HotelAswan
Basma, Citymax – Aswan
Four-star hotel opposite Aswan’s Nubian Museum, with an outdoor pool, garden, restaurant, bar and spa.
At a glance
- Departs
- Daily
- Board
- Bed & Breakfast
- Class
- 4-star
The short answer
Basma Aswan is a one-day hotel stay in central Aswan, opposite the Nubian Museum, arranged through Discovery Tours Egypt.
- Budget
Snapshot
Good to know
- Duration
- 1 night
- Travel style
- Hotel Stay
- Accommodation
- 4-Star Hotel
- Destinations
- Aswan
- Includes
- Breakfast buffet with Bed & Breakfast rate · Wi-Fi in rooms and public areas · Use of outdoor pool and garden · Access to fitness facilities · Front desk concierge
- Best for
- Museum visitors · Couples · Families · Business travellers
- Discovery Tours Egypt is a licensed Egyptian tour operator.
- The property is a four-star hotel.
- Room rates are stated per room per night.
- The supplied rate details distinguish Bed & Breakfast bookings from other rate types.
- New Year’s Eve and Christmas Eve dinner supplements are identified separately, including whether they are compulsory or optional.
02Overview
A first look
A practical, budget option in Aswan, Basma, Citymax suits short stays and town-based itineraries. We arrange transfers and can combine it with Abu Simbel excursions or Nile logistics.
Background
The facts
Basma Aswan is a four-star hotel on El Fanadek Street in central Aswan, opposite the Nubian Museum. Room rates are quoted per room per night, with city or garden views available.
The hotel is in Aswan, a city on the Nile in southern Egypt. The Corniche and downtown areas are among the city’s central reference points.
The Nubian Museum presents the history and culture of Nubia. Aswan’s setting on the Nile has long connected the city with communities and trade routes in southern Egypt and Nubia.
The hotel has an outdoor pool, garden, restaurant, bar, small spa, fitness area, business centre and parking. Bed & Breakfast rates include a buffet breakfast. A compulsory New Year’s Eve dinner supplement applies where charged; a Christmas Eve gala surcharge is optional. Children aged 6 to 11.99 receive a 50% reduction on applicable supplements.
Named in this entry
Basma Aswan·Aswan·The street known as El Fanadek Street·Nubian Museum·Nile·Aswan Corniche·Elephantine Island·Philae Temple·Aswan Botanical Garden
Suited to
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- Basma Aswan suits couples, independent travellers and small families who want a four-star city hotel opposite the Nubian Museum. It is a practical choice for guests who value a pool, garden, on-site dining and a central base more than resort-style activities.
Maybe not, if
- Choose a larger resort if you want extensive children’s activities or a beach setting. Aswan’s summer heat can also make daytime sightseeing demanding, even with a hotel pool for afternoon breaks.
What lingers
- 01Central Aswan location – easy access to Aswan Souq, the Corniche and Nile felucca departure points.
- 02Rooms available with river or city views; request Nile-facing rooms when you book through us.
- 03Walkable to the Aswan Museum and Nubian villages boat departures; we schedule pickups around your excursions.
- 04Good logistical base for Philae Temple and Abu Simbel day trips; early starts often require 04:00 pickups.
- 05We choose Basma, Citymax when clients prefer a city stay over a cruise cabin; easier for late arrivals.
Honest assessment
Real trade-offs from our experience managing this tour.
Highlights
- Directly opposite the Nubian Museum on El Fanadek Street
- Outdoor pool and garden provide space to pause
- Restaurant, bar, spa and fitness facilities on site
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms and public areas
- Central location reduces the need for long city transfers
Things to Consider
- City-centre setting brings more traffic and urban noise
- May to September brings very high daytime temperatures
- Spa treatments, transfers and excursions cost extra
- Christmas and New Year bookings may carry dinner supplements
Worth knowing
How this compares
Resort-style stays put leisure facilities at the centre of the experience; Basma Aswan is a central-city hotel opposite a named museum. Unlike a hotel outside the city centre, its address places guests in central Aswan.
Choose your room
Featured rooms
Dining
Where you'll eat
We’ll confirm dining options and meal arrangements before you book.
On property
What's here
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Wi-Fi
- Garden
- Concierge
- Business centre
- Swimming pool
- Parking
- Bar
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Buffet breakfast, included with the Bed & Breakfast rate
- Complimentary Wi-Fi in guest rooms and public areas
- Use of the garden and outdoor swimming pool
- Access to the hotel’s fitness facilities
Not included
- Local tourism or city taxes, where applicable
- Compulsory New Year’s Eve dinner supplement on 31 December, where charged by the hotel
- Optional Christmas Eve gala dinner supplement on 24 December, where charged by the hotel
- Spa treatments, massages and wellness services, unless pre-paid
- Room extras such as the mini-bar and laundry
- Transfers to the airport and guided trips
Field notes
From our Egyptologists
- 01
Check whether your chosen room rate is Bed & Breakfast before comparing nightly prices.
- 02
Ask which view is assigned to your room category if the view matters to you.
- 03
Confirm the hotel’s current dinner supplement terms before booking for 24 or 31 December.
- 04
Children aged 6 to 11.99 receive a 50% reduction on specified supplements; confirm which charges qualify.
Plan around price
When to book
Cheapest in Jul 2026 from £40 pps/night. Most expensive in Oct 2026 at £81 pps/night.
Jul26
£40
Cheapest
Aug26
£40
Sept26
£42
Oct26
£81
Highest
Nov26
£80
Dec26
£79
Jan27
£78
Feb27
£78
Mar27
£78
Apr27
£74
May27
£75
Jun27
£75
Jul27
£74
Aug27
£79
Indicative rates for a 2-night stay, 2 adults sharing. Actual nightly rates vary; final quote always confirmed at booking.
Watch out for these peak windows
A handful of dates each year sit well above the typical monthly band. If your travel dates fall inside these, expect to pay a premium even in an otherwise quiet month.
Christmas 2026
23–26 December — global European traveller peak across Cairo, Luxor and Nile cruises
£79pps/night
New Year's Eve 2026/27
30 December – 2 January — highest demand of the year in Cairo
£73pps/night
Eid al-Fitr 2027
~10 March — Egyptian domestic surge in Cairo, Alexandria, Sharm; quieter in Luxor/Aswan
£78pps/night
Western Easter 2027
28 March — UK/US/Europe school-holiday peak across all of Egypt
£85pps/night
Coptic Easter + Sham El-Nessim 2027
~18 April — short, sharp domestic surge in Cairo & Alexandria
£74pps/night
Eid al-Adha 2027
Mid-May — second major domestic peak in Cairo & Alexandria
£77pps/night
Tailor it
Make it yours
Ask us to check Bed & Breakfast against other available room rates and to confirm the room layout that suits your party. We can also discuss arranging airport transfers or excursions separately; spa treatments and wellness services are not included in the room rate.
All requests handled by your dedicated specialist before booking.
Where it fits
Basma Aswan works as a city stay before or after a Nile cruise between Aswan and Luxor. Its position opposite the Nubian Museum makes museum visits easy to plan around time in central Aswan.
Accessibility
Who can join this
The main entrance and lobby are step-free, but access around the property is not consistently step-free. The restaurant and garden may involve a short ramp or a single step, and some rooms have a raised threshold. The outdoor pool has metal steps, not a ramp, and its wet surround can be slippery. Some room blocks have limited lift access, so request a ground-floor room if stairs are difficult. El Fanadek Street has uneven paving and kerbs that may be challenging for wheelchair users. Tell us about your mobility needs before booking so we can check room access and arrange suitable transport from Aswan International Airport.
Before you go
What to pack & wear
Children & families
Children of all ages are welcome. Cots for infants and extra beds are available on request, subject to availability; extra beds may incur a charge. Child rates depend on the room type, so check the rate details before booking. Strollers work in the lobby and on paved areas, but uneven paving and kerbs nearby make a folding buggy more practical. The pool is not separately fenced, and children need constant adult supervision; a lifeguard is not provided as standard.
Indicative rates only – pricing and rooms fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.
Location
The setting
Basma Aswan is in Aswan, Egypt, and is a four-star hotel.
While you're here
Worth pairing
- Nubian Museum1 min walk
- Unfinished Obelisk20 min walk
- Aswan Botanical Garden2 km
- Aswan High Dam16 km
Why book this with us
Three reasons, stated plainly
01
Stay directly opposite Aswan’s Nubian Museum
02
Choose city or garden views in central Aswan
03
Compare Bed & Breakfast and other room rates
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
The hotel uses locally based suppliers for food, laundry and maintenance, supporting businesses in central Aswan and access to seasonal produce markets. The property has linen and towel reuse measures and low-flow bathroom fittings. It separates basic waste for local recycling where municipal services allow; recycling options can depend on local collection. Guest transfers, when arranged, typically use modern petrol or diesel saloon cars and minibuses operated by local companies. We can discuss combining journeys where practical, though this depends on your plans and may not be possible for every transfer. As a licensed Egyptian tour operator, we coordinate bookings with the hotel and seek information about its local employment and operating practices.
Licensed Egyptologist guides
State-licensed, and people we have worked with for years
Fair wages on the ground
Drivers + guides paid above market
Site preservation
We follow the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' site rules: marked paths, no touching reliefs
Local teams, real help
Our own offices in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh
·In summary
Basma Aswan is a four-star hotel on El Fanadek Street, directly opposite the Nubian Museum in central Aswan. Its room options include city or garden views, and Bed & Breakfast rates include a buffet breakfast.
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
01Where in Aswan is Basma, Citymax situated?
Basma, Citymax is a hotel in Aswan. We can provide the hotel's exact postal address and map location on request, plus distances to Aswan Airport, the railway station and the Nile Corniche. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and, unlike online booking platforms, we confirm arrival details and room allocations directly with the hotel.02What room types and views does Basma, Citymax offer?
Room types and views at Basma, Citymax vary by booking and season. Contact us for the current room categories, bed configurations and whether rooms face the Nile or the city. We can request room preferences when we book, but hotels do not always guarantee specific room numbers or exact views.03Is breakfast included at Basma, Citymax?
Breakfast inclusion at Basma, Citymax depends on the rate booked. When we make a reservation we confirm whether breakfast is included and the hotel's meal service times. If you have dietary requirements, we will notify the hotel in advance and confirm their ability to accommodate them.04Can you arrange airport or train transfers to Basma, Citymax?
We can arrange private transfers to Basma, Citymax from Aswan Airport or Aswan railway station. Provide your flight or train details and arrival time; our driver will meet you at arrivals with a name board. We monitor flight arrivals where possible and advise that longer waits or late-night pickups can incur extra charges.05Is Basma, Citymax suitable for families with children?
Basma, Citymax accepts families, but facilities vary by room type and hotel policy. We check family-room availability, interconnecting rooms and cot provision at the time of booking. Child rates, extra-bed options and age limits differ seasonally; we confirm the exact policy before you commit.06What are the cancellation and payment terms for Basma, Citymax bookings?
Cancel more than 30 days before you arrive in Egypt and you can have 75% back or keep the full 100% as credit towards a future holiday; the table further down this page sets out each step after that. Credit stays valid for 12 months from your original travel date.
If plans change
Cancellation
- More than 30 days
- 75% back, or 100% kept as credit towards a future holiday
- 15–30 days
- 50% back, or 75% kept as credit
- 7–14 days
- 25% back, or 50% kept as credit
- 2–6 days
- Nothing back; 25% kept as credit
- Under 48 hours, or if you don't turn up
- No refund and no credit
Notice is counted from the day you arrive in Egypt. A few vessels have their own terms; where that's so, we'll let you know before any payment is taken.Read our full cancellation and refund policy
Last updated 8 March 2025Product ID: HTL-ASW-567767
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