What are the best things to do in Port Said?
Top picks in Port Said include War memorial, Tennis Island, Port Said National Museum, Museum of Modern Arts. See the full list and itinerary on this Port Said travel guide.
Photo: Mohamed kamal 1984 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Why visit Port Said
Travel guide for Port Said, Egypt — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Port Said is a stop in Egypt, not a country-in-a-weekend. Plan about 2 days. If time is short, prioritise War memorial, Tennis Island, Port Said National Museum instead of racing the whole list. Mid-range ground costs are about 30–90 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: The dry season for the most comfortable travel. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
The dry season for the most comfortable travel
Weather
Largely warm year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons
Experiences
Things to do in Port Said
1
War memorial
2
Tennis Island
3
Port Said National Museum
4
Museum of Modern Arts
5
Port Said Military Museum
Plan your trip
Port Said itinerary (2 days)
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit War memorial
- Visit Tennis Island
- Visit Port Said National Museum
- Eat at Italian Restaurant
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Museum of Modern Arts
- Visit Port Said Military Museum
- Eat at Pizza pino
Budget
Port Said trip cost
Budget
USD 15–35
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 30–90
per person / day
Luxury
USD 105–170+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Port Said, Egypt. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Port Said
Estimated total (USD)
$1,760
≈ $880 per person · $251 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $55/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Port Said mid-range ground costs (budget 15–35 · mid 30–90 · luxury 105–170+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Italian Restaurant
The service is good and the food is cooked fresh for you whilst you wait. Choice of alcohol is limited and expensive though.
Pizza pino
Pizza Pino offers fantastic pizzas and also pastas with quality ingredients of your choice. The place is very friendly.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Port Said Misr Hotel (Helnan)
5 star hotel situated close to the beach. The hotel is one of the city's landmarks.
Resta Port Said Hotel
4 star hotel situated close to the beach and directly in front of the Suez Canal. The hotel staff is very friendly.
Grand Albatros Hotel
4 star hotel situated close to the beach.
Panorama Hotel
3 star hotel.
Holiday Hotel
3 star hotel.
Nightlife
- Cub Door
- Tama hotel and bar
- East Asian Restaurant
- Resta Bar
- Helnan bar and cabaret
Museums & culture
- Port Said National Museum
- Museum of Modern Arts
- Port Said Military Museum
In pictures
Port Said gallery
Photos: Mohamed kamal 1984, Hatem Moushir, Bebo106, Vyacheslav Argenberg — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Port Said travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Port Said?
The dry season for the most comfortable travel.
How many days do I need in Port Said?
Plan at least 2 days in Port Said for the highlights on our suggested itinerary; add more time for day trips.
Where should I stay in Port Said?
Popular stays in Port Said include Port Said Misr Hotel (Helnan), Resta Port Said Hotel, Grand Albatros Hotel. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Port Said cost?
On the ground in Port Said (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 15–35 per person per day, mid-range about 30–90, and luxury about 105–170+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Port Said, Egypt. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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