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Luxor Old Nile Hotel

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संपत्ति — Luxor Old Nile Hotel

The Luxor Old Nile Hotel is a modest three-star perched right on the east bank, so the main asset is the terrace view across the river to the Valley of the Nobles. Walking in, you get a faded, 1970s Nile cruiser feel: tiled floors, a small pool, and a staff who have seen busloads come and go. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a reliable base within walking distance of Luxor Temple and the souk, and who value location over polish. The real USP is that breakfast is served on that riverside terrace, which beats most mid-range dining rooms in town.

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Luxor का इतिहास

Luxor grew on the site of ancient Thebes, the capital of pharaonic Egypt for much of the New Kingdom (c. 1550–1070 BC). The city’s east bank became the domain of the living, anchored by the sprawling Karnak Temple complex and the smaller but graceful Luxor Temple, both linked by the avenue of sphinxes. On the west bank, the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens housed the rock-cut tombs of pharaohs and nobility. Modern Luxor is a peaceful provincial town that relies almost entirely on heritage tourism—its streets are lined with felucca docks, papyrus shops, and tour operators. The city feels like an open-air museum, where daily life hums alongside millennia of monuments.

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सर्वश्रेष्ठ महीने

October and November: daytime highs drop to 32-35°C, nights are comfortable, and crowds are building toward winter peak but still manageable. April is also good, with similar temperatures before summer heat ramps up.

पिक / फेस्टिवल Surge

December and January are the busiest months, with European winter sun-seekers and holiday crowds. Hotel prices double or more, and the Valley of the Kings queues can hit 45 minutes. The key events are the winter solstice at Karnak (Dec 21) and the Luxor Marathon (January), but the real driver is climate. Peak = best avoided unless you pre-book everything.

बजट कंधे के मौसम

March and November offer a sweet spot: temperatures are pleasant (28-35°C), hotel prices are 30-50% lower than peak, and the crowds are thinned out. You’ll find quieter temple visits and better haggling room in the souk.

मौसम और पैकिंग

July is the hottest month in Luxor, with average highs around 41°C and almost zero rain. Pack a wide-brimmed hat, high-SPF sunscreen, and a reusable water bottle—you’ll drink 3-4 litres a day. Lightweight, loose cotton or linen clothing is essential; avoid synthetics that stick to your skin.

Live City Briefing के बारे में जानें — Luxor

  • The Avenue of Sphinxes that connects Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple is now fully illuminated for night walks—entry is around 200 EGP (2025 price) and it’s a dramatic alternative to daytime heat.
  • Luxor’s new international terminal (opened 2020) now handles direct flights from several European cities, including London and Paris, cutting out the Cairo transfer. Check if your flight lands there; it’s 10 minutes from the hotel.
  • Ramadan in 2026 runs roughly from mid-March to mid-April, but in July you’re in the dead of summer—expect midday closures at many shops and a slower pace of life. The west bank tombs can close by 2pm during peak heat; visit early (doors open at 6am).

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to Luxor Old Nile Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.

Best rooms to request

Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor overlooking the Nile, away from the street-facing side. These floors sit above ground-level noise but remain low enough for quick stair access (the lift can be slow or unreliable). The Nile-side rooms catch the river breeze and morning light without the heat of direct afternoon sun.

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Rooms to avoid

Avoid rooms on the ground floor (noisy lobby and street level) and any rooms facing the street or back alley — the street gets traffic and tuk-tuks from early morning until late evening. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft (often audible motor noise) and the stairs used by staff for housekeeping trolleys.

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Best views

Nile-view rooms on the 2nd or 3rd floor give a clear look across the river to the West Bank and the distant mountains — no buildings block it. Street-facing rooms see only a dusty road and shopfronts.

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Quietest floors

2nd and 3rd floors are the quietest — high enough to avoid street noise, low enough to avoid roof-top chatter (if the hotel has a terrace or laundry on the top floor).

🔊 Noise notes

The hotel sits on a main road running parallel to the Nile, so traffic noise (cars, tuk-tuks, scooters) is constant from 6am until midnight. Nearby mosques broadcast calls to prayer five times daily, loud enough to penetrate most rooms. The lift motor makes a mechanical clunk when it arrives, audible in adjacent rooms. Occasional riverboat horns from the Nile add background ambience.

Insider tips

1. If you arrive in high season (November–February), check-in early — the best Nile-view rooms go fast and the hotel rarely gives upgrades. 2. Ask for a room on the 3rd floor (no lift noise above you) and request a fan if the air-conditioning is weak; the room gets good cross-breeze from the river.

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

होटल सुविधाएं — Luxor Old Nile Hotel

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Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi throughout (up to 5 Mbps, stable for messaging and email; login via room number and surname, no time limit)

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Lift / Elevator

One small lift serves all 4 floors (fits 3 people with luggage); no stairs-only sections

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Media & Newspapers

No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; lobby has TV with local channels

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Check-in / Check-out

Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop available from 10:00 if room not ready; late check-out until 12:00 for EGP 150 (subject to availability)

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Baggage Storage

Free storage at reception for same-day arrivals and post-check-out (no time limit, but not locked)

Accessibility

No step-free access at main entrance (one step up, about 15 cm); no wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathrooms; no accessible toilet in public areas

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Parking

No on-site parking; free street parking on Karnak Temple Street (first-come, first-served, no marked spaces); nearest public car park behind Luxor Temple, EGP 50 per night (guarded, 200 m walk); no EV charging

शुल्क, कर और जमा

City / tourist tax: EGP 10 per person per night (approx. USD 0.30), collected at check-in

Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required; EGP 200 incidental hold per room upon arrival (cash or card)

Faith & Dietary के आस-पास

  • Mosque: مسجد سيدى ابو الحجاج الاقصري (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
  • Mosque: مسجد احمد نجم (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
  • Church: Roman Catholic Church (1.5 km · ~18 min walk)
  • Place of worship: كنيسة الاخوة الاقصر (1.5 km · ~18 min walk)

स्थानीय जीवनशैली और मनोरंजन

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Walking & Running

Hotel Sheherazade — 449 m · ~6 min walk

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Museums & Galleries

Nūn Art Gallery — 353 m · ~4 min walk

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Theatres & Concerts

Hassan Fathy Theatre — 2.3 km · ~29 min walk

5 मिनट की रोशनी

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Nearest ATM

Euronet — 228 m · ~3 min walk

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Convenience Store

Hamada Market — 285 m · ~4 min walk

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Nearest Transit

سوفيتيل - الكرنك — 912 m · ~11 min walk

पैसे और मुद्रा

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Local currency

Egyptian Pound, EGP

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Where to exchange

Use ATMs inside banks in the city centre; avoid exchange desks at Luxor Airport and hotels, which give poor rates.

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Cards & contactless

Visa and Mastercard accepted in mid-range hotels, tour companies, and larger restaurants; cash essential for small shops, taxis, and street vendors.

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Tipping etiquette

Small tips expected: 10–20 EGP for hotel staff (baggage, housekeeping), 5–10 EGP for meals in restaurants (not a percentage), and 10–20 EGP for short taxi rides.

एक बजट पर भोजन, खरीदारी और यात्रा

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Cheap coffee

Karkadeh (hibiscus tea) or a small Turkish coffee at a local café; around 5–10 EGP.

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Best-value lunch

Ful medames or taameya (Egyptian falafel) with bread from a street-side stand; about 15–25 EGP.

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Affordable dinner

Grilled chicken or kofta plate at a basic local restaurant; around 40–70 EGP for a main dish.

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Street food & cheap eats

Along Sharia al-Mahata (the train station road) and near the Luxor Temple area, stalls sell taameya, ful, and shawarma cheaply.

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Budget groceries

Main supermarkets are Ragab Sons and Metro Market (on Al-Geish Street); small corner groceries (baqqal) are everywhere.

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Affordable clothes

The Luxor souq (souq al-Karnak) off Sharia al-Mahata has cheap galabeyas, scarves, and cotton; fixed-price shops along Sharia al-Mahata sell basic shirts and trousers.

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Cheapest way around

Public minibuses (24–28 seat micro-buses) around 2–5 EGP per ride; from Luxor Airport, take the public bus (line 1) to the city centre for about 5 EGP.

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Money-saving tips

Buy a West Bank ferry pass (5 EGP each way) instead of a taxi; negotiate prices for souvenir stalls hard and pay cash in EGP; eat at taameya stalls for cheap, filling meals.

Emergency Contacts

Luxor

For non-emergency inquiries, you can contact the Luxor Police Department at +202-242-3244 or the Luxor Tourist Police at +202-242-4222.

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

Where to Eat

1
جوهرة النيل Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Lotus Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
3
Tutti Frutti Local
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
4
Chez Omar / Egyptian Corner regional
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
5
ام هاشم regional
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
6
Coffee Shop Aal al‑Bayt coffee_shop
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
7
Ali Baba Cafe Local
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
8
Sibads Local
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

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

Your arrival at Luxor Old Nile Hotel

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

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Euronet — 228 m · ~3 min walk

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

चारों ओर

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Microbus EGP 10-20 (~£0.50-£1)

Luxor International Airport → Gezira Garden Hotel

30 min · on-demand · 24/7

💡 Microbuses are a cheap and convenient option, but be prepared for a potentially crowded and chaotic ride.

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Airport Taxi EGP 150-200 (~£7-10)

Luxor International Airport → Gezira Garden Hotel

20 min · on-demand · 24/7

💡 Negotiate the price before you start your journey, and consider using a reputable taxi service like City Star Taxis.

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Sheikh Abdel Hamid Badawi Bus EGP 2-5 (~£0.10-£0.25)

Luxor International Airport → Luxor City Centre (near Gezira Garden Hotel)

30 min · every 30 minutes · 7am-9pm

💡 Buy tickets from the bus station or on the bus, and be prepared for a crowded and potentially chaotic ride.

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Luxor Train Station EGP 5-10 (~£0.25-£0.50)

Luxor International Airport → Luxor City Centre (near Gezira Garden Hotel)

45 min · every 2 hours · 8am-8pm

💡 Trains are a more comfortable option, but be prepared for crowded carriages and potential delays.

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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

What are the best rooms at Luxor Old Nile Hotel?

Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor overlooking the Nile, away from the street-facing side. These floors sit above ground-level noise but remain low enough for quick stair access (the lift can be slow or unreliable). The Nile-side rooms catch the river breeze and morning light without the heat of direct afternoon sun.

Which rooms should I avoid at Luxor Old Nile Hotel?

Avoid rooms on the ground floor (noisy lobby and street level) and any rooms facing the street or back alley — the street gets traffic and tuk-tuks from early morning until late evening. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft (often audible motor noise) and the stairs used by staff for housekeeping trolleys.

Is Luxor Old Nile Hotel noisy?

The hotel sits on a main road running parallel to the Nile, so traffic noise (cars, tuk-tuks, scooters) is constant from 6am until midnight. Nearby mosques broadcast calls to prayer five times daily, loud enough to penetrate most rooms. The lift motor makes a mechanical clunk when it arrives, audible in adjacent rooms. Occasional riverboat horns from the Nile add background ambience.

Which rooms have the best views at Luxor Old Nile Hotel?

Nile-view rooms on the 2nd or 3rd floor give a clear look across the river to the West Bank and the distant mountains — no buildings block it. Street-facing rooms see only a dusty road and shopfronts.

What are insider tips for staying at Luxor Old Nile Hotel?

1. If you arrive in high season (November–February), check-in early — the best Nile-view rooms go fast and the hotel rarely gives upgrades. 2. Ask for a room on the 3rd floor (no lift noise above you) and request a fan if the air-conditioning is weak; the room gets good cross-breeze from the river.

What time is check-in at Luxor Old Nile Hotel?

Check-in at Luxor Old Nile Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does Luxor Old Nile Hotel have Wi-Fi?

Free Wi-Fi throughout (up to 5 Mbps, stable for messaging and email; login via room number and surname, no time limit)

Is there a city or tourist tax at Luxor Old Nile Hotel?

EGP 10 per person per night (approx. USD 0.30), collected at check-in

Where can I eat cheaply near Luxor Old Nile Hotel?

Ful medames or taameya (Egyptian falafel) with bread from a street-side stand; about 15–25 EGP.

What is the cheapest way to get around from Luxor Old Nile Hotel?

Public minibuses (24–28 seat micro-buses) around 2–5 EGP per ride; from Luxor Airport, take the public bus (line 1) to the city centre for about 5 EGP.

When is the best time to visit Luxor?

October and November: daytime highs drop to 32-35°C, nights are comfortable, and crowds are building toward winter peak but still manageable. April is also good, with similar temperatures before summer heat ramps up.

Luxor के शीर्ष आकर्षण

Luxor Museum Free

💡 Ask the staff for a map and information on the museum's collection.

Temple of Karnak Free

💡 The best time to visit is early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid the heat and crowds.

Valley of the Nobles Free

💡 Take a guided tour to get the most out of your visit.

Luxor Temple Free

💡 Look out for the temple's unique architecture, which reflects the different dynasties that built it over the centuries.

Karnak Sound and Light Show

💡 Book tickets in advance to ensure availability.

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