abouda Guest house — Hotel in Elephantine Island

We really enjoyed our time staying here! The rooms are very comfortable (clean, AC, good shower, etc) and the wifi is surprisingly good for Egypt (I was able to stream videos easily, not only from our room but even from the nearby restaurants). The owner Mohammad is a very nice man who can help with planning all kinds of activities or even just give information about Nubian customs and culture. When my wife booked this place, I was a little hesitant about staying on the island because I thought it might be inconvenient, but it's actually the best place to stay in Aswan. It's much more peaceful and quiet and there are regular ferries (very close to the hotel) to take you to the mainland for only 10egp per person ($0.30). I can definitely recommend...

The guest house has a lovely location on Elephantine Island with stunning views across the Nile from the roof terrace. It's easy to reach the island by public ferry which runs until about midnight and the guest house is near to the ferry stop. The whole place is extremely clean, the rooms are en-suite, attractive and well equipped. The Nubian style breakfast is tasty. But what makes the stay here most special is the people. Abouda and his family are so welcoming and helpful. They can arrange any trips (felucca sailing excursions, camel trips, visits to the temples, dinner at a Nubian village etc) and readily share stories about Nubian life and culture. I had a...

Perfect location on Elephantine Island. Mohamed is a perfect host, who can arrange trips if you want, and also provide suggestions on what to see and where to eat on the island and in the area in general. The rooms are simple but clean and comfortable, and the breakfast is delicious. It's also a nice place to experience Nubian hospitality, culture, and food. It's very close to the public ferry to get back to the city centre, but the location on the river makes it a relaxing, peaceful place to stay away from the city as well. We would happily come back here, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking for somewhere to...