What's Port al-Basal Like?

If you're looking for the perfect area to explore, why not consider Port al-Basal? Places like Pompey's Pillar and Alexandria National Museum are just a little farther away. Lake Maryut and Ras el-Tin Palace are two places to visit nearby.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Port al-Basal?

Our travelers don't have any top picks in Port al-Basal but here are some of their favorites nearby:

Steigenberger Cecil Alexandria Hotel - 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away

Adults-only hotel with 2 restaurants, 2 bars
• • Free WiFi • Nightclub • Rooftop terrace • Café • Central location

Windsor Palace Hotel - 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away

4-star hotel with casino, restaurant
• • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • Bar • Café • Central location

Alexander the great hotel-Alexotel - 2.3 mi (3.8 km) away

City-center hotel with restaurant
• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

Paradise Inn Le Metropole Hotel - 3 mi (4.8 km) away

4-star hotel with 2 restaurants, bar
• • Free WiFi • Café • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Cherry Maryski Hotel - 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away

Upscale hotel with 2 restaurants
• • Free WiFi • Outdoor pool • Rooftop terrace • Café • Central location

How to Get to Port al-Basal

Port al-Basal is located 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from the heart of Alexandria.

Flying to:

• • Alexandria (HBE-Borg El Arab), 20.4 mi (32.8 km) from Port al-Basal
• • Alexandria (ALY-Alexandria Intl.), 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Port al-Basal

Things to See and Do in and around Port al-Basal

Things to See near Port al-Basal:

• • Pompey's Pillar (1.7 mi/2.7 km away)
• • Alexandria University (4 mi/6.4 km away)
• • Lake Maryut (1.4 mi/2.2 km away)
• • Ras el-Tin Palace (2.5 mi/4 km away)
• • Alexandria Stadium (3.1 mi/5 km away)

Things to Do near Port al-Basal:

• • Alexandria National Museum (3.3 mi/5.3 km away)
• • Graeco-Roman Museum (2.9 mi/4.7 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Alexandria?

• • Hottest months: August, July, September, June (average 78°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 59°F)
• • Rainiest months: January, December, February, November (average 1 inches of rainfall)