Sofitel Old Cataract Hotel & Spa
Aswan
The grande dame of Aswan hotels, the Old Cataract is a destination in itself and brings you back to the days of Agatha Christie, who is said to have…
Must-see hotels in Southern Nile Valley
Abu Simbel
Part Nubian cultural centre with a library dedicated to Nubian history, part wonderful ecolodge in a traditional mud-brick house, Eskaleh is by far the…
Aswan
By far the best midrange hotel in town. The Philae's modern, minimalist-style rooms are decorated in fabrics with Arabic calligraphy and elegant local…
Aswan
Anakato is Nubian for 'my house'. This small guesthouse has 12 bedrooms in the wildly coloured Nubian style, with domed roofs. It's a lovely place to hang…
Aswan
A much needed arrival on the Aswan hotel scene, the Happi hotel is well run, clean, comfortable and well located, if lacking character. All 65 rooms have…
Southern Nile Valley
This relatively new hotel has very comfortable rooms with fridge and TV, and a pleasant coffee shop that serves snacks and fresh juices. From the rooftop…
Aswan
Built on a clifftop overlooking the Nile about 2km beyond the Nubia Museum, the Sara is isolated but has fantastic views over the First Cataract and the…
Aswan
This modern hotel on the west side of the Nile overlooking the desert and the Tomb of the Nobles is a great find, offering quiet, clean and comfortable…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Aswan
The homely Marhaba has sparkling clean, cosy rooms with comfortable beds, sumptuous bathrooms (for this price range) and satellite TV. Bright, welcoming…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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,…
Aswan
The good-sized rooms at the Hathor are no-frills and are showing some wear and tear, but they're all clean enough and come with air-con, making this a…
Southern Nile Valley
On the upper floors of a building above the Baby Home clothes store and opposite the Omar Effendi department store, this hotel is basic but has OK rooms…
Aswan
The cheapest sleep in town, with 76 beds. One-third are for men and the rest are for women. Dorms are clean, and the hostel is centrally located near the…
