Elephantine Island Om-abdallah guest house
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1 night, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
1 night, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
“Gentil and hospitable hosts”
“Saif, the owner is an amazing host”
“We were a big group, the rooms all branch off from the lounge in the centre, so …”
“Nothing is too much trouble for himThe place is comfortable and homely”
“The place offers the real vibe of the Nubian life style and the quietness of the…”
“The apartment is on Elephantine Island in Aswan, and the location is a bit diffi…”
“Cleanliness”
“House style and team there are amazing and friendly please is very clean and co…”
“Very good WIFI”
“++location (more peaceful, people are not that pushy and all asking all the time…”
“Value for money”
“Would recommend buying food from the main supermarket on the island as the price…”
Situated 23 km from Aga Khan Mausoleum and 700 metres from Nubian Museum, Om-Abdallah features free WiFi and units fitted with a kitchen, balcony and seating area. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation offers a patio. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a shared kitchen and currency exchange for guests. The guest house will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a coffee machine, a dishwasher, an oven, a safety deposit box, a TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also available, as well as a kettle. At the guest house, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. À la carte and vegetarian breakfast options with local specialities, fruits and juice are available each morning at the guest house. A restaurant, coffee shop and bar can be found on-site. The area is popular for hiking, and car hire is available at Om-Abdallah. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Kitchener's Island is less than 1 km from the accommodation, while Aswan High Dam is 17 km from the property. The nearest airport is Aswan International, 16 km from Om-Abdallah, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Mostafa Kholeif
couple
January 11, 2026
Value for money. Cleanliness. Calm place and neighbourhood. Gentil and hospitable hosts. Very good WIFI. The village inhabitants are very kind and helpful. The village is very safe even after midnight.
Jordi
couple
December 29, 2025
The place offers the real vibe of the Nubian life style and the quietness of the location is very much appreciated. Easy to reach elsewhere in the city. The owner is a super knowledgeable person, with whom you can chat for a long time. He helped us a lot with many things including excursions to nearby places. I strongly recommend this place and hope to go back again in the future when the rooftop is finished :)
Yoshua
solo_traveller
December 10, 2025
100% Saif
Celeste
solo_traveller
January 16, 2025
“A haven after the Aswan heat”
Saif, the owner is an amazing host. He fed us with healthy juices. He is a most respectful person with a gentle soul. The place is a welcome haven after the Aswan heat. We were a big group, the rooms all branch off from the lounge in the centre, so it is a good common room.
Celeste
extended_group
January 16, 2025
The best host in all Egypt. Seif is such a dear soul and kind heart. Nothing is too much trouble for himThe place is comfortable and homely.
Yan
solo_traveller
January 6, 2025
The apartment is on Elephantine Island in Aswan, and the location is a bit difficult to find for first-timers. But the owner of the apartment will meet you at the public ferry and take you to your room. The island is relatively quiet at night and there is not a lot of noise. My leg was scraped, and the owner applied herbal compresses on the wound, which worked.
menghan
extended_group
January 5, 2025
Owner Saif is very kind and helpful
Inge Yan Fong
extended_group
December 30, 2024
“Good”
Saif is the owner of the guest house, he gave us a lot of information of Aswan. I really like how he explained the structure of Nubian’s house. It’s difficult to find the place by yourself, although it’s just few minutes walk from the pier. It’s better to guide by the staff first. The public ferry costs only 10 LE, and goes from 6am to midnight, be careful for the scammers.
Rosangela
solo_traveller
November 27, 2024
“I loved getting to know a little bit about the Nubian people!!!”
Elephantine Island is a place of simple and peaceful people. The Om-Abdallah guesthouse is close to where the boats arrive. The streets have no names or numbers, but people know the guesthouse. The guesthouse is small, with only six rooms. The owner Saif is a generous and kind person. I have no words to thank him for all the attention he gave me, before and during my stay at the guesthouse; thank you Saif. I ate local food and bought handicrafts from Nubian women, this helps the local economy.
N i i l o
solo_traveller
September 30, 2024
“Your calm den in Aswan”
++location (more peaceful, people are not that pushy and all asking all the time 'onedollar' - more quiet and authentic village ambient) ++friendly reception and owner Saif +hot water +bananas&mandarins healthily available free all the time +working internet
Adibwron
family_with_children
August 3, 2024
No Facilities - no hot water - no transfers - after the boat you have to walk for 5 min in small area hot water is the main problem
Adei
extended_group
August 3, 2024
House style and team there are amazing and friendly please is very clean and cozy
Daniel
solo_traveller
June 12, 2024
“One of the best places I have ever been :)”
Everything! The place is very nice clean and cozy! And the owner is the kindest person you could ever meet. We shared a lot of time talking and he was explaining a lot about the area, and touristic points, he also helped me with indications in Arabic in a paper. He also invited me a very tasty fruit juice.
Suayip
family_with_children
April 14, 2024
“friendly staff and very good place to relax and see local life”
We were the only family at the property (because of the season's end) so we had an endless conversation about the history, ancient Egypt, and the Nubian life with Seyfi. Hotel is very clean with A/C, good wifi, and a wide lobby. We felt like a guest in a village house, not a customer of them. Seyfi helped us to find a taxi to go to Luxor and called us every time to be sure we were ok. My kids liked him too much and these nice Nubian people. very happy to see you there, we believe we have a friend there.
Francisco
solo_traveller
February 24, 2024
The sincere treatment of saif and the hostel staff make you feel at home
Nguyen
extended_group
February 10, 2024
“Value for the price but not so convenient, location is hard to access”
Visitors can feel true local atmosphere here
Emily
family_with_children
January 7, 2024
“A happy stay on the little island”
The owner is a very pleasant and helpful person and the guesthouse is comfortable with good WiFi. Free tea/coffee and fruits were provided. The location on Elephantine island was lovely and quiet, compared to the hustle and bustle of the mainland. It is very close to the Aswan museum and the local ferry is easy to use, cheap and available 24/7 (between midnight and 6am there is an extra charge). Would recommend buying food from the main supermarket on the island as the prices are very reasonable compared to the mainland markets.
Atif N. Mughal - GMAIL
family_with_children
January 5, 2024
“Thank you saif - we loved staying at your abode and your place comes at the top of my kids list in Egypt”
I cannot give enough praise to this property. Nestled in the midst of the island, it provides excellent toilet facilities and an amazing shared lounge space. Toilets are neat and clean and gives more of a five star feel. Saif is an excellent host and my kids simply felt like home. He makes fresh breakfast and food and we loved it be it; fresh juice, egg and cheese with fresh bread or falafels. Saif helps the guests without any greed of making the extra dime. He provided me with train times and actual cost, bus options and also private car. He made our stay comfortable and at ease. I highly recommend this place for the unique and hospitable experience
Mahmoud
solo_traveller
December 30, 2023
“Wow! They are Amazing”
Thanks to Mr Saif The manger of the house, he is a very respectful person, he is a helpful man, he is charming and trying to help you all the time. the stay was amazing, the room is clean, the beds is comfortable, every thing related to the bathroom and the shower was there, I loved this place, and the next time i will be in Aswan, I will definitely stay with Om abdallah and Mr Saif.
Thomas
couple
November 27, 2023
Best hotel so far in Egypt! The location in the Nubian village of Elephantine Island is great/calm and the rooms are clean. The highlight is really the owner Saef who is the kindest person we met: he welcomed us with delicious drinks and was so helpful in organizing trips to Abu Simbel and felouca. Highly recommended!
Canoeing, Hiking, Themed dinner nights, Tour or class about local culture
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Breakfast options, Fruits, Coffee house on site, Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Bar, Snack bar
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
Family rooms, Indoor fireplace, Minimarket on site, Safety deposit box, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms, Chapel/shrine
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Shared kitchen
Sun terrace, BBQ facilities, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Invoice provided
24-hour security, Key access, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Shuttle service, Packed lunches, Car hire, Tour desk, Express check-in/check-out, Ironing service, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Dry cleaning, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Currency exchange
Guests will have a special experience as this double room provides a hot tub. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware in the well-fitted kitchen. The double room also has a barbecue. The double room offers air conditioning, a washing machine, a terrace with an inner courtyard view as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
This triple room's special feature is the hot tub. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware in the well-fitted kitchen. The triple room also offers a barbecue. The triple room provides air conditioning, a washing machine, a terrace with an inner courtyard view as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 3 beds.
This triple room's standout feature is the hot tub. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware in the well-fitted kitchen. The triple room also has a barbecue. The triple room offers air conditioning, a washing machine, a terrace with an inner courtyard view as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 3 beds.
The hot tub is a top feature of this triple room. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware in the kitchen. The triple room also includes a barbecue. The triple room features air conditioning, a washing machine, a terrace with an inner courtyard view as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 3 beds.
This triple room features a hot tub. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware in the kitchen. The triple room also provides guests with a barbecue. The triple room provides air conditioning, a washing machine, a terrace with an inner courtyard view as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 3 beds.
This triple room features a hot tub. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware in the well-equipped kitchen. The triple room also comes with a barbecue. The triple room features air conditioning, a washing machine, a terrace with an inner courtyard view as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 3 beds.
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