Basma Hotel

Basma Hotel Aswan, situated on Aswan’s highest hill, offers a commanding view over the river Nile and the city of Aswan. Set only 15 minutes walk from the Nile Cornish and local markets, the Basma Hotel is the ideal base for either pleasure or business or both. This modern hotel is a home away from home and has very comfortable well-equipped rooms, a lively Nubian bar and an excellent restaurant.Basma Hotel in its unique location opposite the Nubian Museum, on Aswan`s highest hill, commands a view of the Nile and the city second to none. Landscaped and decorated by two of Egypt`s top artists, incorporating an extensive collection of original art, Basma Hotel has become a true landmark in the world of hospitality.

• Location: Just south of Aswan, where the Nile is at its most scenic, stands Basma Island. This 10-acre island is a peaceful sanctuary which has been left in its undeveloped and unspoilt state.
• Guest Room: We offer 189 guestrooms & suites. All rooms are equipped with color television (in house movies), private bath & shower, mini bar, telephones with direct international dialing, individually controlled air-conditioning and balconies.
• Dining: In preparation for lunch, you can be assisted to bake your own tasty pita bread on the traditional Egyptian clay stove. A special buffet luncheon and barbecue grill will be set up for you; the only indication that you are in the 20th century! After lunch, wander through this haven of peace where you can see various citrus and vegetable plantations as well as goat pens and chicken coops. Your felucca sailors and the staff hosting you on the island will all be dressed in traditional garments. You too will be provided with galabeyas, traditional loose fitting garments notably famous for keeping you cool.