🇪🇬 Aswan, Egypt

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Das Eigentum — Go Inn Backpackers

Go Inn Backpackers is a no‑frills, social hostel in a quiet Aswan side street, five minutes’ walk from the Nile corniche and the souk. The lobby feels like a laid‑back travellers’ living room: mismatched sofas, a noticeboard covered in ride‑share offers, and a desk where the staff organise felucca trips without any hard sell. It suits budget solo travellers and small groups who want a clean bed, a decent rooftop view of the river, and easy company rather than resort amenities.

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Chroniken von Aswan

Aswan was ancient Egypt’s southern gateway, known to the Greeks as Syene, and its granite quarries supplied obelisks that still stand in Rome and Istanbul. The modern city grew around the 1902 Aswan Dam and was transformed by the 1970 completion of the High Dam, which ended the Nile flood cycle and created Lake Nasser. Nubian villages, with their brightly painted houses, sit on the west bank, and the Nubian Museum (1997) preserves a culture that was displaced by the reservoir. Today Aswan is Egypt’s most relaxed major city, a year‑round winter escape for Egyptians and a base for temples at Philae and Abu Simbel.

Beste Zeit zu besuchen

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Die besten Monate

October, November and March – high 20s °C, low humidity, clear skies, and no sandstorms. Crowds are moderate and the light for photography is excellent.

Peak / Festival Surge

December and January are peak season: European winter sun seekers fill the hotels. Prices can double, and daytime felucca trips and temple queues are at their longest. The city’s mildest weather (lows of 10°C overnight) is the draw.

Budget Schulter Saison

February and April offer discounted rooms and empty sites, though April can be dusty. May is still tolerable for early risers, but by late May the heat starts building.

Wetter & Verpackung

Aswan’s climate is hyper‑arid, with summer highs of 40°C and virtually no rain. Pack a wide‑brim hat, SPF 50+ sunscreen, and a lightweight cotton scarf for sun protection and modesty; a thin long‑sleeved shirt is more comfortable than short sleeves in direct heat.

Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Aswan

  • Aswan’s airport shuttle bus has been suspended since early 2026; you now need a pre‑arranged taxi or ride‑share (Uber operates locally) for the 20‑minute trip from the terminal.
  • The Nubian Museum reopened its rooftop terrace in May 2026 after a year of refurbishment, giving clear views of the Aga Khan Mausoleum and the western desert sands.
  • High summer temperatures have already hit 44°C in late June; the City Council advises against walking outside between 11am and 4pm, and most felucca captains now offer free iced water as standard.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to Go Inn Backpackers, here's what to know about choosing the right room.

Best rooms to request

Request a room on the 3rd floor or higher, facing the Nile (south side), for better views and less street noise from the corniche road.

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Rooms to avoid

Avoid any ground-floor rooms overlooking the reception or kitchen area (east side) — these pick up early-morning noise from staff and guests.

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Best views

Rooms on the south side (facing the Nile) get a direct view of the river and Elephantine Island — especially good from the 3rd floor up.

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Quietest floors

Floors 3, 4, and 5 are the quietest — above street level and away from the ground-floor common areas.

🔊 Noise notes

The hotel is on the corniche road, so street noise (taxis, horse carriages, pedestrians) is noticeable, especially in front-facing rooms on lower floors. No lift means noise from stairs and people moving luggage is constant on floors 1–2.

Insider tips

1. Bring earplugs if you're in a front-facing lower room — the call to prayer from nearby mosques is loud at dawn. 2. Opt for a room on the 4th floor if you can carry your bags up — it's quietest and has fewer passing guests.

How to request your preferred room:
  1. Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
  2. Add a note in your booking comments field
  3. Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available

Hotel Einrichtungen — Go Inn Backpackers

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Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi throughout; download speed about 5 Mbps, upload 2 Mbps; no login required, just accept terms

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Lift / Elevator

One lift serves all three floors; stairs available but lift covers entire building

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Media & Newspapers

No printed newspapers; lobby has a communal tablet with free access to PressReader; no notable building heritage quirks

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Check-in / Check-out

Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 10:00; late check-out fee of EGP 50 until 18:00, after that full night charge

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Baggage Storage

Free for same-day storage; EGP 20 per bag for overnight storage

Accessibility

Step-free access via ramp at side entrance (main entrance has one step); lift fits one wheelchair; no adapted bathrooms

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Parking

No on-site parking; nearest public car park on El Saad El Ali Street, EGP 50 per night; no EV charging

Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen

City / tourist tax: EGP 15 per person per night, collected at check-in

Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit; a credit card hold of EGP 200 for incidentals at check-in, released at checkout

Faith & Diät in der Nähe

  • Church: كتدرائية الملاك جبريل (991 m · ~12 min walk)
  • Church: كنيسة العذراء مريم و الانبا بولا بالمسلة (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)

Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung

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Shopping

Grand Mall BenZion — 2.2 km · ~28 min walk

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Walking & Running

Ferial Gardens — 882 m · ~11 min walk

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Museums & Galleries

متحف النوبة — 713 m · ~9 min walk

5 Minuten Radius Essentials

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Nearest ATM

Nearest — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk

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Convenience Store

Carrefour Market — 898 m · ~11 min walk

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Nearest Transit

Local boat (elephantin island) — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk

Geld & Währung

Get a travel card →
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Local currency

Egyptian Pound, EGP

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Where to exchange

Banks and exchange offices in Aswan give close to the official rate; avoid the airport and hotel desks where the rate is significantly worse.

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Cards & contactless

Visa and Mastercard accepted at hotels, mid-range restaurants, and souvenir shops; smaller stalls and taxis expect cash.

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Tipping etiquette

Baksheesh is expected: round up taxi fares, leave 10% at restaurants if no service charge, and tip hotel staff 10-20 EGP per service.

Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget

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Cheap coffee

A small Turkish coffee or tea from a street kiosk costs about 5-10 EGP.

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Best-value lunch

A ful or taameya sandwich from a local takeaway is around 15-20 EGP.

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Affordable dinner

A main course of grilled chicken or fish at a simple restaurant runs 40-60 EGP.

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Street food & cheap eats

The corniche area and the souk beside the Nile have stalls selling falafel, shawarma, and kushari for 10-20 EGP per portion.

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Budget groceries

Supermarkets like Metro Market or locally-run minimarts sell basics; no large budget chains in central Aswan.

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Affordable clothes

The Aswan souk has cotton galabeyas and scarves; bargaining is expected. No high-street brands — head to Cairo for that.

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Cheapest way around

Minibuses (microbuses) cost 2-5 EGP per ride on fixed routes. From Aswan Airport, take a bus to the main station for 5 EGP then a microbus into town – a direct taxi costs about 100-150 EGP.

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Money-saving tips

Eat street food for cheap meals; bargain hard in the souk (start at half the asking price); drink tap water only if boiled or filtered – buy big bottles from minimarkets for 5 EGP.

Emergency Contacts

Aswan
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Police
122
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Ambulance / Medical
123
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Fire Department
180

For tourist police in Aswan, dial 126. The main hospital is Aswan University Hospital, +20 97 231 6003. Keep your embassy’s local number handy as well.

💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.

Where to Eat

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Nubian house Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Aswan Moon regional
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Panorama Local
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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El Jokka regional
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Nubian Dreams Local
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Nubian House Coffee Shop Local
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Pizza Biti Local
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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مطعم الديذل Local
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Aswan, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at Go Inn Backpackers

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk

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Umher zu kommen

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Local tuk-tuk (rickshaw) 10 EGP

Noorhan Hotel → Aswan souk (Sharia el-Souk)

10 min · On demand · 6:00 AM to midnight

💡 Best for short hops. Negotiate before boarding – locals pay 5-10 EGP for this route. Sit side-saddle to avoid backache on bumpy roads.

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Airport taxi 150 EGP

Aswan International Airport → Noorhan Hotel (Corniche el-Nil)

25 min · On demand · 24 hours

💡 Pre-arrange via hotel for 150 EGP. Airport taxis outside charge up to 250 EGP; agree the fare before getting in.

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City taxi (careem/uber) 25 EGP

Noorhan Hotel → Philae Temple ferry point

15 min · On demand via app · 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM (Careem active)

💡 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.

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Aswan public bus 5 EGP

Aswan Airport bus stop → Noorhan Hotel (Corniche el-Nil)

40 min · Every 20-30 minutes · 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM

💡 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.

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Über Aswan

Wikipedia ↗
Aswan, Egypt — city travel guide

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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What are the best rooms at Go Inn Backpackers?

Request a room on the 3rd floor or higher, facing the Nile (south side), for better views and less street noise from the corniche road.

Which rooms should I avoid at Go Inn Backpackers?

Avoid any ground-floor rooms overlooking the reception or kitchen area (east side) — these pick up early-morning noise from staff and guests.

Is Go Inn Backpackers noisy?

The hotel is on the corniche road, so street noise (taxis, horse carriages, pedestrians) is noticeable, especially in front-facing rooms on lower floors. No lift means noise from stairs and people moving luggage is constant on floors 1–2.

Which rooms have the best views at Go Inn Backpackers?

Rooms on the south side (facing the Nile) get a direct view of the river and Elephantine Island — especially good from the 3rd floor up.

What are insider tips for staying at Go Inn Backpackers?

1. Bring earplugs if you're in a front-facing lower room — the call to prayer from nearby mosques is loud at dawn. 2. Opt for a room on the 4th floor if you can carry your bags up — it's quietest and has fewer passing guests.

What time is check-in at Go Inn Backpackers?

Check-in at Go Inn Backpackers is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does Go Inn Backpackers have Wi-Fi?

Free Wi-Fi throughout; download speed about 5 Mbps, upload 2 Mbps; no login required, just accept terms

Is there a city or tourist tax at Go Inn Backpackers?

EGP 15 per person per night, collected at check-in

Where can I eat cheaply near Go Inn Backpackers?

A ful or taameya sandwich from a local takeaway is around 15-20 EGP.

What is the cheapest way to get around from Go Inn Backpackers?

Minibuses (microbuses) cost 2-5 EGP per ride on fixed routes. From Aswan Airport, take a bus to the main station for 5 EGP then a microbus into town – a direct taxi costs about 100-150 EGP.

When is the best time to visit Aswan?

October, November and March – high 20s °C, low humidity, clear skies, and no sandstorms. Crowds are moderate and the light for photography is excellent.

Top-Attraktionen in Aswan

Aswan Souq (Sharia el Souk) Free

💡 Head to the northern end for fewer tourists and better prices on dried hibiscus and henna.

Elephantine Island Free

💡 Take the public ferry from the dock near the Old Cataract Hotel for 5 EGP each way; skip the private boats.

Nubian Museum

💡 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.

Unfinished Obelisk

💡 Wear sturdy shoes — the stone paths are uneven; it takes 30-40 minutes to see well.

Aswan Botanical Garden (Kitchener's Island)

💡 Visit late afternoon for cooler light and fewer people; bring water as there's no cafe inside.

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