Basma Hotel Aswan
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Axel’s take

Choose it for Nile views and helpful staff, not consistently polished rooms.

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Axel’s rating: 7.6/10 · An older hillside 4-star overlooking Aswan and the Nile

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.

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, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.

The location

EI fanadek street, Aswan

Opposite the Nubian Museum; elevated views come with an uphill walk back.

Amenities and check-in

Outdoor pool, restaurants, free Wi-Fi and buffet breakfast; verify pool access during refurbishment.

Check-in

after 2:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • Outdoor pool
  • Kids club
  • Babysitting and childcare
  • Children's playground
  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: $20 per guest per night; Cot: free
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Basma Hotel Aswan: from $172 for Nov 29–30, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $172 total for Nov 29–30, 2026, 2 adults at Basma Hotel Aswan on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 8, 2026.

Basma Hotel Aswan is An older hillside 4-star overlooking Aswan and the Nile in Aswan, Egypt.

Address: EI fanadek street, Aswan. Property ID: 1042380. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/aswan/basma-hotel-aswan-1042380

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/aswan/basma-hotel-aswan-1042380/2026-11-29/2-adults

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

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Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$334$391 on Expedia$57 less (15%)Nov 7Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $172 USD

2026-11-29 to 2026-11-30 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $344 USD

2026-11-29 to 2026-12-01 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $512 USD

2026-11-29 to 2026-12-02 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $682 USD

2026-11-29 to 2026-12-03 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $850 USD

2026-11-29 to 2026-12-04 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $1,020 USD

2026-11-29 to 2026-12-05 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $1,184 USD

2026-11-29 to 2026-12-06 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $1,355 USD

2026-11-29 to 2026-12-07 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $1,527 USD

2026-11-29 to 2026-12-08 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $1,698 USD

2026-11-29 to 2026-12-09 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $1,869 USD

2026-11-29 to 2026-12-10 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $2,041 USD

2026-11-29 to 2026-12-11 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $2,209 USD

2026-11-29 to 2026-12-12 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $2,380 USD

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Axel's take: 7.6/10

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.

About Basma Hotel Aswan

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 4-star hotel
  • EI fanadek street, Aswan
  • Guest rating: 4.0/5 on Google from 2,297 reviews (location 4.1/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Aswan International Airport: 30 min by taxi · Nubian Museum: 3 min walk
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: $20 per guest per night; Cot: free
  • Amenities: Outdoor pool, Kids club, Babysitting and childcare, Children's playground, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room, Cafe, Restaurant (buffet style), Spa (extra charge), Shuttle (extra charge), Airport transportation, Parking, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Wheelchair access to restaurant, Free Wi-Fi, Common kitchen, Business center
  • Check-in from: 14:00
  • Check-out by: 12:00
  • City page: Hotels in Aswan

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Standard Single room with city view

Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with Nile river view (full double bed)

Standard Terrace Double room (full double bed)

Standard Twin room with city view (twin beds)

Standard Twin room with pool view (twin beds)

Standard Twin room with Nile river view (twin beds)

Standard Terrace Twin room (twin beds)

Superior Terrace Double room (full double bed)

Superior Terrace Twin room (twin beds)

Deluxe Double room with city view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with pool view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with Nile river view (full double bed)

Deluxe Twin room with city view (twin beds)

Deluxe Twin room with pool view (twin beds)

Deluxe Twin room with Nile river view (twin beds)

Executive Double room (full double bed)

Executive Twin room (twin beds)

River Executive Suite

The Boho Suite

Family Suite

Terrace Studio

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