Aswan · Egypt

Where to Stay in Elephantine Island, Aswan

A large island opposite the Corniche, reached by public ferry. Has Nubian villages, ruins, and a quieter pace of life.

✦ The vibe

Peaceful, traditional Nubian culture, with donkey carts and gardens. Slower and less commercial.

👤 Best for

Couples, culture seekers, and anyone wanting a calm base away from traffic.

🏨 Where to stay

Ecolodges and Nubian guesthouses like Mango Guesthouse. Budget to mid-range.

🚇 Getting around

Foot or bicycle on the island. Ferry to Corniche every 10-15 minutes (5 minutes ride). Airport taxi from the ferry landing.

📍 Nearby

Aswan Museum (partially on island), Ruins of Abu (ancient settlement).

Best hotels in Elephantine Island

24 hotels ranked by how close they are to Elephantine Island

★★★ 📍 448 m

Oscar Hotel

448 m from Elephantine Island

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★★★ 📍 499 m

Hathor Hotel

499 m from Elephantine Island

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★★★ 📍 531 m

Hapi Hotel

531 m from Elephantine Island

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★★★ 📍 546 m

Philae Hotel

546 m from Elephantine Island

79, Cormiche El Nile Street, Aswan

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★★★ 📍 594 m

Obelisk - Nile

594 m from Elephantine Island

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★★★ 📍 799 m

Oscar hôtel

799 m from Elephantine Island

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★★★ 📍 821 m

Radwan hotel

821 m from Elephantine Island

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★★★ 📍 852 m

Nile Hotel

852 m from Elephantine Island

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★★★ 📍 873 m

Aduba guest house

873 m from Elephantine Island

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★★★ 📍 919 m

Nubian Paradise Guest House

919 m from Elephantine Island

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★★★ 📍 933 m

Yaseen hotel

933 m from Elephantine Island

Al-Suq, Aswan

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★★★ 📍 972 m

Mövenpick Resort Aswan

972 m from Elephantine Island

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★★★ 📍 976 m

Noorhan Hotel

976 m from Elephantine Island

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★★★ 📍 976 m

Bob Marley Guest house and restaurant

976 m from Elephantine Island

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★★★ 📍 1.0 km

Elefantina Sobek

1.0 km from Elephantine Island

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★★★ 📍 1.0 km

Kosh Royal

1.0 km from Elephantine Island

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★★★ 📍 1.0 km

Eka Dolli Elephantine

1.0 km from Elephantine Island

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★★★ 📍 1.1 km

Movenpick Tower Elefantina

1.1 km from Elephantine Island

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★★★ 📍 1.1 km

Paradise Hotel

1.1 km from Elephantine Island

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★★★ 📍 1.1 km

Taharka Nubian House

1.1 km from Elephantine Island

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★★★ 📍 1.1 km

NUBA one

1.1 km from Elephantine Island

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★★★ 📍 1.1 km

Mango Guesthouse

1.1 km from Elephantine Island

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★★★ 📍 1.2 km

Hamo House

1.2 km from Elephantine Island

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★★★ 📍 1.2 km

Marhaba Hotel

1.2 km from Elephantine Island

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Other areas in Aswan

Corniche Town Centre / Al-Mahatta Kitchener’s Island (Botanical Garden Island)West Bank (Gharb Aswan)Nubian Village (on West Bank or near Shellal)New Aswan City / New Aswan Southern Corniche / Near the Old Dam

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