For oneSingle rooms
Quiet rooms of 18 m² with a single bed, looking over the garden or the river and the hills. A favourite of solo travellers.
- 1 single bed
- 18 m²
- River or garden view
Nubian guest house on Elephantine Island, Aswan
A Nubian family home on the quiet side of Elephantine Island, with a rooftop terrace, the river a short walk away and Aswan a short boat ride across.
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Seko helps you plan your days: the boat across the Nile, trips to Philae and Abu Simbel, and Nubian dinners on request.

Every room has a private bathroom, air conditioning, a terrace and free Wi-Fi. Some have a view of the river.
For oneQuiet rooms of 18 m² with a single bed, looking over the garden or the river and the hills. A favourite of solo travellers.
For two or threeUp to 28 m², some with a bath, looking over the garden or the hills.
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A day on the island

Morning, 09:00
The boat to Aswan leaves a short walk from the house. Seko can arrange your trips to Philae, the Unfinished Obelisk or Abu Simbel.

Afternoon, 14:00
In the afternoon, walk the lanes of the Nubian village, past gardens and painted houses, down to the river.

Sunset, 17:15
In the evening the sun goes down behind the hills of the West Bank and the feluccas sail home. From the roof you see it between the palms and the houses.
The rooms, the terrace and the Nile around the island. Tap a photo to see it full size.
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Guests say Seko checks in on them, helps with boats and day trips, and is flexible with late check-outs and luggage.
The rooftop terrace is everyone's favourite spot, for breakfast, long talks and the sunset behind the West Bank hills.
A quiet place on the island, away from busy Aswan, with clean rooms and air conditioning that works.
Scores from Booking.com and Google, October 2026.
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Shortest walking or driving distances, as shown on Booking.com.
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