Hotel Aswan
Basma, Citymax – Aswan
At a glance
- Departs
- Daily
- Class
- 4-star
The short answer
Basma Aswan is a 1-day hotel stay covering central Aswan accommodation near the Nubian Museum in Aswan, arranged by Discovery Tours Egypt.
Snapshot
Good to know
- Travel style
- 4-star
- Destinations
- Aswan
02 Overview
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 in central Aswan on El Fanadek Street, directly opposite the Nubian Museum. Its city-centre location places it within easy reach of Aswan’s main riverside and downtown areas, making it a practical base for independent stays in the city.
The property offers rooms with city or garden views, and room rates are sold per room per night. On Bed & Breakfast bookings, a buffet breakfast is included. Guests also have access to free Wi‑Fi throughout the hotel, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a restaurant, a bar, a small spa, treatment rooms, a fitness area, a business centre, and parking.
Aswan is a compact Nile city, and many visitors use centrally located hotels for access to the Corniche, local markets, museums, and boat departures on the river. Basma Aswan’s location opposite the Nubian Museum is notable for travelers who want a central, walkable base rather than a resort-style stay.
The hotel applies a compulsory New Year’s Eve dinner supplement and may charge an optional Christmas Eve gala surcharge. Children aged 6 to 11.99 receive a 50% reduction on specified supplements, which is relevant for holiday-period bookings.
Suited to
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- This hotel suits travelers who want a central Aswan base with easy access to museums, restaurants, and city transport. It is also a good fit for couples, independent visitors, and small families who prefer a four-star property with practical facilities rather than a large resort.
- Guests who value a pool, garden, Wi‑Fi, and on-site dining tend to find it suitable for short city stays. It is especially relevant for travelers with moderate mobility who want to minimize long transfers within Aswan.
What lingers
- 01 Central Aswan location – easy access to Aswan Souq, the Corniche and Nile felucca departure points.
- 02 Rooms available with river or city views; request Nile-facing rooms when you book through us.
- 03 Walkable to the Aswan Museum and Nubian villages boat departures; we schedule pickups around your excursions.
- 04 Good logistical base for Philae Temple and Abu Simbel day trips; early starts often require 04:00 pickups.
- 05 We choose Basma, Citymax when clients prefer a city stay over a cruise cabin; easier for late arrivals.
Choose your room
Featured rooms
Dining
Where you'll eat
The property includes an on-site restaurant and a bar serving breakfast and evening meals; the hotel offers a breakfast buffet when booked on a BB rate. Expect standard hotel dining formats, with seating that opens toward the garden or pool at ground level. A small lobby concierge can advise on local cafés and special-diet requests. Spa treatments are available separately and are not included in room rates unless specified at booking.
On property
What's here
- restaurant
- spa
- wifi
- garden
- concierge
- business-center
- pool
- parking
- bar
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Buffet breakfast (included with Bed & Breakfast rate)
- Complimentary Wi‑Fi in rooms and public areas
- Use of the outdoor pool and garden area
- Access to hotel fitness facilities
Not included
- Local tourism or city taxes where applicable
- Compulsory New Year’s Eve dinner supplement (31 December) where charged by the hotel
- Optional Christmas Eve gala dinner supplement (24 December) where charged by the hotel
- Spa treatments, massage and wellness services unless pre-paid
- Mini-bar, laundry and other room incidentals
- Airport transfers and guided excursions
Plan around price
When to book
Cheapest in Jul 2026 from £38pps/night. Most expensive in Feb 2027 at £80pps/night.
Jul26
£38
Cheapest
Aug26
£38
Sept26
£52
Oct26
£78
Nov26
£78
Dec26
£78
Jan27
£78
Feb27
£80
Highest
Mar27
£78
Apr27
£74
May27
£79
Jun27
£71
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
£69pps/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
£80pps/night
Coptic Easter + Sham El-Nessim 2027
~18 April — short, sharp domestic surge in Cairo & Alexandria
£75pps/night
Eid al-Adha 2027
Mid-May — second major domestic peak in Cairo & Alexandria
£80pps/night
Indicative rates only – pricing and rooms fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.
Location
The setting
Basma Aswan stands on El Fanadek Street, directly in front of the Nubian Museum in central Aswan. The hotel sits on the river side of the city, with several rooms offering views of the Nile. The railway station and Aswan Corniche are within short taxi rides; the hotel address places you in the eastern bank urban centre, convenient for local shops and riverside cafés. Unlike larger riverside resorts, Basma Aswan is a compact city hotel with a garden and pool rather than expansive grounds.
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
-
01 Where is Basma, Citymax located in Aswan?
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. -
02 What 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. -
03 Is 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. -
04 Can 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. -
05 Is 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. -
06 What are the cancellation and payment terms for Basma, Citymax bookings?
Cancellation and payment terms for Basma, Citymax depend on the rate and the specific booking conditions. When we send your booking confirmation we include the exact cancellation deadlines, refund rules and any non‑refundable clauses. For bookings made within one week of arrival, hotels commonly apply stricter payment and cancellation terms; we will highlight those for you.
If plans change
Cancellation
- More than 30 days
- Full refund less a £50 admin fee
- 15–30 days
- 50% refund
- Within 14 days
- No refund – date changes considered case by case
Last updated 18 May 2026 Product ID: HTL-ASW-567767
You Might Also Like
CairoAZAL Pyramids Hotel, Giza
AZAL Pyramids Hotel is a Giza property we arrange for travellers visiting the Giza Plateau. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and our Cairo team handles on-the-ground logistics. We prefer to schedule Pyramid visits early in the morning from Giza hotels to avoid afternoon traffic; we do not run large coach groups from here. Rooms are straightforward and some offer rooftop sightlines toward Khufu and the Sphinx; rooftop exposure and street noise vary. Unlike downtown Cairo hotels, a Giza base shortens transfers to the Giza Plateau. We can add private transfers and guided visits on request.
CairoBarceló Cairo Pyramids Hotel, Giza
Barceló Cairo Pyramids Hotel sits on the Giza edge, with rooftop terraces that face Khufu and Khafre. We use this hotel when clients want a clear pyramid view without staying on the plateau itself. The hotel provides a rooftop pool, an on-site restaurant and rooms with direct pyramid views when available. It is approximately a 10–15 minute private-car transfer to the Giza Plateau; traffic can lengthen journeys to central Cairo and the Egyptian Museum (typically 30–45 minutes). Expect some road noise on the main approach road, and book pyramid-view rooms early–they are limited.
AswanBasma Hotel – Aswan
Basma Hotel is a straightforward, central Aswan hotel offering simple rooms and practical services for short stays. We usually pair Basma with private transfers to Philae Temple and Abu Simbel rather than bundling a Nile cruise, so guests keep evening access to the corniche and souk. Trade-offs include fewer guest facilities and more compact rooms compared with larger city hotels, and limited lift access in some buildings. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and confirm exact room types, rates and transfer timetables at enquiry.