We loved our time at Baba Dool on Elephantine Island. The place is super relaxed, with a really warm and friendly vibe that makes you feel at home straight away. The island itself is beautiful and peaceful, but it’s also easy to hop across to Aswan when you want to explore. Raghda is so lovely, always around for a chat or to help with whatever you need. Also extremely helpful helping us with day tours at great prices from lical people. It is easy to see why Lonely Planet picked this spot. We left feeling so happy and already planning to come back one day. Thank you for your hospitality 🙏😊

Stayed in August 2025

Just make sure hot water fir shower are fixed for bedrooms.

3 nights for less than 80€. Location on elephantine island at a calm area. Kindness & availability of the owner. Pleasant view of the Nile & the Kitchener Island.Very strong WI-FI and large & equipped bedrooms. An ideal place for young travelers or if you don't want to spend too much money on a place to stay & be in contact with locals.

Stayed in May 2025

Baba Dool is a very fascinating and warm-hearted place and we feel in love immediately. Rawia is the owner of this beautiful place and she gives this place the feeling that you don't want to leave any more or want to come back as fast as possible. The dinner, which is made by Rawia herself is organic and super tasty! The food is local, fresh and beautiful served. You have a stunning view on the Nil and the wild life surrounded. The bed was super comfortable and beautiful decorated. We enjoyed having breakfast in the early morning at Baba Dool! Rawia is such an inspiring and loving host and she took care of all the little details. It felt like home! Thank you Rawia for these great memories! We will definitely come back!

Stayed in May 2025

A beautiful location, very peaceful and an amazing sunset. I will definitely return and will stay here again. The rooms are clean, remain cool thanks to the very thick walls and the house is an idyllic style with an idyllic setting. Don't even doubt staying here. Rawia was lovely, very helpful and incredibly friendly.

Stayed in May 2025

Three French men travelling around Egypt stopped at Baba Dool place for a one night stay. Rawia welcomed us with a lot of hospitality and we enjoyed her dinner meal! The accomadation is clean, air conditioned and benefits from a wonderful view on the west Nile river side. We all three recommend this place ! One advice : when you arrive in Aswan, make sure to take the local ferry at good price (close to the KFC restaurant). A little walk will lead you to Baba Dool place and make you discover the Elephantine island atmosphere.

Stayed in April 2025

Simple but exceptionally well run and friendly Family Guesthouse on Elephantin Island, far from the noise of Aswan, yet very close to all action. The best feature of the two Ladies who runs it, Rawya & Raghda, they are the most helpful operators we’ve ever met, you can rely on them totally. Thanks again!

Stayed in April 2025

The back streets can be a bit intimidating for the older tourists. Not really for those with large rolling suitcases.

Right on the Nile this place had an amazing view. Great spot for backpackers and the adventurous. The owner, Like every owner will try to sell you tour packeges but sometimes that is convenient. She is a darling. Don't bother with the Aswan dam, its really unimpressive but this place is a great welcoming place to relax and enjoy Nubian hospitality.

Stayed in March 2025

Very nice place, on the other side of the island, maybe a bit complicated to reach if by foot, but it is completely worth it. Room was nice and cool (44 deg outside that day) and very colorful. I had dîner and breakfast there, it was very good, homemade traditional nubian food. To change from the very busy town, it is a place to go to definitely.

Stayed in April 2025

The room is spacious. The hotel gives a Nubian vibe. The staff were easy to deal with and were quick in responding to our queries and requests.

Stayed in April 2025

We were in Aswan for the first time, so we don't know anything about it. We arrived by boat to Elephantine Island and had to look for where to go, because it's such a maze (all those alleys) you can easily get lost there. And if you're dragging your suitcase along that road, it's not very pleasant to get lost and look for the way for more than 40 minutes, like us 😢😢 it would be great if the staff came to pick us up and escort us tired tourists to the hotel ... such behavior would definitely be welcomed by all tired tourists from a long journey. when we finally found the hotel, there was no one to accommodate us... so we had to wake up the hotel owner (at 2 pm) and wait for her to send someone to accommodate us... then we found out that the apartment we wanted (for $21 per night) was a black hole with one mini window... which is of course enough for you to sleep in - we wouldn't mind, but the room wasn't even ready for us... before there was probably a restaurant or cafe Ibiza, now unfortunately out of order 😢😢😢 so if you wanted to go for a coffee or a drink you had to go through a maze to the store to buy something. or to the Jamaica restaurant. I guess I'm picky because I travel a lot... but I've never experienced such behavior from the staff as here 😢🤔🤔🤔 We bought some trips from the owner of the accommodation (of course at much higher prices than others offer - of course we count on that, it's our first time here) but.... as I already wrote, I didn't like the behavior of the staff at all. For the trip at 3 in the morning, the gentleman was supposed to take us to the boat, but he walked so fast and didn't look back at us at all that we didn't have time to catch up with him 😢😢😢🤔 because I have sick lungs... when after 10 minutes of waiting in a deserted alley at the crossroads we didn't know which way to go... (because those alleys are a maze) then he sent someone to take us to the boat.

The hotel is nice with a beautiful view of the Nile 😍 if you pay extra for the room (we did, so the room with a balcony cost us $34 per night) + you can take a boat directly to the city from each hotel. Otherwise, you can take a public boat, which is about a 10-minute walk from the hotel... if you don't get lost in those streets, where there are not many signs where everything is... There is a restaurant called King Jamaica on Elephantine Island ❤️ I recommend it

Stayed in April 2025

Room very nice and super clean. The owner is very friendly, helpful and efficient: on top of organizing a smooth pickup by boat on the day of our arrival, she kindly offered to contact the staff from our cruise (in Arabic) to make sure that everything would be fine when we would leave (and it was). Nice and authentic food. Very nice location. Easy to contact and communicate with in English and very responsive.

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing.

Oasis of peace in the middle of Aswan with Rawja welcoming smile and great traditional Nubian breakfast.The location of the guest house is EASY to find.Any driver will tell you and guide you where Baba Dool is .They will drop you at a small terminal for a boat going to ELEPHANTINE island which costs only 10 EGP and in 5 minutes you are on the other side, then 7 minutes walk between little houses and you are there easily.No problem at all.Its safe it's quiet and comfortable place to rest.Highly recommended ! 5 *****

Stayed in March 2025

Great stay by the Nile I had a really nice stay here. The room was super clean and tidy, which made it very comfortable. The host was welcoming and really on top of everything, making sure everything ran smoothly. The best part was definitely the terrace overlooking the Nile—such a peaceful spot with an amazing view of the hills. I also really enjoyed the tea and the homemade dinners, which were delicious and felt like real home cooking. Would definitely recommend it for anyone looking for a relaxing stay by the river!

Stayed in March 2025

The guesthouse has a dream location, on the banks of the Nile, facing the Flower Island. It's a very quiet place. The host is kind and accommodating. They helped us with several excursions and to get to the airport. We'll come back with pleasure!

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing

Nested on the beautiful Elephantine Island, Baba Dool was a haven of peace. The owners were always very responsive and made everything smooth and easy, which was much appreciated. We took part in the shuttle they set for Abu Simbel and it was the best fair we could find.

Stayed in February 2025

we were wonderfully welcomed in a family and very professional atmosphere. the hotel is very well located with a beautiful view of the Nile and the island of flowers, the rooms are comfortable and clean, the breakfast delicious and plentiful. Chatting over tea, the people at the hotel organized tours for us at the best prices to visit many sites, everyone is trustworthy.

Stayed in February 2025

There was no towel, though I didn't ask for it!

I enjoyed the company of Ahmed and Rawyah. I stayed in a budget room and it was as good as it can be. Excellent location. Different feel of the island 🏝️ on the quiter side. Rawyah fixed me with sandwiches, without asking, just to keep me going in the morning.

Stayed in February 2025

For me this place was perfect! Quiet, pretty clean (surely above Egyptian standard), hosted by a nice family, with a terrace and a view of the Nile. What else would you need... I highly recommend to everyone to stay in the Elephantine island so you can experience peace and quiet, and life of the native Nubian people. Baba Dool is a great choice.

Stayed in February 2025

A few more facilities in the room would be useful. Many of these were provided when requested - but a top sheet, soap, a kettle and a bottle of water in the room would be simple ways to make the stay more comfortable.

Fantastic views from the balcony rooms across the Nile to the botanical gardens. With this view and an evening felucca ride we no longer felt the need for a Nile cruise, probably saving us a fortune! Mattresses were comfortable too.

Stayed in February 2025

Hints: Expect a walking distance from the ferry dock (around 7 minutes) , they provided luggage transportation support. The facilities are very new and may need some little adjustments. the management promised to fix the remarks the soonest.

Properly the best view of guest houses in Aswan! Next door to Movenbick hotel, facing the botanical garden island.

Stayed in February 2025

The location of the hotel is most beautiful and special. The owner makes you feel at home and is most helpful. It is the perfect place to stay to start appreciating Nubian culture. For sure I will come back.

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing, everything was perfect !

Perfect stay ! I advise everyone to get the balcony rooms. You will get the best view from Asswan, with the sunset in front of you. Food was local, massive, and so tasteful. Staff is incredibly kind to customers. The house is open since 25 years, the oldest guesthouse on Elephantine Island, and they perfectly know their jobs. Our nights were quiet (which is not that easy in Egypt). Definitely the best place to stay on Elephantine Island, and of all Asswan. Thanks again to everyone, we hope to come back as soon as possible

Stayed in January 2025

I loved this beautiful Nubian guesthouse on the bank of the Nile! It's in a bit more isolated area of the island which is great, while also getting good access to every amenity (the central area is a 6-10 min walk). The host was amazing and really welcoming of me, they cooked me breakfast and dinner (with locally sourced ingredients) and gave me a lot of great recommendations and contacts. The room is quite big and the bathroom and common areas are all clean. The views are simply incredible. I highly recommend!

Stayed in January 2025

No sun on the terrace in the morning..I love to have my breakfast i the morning sun.

Very nice location overlooking the Nile and view of Botanical garden. Extremely clean and comfortable rooms. Nice lighting spots in rooms so you can read a book at night. Rawia is nice and helpful.

Stayed in January 2025