Luxor, Egypt: Where to Stay

Which side should you stay?

Luxor is divided into East and West bank (basically both sides of the Nile River).

-East Bank: most populated (the city); the Luxor Temple, the Temple of Karnak, museums, trains, airport, hotels, restaurants.

-West Bank: major ruins including Valley of the Kings; the Valley of the Queens; the Temple of Hatshepsut, and a few riverside hotels.

-King's Island (private island) where you can find 📍Jolie Ville Resort & SPA.

HAPPY NEWS? You can travel across the banks with ⛵️boats without having to 🚗drive the longER and busiER route.

Here are the hotel recommendations from highest price to lowest price:

(Also note that these are average prices which depends on the season, but luckily once you insert the dates, you will get the accurate prices)

Al Moudira Hotel

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Average price: $200 per night ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📍West Bank ✔️The only palace situated on the west bank of the Nile. The domes and the patios ornate with arabesque makes up the stunning oriental decor.

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Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor

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Average price: $120 per night ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📍East Bank ✔️Your luxurious stay in Victorian architecture palace, travelling back in time!

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Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa

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Average: $90 per night ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📍East Bank ✔️Nile view infinity pool

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Djorff Palace

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Average price: $85 per night 📍West Bank

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Steigenberger Nile Palace

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Average price: $75 per night ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📍East Bank ✔️Luxor temple is 1KM away.

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Malkata House

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Average price: $70 per night 📍Madinit Habu ✔️Views of desert, mountains and hot air balloons.

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Pyramisa Hotel Luxor

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Average price: $60 per night ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📍East Bank

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Jolie Ville Resort & Spa Kings Island

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Average price: $55 per night ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📍King's Island ✔️Located on a private island.

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Steigenberger Resort Achti

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Average price: $50 per night ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📍East Bank ✔️8-acre resort with a felucca dock, quiet and secluded. ✔️A woman making fresh Egyptian bread which is YUMMY.

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Sonesta St. George Hotel

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Average price: $50 per night 📍East Bank ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Iberotel Luxor

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Average price: $45 per night ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📍East Bank ✔️4 stars overlooking the Nile.

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Embrace Hotel

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Average price: $35 per night 📍West Bank

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Now, THE SPECIAL NILE CRUISE: Samarah Dahabeya

With only 8 cabins, you will surely enjoy an intimate, clean, affordable AND THE MOST magical experience! A cruise in the world's longest river, experiencing the world's greatest civilization. 

 In the link below, you will find the program available (you could tailor your own one too)!

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www.samarah-dahabeya.com

Your booking options:

#1

FIVE nights departing from Luxor, checking out in Aswan (you will have to use Aswan's airport/railway station to travel back).

#2

SEVEN nights, roundtrip from Luxor to Aswan and all the way back.

FOR RESERVATIONS: 

Email: info@samarah-dahabeya.com

WhatsApp: +201222126557

Email: info@samarah-dahabeya.com

Average prices:

Option #1: 5 nights - 200$ per night

Option #2: 7 nights - 180$ per night

+ Visits (according to the program on the website above): 300$ per person

Check out this reel:

A reel to enjoy Luxor (wait till the end to witness an Egyptian wedding)

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DO NOT MISS OUT ON THE HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE!

Our ride

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If you are looking for stays in Aswan, check out this guide:

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Aswan, Egypt: Where to Stay

Welcome to Aswan. Relaxation. Tranquility. Simplicity. Generosity. History. Picturesque Aswan. 💵In this guide, you will find accommodation ranging from $20 - $200 per night (and A NILE CRUISE option). 🗺You will find a map of Aswan's highlights too. Happy staying! If you found this guide valuable, you can always leave a tip or a comment. Get to see more from our travels on Instagram (@capturethisearth)✨️

Boutique • Budget • Luxury • Design • History • Nature • People & Culture • Sustainable/Eco • Relaxation • Beach • Mountain

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If you are looking for a guide about Luxor AND Aswan:

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Egypt: Luxor & Aswan Itinerary

This is your guide to Luxor aka "the World's greatest open-air museum" and Aswan aka "the Egyptian Paradise." We'll help you: ✔️Decide whether you should visit Luxor or Aswan (we'll convince you to do both, anyways). 📍Things to do and places to visit. 🛏Accommodation recommendations for both cities (suiting different budgets). Local tips: #1 Cash is king (keep EGP cash on you, all the time) #2 It is usually extremely hot, keep plenty of water with you; a hat and sunscreen. Get to see more from our travels on Instagram (@capturethisearth)✨️ Happy exploring!

Architecture • Art • History

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