Why More Europeans Are Choosing Hurghada for Long Stays in 2027

Every winter we welcome more guests who are not here for a week, but for a month, a season, or even longer. Retirees, remote workers, and couples escaping grey European winters have all worked out the same thing: a long stay in Hurghada is warmer, cheaper, and more relaxing than staying home. Here is why the trend is growing and how to do it well.

Cost of Living Versus Europe

The maths is hard to argue with. A furnished sea-view apartment that would cost well over 1500 euros a month in southern Europe rents for 300 to 500 euros a month here on a direct long-stay rate. Groceries, eating out, transport, and activities are all a fraction of European prices. Many guests find that their entire month in Hurghada costs less than just the heating and rent they would pay back home in winter.

The Climate Advantage

While much of Europe is dark and cold from November to March, Hurghada enjoys warm sunny days in the low to mid twenties, cool comfortable evenings, and almost no rain. This is the peak season for European long-stay guests precisely because the weather is close to perfect. You can swim, walk, and eat outdoors every single day.

Most of our winter guests tell us the sunshine alone transforms their mood. There is a real wellbeing benefit to swapping a grey winter for blue skies and warm sea.

Lifestyle Benefits

A long stay lets you live like a local rather than rush like a tourist. You find your favourite coffee spot, learn a few words of Arabic, join a dive club, and settle into a calm daily rhythm. The slower pace, the friendly people, and the constant presence of the sea make Hurghada an easy place to feel at home.

Internet and Remote Work

If you still work, the good news is that fibre internet is now common in modern apartments, with speeds of 30 to 100 Mbps that handle video calls and large files comfortably. Pair your apartment connection with a cheap local SIM as a backup and you have a reliable setup. Always ask your host for a real speed test before committing to a long stay.

Healthcare and Safety

Hurghada has private hospitals and clinics with English-speaking doctors, and routine care is both accessible and inexpensive compared with Europe. Pharmacies are everywhere and well stocked. The tourist areas are calm and safe, and as in any city you simply use common sense at night. Comprehensive travel or health insurance is still strongly recommended for any long stay.

Best Neighborhoods for Long Stays

• El Kawther: quiet, residential, great supermarkets, popular with long-stay couples and retirees
• El Mamsha: lively and walkable, close to cafes, restaurants, and the sea
• Sahl Hasheesh: upscale and peaceful with calm water, ideal for a resort-style winter

How to Book Monthly Apartments Directly

The single best money-saving tip is to book direct with an owner-manager rather than through a large platform that adds fees. Direct booking means lower prices, flexible monthly rates, and a real local contact who can help with everything from airport transfers to visa extensions. Send us your dates and budget and we will match you with the right apartment and a genuine long-stay discount.

A winter in Hurghada is not a dream reserved for the wealthy. With low costs, reliable sun, and direct booking, it is within reach for far more people than realise it. If you are tempted to trade your next grey winter for the Red Sea, we would love to help you plan it.