Where to find ATMs and currency exchange in Hurghada and Sahl Hasheesh?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 7 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
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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 days ago Sahl Hasheesh, El Qasr hotel area