City in South Sinai, Egypt
Sharm El Sheikh for solo travelers
Is Sharm El Sheikh good for solo travel?
Sinai resort hub for reef diving, Ras Mohammed and desert trips, with a lot of package hotels and year-round sun. Pricey for Egypt, car-dependent and touristy; Dahab suits independent travelers better.
Solo travel at a glance
| Solo travel | 3/5 · Good, with some effort |
|---|---|
| Locals | Friendly |
| English | Common in tourist areas |
| Safety | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Solo women | Generally comfortable in resorts. Catcalling and touts are common; dress modestly in the Old Market and use trusted taxis at night. |
How to meet people in Sharm El Sheikh
Dive centres and boat trips, hostels in Hadaba and Naama Bay, group desert tours, and package-hotel poolsides. Most independent travelers continue to Dahab for a more social scene.
Good things to do alone
- Snorkel or dive Ras Mohammed National Park
- Dive the Straits of Tiran
- Walk Naama Bay's promenade at night
- Visit Old Market for food and shopping
- Join a sunrise desert trip with Bedouin tea
Where to stay in Sharm El Sheikh
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Naama Bay | First-timers: hotels, restaurants, bars and a walkable promenade |
| Hadaba | Mid-range hotels, shops and cafés near Soho Square |
| Sharks Bay | Quieter reefs and diving hotels north of Naama Bay |
| Nabq | Large resorts, mangroves and calmer beaches |
Solo travel across Egypt
| Place | Solo | English |
|---|---|---|
| Dahab | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| El Gouna | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Cairo | 3/5 | Limited |
| Luxor | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Hurghada | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Sharm El Sheikh | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Aswan | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Alexandria | 3/5 | Limited |
| Giza | 3/5 | Limited |
| Marsa Alam | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Siwa Oasis | 3/5 | Limited |
Quick answers
Is Sharm El Sheikh good for solo travelers?
Good, with some effort (3/5). Sinai resort hub for reef diving, Ras Mohammed and desert trips, with a lot of package hotels and year-round sun.
How do you meet people in Sharm El Sheikh?
Dive centres and boat trips, hostels in Hadaba and Naama Bay, group desert tours, and package-hotel poolsides. Most independent travelers continue to Dahab for a more social scene. On SoloSquare you can also join small plans with other travelers who are there now.
Do people speak English in Sharm El Sheikh?
Common in tourist areas.
Is Sharm El Sheikh safe for solo female travelers?
Generally comfortable in resorts. Catcalling and touts are common; dress modestly in the Old Market and use trusted taxis at night.
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