Basma Hotel is a well-known mid-range choice in Aswan, a four-star property near the Nile, directly in front of the Nubian Museum. It is family-friendly and good value, with an outdoor pool and poolside bar, a terrace, a garden, a cafe and a spa with massage services. Rooms include standard doubles and River View rooms, plus Junior and Signature Suites, and a free breakfast buffet is included in listed rates. Free self parking, in-room Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle and tour and ticket assistance are available, and babysitting can be arranged for a fee. The hotel is a solid choice for travellers who want a pool and a Nile view without the price of the Old Cataract. Reviews are generally good, praising the staff, the breakfast and the clean rooms, though some guests mention weaker Wi-Fi in rooms and a cool pool in winter.
Location and getting around: the hotel is on El Fanadek Street opposite the Nubian Museum, about a nine-minute walk from the Elephantine Island landing and roughly twelve minutes on foot from the Unfinished Obelisk. The Coptic cathedral and the Fatimid cemetery are within minutes, Aswan station is about nine minutes by car and the airport around half an hour. Taxis are cheap, and the hotel can arrange tours to Philae, Abu Simbel and the Nubian villages.
Rooms and who it suits: choose a River View room or a suite if the Nile outlook matters. The hotel works for couples, families and independent travellers on a moderate budget, and the free parking is useful if you hire a car. It is less suited to travellers seeking luxury or contemporary design, since the style is classic mid-range.
Good to know: the early starts for Abu Simbel mean you should ask the hotel to prepare breakfast boxes, and confirm pickup times the night before. The pool is outdoor and can feel cool in the winter months. Book ahead for the peak season from late autumn to spring, and check current rates, which sit comfortably below the top-tier hotels. If you prefer to book directly, note that no official site could be verified, so the reservation link goes through Expedia.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool with bar
- ✓Free breakfast buffet
- ✓River View rooms and suites
- ✓Terrace and garden
- ✓Spa and massage
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Airport shuttle
- ✓Tour and ticket desk
Good questions
Is Basma close to Elephantine Island?+
About a nine-minute walk to the landing, so it is easy to reach the island and the felucca moorings on foot.
Is breakfast included?+
Listed rates typically include a breakfast buffet, but check your specific rate when booking.
Can the hotel arrange Abu Simbel?+
Yes, the tour desk can arrange Abu Simbel, Philae and other excursions, and can prepare early breakfast boxes by request.
