Old Cataract, Aswan

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Timeless elegance on the Nile

Majestic and historical, this iconic property on the Nile offers breathtaking sunset views from spacious rooms with large balconies. Unwind in the luxurious spa, savour exquisite dining, and enjoy the enchanting ambiance of classic Arabic music at dinner.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is £768
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov

Room options

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Room (Nile View)

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with curtains.

Room, Garden View (Palace)

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room, Garden View (Palace)

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

Deluxe Room, Garden View (Palace)

  • 570 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a bench, a table with a teapot and cups, and a view of palm trees through a window.

Junior Suite, Garden View (Palace)

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(1 review)
  • 689 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite (Palace Nile View)

  • 689 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a table, a desk, and a balcony with curtains.

Suite, Garden View (Palace)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Nile View)

  • 721 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Palace Nile View )

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Nile View Elephantine)

  • 883 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A four-poster bed with a red upholstered bench, a chandelier, a nightstand with a lamp, and a red rug.

Suite (Palace Cataract Nile View)

  • 969 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Nile)

  • 1485 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A four-poster bed with a canopy, a wooden nightstand, a bedside table, and a red patterned rug.

Suite (Sir Winston Churchill, Nile View)

  • 1485 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A four-poster bed, a sitting area with a sofa and armchair, a dining table with chairs, a chandelier, and a ceiling fan.

Suite (Agatha Christie, Nile View)

  • 1884 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Aswan, Old Cataract, Aswan is in the city centre and near the airport. Fatimid Cemetery Main Entrance and Unfinished Obelisk are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Aswan Bazaar and Aswan Old Souks. With power boating and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Aswan travel guide
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Abtal El Tahir Street, Aswan

What's nearby

  • A narrow alleyway with stone walls, a palm tree, and colorful shutters.
    Elephantine Island
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • An archaeological site with large rock formations and a narrow passageway.
    Unfinished Obelisk
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Coptic Orthodox Cathedral of the Archangel Michael
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Nubian Museum
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Aswan Bazaar
    4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Aswan Station
    9 min drive
  • Aswan (ASW-Aswan Intl.)
    32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Aswan Moon
    16 min walk
  • King Jamaica Restaurant
    19 min walk
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • KFC
    11 min walk
  • Osiris Restautant
    19 min walk

About this property

Old Cataract, Aswan

  • Luxury historic hotel in the city centre
  • A poolside bar, a terrace and shopping on-site are just a few of the amenities provided at Old Cataract, Aswan. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and Mediterranean cuisine. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Limo/town car service, babysitting (surcharge) and concierge services
    • Tour/ticket information, a front desk safe and a porter/bellboy
    • A gift shop, a lift and coffee/tea in reception
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 138 rooms boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop mattresses and free cots/infant beds
    • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/bath combinations
    • LCD TVs with satellite channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

  • The property is a member of Historic Hotels of the World.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Old Cataract, Aswan have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Old Cataract, Aswan?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old Cataract, Aswan on 3 Nov 2026 start from £768, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Old Cataract, Aswan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Old Cataract, Aswan?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Old Cataract, Aswan?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Old Cataract, Aswan?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Old Cataract, Aswan provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 60 per vehicle applies.

Where is Old Cataract, Aswan located?

Located in the heart of Aswan, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Elephantine Island and Coptic Orthodox Cathedral of the Archangel Michael. Nubian Museum and Fatimid Cemetery Main Entrance are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Old Cataract, Aswan Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 340 out of 393 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 393 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 393 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 393 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 393 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

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A great experience to stay one night in this hotel again p. The pool is great Breakfast excellent Service is great The views don’t miss those
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location on the Nile.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Historic and grand facilities with excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hotel with friendly staff and of course the unbeatable view of nile!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Pool staff great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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This is such a grant property with beautiful spacious rooms and the view is spectacular. The restaurants in the hotel are great. The staff is very courteous and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotels. Good service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The views were the best
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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I absolutely love this hotel, the staff, and the service. I will always choose this location when I am visiting Aswan.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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I loved his hotel. I wished we stayed longer. Such a dreamy hotel next to the Nile River. Safe, Clean and staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Grand it is in everway! Stunningly beautiful inside and breathtaking outdoors- loved everything- the spa is opulent and dreamy- food is beyond expectations and service is supreme
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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My wife and I stayed at this Historical hotel so look over the Niles, to experience a part of history, and also to enjoy a bit of luxury in a classy way. This hotel meets all of our expectation. About the only negative thing is that's a bit far from the airport, and haggling with the local taxi driver requires way too much effort.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Magical setting right on the Nile! Beautiful and historic building, fabulous swimming pool and spa for relaxing (highly recommend Donya at the spa for massages and body scrub), fantastic restaurants (3), and the staff was so friendly and attentive. We spent New Year’s Eve and 6 days before on the property and it was a magical vacation. Visits of historic sites in the mornings and then relaxing by the pool in the afternoons. Perfect vacation
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Truly magnificent with spectacular view

Beautiful room with incredible view. Marina from Guest Relations was fabulous, organised a special cake for my husbands birthday which was most appreciated. Housekeeping and room service staff were lovely and helpful. Fabulous service from the bar staff. Gorgeous hotel full of history and beautifully renovated. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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In Agatha's footsteps

Loved the free tour to Agatha's suite and sunset view across the Nile from my balcony. Yummy snacks and incredible chandelier in my room. Having a bath was divine. Do it at least once!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Iconic place filled with historical and majestic vibes. Everything was great. Food was delicious. The piano player at 1902 restaurant at dinner was phenomenal playing um Kalthoum and other classic Arabic music. Really memorable. The staff is polite and extra kind and gracious. The wooden stairs were not so clean and had webs at some corners.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a most luxurious hotel with large rooms with balconies, huge bath. And the bed is the softest--like sleeping on a cloud. Love the public spaces. A gem to be found in Aswan on the Nile. The food was only ok. But the service was great. We had the most expensive martini I have ever had at the bar! $42! But I would still return if in Aswan.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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One of the best hotels going.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Luxurious hotel with a great value for money
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a fantastic oasis with amazing staff! The hotel is beautiful and the staff are warm and helpful. I highly recommend this resort.
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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One of the most beautiful hotels I've ever stayed!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect

Beautiful place, well managed, incredible location, we loved everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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It was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025