Nile Bride

The location was peaceful and the hosts were friendly. Boat pickup and drop‑off near the KFC was included and very convenient. The food was tasty and the place was relaxing. Kayaks for rent were a short walk away, which was great at sunrise. The hosts were ready to help with anything; I hiked the opposite sand dunes at sunset and they dropped me off and picked me up.

Jonathan·A week ago

“Ich könnte mir vorstellen nochmal wieder zu kommen.”

The accommodation is well situated right on the water with a lovely view and very quiet. The rooms are simple but pretty and clean. In the evenings, fresh and tasty meals were cooked for us. The host picked us up by boat and brought us back, which worked perfectly. The water and shampoo should be brought by guests.

Claudia·A week ago

“Brilliant, authentic village accommodation. Recommend!”

If you want an authentic Egyptian, Nubian experience, just go here. The place is lovely! Elephantine is a calm spot a short ride from the bustle of central Aswan, and it’s my favourite stay in all of Egypt. A real, authentic guesthouse run by Mostafa and his nephew Mohammad. They’re a great team with plenty of experience welcoming tourists to Elephantine Island and the Aswan area. The room is super clean, hot water is available, and the beds are comfortable and can be pushed together. The view across the Nile is very peaceful. If you decide to dine, you’ll get a very good Egyptian meal. Leave all your trips—Abu Simbel, Philae Temple, feluccas, etc.—to Mostafa. He has contacts with all local providers and will find you what you need at a fair price. Honestly, these guys are great. The public ferry is only a few minutes’ walk away. Elephantine Island offers a glimpse of real life here. I hope they don’t make the island too busy with tourism in the future because the joy is found in the local life of the island. This is not a criticism, just information: the island and local village are very rural and basic, but they are very safe to walk around day and night. I hope all local guesthouse owners can help keep the island clean from rubbish and litter as tourism grows.

Katie·2 weeks ago

“Un lugar que tiene magia!”

It’s a magical place; watching the sunset from Nile Bride is beautiful, the food is exquisite and fresh, and the juices are also very tasty. Mustafa and Mohamed were very kind to me and my brother, helped us with a few requests, and we had an excellent conversation about their customs. I would definitely stay here again.

Diana·3 weeks ago

“Peaceful and well located”

The place was nice and clean. Mohamed and his nephew are doing their best to make you feel welcome. Don’t rush it like I did; they’ll pick you up in front of the KFC in Aswan. Nothing else.

Kevin·A month ago