Alexandria

This is probably the most charming of the Corniche pensions, and with a pleasant and efficient staff, it represents excellent value for money in both comfort and location. — Frommer's

The best of Alexandria’s budget options, the Union is on the Corniche facing the sea, although not many rooms actually enjoy the view. — DK Eyewitness

The glamour has long gone, but it remains an atmospheric and romantic place with good service. The comfortable rooms boast sweeping bay views. — Insight Guides

This centrally situated hotel offers comfortable, spacious and well-furnished rooms and is efficiently run by friendly and helpful staff. — Insight Guides

Pleasantly kitsch, with lots of plants in the lobby, this place remains popular with longstay guests, although its high-ceilinged rooms have seen better days. Double rooms have side-sea views. — Rough Guide

— Frommer's

Though it feels a bit like an all-inclusive place, the staff are friendly and the lobby is big and spacious. — Frommer's

Erected on the Alexandria Corniche in 1906, the Windsor Palace retains a period look and feel thanks to its furnishings, tapestries, and oil paintings. — Fodor's

Although not on par with Alex's seafront budget options, if they're full, this is one of the best of Alexandria's ultra-cheapies. — Lonely Planet

On a delightful bay, this modern hotel offers international-style amenities in a resort setting, not often seen in Egypt. — Fodor's

The name ("Little Corner" in French) fits this cozy, simple hotel, just off Maydan Ahmed Orabi. — Fodor's

North-facing rooms have excellent sea views, while others overlook the gardens. The small cove and its artificial beach have an Italian Lido feel. — Fodor's

If you are on a budget, it's a clean if uninspiring option that's close to the tram station and within walking distance of Downtown, the museum, and the library. — Fodor's

With its five-star amenities and the Green Plaza Mall on its doorstep, who cares if you’re beside a motorway on the city’s edge. B&B $140. — Rough Guide

This 1930s pension creates a favourable impression with its Arabesque decorative touches, free wi-fi, library and buffet breakfast. — Rough Guide

One floor below the Egypt, its lobby and rooms are less elegant, but come with TV, fans and fridges; some also have bathrooms, and seaview balconies. — Rough Guide

Situated on a busy junction overlooking the Montazah Gardens, its sea views are the main attraction of this fivestar tower, whose facilities include a sauna and an outdoor pool. B&B. — Rough Guide