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Budget in Dahab
Budget in Dahab
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.
Auski Camp, Yasser is the most aimable and helpful camp host in Dahab. Single Room prices start at 30 LE (see link). Like anyone else in Dahab the staff can arrange all trips and tours. One of the last relatively silent and cheap places in the center of Dahab. It's next to the Sphinx hotel with direct beach access.
Bish Bishi, (in Mashraba opposite The Sphinx Hotel), +20 69 640727, . 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 €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, . 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!
Dolphin Camp, (tel +20 69 3640081). The place to be 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! As anyone else in Dahab, the helpful and laid-back staff can arrange trips and excursions.
Sindbad Camp, 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, though a little shabby, 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.
Star of Dahab, tel.+20 69 3640130, +20 10 111 3481, , . 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.
Neptune Hotel, . On the main street just by the bridge, single rooms with free WiFi, A/C, TV and fridge are around 100-120LE. Although this is a basic budget place the rooms are clean and great for the asking price and the location is terrific.
El Bulti Fighting Kangaroo,(+20)12 359 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.
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