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Sunset over the Nile between the palms, seen from the roof
8.9Fabulous on Booking.com · 415 reviews

Nubian guest house on Elephantine Island, Aswan

The Nileat your door

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 and his family welcome you to their Nubian home on Elephantine Island. Across the water is Aswan; around you, a quiet Nubian village, gardens and the river.

Seko helps you plan your days: the boat across the Nile, trips to Philae and Abu Simbel, and Nubian dinners on request.

Feluccas moored by the island at sunset
The river below the village
  • 8.9on Booking.com, from 415 reviews
  • 4.6on Google, from 421 reviews
  • 9.4for the staff
  • 9.3for the location, on Elephantine Island

Choose your room

Every room has a private bathroom, air conditioning, a terrace and free Wi-Fi. Some have a view of the river.

Single room with a Nubian archFor one

Single 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
Triple room with three single bedsFor two or three

Double and triple rooms

Up to 28 m², some with a bath, looking over the garden or the hills.

  • Up to 3 single beds
  • 21 to 28 m²
  • Garden or mountain view

All room types

  • Triple Room
    3 single beds · garden view
    21 m²
  • Double Room
    2 single beds · bath · mountain view
    28 m²
  • 3Double Room
    Bath · garden view
  • Superior Single Room
    1 single bed · river and mountain view
  • Single Room
    1 single bed · river and mountain view
    18 m²
  • Single Room with Garden View
    1 single bed
    18 m²

Prices and availability change daily. The buttons open our Booking.com page with your dates already filled in.

A day on the island

Morning, 09:00

Across the Nile by boat

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

The Nubian village

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

Sunset, 17:15

Sunset from the roof

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.

Photos

The rooms, the terrace and the Nile around the island. Tap a photo to see it full size.

Everything you need

As listed on Booking.com

Most popular

  • Free Wi-Fi everywhere
  • Rooftop terraceGlimpses of the Nile
  • Airport shuttleOn request
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Trips and toursPhilae, Abu Simbel
  • Shared kitchen
  • Garden
  • Laundry

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Sun terrace
  • Outdoor seating
  • Picnic area

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Private check-in and check-out
  • Currency exchange
  • Massage

Food

  • Shared kitchen
  • Minimarket on site

Languages spoken

  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

What guests say

8.9Fabulous on Booking.com415 reviews
4.6out of 5 on Google421 reviews
  • Free Wi-Fi9.5
  • Staff9.4
  • Location9.3
  • Value for money9.3
  • Cleanliness9.1
  • Comfort9.0

A host who looks after you

Guests say Seko checks in on them, helps with boats and day trips, and is flexible with late check-outs and luggage.

The roof terrace

The rooftop terrace is everyone's favourite spot, for breakfast, long talks and the sunset behind the West Bank hills.

Calm, simple and good value

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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On the quiet side of Elephantine Island

Nile St, Elephantine Island, Aswan

  • Nubian Museum550 m
  • Unfinished Obelisk1.8 km
  • Aswan train station2.7 km
  • Aga Khan Mausoleum5 km
  • Temple of Philae7 km
  • Tombs of the Nobles8 km
  • Aswan Airport (ASW)16 km
  • Aswan High Dam17 km

Shortest walking or driving distances, as shown on Booking.com.

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Good to know

  • Check-in from 12:00 to midnight, check-out from 10:00 to 11:00
  • Please tell us your arrival time in advance
  • Children of all ages welcome (from 3 years they count as adults); no cots or extra beds
  • Pets are not allowed
  • Cancellation rules depend on the room you choose

The Nile is waiting

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