ago

How to fly to Sharm El Sheikh if there are no direct charter flights from your city in Russia?

Transport · 10 days ago

Can you still get meals after checkout if you have a late-night flight - hotel policy in Sharm El Sheikh (Stella resort)

Housing & Rent · 10 days ago

Are budget 3-4 star hotels in Sharm El Sheikh clean (bedbugs/cockroaches)?

Housing & Rent · 10 days ago

Can you bring prescription medications to Egypt and do you need receipts at customs?

Medical · 10 days ago

What fruits are included at all-inclusive resorts in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt?

Restaurants & Food · 6 days ago

Is Nabq Bay in Sharm El Sheikh (Rixos area) a good place to stay — what's the beach and sea like?

General Tips · 10 days ago

How to negotiate the price for yacht trip and diving photos in Sharm El Sheikh?

Shopping · 10 days ago

Can you pay for taxis (InDrive) in US dollars in Sharm El Sheikh?

Transport · 11 days ago