The shower is outside the room and could use a little renovation/cleaning

The location is perfect, on the island. The owner is really kind and gives good advice.

Stayed in February 2025

Didn’t expect the dirt pathways so taking a wheeled luggage bag is a bit difficult to navigate. Also steps down to the ferry which means steps up. Not a bad thing, but good to know, so you’re ready for it with baggage.

Taking a ferry across to stay on an island was relaxing. Cost of the ferry was 10 egp which was great and quick. Zolly is a great host. Organised the Abu Simbel trip for me without hassle. Also let me know what else I could do. Has a rooftop balcony to see across the river.

Stayed in February 2025

Very friendly owner. The location is great, just a few minutes walk from the ferry. The owner helped me book a trip to Abu Simbel and it worked great.

Stayed in February 2025

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Very interesting, helpful, and pleasant owner. The view from the balcony was great. Very peaceful Easy to get ferry from the island to main aswan

Stayed in January 2025

Improve the terrace to enjoy the amazin views

With views of the River and Zolly's attention our one night visit was pleasant, ideal for short periods of time.

Stayed in November 2024

First of all, the owner is very friendly and helpful, and he gave us great advice for trips around the area. The place is really clean, and from the terrace and rooftop you can enjoy a fantastic view, especially since it’s located directly in front of the Nile and right next to the ferry. Overall, it was one of my best experiences.

Stayed in November 2024

This was my favourite place in my trip to Egypt. I love Aswan, and staying at Nubian Paradise on Elephantine Island was the quiet I needed from the chaos and hassle of Egypt. The view from the roof is amazing - great for watching the sunrise and the sunset. Zolly is an amazing man, one of the most interesting hosts I've ever encountered in my travels to 100 countries. We had many long interesting conversations and I learnt a lot about Nubain culture and Egypt from him. I want to keep in contact him, and hope to catch up with him again in any future visits to Aswan inshallah. He was able to organise my trips to Abu Simbel, Philae Temple and Aswan Dam, and also a private driver to visit 3 temples and drop off at Luxor. I believe Nubian Paradise will be hard to book in future as his accommodation and service is top notch. While you stay on Elephantine Island please make sure you explore the island, go to the Aswan Museum (it's not touristy), eat at the restaurants on the island and walk around and interact with the locals.

Stayed in November 2024

None

No hassle compare to others try to sell u. God I felt at home

Stayed in October 2024

Nothing

Excellent location, very clean and comfy

Stayed in July 2024

Access is by ferry, but no problem unless later at night.

Fascinating location. View of the Nile.

Stayed in April 2024

The shared bathroom might be a bit rustic to some people's taste, and the shower water pressure is not great.

Strongly, strongly recommend staying on Elephantine Island. The cheap ferry takes you a world away — it's much more peaceful than in the city. Nubian Paradise is at a good location on the island, too. Very nice cheap grocery store behind it, restaurants nearby, and easy to get to from the ferry. Zolly is an amazing, gracious host. He made my stay much better and easier.

Stayed in May 2024

Hoped kitchen would have heat for making small meals.⁷⁸⁹

Iew of the NIle. Quiet and peaceful.

Stayed in April 2024

The most heartfelt welcome. Extremely helpful with everything. Very kind always. 100% recommended.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing

Zolly was and excellent host, his hospitality was warm and welcoming and he couldn’t be more accommodating. The guest house it’s self is a nice spot over over views over the Nile and Aswan. Facilities are all up to scratch and the rooms well equipped. The guesthouse offers excellent value for money and you can put a price on the hospitality Zolly offers .

Stayed in March 2024

The absence of breakfast

The position and the spectacolar view on the Nile fron the terrace

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing

My stay at Nubian Paradise was exceptional. The location is superb, the host was very welcoming. Everything was perfect.

Stayed in December 2023

This guesthouse is a truly authentic experience for Aswan. Located a few minutes ferry ride from the main town (only 10EGP per trip, runs 24/7), in a secluded, quiet and safe traditional Nubian village, you can escape the noise and business of Aswan. The owner is a very friendly Nubian man who speaks excellent English, has travelled a lot, and makes great recommendations and shares helpful advice. He organised my trip to Abu Simbel, and advised me on a Nile cruise to Luxor. Any questions or needs, you can text or call him and he will support you. The room I stayed in was nice, with a large double bed. The shared bathroom is basic, but you are in a Nubian village after all! There is a lovely balcony with a stunning view over the Nile. The overall vibe of this guesthouse is calm, welcoming and easy going. I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed in January 2024

The nubian paradise is in direkt neighborhood to a mosque, so everyone will listen to the speakers of the muezin at certain times (starting at 5 am) very loud.

This guest house offers some nice and clean rooms as well a great terrace and a nice roof terrace also. The host Zolly is not only nice and helpful, he knows a lot about european cultur and people because he has been in Europe for a long tlme. All together its a great place on the beautiful island of elephantine.

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing at all was really bad, it is actually quite perfect, only thing was the bathroom smelt like sewers other than that it's really nice!

The place is quite really clean and comfy, Zoly Is nice and really friendly, The nile view at night is amazing, The bathroom is really clean and comfortable, The beds are really really comfortable and it is very warm not too cold nor too hot.

Stayed in January 2024

Feels like home :) Zolly is super friendly the spirt of real egypt is there if you need real life its there waiting for you . recommended

Stayed in January 2024

nothing

Clean and great locations. Zolly can help with all you need.

Stayed in December 2023

As some other reviews stated, there is a mosque quite next door. It did not bother us but you are sure to get a wake up call at 5.15 am. If a short wake up call in the morning does not disturb your sleep, keep on sleeping until the next call for prayer.

I always book my accommodations based on good reviews. This time I could have not chosen better. A nicest location close to the ferry to Elephantine Island, a very nice room with nothing less than I could have expected for a backpack trip. The room was very tidy and we had a room with a private bathroom. What I saw of the shared facilities, not bad at all either. The host was helpful with just everything you need, like an early rise ferry to mainland for an Abu Simbel excursion. Coffee and tea available self-service at any time. There is a terrace with a perfect view over the Nile and downtown Aswan.

Stayed in December 2023

Needed an extra blanket at night Very close to Mosque minaret

Setting was beautiful Close to ferry Host very helpful

Stayed in December 2023

Close to the minaret No bedside light

The setting was perfect. Great views Close to the ferry Host very helpful

Stayed in December 2023