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Old Cataract, Aswan

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Timeless elegance on the Nile

Majestic and historical, this iconic property on the Nile offers breathtaking sunset views from spacious rooms with large balconies. Unwind in the luxurious spa, savor exquisite dining, and enjoy the enchanting ambiance of classic Arabic music at dinner.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AED 1,732
AED 2,236 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug

Room options

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Room (Nile View)

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with curtains.

Room, Garden View (Palace)

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room, Garden View (Palace)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

Deluxe Room, Garden View (Palace)

  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a bench, a table with a teapot and cups, and a view of palm trees through a window.

Junior Suite, Garden View (Palace)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite (Palace Nile View)

  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a table, a desk, and a balcony with curtains.

Suite, Garden View (Palace)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite (Nile View)

  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite (Palace Nile View )

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite (Nile View Elephantine)

  • 82 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A four-poster bed with a red upholstered bench, a chandelier, a nightstand with a lamp, and a red rug.

Suite (Palace Cataract Nile View)

  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite (Nile)

  • 138 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A four-poster bed with a canopy, a wooden nightstand, a bedside table, and a red patterned rug.

Suite (Sir Winston Churchill, Nile View)

  • 138 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A four-poster bed, a sitting area with a sofa and armchair, a dining table with chairs, a chandelier, and a ceiling fan.

Suite (Agatha Christie, Nile View)

  • 175 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Aswan, Old Cataract, Aswan is in the city center and near the airport. Fatimid Cemetery Main Entrance and Unfinished Obelisk are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Aswan Bazaar and Aswan Old Souks. With motor boating and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Aswan travel guide
Map
Abtal El Tahir Street, Aswan

What's nearby

  • A narrow alleyway with stone walls, a palm tree, and colorful shutters.
    Elephantine Island
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • An archaeological site with large rock formations and a narrow passageway.
    Unfinished Obelisk
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Coptic Orthodox Cathedral of the Archangel Michael
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nubian Museum
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Aswan Bazaar
    4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Aswan Station
    9 min drive
  • Aswan (ASW-Aswan Intl.)
    32 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • KFC
    11 min walk
  • Osiris Restautant
    19 min walk
  • Makka Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • Obelisk Italian Restaurant
    19 min walk

About this property

Old Cataract, Aswan

  • Luxury historic hotel in the city center
  • A poolside bar, a terrace, and shopping on site are just a few of the amenities provided at Old Cataract, Aswan. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and Mediterranean cuisine. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
    • Limo/town car service, babysitting (surcharge), and concierge services
    • A porter/bellhop, smoke-free premises, and ATM/banking services
    • A 24-hour front desk, a gift shop, and tour/ticket assistance
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 138 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
    • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and bidets
    • LCD TVs with satellite channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

  • The property is a member of Historic Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Pool Bar
  • Saraya
  • The Terrace

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1899
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from May 4 2026 to November 30 2027 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 150 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 150 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Old Cataract, Aswan have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Old Cataract, Aswan?

As of 21 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old Cataract, Aswan on 25 August 2026 start from AED 1,732, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Old Cataract, Aswan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Old Cataract, Aswan?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Old Cataract, Aswan?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Old Cataract, Aswan provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 60 per vehicle applies.

Where is Old Cataract, Aswan located?

Located in the heart of Aswan, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Elephantine Island and Coptic Orthodox Cathedral of the Archangel Michael. Nubian Museum and Fatimid Cemetery Main Entrance are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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