Villa Misk

Stayed with my 2 brothers for 3 days. The owner Ahmed and his son Jospeh are great hosts. The hotel is very clean and they helped us set up transport to anywhere we wanted to go at great prices. They also have a nice food selection. My brother is a picky eater and he loved the food. If your looking for a simple but well kept hotel this is it. Im not one that normally leaves reviews but had to after our great experience. You wont regret it.

We only had a one night stay but had a very good experience here. The view from the hotel is the best in Aswan. Ahmed speaks fluently in English and was able to arrange transportation for us as well as sort out an issue with our tour booking. We arrived extremely early for check in without warning him and he was able to accomodate us quickly. He can organize tours as well. The room was very clean and comfortable. The only downside is that there is not much at walking distance but a short taxi ride to town is easily arranged.

an incredible stay in Aswan! the food is DELICIOUS fully homemade. the staff is wonderful. staying here feels like a home. i definitely will be back!!

This place is a calm, NON-SMOKING (tough to fill that criteria in Egypt) oasis far away from the chaos of central Aswan.It is a family-run operation and while it does not have the frills of an upscale hotel or a Western hotel, it makes up for it with its beautiful location overlooking Philae dock and impeccable customer service along with fast WiFi and ample hot water supply.Luckily, the rooms don’t actually face the busy tourist dock itself but overlook the Aswan Harbor.My room had a balcony and I caught some SPECTACULAR sunsets in the evening.I was hard pressed to find a decent location in Aswan without breaking the bank!The host & his son are incredibly prompt and address any concerns with no delay.The doors & gate have multiple locks and I felt safe here.You can order excellent,authentic food with the onsite chef at very affordable prices.I had awesome pizza,soup,rice all tailor-made with some minor tweaks to suit my palette.There is also a tiny kitchen in the lounge with access to hot water,tea,sugar & Nescafe.The hosts speak IMPECCABLE English and there was no problem communicating what I needed.Some reviewers have complained about the location being remote and nothing much to do/see around.That is the WHOLE POINT of this location,to unplug and give your brain & body a calm place to rest up amid a tranquil setting.If you are expecting frivolities like tons of tissue paper,many toss pillows, lots of towels to throw around,disposable cutlery,this is not the place for you.

Ahmed was helpful even BEFORE I arrived. He helped me with tours and even try to help me with a Nile cruise. I never got to meet Ahmed but his sons were very helpful. We arrived really late and the maid even made us spaghetti:) Ahmed was helpful on WhatsApp and answered all my questions and more! The room was also very comfortable and had a view of the water!

You are in a more remote area, away from commercialism. The view overlooking the boat harbor and the Philae Temple is priceless. Ahmed, his family and staff are the epitomy of hospitality. They offer a menu of home made items that are authentic and tasty. If you are looking for an "travel experience" and not just a tourist, we highly recommend Villa Misk.

The room was super clean, bed very comfortable, taxi's everywhere so transportation is not an issue.

Small, family-run hotel on the banks of the Nile below the old dam. Located in a residential neighborhod with a view of the Philae Temple, a short boat ride away. Although no alcohol is served, you can order from a set menu that is cooked from scratch, the cook is excellent. If you are looking for peace and quiet, and not being close to a lot of tourist amenities, then this hotel is for you.

First of all, the view from the hotel is beautiful. However please beware of these differences so you won’t be disappointed: 1. The hotel is a 20-25 mins drive from downtown aswan As of Jan 2023 a 1 way taxi costs 150-200 egp. Plus the hotel is located on a small dirt road so some taxi drivers do not know its location. Although Careem (Uber equivalent) is available in Aswan, they don’t cover this area. we booked a ride with them but when the driver came to pick us up at the train station he told us that Careem doesn’t cover this area & therefore we have to pay a different price. 2. Very limited dining options around this area 3. Not much to do or see in the area beside the view. 4. The hotel has basic amenities, such as no shampoo, no tissues paper & only 2 bath towels (no hand or wash towels) The shower area is very small so when you take a shower, the whole bathroom is wet. There’s no one in the reception area so if you need something, you'll have to either call or text the owner & this may take some time. Just make sure that you ask all your questions in advance 😀

Unique location with beautiful view directly on the Nile. Owner is personable and kind. A better experience especially if you want something unique, quiet and not a regulaf hotel.