One bedroom with sea view in the centre

Hotel Description

Honestly, when I first walked up to this place on Sheraton Road, I wasn’t sure what to expect – the address sounds a bit complicated with all those references to Gomla market and the Effile hotel, but actually it’s pretty straightforward once you’re there. The location is kind of brilliant, you know? You’re right in the thick of things but still tucked away enough that you don’t get the full chaos of central Hurghada hitting you at 6 AM.

The sea view from the bedroom is what really sold me on this spot. I mean, it’s not some sprawling panoramic thing you’d see at those massive resort chains, but there’s something honest about it – you wake up, pull back those curtains, and there’s the Red Sea just sitting there, doing its thing. The morning light hits the water just right, especially if you’re an early riser like me. What I really appreciated was how the room felt lived-in rather than sterile… there’s character here that you don’t always find in three-star places. The bed’s comfortable enough (though I did notice the pillows are a bit on the firm side), and there’s actually decent storage space, which – let’s be real – is something a lot of places skimp on.

Being next to Gomla market is either going to be your favorite thing or drive you slightly crazy, depending on your travel style. If you want to feel like you’re actually in Egypt rather than some sanitized tourist bubble, this is perfect. The market sounds wake you up around 7 AM, but honestly, that’s when you should be getting up anyway to beat the heat. You can grab fresh fruit for breakfast, haggle for souvenirs, and get a real sense of daily life here. The vendors near the Effile hotel have figured out the tourist thing pretty well – they speak decent English and won’t hassle you too much if you’re clearly staying in the neighborhood. Parking can be a bit of an adventure (well, parking anywhere in Hurghada is an adventure), but the location means you can walk to most things you’d want to see or do. The restaurants along this stretch are a mix of tourist-friendly spots and places where locals actually eat – I’d recommend venturing toward the latter, obviously. What surprised me was how quiet it gets in the evenings once the market winds down. You get this nice balance of energy during the day and actual rest at night, which is harder to find than you’d think in a busy area like this.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $40. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

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