Russian tourists are increasingly choosing budget accommodations…
Russian tourists are increasingly choosing budget accommodations over five-star hotels in Egypt, citing poor service quality, outdated facilities, and cleanliness issues, despite a growing overall tourism flow to the country. The shift in preferences is reflected in declining bookings for five-star hotels and rising demand for three-star options.
Consensus
- Russian tourists are showing decreased interest in five-star hotels in Egypt.
- The share of five-star hotel bookings in Egypt has declined from 42% to 39%.
- There has been a noticeable increase in bookings for three-star hotels, rising from 15% to 22%.
- Tourists have reported issues with furniture, plumbing, cleanliness, and service quality in some hotels.
- The number of Russian tourists visiting Egypt has increased significantly since the beginning of 2026.
- More than one million Russians have visited Egypt since the start of 2026.
- Current demand for tourism in Egypt is 20% higher than in the same period of the previous year.
- The main tourist destinations in Egypt remain Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh.
- Tourists are increasingly interested in excursions, Nile cruises, and diving.
Points of divergence
- The average daily booking cost for hotels in Egypt decreased from 14,5 thousand rubles in 2025 to 11,5 thousand rubles in 2026. — vesti
- The average tour cost to Egypt is between 100,000 and 110,000 rubles per person. — vesti
- Experts note the development of hotel infrastructure in Egypt, including new and renovated premium facilities. — vesti
- A Russian tourist named Angeline reported that the hotel she stayed in had a good first impression due to large grounds, pools, gardens, and varied menus, but poor conditions inside the room. — vm
- Some tourists reported issues with beaches, including trash and broken sun loungers. — vm
- The tourism flow from Russia to Egypt has fully recovered to the levels of 2014–2015, when air links were suspended. — vm
- A test launch of QR code-based entry control began at Cairo Airport on August 1, with plans to expand it to all airports, including Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Demand for five-star hotels in Egypt among Russians has decreased — Вести
- Russians began mass complaints about five-star hotels in Egypt — Вечерняя Москва