Alexandria is Egypt's second-largest city, a Mediterranean port stretching along a broad curving corniche on the country's northern coast. Founded by Alexander the Great in 332 BC, it was once home to the ancient Great Library and the Lighthouse of Pharos, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Today Alexandria mixes Greco-Roman ruins, Ottoman-era forts, Belle Époque architecture, and a lively seafood and fishing culture along a coastline of sandy bays.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano
Alexandria's flagship modern luxury address, a beachfront tower built into the San Stefano Grand Plaza complex with a private beach, rooftop pool, spa, and direct access to upscale shopping and dining.
Steigenberger Cecil Hotel
Alexandria's most storied hotel, opened in 1929 on Saad Zaghloul Square overlooking the Eastern Harbour, once frequented by Winston Churchill and Somerset Maugham, retaining art deco interiors.
Rixos Montaza Alexandria
An all-inclusive resort set within the grounds of the former royal Montaza Palace estate, with a private beach, multiple pools, and family-oriented luxury facilities inside landscaped palace gardens.
El Salamlek Palace Hotel and Casino
A converted 19th-century hunting lodge built for Khedive Abbas II inside Montaza Palace Gardens, now an intimate palace hotel with a casino, gardens, and period architecture.
Hilton Alexandria Corniche
A beachfront tower on the eastern Corniche with a rooftop pool and sundeck, private beach, and spa, positioned between San Stefano and Montazah.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
Kadoura Restaurant
An Alexandria institution since 1950 on the Corniche, where guests choose fresh fish, prawns, squid, or crab from a shopfront-style counter before it is grilled or fried to order and served with salads and tahini.
Fish Market Restaurant
A long-running Corniche seafood restaurant with harbour views, known for its pick-your-own fresh catch counter and Mediterranean-style grilled and fried preparations.
Seagull Restaurant Gleem
A well-known seafront restaurant in Gleem popular for sunset dining, offering fresh seafood alongside grills in a lively, family-oriented setting with outdoor seating.