Aswan
A great place to unwind for a few days. The rooms in this beautiful mud-brick house are painted in Nubian style, decorated with colourful carpets and…
Must-see hotels in Egypt
Aswan
Hidden in a large, lush garden but dominated by an eyesore tower, the Mövenpick sits on the northern end of Elephantine Island. The hotel has very…
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…
Aswan
Simple but very pleasant guesthouse with eight rooms equipped with aircon, mosquito net and fridge, set around a delightful terrace on the Nile, in the…
Sharm El Sheikh
This palatial resort is the height of secluded luxury built around palm-fringed courtyards and manicured gardens overlooking the Straits of Tiran. Huge…
Cairo
Ride the hand-cranked elevator up to rooms that ooze old-timer charm, with dark furniture and scuffed-wood floors (room 25 is our favourite). The air-con…
Red Sea Coast
This low-key four-star resort is popular with European divers. The hotel fronts a wonderful stretch of sand and accommodation is in whitewashed, airy…
Al Fayoum
The quintessential groovy hang-out in Tunis. Zad Al Mosafer's basic mudbrick-and-stone bungalows are bedecked with Bedouin rag-rugs and palm-frond…
Cairo
On the top floor of a commercial building, the Osiris enjoys great city views. In the spotless rooms, colourful appliqué bedspreads and palm-frond shelves…
Southern Nile Valley
Funduk Al Shams is a delightful ecolodge/guesthouse run by an Austrian-Egyptian team. It's constructed from mud-brick and decorated in the local style,…
Cairo
Historical atmosphere is thick in the lobby and public areas, which all occupy a 19th-century palace. The rooms, though, are all in two modern towers;…
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…
Aswan
The homely Marhaba has sparkling clean, cosy rooms with comfortable beds, sumptuous bathrooms (for this price range) and satellite TV. Bright, welcoming…
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…
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…
Sinai
This guesthouse right next to St Catherine’s Monastery offers well-kept rooms surrounding a pleasant courtyard where a cafe offers filling and tasty meals…
Dahab
A small resort tailor-made for divers. Spacious rooms are wrapped around a glistening pool, and are kitted-out with kettles and TVs. Plus there are free…
Sinai
One of the nicest midrange hotels in Al Milga, this three-star affair comprises stone-clad chalets with a fair amount of wear and tear that are scattered…
Dahab
A lovely compromise if you want resort living without being isolated from town. Set amid a mature garden of blooming bougainvillea, Nesima’s cosy (read:…
Western Desert
This thoughtfully designed, ecofriendly mud-brick fortress of a lodge crowns the hilltop at the eastern edge of Al Qasr, overlooking the old town. Rooms…
Aswan
Although its three-star claim is amusing, to say the least, this friendly, family-run hotel, always bustling with Egyptian holidaymakers, is one of the…
Alexandria
This bejewelled Edwardian gem has been keeping a watchful eye on the Med since 1907. It's undergone a much-needed nip and tuck since then, but thankfully…
Luxor
Set amid lush gardens on its own island 4km south of town, this is a great family hotel with a mini zoo and playground in addition to several large…
Bahariya Oasis
A study in curvaceous construction, this small, homey hotel has several teardrop-shaped rooms, some with balconies overlooking the expansive palm groves…
Mediterranean Coast
Serious luxury-resort-seekers should look no further. On a remote stretch of seafront 37km south-east of Marsa Matruh, this resort features a sweep of…
Luxor
Jane Akshar is one half of the British-Egyptian couple who run this rental agency and is something of an institution for her insightful blog on all things…
Dahab
Snaffled just off the waterfront drag, hidden behind tall walls, is one of Dahab's most relaxing guesthouses. Spacious rooms are decked out in neutral…
Cairo
With only nine rooms, this is an intimate choice in a prime position just off Midan Tahrir. There's a cheery blue-and-white theme running throughout with…
Sinai
The yellow, very pebbly sand of Ras Shaitan may not be the best patch of beach along this stretch of coast, but that doesn't put off Magaana's legions of…
Cairo
After a very swish head-to-tail refurbishment, Cairo's Nileside Sheraton reopened in mid-2017 and is now home to some of the city's chicest rooms…
Bedouin Camp & El Dohous Village
Western Desert
El Dohous Village, 3km from Mut centre, has a huge variety of domed and curvy rooms that give off good vibes, all decorated with local crafts. The hilltop…
Mediterranean Coast
Set around a delightful bay with glowing aquamarine water, 15km west of Marsa Matruh on the Sallum highway, this resort has comfortable rooms done up in a…
Cairo
With only five rooms (three with private bathroom), this place is a cosy choice. All rooms are large, high-ceilinged, very simple and clean. There's a…
Cairo
Of the two Four Seasons in Cairo (the other is in Giza), this one has a more modern vibe (check out the cool Omar Nagdi painting behind reception), and a…
Al Fayoum
The earth-toned walls here hide a pampering hideaway of spacious suites, all elegantly attired with local crafts and the odd antique adding artistic…
Dahab
This low-key resort, on a sweep of bay along the main road to the Blue Hole, is the perfect getaway. Decorated in warm, earthy tones with accents of…
Dahab
By far the best of the lagoon’s resorts, Le Meridien spills over a series of terraces that flow down to a sweep of white sand. The rooms are the height of…
Western Desert
The brothers who run Al Badawiya dominate Farafra tourism with their hotel and safari outfit. Comfortable domed rooms have plenty of traditional Bedouin…
Christina Beach Palace & Christina Pool
Dahab
You get a lot of bang for your buck at this resort-style hotel with rooms to suit all preferences. Choose either a beach room, with sea views, or a room…
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…
