Cairo
Tired from long travels? Rest up here in a room with superb views and let the staff look after you. This hotel, on the tip of Gezira island, is…
Must-see hotels in Egypt
Hurghada Marriott Beach Resort
Hurghada
Within walking distance of the resort strip’s nightlife and restaurants, the well-kept rooms here are spacious and light-filled, and each comes with a…
Western Desert
This old backpacker favourite sits above a cafe-restaurant on the main highway through Al Qasr. Rooms are as basic as they get, but there’s a breezy…
Cairo
Just a step from the madness of Midan Tahrir, City View is a well-run place with friendly, helpful management and views across to the Egyptian Museum…
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…
Northern Nile Valley
Still referred to locally as the Etap (its former incarnation), the Grand Aton has emerged from a major renovation with the best rooms in town but the…
Hurghada
If you simply want an easygoing beach break, this 841-room megaresort serves up masses of amenities, making it a winner for families. There's a reef just…
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…
Sinai
Speckled with trees and shrubs and fronted by the golden sand of Bir Sweir beach, Sabah is a long-time hit with young hippy Israelis, who come here for…
Cairo
Distinctly out of the tourist fray. Some rooms are quite dark, but standards are generally good and the place is kept shipshape and clean. The challenge…
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 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…
Western Desert
Small self-catering guesthouse with three rooms, a communal kitchen living room and pleasant garden. Located in the small Kalamoun Village, it's close to…
Aswan
This new Nubian-style hotel features very comfortable rooms with great views over the Nile and Seheyl Island. The hotel has a spectacular terrace with…
Western Desert
Ignore the creepy horror-movie corridor as you enter – El Forsan is the best budget deal in town. The place is well kept and even has duvets in the air…
Dahab
Swags of easygoing beach lifestyle are on offer at this charming beach house, right on the sand. There's a garden, complete with hammock to swing on and…
Nuweiba
This big well-maintained complex has everything from basic huts with just mattresses to air-con rooms in a concrete row at the back that come with private…
Northern Nile Valley
This well-placed west-bank spot across the river from the new museum is the best hotel in town (which isn't saying much). Rooms are comfortable and the…
Western Desert
Small and charming eco-lodge with 22 domed mudbrick rooms decorated in local style. There is a hot spring for bathing, a lovely garden for shade and a…
Northern Nile Valley
The newest and smartest address in Beni Suef, with spacious rooms, all with large flat-screen TVs, mini-bar, good internet and tea and coffee facilities…
Northern Nile Valley
The downturn in Nile cruising has seen a number of boats converted to hotels, the latest being the Nile Ruby, moored near the bridge in Sohag. The boat…
Suez Canal
Occupying its own island 1.6km south-east from Ismailia's downtown area, the Mercure’s private beach and gardens make it a tranquil haven. The snazzy…
Aswan
Very laid-back Nubian guesthouse with simple but colourful rooms, good food at the Nubian House Restaurant, and swimming in the Nile nearby, as well as…
Abu Simbel
Overlooking Lake Nasser, Tuya Hotel is situated 1km from Temple of Abu Simbel. The comfortable rooms are painted in strong Nubian colours, and all are…
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…
Mediterranean Coast
The Riviera Palace has a slightly eclectic and strange lobby, but the rooms are quite large and, despite the obvious wear and tear, good value with crisp…
Sharm El Sheikh
With grand villa styling, superior service and vast landscaped gardens, the Hyatt is a serene retreat. Standard rooms are classically decorated and many…
Bahariya Oasis
This decent budget option is inconveniently located 2km from the centre of town but has good rooms. Owner Badry Khozam willingly picks up guests from the…
Aswan
Large, well-kept rooms with lots of light and very clean bathrooms. The rooms at the front, with great views over the Nile, are the ones you want.
Luxor
Charming family-run hotel in a modern building with spotless rooms, free wi-fi, a wonderful, lush exotic garden (perfect for breakfast, lunch or a drink),…
Luxor
Irish Mara has built a house with spacious suites, each decorated in local style and including a sitting area and a clean bathroom. The house is open for…
Luxor
This wonderful six-bedroom traditional-style villa overlooks the Nile and easily accommodates 12 people. The well-appointed rooms are on the first floor,…
Aswan
This great little hotel used to come at budget prices, but costs have gone up and some find it expensive for what is on offer. Plus points are friendly,…
Luxor
Mohamed El Sanosy's dream of building a hotel has culminated in one of the most welcoming places to stay on the west bank and somewhere he takes great…
Luxor
This tranquil hotel with 22 brightly painted rooms is a good base for exploring the monuments of the west bank. Under Egyptian-German management, the…
Red Sea Coast
A well-run, 30-room Dutch-owned hotel across a quiet road from the beach on the edge of town, the Nemo has attentive staff, some neat modern decorative…
Hurghada
This stalwart of the Hurghada scene isn't going to win any style awards, but its tidy and bright rooms, decked out in a cream-and-green combo, are popular…
Alexandria
This old-timer has oodles of character but is rough around the edges. On the plus side, sea-facing rooms boast million-dollar harbour vistas, balconies,…
El Gouna
Designed by architect Michael Graves, this mammoth pastel-toned five-star resort is one of the original signature properties of El Gouna. The entire…
Alexandria
The homely Triomphe has a leafy lobby that feels like you've wandered into someone's living room. Spacious rooms cling to shreds of former elegance, with…
