Guest Houses in Abu Simbel

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Wawat — it was truly the highlight of our entire trip in Egypt. The owner, Assem, was incredibly warm and welcoming from the moment we arrived. He went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. His kindness and hospitality made us feel completely at home. Assem speaks excellent English, and communication with him was always smooth and easy, both before and during our stay. He was always available, attentive, and genuinely cared about making our visit as comfortable as possible. The guest house itself is clean, quiet, and very comfortable. The air conditioning worked perfectly — which was such a relief in the summer heat — and there was strong Wi-Fi and reliable hot water. Everything was well maintained. This was by far the best place we stayed during our time in Egyp. If you’re planning to visit Abu Simbel, I 100% recommend Wawat. Assem is the best host you could hope for, and staying here truly felt like being welcomed into a home, not just a hotel.

Our stay in Abu Simbel was simply sublime. Before arriving in Egypt we chatted with Safari to arrange transport after our stay (from Abu Simbel to Luxor with stops at Philae temple, Kom Ombo and Edfu), every question we had about the temples, transport, food in the region, etc. were answered/arranged in a timely fashion. When we arrived in Abu Simble our host was gracious enough to welcome us at 8 AM in the morning! He showed us our room, brought us some tea and told us to get some rest after getting up at 4 AM. When we were rested he told us the best time to visit Abu Simbel temple and the best way (on foot) to get there. He also offered us tickets for the light show at night. The next morning the arranged transport arrived at 5 AM so we had to say goodbye to our very kind, jolly and warm-hearted host. Just want to add that the arranged transport couldn't have gone any better! We had a great time visiting the temples at our own pace and an air-conditioned car to jump into at any time. Safari guest house, thank you for your recommendations and all the help. You are simply amazing, we are very grateful. Keep in mind : Egyptian bathroom standards differ from Western standards. Apart from that little thing this house and it's host are a one of the better options for your stay in Abu Simbel.