Very nice house on the Elephantine Island in Aswan. The view from the rooftop is great at sunset and sunrise time as it faces the dunes on the other side of the river. The staff was exceptional too, being super gentle and welcoming. Totally recommended place if you want to relax and visit Aswan and surrounding :)

Stayed in June 2025

Kitchen utensils could have been improved

Excellent location Exceptional host Talat. Gone out of the way to make sure our requests are catered . Thank you so much to look after myself and my daughter.

Stayed in May 2025

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Talaat, the owner, was a great guy. Met me at the ferry crossing ahead of my arrival and took me to the guest house. Very hospitable owner and staff. Great location, very quiet and the room came with a small terrace with a scenic view of the Nile.

Stayed in May 2025

Breakfast on the roof terrace was wonderful. We had a room with a balcony which looked out over the river. The manager was so helpful and organised tours and transfers for us.

Stayed in April 2025

I only book rooms that have a kettle and fridge as we like to make our own tea and coffee. The kettle and fridge mentioned in the listing aren't in the room, they're in a small shared kitchenette in the hall. So it was a bit awkward making a drink when someone else was using the kitchenette (and someone used our milk). The kitchenette was a bit grubby with flies and this is where they cook your breakfast.

I chose this hotel because of its location right on bank of the Nile looking across to the desert and Agha Khan's mausoleum on the west bank. We paid extra for a balcony but you get the same view from the rooftop terrace. A great spot to watch the sun set and nice light at dawn. The balcony was shady in the morning but no shade in the afternoon, though the rooftop terrace does have shade. Free transfer to/from the hotel on arrival and departure by private boat was provided. There is a little restaurant just in front of the hotel, though we didn't use it, preferring to walk to the licensed Bob Marley restaurant. We booked return transport to Aswan airport (to fly to Abu Simbel), to Philae Temple (including the boat) and Unfinished Obelisk, and transfer to Luxor by car through the hotel in advance which was convenient. Payment for room and trips requested in USD so I took enough USD to pay for all this. Breakfast was small but adequate (omelette, falafel, tomato, cucumber, soft cheese, jam, bread, tea/coffee) and served on the rooftop terrace or balcony. Room was small but clean. En suite was basic but clean and perfectly adequate. Overall: great location and good value for money. I recommend staying on Elephantine Island at Aswan as you are staying in a genuine Nubian village. It's a different world to the hustle and bustle of the east bank of Aswan: mud brick houses painted in the colourful Nubian style, women in traditional dress chatting, and children playing, in front of their houses in the evening, no traffic, no one hassles you. The locals either ignore you or just say "hello" or "welcome." The short ferry ride is only 10EGP (about 15p). Women sit in the front of the ferry, men at the back.

Stayed in April 2025

Small washroom but functional

Excellent location, friendly host, value for money

Stayed in April 2025

Everything was great.

Stayed in April 2025

We had a fantastic stay! The place was clean, colorful, and had vibrant, positive energy. The staff was incredibly kind and helpful, even if not everyone spoke English—they all did their best to assist us. The host speaks English and helps to arrange activities at fair prices. Such a unique place to stay, thank you for having us!

Stayed in March 2025

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Talaat - I believe the owner, was very accommodating and helpful The property and breakfast were just fine - what you’d expect for the price point

Stayed in March 2025

Wish we could've stayed longer!

The owner was very communicative. He had his private boat waiting to shuttle us to Elephantine Island and the guest house. His staff were very friendly. They woke up to make us breakfast to go at 4 am for our Abu Simbel trip (which they arranged). The guest house overlooks a beautiful, quiet branch of the Nile, with a nice rooftop terrace. There are several good places to eat and stores in easy walking distance. Full use of a small kitchen for those who want to cook for themselves or just make coffee. The room was clean and cozy. Upon departure our flight got bumped up on short notice, and the owner got us there for a very reasonable fee given the circumstances.

Stayed in March 2025

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The views from the house are incredible, and Breakfast was also excellent. I didn't feel pressured to book tours during my stay. ~10 min walk to the north side of the island where there are more dining options.

Stayed in March 2025

It was 10 mins walking to Ferry we had to Walk to the end . Not any restaurant and facilities nearby the hostel.

Good location at Elephant island. Free transportation from the Ferries to hostel. The most perfect was richness breakfast. Delicious Omelette with onions and coffee with milk.

Stayed in February 2025

The owner is very nice, he came to pick us up and gave us many useful advices. He can help you if you want to visit the temples and Abu Simbel. The room is nice, and the view from the roof top is very appreciable.

Stayed in February 2025

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Really loved staying here! I would suggest it’s the best place to stay on Elephantine Island and thus the best place to stay in Aswan. Lovely views, very kind people. A simple life and very confortable. And the restaurant out the front is great!

Stayed in February 2025

We stayed a couple of nights here. The hotel is beautifully decorated in traditional Nubian style. The host is very attentive - he will remember the check in date you put in the booking and wait for you in Aswan with his boat! He even reached out to us by whatsapp to confirm pick up time. Nubian breakfast included with eggs. The place is safe, quiet and has great views over the Nile.

Stayed in February 2025

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The owner was very friendly and made us feel very comfortable. When we told him we were vegans, he served us a breakfast without eggs and dairy products, so we had a very good meal in the morning. Elephantine Island was very quiet and safe, and the view from the rooftop was very relaxing. We really liked this place and would definitely come back to Elephantine Island and stay at this guesthouse again.

Stayed in January 2025

All good.

Great little guest house in a fantastic location on Elephantine Island. Talaat the host was really helpful. Will be back again.

Stayed in January 2025

Location was perfect the view of nile from the roof was beautiful , breakfast was very good and delicious , staff was very kind and helpful, super clean room and free wifi and free hot drinks.. thank you mr talaat and all the staff

Stayed in January 2025

Host very kind and welcoming, he helped us a lot Sorting things out

Stayed in January 2025

We really enjoyed our stay here. Would recommend. The location was excellent with such a beautiful view from our room and the rooftop of the desert and islands on the Nile. Breakfast was delicious!Talaat was very nice and offered tours at reasonable prices without being pushy like other places we have stayed in Egypt. All areas of the guesthouse were clean and comfortable. Talaat sent his son to meet us at the port on the East Bank when we arrived late at night.

Stayed in January 2025

Great hospitality from the owner and the view from the balcony is very nice. Beautiful deco in the house too.

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing really bad about the hostel

Very peaceful place, clean and comfortable, nice breakfast, kind and helpful People, amazing view from the room

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing!

I arrived in the evening, and Talaat was already waiting for me at the ferry station to pick me up. He patiently explained, with lots of details, about Aswan, its magnificent sights, and the local culture. Talaat, his wife, and the staff were incredibly supportive and welcoming. They were always there whenever I had a question or request. The breakfast was amazing and served on the rooftop with a stunning view of the Nile. Queen House is a cozy guesthouse located on a tranquil island on the Nile. Talaat arranged two tours for me at reasonable prices, both of which I highly recommend: 1- Boat trip to the Nubian Village: The journey included exploring various islands on the route to the village. It was an incredible experience. Osama, the tour leader and boat driver, was also a history teacher. He shared fascinating information about the history of Egypt, Aswan, and the Nubian territory. His knowledge turned the trip into an unforgettable journey. 2- Road trip to Abu Simbel (without a guide): The trip started at 4 AM. Talaat arranged a boat to drop us off at the meeting point. The journey took about 3-4 hours each way, with 1.5 hours to explore the site. My room was clean, cozy, and quiet, with power outlets conveniently located near the bed! There’s also a kitchenette in the guesthouse where you can help yourself with tea and coffee. The guesthouse is located in the heart of Elephantine Village. To reach or return from Aswan, you need to take a motorboat (either private or public). It wasn’t challenging at all—there was about a 6-7 minute walk from the guesthouse to the boat station. Public boats were frequent, with no more than a 10-minute wait and a cost of EGP 10 per trip. Although I’m not sure of the exact boat schedules, I recall taking a public boat back to the island around 9 PM without any issues. Last but not least, the restaurant beside the guesthouse is wonderful! I already miss their mixed vegetable dish and the fried fish.

Stayed in December 2024

Nice room - very clean & we slept well! Talaat was a welcoming host who picked us up by boat to take us to the guesthouse. It is a short 5 minute ride to Aswan center (10EGP). Coffee & tea is provided, and since we had to leave very early to catch a bus, breakfast was conveniently boxed to go! Highly recommend :)

Stayed in December 2024