How Axel worksAxel $178 a night vs $202 on Expedia at Basma Hotel Aswan, Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027: $24 a night less (12%). Seen Oct 11.
4-star hotel · EI fanadek street, Aswan
ATM · Shopping on site · Air conditioning · Elevator/lift · Currency exchange · Smoke-free property · Heating · Security guard · Newspapers · Ticket assistance · Gift shop · Garden
Hotels in AswanAn older hillside 4-star overlooking Aswan and the Nile
7.6/10
Choose it for Nile views and helpful staff, not consistently polished rooms.
Basma is an older hillside 4-star opposite the Nubian Museum, with wide Nile views as its main draw. It’s a good sightseeing base if you book a Nile-view room and accept some dated interiors. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, and many describe clean, comfortable rooms. Breakfast earns plenty of compliments, though opinions on variety differ.
The four-star experience is uneven: Trip.com guests repeatedly mention aging bathrooms, worn furnishings and weak showers, while cleanliness feedback is mostly positive rather than spotless across the board. The uphill return also makes walking less convenient. August 2026 guests reported pool renovation, and a September review described wider refurbishment; later Expedia guests enjoyed the pool, so confirm current works and access. We’d skip it for a reliably polished stay or a holiday built around uninterrupted pool time.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$178 a night with Axel against $192 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $14 a night less (7%).
Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
$14/night less than Expedia (7%)Rate for Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$178 a night with Axel against $200 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $22 a night less (11%).
Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
$22/night less than Expedia (11%)Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$183 a night with Axel against $196 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $13 a night less (6%).
Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) · refundable
$13/night less than Expedia (6%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$178 a night with Axel against $202 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $24 a night less (12%).
Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
$24/night less than Expedia (12%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$235 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $204 a night for these dates when seen.
Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$260 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $237 a night for these dates when seen.
Standard Twin room with Nile river view (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
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Axel $178 a night vs $202 on Expedia at Basma Hotel Aswan, Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027: $24 a night less (12%). Seen Oct 11.
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Choose it for Nile views and helpful staff, not consistently polished rooms. An older hillside 4-star overlooking Aswan and the Nile, scored for what it is.
Basma is an older hillside 4-star opposite the Nubian Museum, with wide Nile views as its main draw. It’s a good sightseeing base if you book a Nile-view room and accept some dated interiors. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, and many describe clean, comfortable rooms. Breakfast earns plenty of compliments, though opinions on variety differ.
The four-star experience is uneven: Trip.com guests repeatedly mention aging bathrooms, worn furnishings and weak showers, while cleanliness feedback is mostly positive rather than spotless across the board. The uphill return also makes walking less convenient. August 2026 guests reported pool renovation, and a September review described wider refurbishment; later Expedia guests enjoyed the pool, so confirm current works and access. We’d skip it for a reliably polished stay or a holiday built around uninterrupted pool time.
Best for: sightseers visiting the Nubian Museum; travelers prioritizing Nile views; short stays before a Nile cruise
Watch out for: dated rooms and bathrooms; steep uphill return; recent refurbishment and uncertain disruption
Location: Opposite the Nubian Museum; elevated views come with an uphill walk back.
Rooms: Condition varies; reserve a Nile-view category rather than assuming every room overlooks the river.
Cleanliness: Mostly praised, with some recent complaints about floors and bathroom cleaning.
Service: Helpful staff are a recurring strength, although some guests report uneven reception and maintenance.
Amenities: Outdoor pool, restaurants, free Wi-Fi and buffet breakfast; verify pool access during refurbishment.
Fees and surprises: Expedia lists free parking and breakfast; confirm current construction and whether your booking is in the main hotel or Executive Club.
Axel's opinion of Basma Hotel Aswan, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Basma Hotel Aswan within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $178 a night · refundable · Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $192 a night on Expedia | $14 a night less (7%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $178 a night · refundable · Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $200 a night on Expedia | $22 a night less (11%) | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $183 a night · refundable · Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) | $196 a night on Expedia | $13 a night less (6%) | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $178 a night · refundable · Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $202 a night on Expedia | $24 a night less (12%) | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $235 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $204 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $260 a night · refundable · Standard Twin room with Nile river view (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | $237 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
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