Your stay — David Hostel
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AswanWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Aswan, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at David Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Noorhan Hotel → Aswan souk (Sharia el-Souk)
💡 Best for short hops. Negotiate before boarding – locals pay 5-10 EGP for this route. Sit side-saddle to avoid backache on bumpy roads.
Aswan International Airport → Noorhan Hotel (Corniche el-Nil)
💡 Pre-arrange via hotel for 150 EGP. Airport taxis outside charge up to 250 EGP; agree the fare before getting in.
Noorhan Hotel → Philae Temple ferry point
💡 Use Careem app rather than street taxis – fixed price, no haggling. Enter 'Philae Temple' as destination; taxi drops you at the marina, not the island.
Aswan Airport bus stop → Noorhan Hotel (Corniche el-Nil)
💡 Bus 1 runs from airport to city centre. Get off at the Corniche stop, then walk 200m south. No luggage space – avoid with big suitcases.
About Aswan
Wikipedia ↗
Aswan is a city in Upper Egypt and the capital of the Aswan Governorate. The city of Aswan is among the oldest continuously inhabited cities, with its recorded history spanning over 2,600 years. Aswan is a busy market and tourist centre located just north of the Aswan Dam on the east bank of the Nil...
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Top Attractions in Aswan
💡 Head to the northern end for fewer tourists and better prices on dried hibiscus and henna.
💡 Take the public ferry from the dock near the Old Cataract Hotel for 5 EGP each way; skip the private boats.
💡 Go early in the morning to avoid heat and crowds; the garden is free and open if you just want a shady spot with Nile views.
💡 Wear sturdy shoes — the stone paths are uneven; it takes 30-40 minutes to see well.
💡 Visit late afternoon for cooler light and fewer people; bring water as there's no cafe inside.