Torn between El Gouna and Hurghada? We compared prices, stays, and activities so you can pick the destination that fits your trip.
El Gouna is a privately built resort town on the Red Sea about 25 km north of Hurghada, laid out across a network of small islands and lagoons linked by bridges. Everything is reachable on foot or by tuk-tuk: the Abu Tig marina, the downtown squares, a golf course and a long shallow kitesurfing beach. It runs on its own services rather than on an existing Egyptian town, which is why it reads more like a resort campus than a city.
2 properties available · from EGP 2,900 per night
Hurghada is the largest city on Egypt’s Red Sea coast and the capital of the Red Sea Governorate, stretched along roughly 20 km of shoreline from the old quarter of El Dahar through Sekalla to the southern hotel strip. Its international airport makes it the usual entry point for the whole coast, and day boats run constantly to the Giftun islands and the reefs offshore. It is a working city with resorts attached rather than a resort with a city attached.
1 property available · from EGP 6,200 per night
| Metric | El Gouna | Hurghada |
|---|---|---|
| Average price per night | EGP 5,350 | EGP 6,200 |
| Starting price per night | EGP 2,900 | EGP 6,200 |
| Places to stay | 2 | 1 |
| Activities | 6 | 6 |
| Average rating | — | — |
| Vibe | — | — |