Alexandria, Egypt 2025 — Things to Do, Hotels, How to Get

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Corniche

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10-mile Mediterranean waterfront promenade.

Old Town

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Historic center with Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

Montaza

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Royal palace gardens and beaches in east Alexandria.

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Ancient library perished in fire. New Bibliotheca Alexandrina (2002) on waterfront—museum and cultural center, entry ~100 EGP

Yes, 15th-century fortress on site of ancient Pharos Lighthouse, harbor panorama, entry ~80 EGP

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Alexandria

Cooler than Cairo in summer - Mediterranean breeze

Bibliotheca Alexandrina must-see modern library

Fresh seafood much cheaper than Cairo

Weather

Average temperature by month

Now

13°

75%22 м/с

Today

17°13°

Tomorrow

18°14°

Thu

19°14°

Fri

20°12°

Sat

19°10°

Sun

18°14°

Mon

18°14°

18°

9°Jan

19°

9°Feb

21°

11°Mar

24°

13°Apr

27°

17°May

29°

20°Jun

30°

23°Jul

30°

23°Aug

30°

21°Sep

28°

18°Oct

24°

14°Nov

20°

11°Dec

Water temperature

18°

17°

18°

21°

24°

26°

27°

25°

22°

20°

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5 E£~0.11 $

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Historic Alexandria tram

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15 E£~0.32 $

Uber, Careem

Use apps for fair prices

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location.transport.tram	5 E£ ~0.11 $	None	Historic Alexandria tram
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location.transport.taxi	15 E£ ~0.32 $	Uber, Careem	Use apps for fair prices
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Prices

Cost of food, accommodation and services

Cafes & Restaurants

Lunch

189 E£

~189 $

Restaurant dinner

708 E£

~708 $

Breakfast

94 E£

~94.0 $

Street Food

Local dish

47 E£

~47.0 $

Drinks

Coffee

71 E£

~71.0 $

Beer in bar

142 E£

~142 $

Local beer

71 E£

~71.0 $

Imported beer

142 E£

~142 $

Wine bottle

566 E£

~566 $

Fast Food

Big Mac

142 E£

~142 $

Groceries

Water 1.5L

9 E£

~9.0 $

Cigarettes

94 E£

~94.0 $

Weekly groceries

1,180 E£

~1,180 $

Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.

Accommodation

Hotels and rental prices

Hostel dorm

283 E£ / night

~283 $

Hostel private room

708 E£ / night

~708 $

Guesthouse

850 E£ / night

~850 $

Hotel 2★

944 E£ / night

~944 $

Hotel 3★

1,652 E£ / night

~1,652 $

Hotel 4★

2,596 E£ / night

~2,596 $

Hotel 5★

4,248 E£ / night

~4,248 $

Boutique hotel

3,068 E£ / night

~3,068 $

Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.

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VisaMastercard

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limited

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Cash dominant (70% of transactions). Essential for markets, bazaars, street vendors, small shops, taxis. Only upscale hotels and restaurants accept digital payments. Carry sufficient amounts daily.

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Major banks: National Bank of Egypt, Banque Misr, Commercial International Bank (CIB). Licensed bureaux in city center. Use EgRates.com for current bank rates. Avoid airport, hotels, and street exchangers.