Aswan is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Aswan works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Aswan, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 1 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Aswan, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Aswan starts at around €21 per night, with a typical rate near €64 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan, 5-star, guest rating 9.6 from 239 reviews, from €574 per night; Benben By Dhara Hotels, 4-star, guest rating 9.4 from 98 reviews, from €184 per night; DoroKa Nubian House, guest rating 9.3 from 528 reviews, from €34 per night; Artika Wadi Kiki Hotel, guest rating 9.3 from 393 reviews, from €58 per night; Nuba Dool, guest rating 9.1 from 333 reviews, from €21 per night.
Day trips & routes: Luxor — about 247 km, 3h 26m drive. Fastest option is Luxor: 3h 26m by car.
Aswan: what to know
Things to see: "Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan", rated 5 from 41 reviews, from €89.32; "4 Day Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor Abu simbel Hot Air Balloon", rated 5 from 40 reviews, from €783.36; "My Dream Nile", rated 5 from 32 reviews, from €50; "Private Sunset Felucca Ride in Aswan", rated 5 from 29 reviews, from €13.4; "4 Days 3 Nights Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor+Abu simbel+Balloon", rated 5 from 28 reviews, from €328.71.
Aswan has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 1 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Aswan is around €64, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Aswan you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 1 route worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Egypt, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
