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Alexandria trip cost: Corniche hotels and San Stefano, January 2027

Central Alexandria or San Stefano? Two priced hotels are central (Alexander The Great and Windsor Palace near Raml Station), close to the old city, the Corniche and the library; the third is Four Seasons at San Stefano, further east along the seafront. North Coast resorts are a different holiday and are not priced here.

Scope, dates and party

These are dated ground-cost examples for two adults sharing one room, six nights over seven days, 19–25 January 2027. Hotel offers were observed on 1 October 2026; restaurant menus were checked on 1 October (Alexandria) and 2 October 2026 (Cairo). Flights, visas, insurance, shopping and unlisted excursions are excluded. They are not booking quotes, year-round ranges or calculator defaults.

What is specific to this budget

  • Three named hotels, each with two baskets. Baskets A and B keep the hotel and change only the dinner; lunches, transport and activities stay the same. The hotels are ordered by their own price here, not by a universal budget-to-luxury rule, and each hotel's room, breakfast, cancellation and payment terms are printed beside its figures.
  • Breakfasts already included in a hotel rate are deducted once and never bought again; taxes and service already inside a hotel or menu price are not added a second time. The provider notes that additional charges may still apply, so a listed hotel total is not a guaranteed final bill. Lines marked as MTC allowances are planning budgets, not supplier prices.
  • Alexander The Great Hotel's priced room is on the 1st or 2nd floor with no elevator, so it does not suit travellers who cannot use stairs. Meals are priced from Fresca, an upscale restaurant at Four Seasons San Stefano, not from cheap local eating.

Central Corniche or San Stefano

Central hotels make it easy to walk to the old city, Raml Station, the Corniche and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. San Stefano is quieter and more resort-like, with a mall next door, but central sights become car rides. A sea or city view does not mean beach access.

Staying centrally but eating at San Stefano adds a ride each way; the local ride allowance in these examples does not guarantee every trip.

Planning the days

Use the central waterfront as a starting point for a short break. Check the exact room category before paying for a sea view: a hotel on the Corniche can also sell inland-facing rooms. Spread waterfront and heritage visits over separate parts of the day.

Season

Coastal urban sightseeing, not swimming: milder shoulder months score highest; humid summer and cool winter score lower. Exact values are editorial.

Arrival and getting around

The arrival reference is Alexandria International Airport (ALY; Borg El Arab, formerly HBE). Check your actual airport and hotel address before comparing transfers. Keep travel days separate from sightseeing days, and compare room rates with their meal plans and mandatory charges.

Common questions

How long should I stay? Allow 2–4 sightseeing days for this scope, with travel days and excursions considered separately.

Is the North Coast included? No. This guide covers Alexandria city; a North Coast resort stay needs a separate hotel and transport plan.

Dated cost examples

Six dated, itemised examples from 2027-01-19 to 2027-01-25: 6 nights and 7 days for two adults sharing one room, which is 14 person-days. Prices are as observed in October 2026, cover ground costs only, and are not multiplied out to other party sizes or trip lengths.

Dated planning example for two adults sharing one room, 19–25 January 2027: seven days and six nights, flights excluded. Hotel offers and restaurant menus checked 1 October 2026. Not a booking quote, a checkout price or an annual default; reprice your own dates, party and room.

Hotel charges listed by the provider are counted once, and breakfasts already in the rate are never bought again. Meals are benchmarks from Fresca, the public upscale restaurant at Four Seasons Alexandria at San Stefano (menus checked 1 October 2026, tax and service included); they are not a cheap citywide average and January prices are not guaranteed. Transport, drinks and activities are MTC allowances, not quotes. A sea or city view does not mean beach access. North Coast resorts are not priced. No halal certification is inferred.

Budget · Example A

Total for two adults

764.83 USD

No elevator: the priced room is on the 1st or 2nd floor.

54.63 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights (listed charges included)

    1 × 309.12 USD (stay) = 309.12 USD ≈ 309.12 USD

    Source-backed: Alexander The Great Hotel, Double Room on the 1st or 2nd floor, room only. Listed total 309.12 USD including listed charges.

  • Breakfasts not covered by the hotel (menu benchmark)

    14 × 145 EGP (person-breakfast) = 2,030 EGP ≈ 39.05 USD

    Source-backed: Fresca falafel wrap, tax and service included. Breakfasts already included by the hotel are deducted exactly once.

  • Lunch main course per adult (menu benchmark)

    14 × 445 EGP (person-lunch) = 6,230 EGP ≈ 119.84 USD

    Source-backed: Fresca penne al pomodoro, tax and service included.

  • Dinner per adult (menu benchmark)

    14 × 445 EGP (person-dinner) = 6,230 EGP ≈ 119.84 USD

    Source-backed: Basket A: penne, 445 EGP. Basket B: soup 595 + chicken main 1,295 + Om Ali 345 = 2,235 EGP. Fresca menu, tax and service included; this replaces dinner rather than adding a meal.

  • Drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 600 EGP (party-day) = 4,200 EGP ≈ 80.79 USD

    MTC allowance (not a supplier price): Discretionary budget, not a quoted drink price or a hydration recommendation.

  • Alexandria airport (ALY, Borg El Arab) car allowance, each way

    2 × 800 EGP (direction) = 1,600 EGP ≈ 30.78 USD

    MTC allowance (not a supplier price): Planning budget for two passengers, not a verified supplier fare; leave it out if you do not use Borg El Arab airport.

  • Local car ride allowance

    12 × 150 EGP (ride) = 1,800 EGP ≈ 34.63 USD

    MTC allowance (not a supplier price): Planning budget, not a route quote or guaranteed coverage; dining at San Stefano may need extra travel from central Alexandria.

  • Optional activities allowance per adult

    2 × 800 EGP (adult) = 1,600 EGP ≈ 30.78 USD

    MTC allowance (not a supplier price): Discretionary planning budget; no named ticket or admission is promised.

Hotel: Alexander The Great Hotel — Double Room on the 1st or 2nd floor, no elevator; room only (optional breakfast not included). Cancellation and payment: Non-refundable; pay the property before arrival. There is no elevator to this room, so it does not suit anyone who cannot use stairs. The provider says additional charges may apply; the listed total is not a guaranteed final bill.

Budget · Example B

Total for two adults

1,246.89 USD

No elevator: the priced room is on the 1st or 2nd floor.

89.06 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights (listed charges included)

    1 × 309.12 USD (stay) = 309.12 USD ≈ 309.12 USD

    Source-backed: Alexander The Great Hotel, Double Room on the 1st or 2nd floor, room only. Listed total 309.12 USD including listed charges.

  • Breakfasts not covered by the hotel (menu benchmark)

    14 × 145 EGP (person-breakfast) = 2,030 EGP ≈ 39.05 USD

    Source-backed: Fresca falafel wrap, tax and service included. Breakfasts already included by the hotel are deducted exactly once.

  • Lunch main course per adult (menu benchmark)

    14 × 445 EGP (person-lunch) = 6,230 EGP ≈ 119.84 USD

    Source-backed: Fresca penne al pomodoro, tax and service included.

  • Dinner per adult (menu benchmark)

    14 × 2,235 EGP (person-dinner) = 31,290 EGP ≈ 601.90 USD

    Source-backed: Basket A: penne, 445 EGP. Basket B: soup 595 + chicken main 1,295 + Om Ali 345 = 2,235 EGP. Fresca menu, tax and service included; this replaces dinner rather than adding a meal.

  • Drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 600 EGP (party-day) = 4,200 EGP ≈ 80.79 USD

    MTC allowance (not a supplier price): Discretionary budget, not a quoted drink price or a hydration recommendation.

  • Alexandria airport (ALY, Borg El Arab) car allowance, each way

    2 × 800 EGP (direction) = 1,600 EGP ≈ 30.78 USD

    MTC allowance (not a supplier price): Planning budget for two passengers, not a verified supplier fare; leave it out if you do not use Borg El Arab airport.

  • Local car ride allowance

    12 × 150 EGP (ride) = 1,800 EGP ≈ 34.63 USD

    MTC allowance (not a supplier price): Planning budget, not a route quote or guaranteed coverage; dining at San Stefano may need extra travel from central Alexandria.

  • Optional activities allowance per adult

    2 × 800 EGP (adult) = 1,600 EGP ≈ 30.78 USD

    MTC allowance (not a supplier price): Discretionary planning budget; no named ticket or admission is promised.

Hotel: Alexander The Great Hotel — Double Room on the 1st or 2nd floor, no elevator; room only (optional breakfast not included). Cancellation and payment: Non-refundable; pay the property before arrival. There is no elevator to this room, so it does not suit anyone who cannot use stairs. The provider says additional charges may apply; the listed total is not a guaranteed final bill.

Mid-range · Example A

Total for two adults

1,334.26 USD

95.30 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights (listed charges included)

    1 × 912.02 USD (stay) = 912.02 USD ≈ 912.02 USD

    Source-backed: Windsor Palace Luxury Heritage Hotel, Golden Classic Room City View, breakfast for two. Listed total 912.02 USD including VAT 14% and service 12%.

  • Breakfasts not covered by the hotel (menu benchmark)

    2 × 145 EGP (person-breakfast) = 290 EGP ≈ 5.58 USD

    Source-backed: Fresca falafel wrap, tax and service included. Breakfasts already included by the hotel are deducted exactly once.

  • Lunch main course per adult (menu benchmark)

    14 × 445 EGP (person-lunch) = 6,230 EGP ≈ 119.84 USD

    Source-backed: Fresca penne al pomodoro, tax and service included.

  • Dinner per adult (menu benchmark)

    14 × 445 EGP (person-dinner) = 6,230 EGP ≈ 119.84 USD

    Source-backed: Basket A: penne, 445 EGP. Basket B: soup 595 + chicken main 1,295 + Om Ali 345 = 2,235 EGP. Fresca menu, tax and service included; this replaces dinner rather than adding a meal.

  • Drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 600 EGP (party-day) = 4,200 EGP ≈ 80.79 USD

    MTC allowance (not a supplier price): Discretionary budget, not a quoted drink price or a hydration recommendation.

  • Alexandria airport (ALY, Borg El Arab) car allowance, each way

    2 × 800 EGP (direction) = 1,600 EGP ≈ 30.78 USD

    MTC allowance (not a supplier price): Planning budget for two passengers, not a verified supplier fare; leave it out if you do not use Borg El Arab airport.

  • Local car ride allowance

    12 × 150 EGP (ride) = 1,800 EGP ≈ 34.63 USD

    MTC allowance (not a supplier price): Planning budget, not a route quote or guaranteed coverage; dining at San Stefano may need extra travel from central Alexandria.

  • Optional activities allowance per adult

    2 × 800 EGP (adult) = 1,600 EGP ≈ 30.78 USD

    MTC allowance (not a supplier price): Discretionary planning budget; no named ticket or admission is promised.

Hotel: Windsor Palace Luxury Heritage Hotel Since 1906 by Paradise Inn Group — Golden Classic Room, city view; breakfast included for two adults. Cancellation and payment: Free cancellation before 17 January 2027; no prepayment, pay at the property. A central heritage hotel near Raml Station. The provider says additional charges may apply; the listed total is not a guaranteed final bill.

Mid-range · Example B

Total for two adults

1,816.32 USD

129.74 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights (listed charges included)

    1 × 912.02 USD (stay) = 912.02 USD ≈ 912.02 USD

    Source-backed: Windsor Palace Luxury Heritage Hotel, Golden Classic Room City View, breakfast for two. Listed total 912.02 USD including VAT 14% and service 12%.

  • Breakfasts not covered by the hotel (menu benchmark)

    2 × 145 EGP (person-breakfast) = 290 EGP ≈ 5.58 USD

    Source-backed: Fresca falafel wrap, tax and service included. Breakfasts already included by the hotel are deducted exactly once.

  • Lunch main course per adult (menu benchmark)

    14 × 445 EGP (person-lunch) = 6,230 EGP ≈ 119.84 USD

    Source-backed: Fresca penne al pomodoro, tax and service included.

  • Dinner per adult (menu benchmark)

    14 × 2,235 EGP (person-dinner) = 31,290 EGP ≈ 601.90 USD

    Source-backed: Basket A: penne, 445 EGP. Basket B: soup 595 + chicken main 1,295 + Om Ali 345 = 2,235 EGP. Fresca menu, tax and service included; this replaces dinner rather than adding a meal.

  • Drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 600 EGP (party-day) = 4,200 EGP ≈ 80.79 USD

    MTC allowance (not a supplier price): Discretionary budget, not a quoted drink price or a hydration recommendation.

  • Alexandria airport (ALY, Borg El Arab) car allowance, each way

    2 × 800 EGP (direction) = 1,600 EGP ≈ 30.78 USD

    MTC allowance (not a supplier price): Planning budget for two passengers, not a verified supplier fare; leave it out if you do not use Borg El Arab airport.

  • Local car ride allowance

    12 × 150 EGP (ride) = 1,800 EGP ≈ 34.63 USD

    MTC allowance (not a supplier price): Planning budget, not a route quote or guaranteed coverage; dining at San Stefano may need extra travel from central Alexandria.

  • Optional activities allowance per adult

    2 × 800 EGP (adult) = 1,600 EGP ≈ 30.78 USD

    MTC allowance (not a supplier price): Discretionary planning budget; no named ticket or admission is promised.

Hotel: Windsor Palace Luxury Heritage Hotel Since 1906 by Paradise Inn Group — Golden Classic Room, city view; breakfast included for two adults. Cancellation and payment: Free cancellation before 17 January 2027; no prepayment, pay at the property. A central heritage hotel near Raml Station. The provider says additional charges may apply; the listed total is not a guaranteed final bill.

Premium · Example A

Total for two adults

2,621.87 USD

187.28 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights (listed charges included)

    1 × 2,199.63 USD (stay) = 2,199.63 USD ≈ 2,199.63 USD

    Source-backed: Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano, Superior King Room with City View, breakfast for two. Listed total 2,199.63 USD including listed charges; the 100 USD property credit is not deducted.

  • Breakfasts not covered by the hotel (menu benchmark)

    2 × 145 EGP (person-breakfast) = 290 EGP ≈ 5.58 USD

    Source-backed: Fresca falafel wrap, tax and service included. Breakfasts already included by the hotel are deducted exactly once.

  • Lunch main course per adult (menu benchmark)

    14 × 445 EGP (person-lunch) = 6,230 EGP ≈ 119.84 USD

    Source-backed: Fresca penne al pomodoro, tax and service included.

  • Dinner per adult (menu benchmark)

    14 × 445 EGP (person-dinner) = 6,230 EGP ≈ 119.84 USD

    Source-backed: Basket A: penne, 445 EGP. Basket B: soup 595 + chicken main 1,295 + Om Ali 345 = 2,235 EGP. Fresca menu, tax and service included; this replaces dinner rather than adding a meal.

  • Drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 600 EGP (party-day) = 4,200 EGP ≈ 80.79 USD

    MTC allowance (not a supplier price): Discretionary budget, not a quoted drink price or a hydration recommendation.

  • Alexandria airport (ALY, Borg El Arab) car allowance, each way

    2 × 800 EGP (direction) = 1,600 EGP ≈ 30.78 USD

    MTC allowance (not a supplier price): Planning budget for two passengers, not a verified supplier fare; leave it out if you do not use Borg El Arab airport.

  • Local car ride allowance

    12 × 150 EGP (ride) = 1,800 EGP ≈ 34.63 USD

    MTC allowance (not a supplier price): Planning budget, not a route quote or guaranteed coverage; dining at San Stefano may need extra travel from central Alexandria.

  • Optional activities allowance per adult

    2 × 800 EGP (adult) = 1,600 EGP ≈ 30.78 USD

    MTC allowance (not a supplier price): Discretionary planning budget; no named ticket or admission is promised.

Hotel: Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria At San Stefano — Superior King Room, city view; breakfast included for two adults. Cancellation and payment: Free cancellation before 18 January 2027; pay the property before arrival. The payment currency can depend on nationality. The 100 USD property credit is not deducted because its use is not guaranteed. The provider says additional charges may apply; the listed total is not a guaranteed final bill.

Premium · Example B

Total for two adults

3,103.93 USD

221.71 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights (listed charges included)

    1 × 2,199.63 USD (stay) = 2,199.63 USD ≈ 2,199.63 USD

    Source-backed: Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano, Superior King Room with City View, breakfast for two. Listed total 2,199.63 USD including listed charges; the 100 USD property credit is not deducted.

  • Breakfasts not covered by the hotel (menu benchmark)

    2 × 145 EGP (person-breakfast) = 290 EGP ≈ 5.58 USD

    Source-backed: Fresca falafel wrap, tax and service included. Breakfasts already included by the hotel are deducted exactly once.

  • Lunch main course per adult (menu benchmark)

    14 × 445 EGP (person-lunch) = 6,230 EGP ≈ 119.84 USD

    Source-backed: Fresca penne al pomodoro, tax and service included.

  • Dinner per adult (menu benchmark)

    14 × 2,235 EGP (person-dinner) = 31,290 EGP ≈ 601.90 USD

    Source-backed: Basket A: penne, 445 EGP. Basket B: soup 595 + chicken main 1,295 + Om Ali 345 = 2,235 EGP. Fresca menu, tax and service included; this replaces dinner rather than adding a meal.

  • Drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 600 EGP (party-day) = 4,200 EGP ≈ 80.79 USD

    MTC allowance (not a supplier price): Discretionary budget, not a quoted drink price or a hydration recommendation.

  • Alexandria airport (ALY, Borg El Arab) car allowance, each way

    2 × 800 EGP (direction) = 1,600 EGP ≈ 30.78 USD

    MTC allowance (not a supplier price): Planning budget for two passengers, not a verified supplier fare; leave it out if you do not use Borg El Arab airport.

  • Local car ride allowance

    12 × 150 EGP (ride) = 1,800 EGP ≈ 34.63 USD

    MTC allowance (not a supplier price): Planning budget, not a route quote or guaranteed coverage; dining at San Stefano may need extra travel from central Alexandria.

  • Optional activities allowance per adult

    2 × 800 EGP (adult) = 1,600 EGP ≈ 30.78 USD

    MTC allowance (not a supplier price): Discretionary planning budget; no named ticket or admission is promised.

Hotel: Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria At San Stefano — Superior King Room, city view; breakfast included for two adults. Cancellation and payment: Free cancellation before 18 January 2027; pay the property before arrival. The payment currency can depend on nationality. The 100 USD property credit is not deducted because its use is not guaranteed. The provider says additional charges may apply; the listed total is not a guaranteed final bill.

Not included: Flights, Visas and insurance, Shopping, Unlisted excursions

Reference exchange rates dated 2026-09-30: 1 USD = 51.9854 EGP. Your card rate at payment may differ.

Rate source as recorded in the research: Central Bank of Egypt average market rate for 30 Sep 2026 (midpoint 51.9854 EGP per USD, from search-index evidence)

Practical notes

The arrival reference is Alexandria International Airport (ALY; Borg El Arab, formerly HBE). Check your actual airport and hotel address before comparing transfers. Keep travel days separate from sightseeing days, and compare room rates with their meal plans and mandatory charges.

Limits of these examples

Qualified dated planning examples, not live availability or annual defaults. Restaurant benchmarks may change before travel. Listed hotel charges are included once; additional supplier charges remain possible. Reprice actual dates/party/room. Transport/drinks/activities are labelled gross MTC allowances, not supplier quotes.

Cost sources (6)

Compiled and totalled by My Travel Choices (MTC) from the dated sources credited with each example. Research estimates, not bookable offers. How we build these examples · Cite this guide

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