Aswan is one of the new and promising areas of organized tourism in Egypt. Even our fellow citizens who come to this country for traditional beach holidays in Hurghada are increasingly starting to be interested in one- and two-day excursions to this ancient city. And few who today know that you can see here not only the famous Asuan dam, but also many of the most interesting historical objects and attractions scattered on both sides of the Nile in this area. Of particularly interested in the ancient history of Egypt or those who want to touch the values of one of the most ancient civilizations, I recommend to come to Aswan for several days and stay in one of the local hotels. Here are some comfortable even for long-term accommodation options.
1. Hotel Nile Hotel ASWAN (15 Corniche El Nile Street). This three-star hotel is designed for 40 rooms. It is famous for its beautiful view from the rooms of the Nile River and the ancient tombs. To the local market, where they trade all sorts of all sorts, 10 minutes of just walking. Accommodation is offered in single, two and triple rooms. Each room has in stock air conditioning, modest furnishings, a small seating area with a TV and a minibar. Unfortunately, wired Internet access is available here for a fee (about 75 rubles per hour). You can choose a few options for arrival at the hotel: with breakfast or half board. Morning food is served at the local restaurant on the Buffet principle and is very diverse. If you have an early departure from the hotel, then your preliminary request will prepare breakfast in the form of dry soldering. This hotel has the opportunity to visit the gym. And at the reception desk, you can order a transfer to the train station or to Aswan Airport. In the first case, you will reach a taxi in 10 minutes, to the air harbor - at least 25 minutes of the path. On the hotel adjacent to the hotel there is free parking for vehicles guests. The cost of accommodation in the standard double room of this hotel begins from 2700 rubles. For free, you can live with parents in the rooms children under the age of 6. For an older child will have to pay at the rate of 50% of the room rate per day. Only cash in local currency - Egyptian pounds are accepted for accommodation in this hotel. If you arrived in the city with a plastic card, you can withdraw cash in an ATM installed in the hotel's lobby. If you have a cash US dollars or euro, then directly at the reception can be exchanged currencies. Consider that the course will not be very profitable. Check in the hotel, as well as the estimated hour - at 12 o'clock.
2. Pyramisa Isis Island Asswan Resort & Spa (Corniche El Nil). This five-star hotel is perhaps the best in Aswan and is designed for 450 rooms. It is located in the middle of the Nile River, on a small island near the center of Aswan surrounded by magnificent gardens. Out of the hotel rooms offer panoramic views of the Great River, from others to the surrounding mountains. In just a few minutes, you will get to one of the main attractions of the region, Aga Khan's Mausoleum. The rooms are very spacious and comfortable, as relying on the hotel of this level. You can book a standard double room with an area of 47 square meters with two single bed or one very large single bed, TV, air conditioning, a minibar and a balcony. And you can accommodate the chalet with one bedroom and guaranteed views of the Nile. Its area is 85 square meters and you will have your own big living room. Unfortunately, this hotel also does not have an Internet connection via W-Fi. The wired connection is possible, but only in some rooms and for an additional fee. Relax after the day of a rich excursion program you can at the hotel's spa offering all sorts of types of procedures. There is a comfortable sauna, and a hot tub. This hotel for a fee will also help you organize a transfer to Aswan Airport, or from it, with advance informing the hotel administration. The cost of accommodation in a double standard room, as in the chalet, starts from 4500 rubles. Children under the age of 6 can stay in the rooms. For the child of older, you will have to pay 50% of the cost of the room per night. Check in the hotel - from 12 o'clock. Departure - at 12 o'clock. But if you wish, you can extend your stay in the room for free to 18 hours, when agreed with staff at the reception desk.
3. Hotel Marhaba Palace Hotel (Cornich Elnil). Another pleasant small hotel "Three Star" overlooking the Nile River, located close to the city center and local bazaar. The hotel refers to the discharge of budget, but offers comfortable accommodation in rooms equipped with everything necessary. In the standard room, with an area of 23 square meters, you are waiting for air conditioning, TV and drinks and snacks inexpensive minibar. There are rooms and more spacious square - up to 50 square meters, designed for simultaneous accommodation of four people. This room has a panoramic view of the Nile. This hotel has access to Wi-Fi for an additional fee in all rooms. Breakfast is included in the price of all rooms and is served at the local restaurant. In addition, here you can have lunch or dinner with traditional Egyptian cuisine dishes. Be sure to visit the terrace on the roof of the hotel. From here you can admire the view of the Nile or an exciting sunset over the river. From the terrace you can see the famous tombs of the kings, which, for sure, then go to inspect with a tour. By the way, in a small tour desk on the first floor of the hotel you can choose this and other options for the excursion program in Aswan. The cost of accommodation in this hotel, with advance booking, starts from 2500 rubles. For children under the six years, nothing needs to be paid. For an older child, surcharge is required - 50% of the room rate per day. This hotel also pays for cash only in the Egyptian pounds, but there is no ATM on site, and currency exchange is not exchanged. Consider this when planning accommodation here and take care of the exchange of currencies in advance.
