Experience in Hurghada, Egypt by Deathzone

What is it like to live in Hurghada? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Hurghada is a city that is about 30:40 years old.. It's built in a very good location looking outwards on the RedSea as its considered to be one of the most popular touristic cities in Egypt.. It's weather in summer and winter is always perfect ranges between 25:45 degrees Celsius.. I would recommend it more towards tourists and not students because it's a non University educational area.. Yes there is 1:2 Institutes for tourism studies but non major Universities..

What is the student lifestyle like in Hurghada?

It's not the best in governmental schools but if you are a parent and looking for a good school for your child, then the best choice for you is the international schools for students who's ages range between 4:18 years..

How much does it cost to live in Hurghada?

In my opinion if you're an international person looking for a place to live in.. The prices will be perfect to you..

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Hurghada? Is there any advice you can give?

It's not difficult to find accommodation in hurghada because there are loads of people that offer accommodations everyday on Facebook and sites..

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

As long as the city is considered to be touristic then you should expect it to have the best traditional and intraditional foods..

What places would you recommend visiting in Hurghada?

It doesn't contain lots if site-seeings but if you're looking for a day to spend in a relaxing place then visit any beaches.. There's also a town built near the hurghada gates that exits towards Cairo called "El Gouna".. This town I would recommend you to visit because it's considered to be the most beautiful and cleanest place in hurghada..

Is it good to eat out in Hurghada? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

I'd say it's 90% good to eat outside because I will be honest there are some "Egyptian food" restaurants that off food that may hurt the stomach.. Other than that the other 90% are very good at foods.. I can't say all of them but I'll say one like: Bulls..

Is the nightlife good in Hurghada? Where is good to go?

Not always.. Its a 50:50 chance that it can be good or bad..

What advice would you give future students heading to Hurghada?

Good luck..