Budget
Bish Bishi
in mashraba opposite the sphinx hotel, +20 69 640727, (http://www.bishbishi.com). jimmy is the owner and is well-known throughout dahab. rooms are reasonable, le30-80 depending on what you want. a double on-suite is currently le60. they do food, laundry, trips etc and so you be well looked after. if you are flying into sharm they can collect you from the airport for â¬25 1 hour away. last visited in november 2008 and had gone downhill.
Dahab Dorms
part of the red sea relax resort near the lighthouse, +20 69 3641 308, (http://www.red-sea-relax.com). new dorm complex part of a larger resort near the lighthouse reef at the north end of dahab bay. excellent panoramic views of the bay or resort pool directly from the dorm rooms. very reasonably priced, the accommodation and breakfast is free for the those choosing to dive with the complex. on site facilities include an award winning dive centre, a safari and transfer office, restaurant / bar, private beach and if the sea is too salty- a pool!
Sindbad Camp
(http://www.sindbaddahab.com) sindbad camp is one of the last traditional bedouin camps in dahab. it has a very relaxed atmosphere and a full bedouin staff under dutch management. all rooms have a fan and some of them also have own shower and toilet le30+ for a room. most rooms have seaview. they serve great coffee and also have a very good restaurant. the camp is located 50 meters north of light house reef and the bay of dahab. but just around the corner so it is very quiet. prices from 3 to â¬10 a night for the room. offers all diving activities and organize desert- and shoresafari's off-the-beaten-track. offers airport transfers.
Star of Dahab
Tel.+20 69 3640130, +20 10 111 3481, [email protected], (http://stefaniemoehrle.de...). a pleasant family-run guesthouse at the southern end of assalah, offers basic lodgings at basic prices, and new, more expensive rooms with sea view. excellent beachside location,with a sea side shade, restaurant good food, and a dive centre as well. but it's a bit of a hike to the center of assalah.
Room prices for a single camp room no AC, no bath should be no more than 30LE., less if you book ahead for a week or longer. The budget traveller heads for the ones run by Egyptians. Some Westerners have bought into camps and try to nearly double prices without any noticeable reason. If anyone asks more don't hestitate to go to the next camp, there are plenty.
Dolphin Camp
(http://www.dolphincamp.net) tel +20 69 3640081. a place for party lovers. the newest and hippest house club is right next door. party almost every night. offers the dahab standard rooms right on the beach. the rooms range from 6 to 25 euro including breakfast - some with bathroom, ac and fridge. if sleeping is within the range of your intentions, shift it after sunrise, but don't worry: everybody does! like anyone else in dahab, the helpful and laid-back staff can arrange trips and excursions.
El Bulti Fighting Kangaroo
+2012 359 8741,. one of the oldest bedouin camps in dahab and the original fighting kangaroo, this small family run hostel and guesthouse offers clean rooms, great value and a warm welcome. located right in the main strip, close to the bridge, le40 for ensuite rooms. all have fans, some have air-con. the owners can also arrange taxis from sharm airport.
Midrange
Dahab Paradise
(http://www.dahabparadise.com). tel +2 010 700 2527 +2 010 700 4133. a small, boutique hotel located just outside the centre of dahab at the beginning of the blue hole road. the hotel offers an easy style, a tranquil atmosphere and sea view from every room. currently listed as the no.1 hotel in dahab on tripadvisor. prices from ⬠53.00 per double room per night.
Star of Dahab
Tel.+20 69 3640130, +20 10 111 3481, [email protected]. a pleasant family-run guesthouse at the southern end of assalah, offers basic lodgings at basic prices, and new, more expensive rooms with sea view. excellent beachside location,with a sea side shade, restaurant good food, and a dive centre as well. but it's a bit of a hike to the center of assalah.
Sheikh Salem House
Tel 0020127304871, (http://www.sheikhsalemhou...). budget boutique hotel set in a beautiful house owned by a bedouin sheikh of dahab and his family. managed by a bedouin team and an english lady. set in a quiet spot at the northern end of the promenade, right on the beach with a sandy beach. budget rooms with amazing views and shared bathrooms from 45egp, deluxe suites with air conditioning, tv and satellite, kitchen from 150egp or â¬23 per suite per night. wireless internet for guests. this is a great place for those wanting to stay in unique accommodation with a home like feel, and get to know dahabs bedouin community and culture. warning: do not go here if you are a solo female traveller. the room doors do not lock from the inside. they are secured by padlocks on the outside, so you can be locked in but cannot lock people out. very creepy place.
Bedouin Lodge Hotel
Tel. 069 3641 125, (http://www.bedouin-lodge-...). bedouin owned hotel directly at the coast of the red sea in the heart of dahab el mashraba. simple rooms equipped with bathroom, ac or fan. small beach, sun roof, restaurant, dive shop. the dive centre here is excellent and offers padi at good rates.
Blue Beach Club
Is located between eel garden and lighthouse. clean ensuite, air conditoned rooms at reasonable prices and a fresh water swimming pool are available. (http://www.bluebeachclub.com)
Dahab Divers
Is a clean and obviously newer hotel and dive centre. rooms are air conditioned, and there are excellent showers - a rarity in egypt. official price is â¬37 per night, but is negotiable. extremely helpful staff. also an excellent place for diving. (http://www.dahabdivers.com)
El Salam Camp and Yoga Shala
Dahab's oldest camp has been re-opened with a yogic twist! a range of beautifully decorated yoga themed rooms are available, choose to suit your budget â en suite rooms with a/c or standard or sea view with fan and shared bathroom. daily yoga classes, monthly ten day yoga retreats, chi gong, massage, desert safari trips, snorkelling and diving excursions are also available. located right on the sea front next to the archaeological port and 30 seconds from the main supermarket...el salam is located close enough to the main promenade but slightly set away from the hustle and bustle.
Dahab Plaza Hotel
50 mts from the sea. Swimming pool, billiard in the garden. All rooms with A/C, fridge, TV, bathroom/toilette.
Jowhara Hotel جÙÙرة دÙب
Tel 002 010 2733883/7913816, [email protected], (http://www.jewelofdahab.com/). located in the middle of el mashraba st. apartments with sea views, 1 minute from the beach. a nice place to relax and absorb the local culture. they also arrange safari and diving for affordable price. double and triple rooms available with ac and private bathroom from 100-150 le per apartment per night.
Stay Young
(http://www.fiksdal.be/) 002 010 2702770, [email protected] is a part of jowhara hotel that offers cheap accommodation and has hand painted murals on the walls. this is an impressive art project that just opened in august 2009. the rooms start at 60le, 80le, 100le for single, double and triple room with private bath and ac.
Penguin Village and Diving
(http://www.penguindivers.com/) is a well-run 30-room hotel right on the water, which has a good restaurant and a dive shop. it's popular with travellers in their 20s and 30s who are looking for a reasonably priced place, but who aren't on a really tight budget and not too picky on cleanliness. rooms are around e50 for a double. single with fan and ensuite is 70ep, with air-con 80ep. also at off-season double rooms with shared bathroom are available for only 20egp.
Red Sea Relax Resort
Tel. +20 069 3641 308, (http://www.red-sea-relax.com/) a brand new resort at the north end of the dahab bay, beachside and close to the teeming lighthouse reef, colourful beachside cafes and traditional bazaars. specializing in diving, safari and therapeutic activities, the resort offers a choice of sea view rooms, a restaurant, dive school, and transfer office
Sea Stars Apartments
Tel +2 0100 8177052/+2 0100 8695232 [email protected] 6 stylish 2 bedroom apartments set in a beautiful planted garden in the eel garden area of dahab, 1 minute from the beach, perfect for families, couples or groups of friends/ divers or windsurfers. first floor apartments with balcony, sea and mountain views from 60 euro per night, ground floor garden apartments from 55 euro per night. all sleep up to 6 with a/c, welcome pack supplied. the friendly english owners also offer bespoke diving packages.
Ali Baba Hotel
Tel. 069 3640876, (http://dahabhotel.blogspot.com). egyptian-run hotel in a mixed european/oriental style. minibar, sea view, balcony, and air-con for around 25€/room/night, there is also a "suite" double size with bathtub for 33€.
Villa Barbara
A big house on the beach with a big yard, a patio, a kitchen, 2 bathroms with water accumulativ heaters, four bedrooms for 9 persons, from the terrace upstairs you can see the sea. there is only one house between the villa and the sea, there is a reef nearby. from â¬25-â¬45 per night.
Dahab has a plethora of cheap accommodation. All are rather the same, generally offering bungalow/chalet type accommodation at very reasonable prices. For the those on an extreme budget, most have areas where you can sleep on mattresses in the open air, usually for under a dollar a night, including a blanket and pillow.