Must-see hotels in Siwa Oasis

  • Adrère Amellal

    Siwa Oasis

    Backed by the dramatic White Mountain (called Adrère Amellal in Siwan language), this impeccable retreat lies in its own oasis, 13km from Siwa Town, with…

  • Siwa Relax Retreat

    Siwa Oasis

    Far away from it all, this place is a dream in which to totally relax for a few days. Built on the edge of the lake, the simple but comfortable rooms are…

  • Shali Lodge

    Siwa Oasis

    This tiny, beautiful hotel, owned by environmentalist Mounir Neamatallah, is nestled in a lush palm grove about 100m from Siwa's main square. The large…

  • Al Babinshal Heritage Hotel

    Siwa Oasis

    This gorgeous, curvy mud-brick hotel is seamlessly grafted onto, and part of, the Shali fortress with its labyrinthine architecture all built from kershef…

  • Taziry Ecolodge

    Siwa Oasis

    This peaceful hotel 12km west of Siwa Town was designed and built by an artist and an engineer from Alexandria. Large natural-material rooms are decorated…

  • Talist

    Siwa Oasis

    Talist, meaning 'lake' in the Amazig language, is a place to get away from it all. On offer in this family-owned ecolodge are simple but comfortable rooms…

  • Nanshaal

    Siwa Oasis

    At the edge of Shali, Nanshaal is a tranquil haven, with a few rooms in a restored mud-brick house. Run by the laid-back Faris Hassanein, the rooms here…

  • Maraki Camp

    Siwa Oasis

    The perfect place to relax for a few days, this small, simple and beautifully designed camp has 12 mud-brick rooms on the lake with bathrooms, mosquito…

  • Qasr Alzaytuna

    Siwa Oasis

    Perfect for those who want a restful getaway, Qasr Alzaytuna has neat-as-a-pin rooms (some with dinky balconies) and a tranquil date-palm garden complete…

  • Return to the Source

    Siwa Oasis

    Camille Ainsley has lived in Siwa for 15 years, running health-based retreats from her family's farm. She offers delightful accommodation, in addition to…

  • Palm Trees Hotel

    Siwa Oasis

    If you can handle the mosquitoes (seriously, bring bug-spray), then this popular budget hotel is a lovely place to stay. It has sufficiently tidy rooms…

  • Siwa Astro Camp

    Siwa Oasis

    One of the few places you can stay out in the desert is at Astro camp, 9km from town, between two mountains. The accommodation is in clean tents, with a…

  • Siwa Safari Paradise

    Siwa Oasis

    Laid out along a maze of garden paths, this resort-style hotel mainly attracts northern Europeans looking to sunbake by the natural spring pool. The…

  • Siwa Shali Resort

    Siwa Oasis

    This self-contained village of traditionally styled bungalows snakes its way along a 500m spring-fed pool. While the rooms are nothing special, suites…

  • Siwa Safari Gardens Hotel

    Siwa Oasis

    This simple but supremely tidy hotel gets all the little things right: clean, bright rooms and a serene palm-shaded courtyard with a gleaming spring-fed…

  • Dream Lodge Hotel

    Siwa Oasis

    Delightful small hotel with 22 rooms built in local style around a swimming pool. It's all surrounded by a shady garden, where an Egyptian breakfast is…

  • Kelany Hotel

    Siwa Oasis

    Kelany's small rooms may be showing their age, but they're still a step above other budget places in Siwa; if you're looking for a cheap sleep with air…

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