Photo of the area, not of the hotelPhoto: Marc Ryckaert, CC BY 3.0Why stay here
- Rooms for three or fourIt only lists a triple and a quadruple (35 m²), with air conditioning, a balcony, a private bathroom and a fridge. For a family, one large room at around €180 for three January nights when we checked (about €60 a night for the whole room) can cost less than two doubles elsewhere.
- On the east edge, facing the CornicheOn the map it is the easternmost of the island guest houses in this guide, close to the channel that separates Elephantine from the city: about 1.9 km to the railway station and 0.9 km to the Nubian Museum, in a straight line.
- A hot tub and halal breakfastThe listing includes a hot tub, unusual among the village guest houses, and a halal breakfast. Reception speaks Arabic and English.
Good to know before you book
- No Booking.com score yetIt is new on Booking.com and had no guest score there when we checked on 11 Oct 2026. On Google Maps it has 4.8 from 121 reviews. That is a solid signal, but it has no sub-scores to show weak points the way its neighbours do.
- Later check-inCheck-in runs from 15:00 to 23:00, later than the noon start at ABU, Fadl Kato and Kashta. If you arrive on a morning train, plan to leave bags and explore first.
- Ferry crossing and no child policyAs everywhere on Elephantine, you reach the city by the public ferry, paid in cash. The listing sets no age from which children pay as adults, so confirm the price for your children when you book. Pets are not allowed.
Rooms
There are only two choices. The triple room works for three adults or a couple with one child. The quadruple room (35 m²) is the one to pick for a family of four, and one of only two rooms for four on the island in this guide; the other is the deluxe quadruple at ABU Nubian Guest House.
Couples looking for a double will find better fits at Fadl Kato, also on the east side, or Kashta.
Room types listed on Booking.com
- Triple room
- Quadruple room (35 m²)
Getting there and around
From Aswan airport
The airport is about 15 km away in a straight line. Take a taxi to the Corniche, roughly half an hour, and cross on the public ferry.
From Aswan railway station
About 1.9 km in a straight line, the shortest distance of the island guest houses. Walk or take a short taxi south along the Corniche to the ferry landing.
To the sights
The Nubian Museum (0.9 km) and the Unfinished Obelisk (1.4 km) are across the water on the east bank. Philae (6.9 km) and the High Dam (13 km) need a car or a tour.
How it compares
Two island neighbours with scores on Booking.com, and an island resort with triple rooms if you want a pool for the children.
| Hotel | Area | Booking.com score | Price level | Approx. price, 2 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elephantine Island Guest House | Elephantine Island (Nubian villages) | — | €€ · Mid-range | — |
| ABU Nubian Guest House | Elephantine Island (Nubian villages) | 9.8 (432) | € · Budget | €26 |
| Fadl Kato | Elephantine Island (Nubian villages) | 9.4 (291) | € · Budget | €31 |
| Pyramisa Island Hotel Aswan | Isis Island | 9.0 (3,119) | €€€ · Upper mid-range | €234 |
Price for 2 adults, 12–15 January 2027, as shown on Booking.com on 11 Oct 2026.
Questions
Why does it have no Booking.com score?
It is new on Booking.com and had no guest score there yet when we checked on 11 Oct 2026. It has 4.8 on Google Maps from 121 reviews.
Does it have double rooms?
No. It lists only triple and quadruple rooms.
How much does it cost?
A 3-night stay in mid-January 2027 was about €180 for the room when we checked. Prices change, so check your dates.
Which side of the island is it on?
The east edge, facing the Corniche and the city centre.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 15:00 to 23:00 and check-out from 08:00 to 11:00.
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