Photo of the area, not of the hotelPhoto: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0Why stay here
- The temples without the rushThe hotel is about 1.3 km from the Abu Simbel temples in a straight line. Most visitors arrive on the morning trip from Aswan and leave around midday; staying overnight lets you choose your own hour, including the first entry of the day, and come back for the show after dark.
- Strong scores, especially for staffIt scores 9.1 on Booking.com from 397 reviews (checked 11 Oct 2026), with 9.6 for staff and 9.6 for Wi-Fi. On Google Maps it has 4.8 from 732 reviews, the most-reviewed place to stay in Abu Simbel there.
- Food and drink on siteAbu Simbel is a small town with few places to eat. The hotel lists a restaurant, a bar, room service, a garden and a terrace, so you do not need to search for dinner after a long day.
- Easy arrivals at any hourCheck-in is listed as 24 hours and there is a 24-hour front desk, useful when the road trip or a flight runs late. The airport is about 3.3 km away and the hotel offers a paid shuttle.
Good to know before you book
- It is far from AswanBy road it is roughly 280 km from Aswan, usually around three and a half to four hours each way. Tourist traffic on the desert road is restricted to daytime and passes police checkpoints, so plan your trip around those rules. Read Abu Simbel from Aswan before you book.
- Room names say economy, prices do notThe rooms on sale are listed as economy doubles, economy triples and a budget single, yet when we checked a night for two in mid-January 2027 was around €154, price tier 3. Abu Simbel has few hotels and prices reflect that; compare carefully.
- Early check-outCheck-out is until 10:00. If you visit the temples in the morning, do it before check-out or ask to leave your bags. Children from 7 pay the adult rate, and pets are not allowed.
- Parking is off-siteFree parking is listed, but not at the hotel itself. If you drive or come with a private driver, ask where to leave the car.
Guest sub-scores on Booking.com
Average scores out of 10 from 397 reviews on Booking.com, checked on 11 Oct 2026.
Rooms
Three room types appear on Booking.com: an economy double, an economy triple and a budget single. All are air-conditioned with private bathrooms, and the hotel describes its rooms as family rooms.
For two people, the double is the obvious choice; the triple works for a family or three friends, though children from 7 pay as adults. Do not expect the facilities of Aswan's large hotels: the point here is the location and the service, which guests score highly.
Room types listed on Booking.com
- Economy double
- Economy triple
- Budget single
Getting there and around
From Aswan by road
Shared tourist minibuses, private cars with a driver and the public bus all cover the roughly 280 km road. Organised trips usually leave Aswan before dawn; road travel for tourists is limited to daylight hours, with checkpoints along the way. Allow roughly three and a half to four hours.
By air
Abu Simbel airport is about 3.3 km from the hotel, and flights from Aswan take under an hour. Schedules are limited and change by season, so check them before you plan around a flight. The hotel offers a paid airport shuttle.
To the temples
The Great Temple of Ramesses II and the Temple of Nefertari are about 1.3 km away in a straight line, a short taxi ride or a walk in the cooler hours. Around 22 February and 22 October, the sun-festival dates, the town fills up: book early.
How it compares
If you decide on the day trip instead, Kashta Nubian Guest House in Aswan allows check-out from 04:00 for early departures; Basma and Pyramisa are the large hotels in Aswan at a similar price tier.
| Hotel | Area | Booking.com score | Price level | Approx. price, 2 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kabara Nubian House | Abu Simbel | 9.1 (397) | €€€ · Upper mid-range | €154 |
| Kashta Nubian Guest House | Elephantine Island (Nubian villages) | 9.7 (374) | € · Budget | €33 |
| Basma Hotel Aswan | South Corniche (East Bank) | 8.6 (1,288) | €€€ · Upper mid-range | €227 |
| 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
Is Kabara Nubian House in Aswan?
No. It is in the town of Abu Simbel, near the temples, about 230 km south of Aswan in a straight line and roughly 280 km by road.
Is it worth staying overnight in Abu Simbel?
If you want quiet time at the temples or the evening show, yes. If you only have one free day, the classic day trip from Aswan covers the visit, at the cost of a very early start and a long drive.
How far is it from the Abu Simbel temples?
About 1.3 km in a straight line. Most guests take a short taxi ride.
Can I arrive late at night?
Check-in is listed as 24 hours. In practice, road travel for tourists happens in daylight, so late arrivals usually mean a delayed flight.
Does the hotel have a restaurant?
Yes, it lists a restaurant, a bar and room service, which matters in a town with few options.
What are the child rules?
Children from 7 pay the adult rate. Check the bed set-up of the triple room if you travel as a family.
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