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Kato Waidi Nubian House

3.5 star property
Wake up to ancient history nearby. Relax in comfort with all-day coffee/tea or take advantage of tour/ticket assistance for an unforgettable experience.

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Near the ancient Nubian Museum and Elephantine Island, Kato Waidi Nubian House welcomes you with a daily manager's reception and full breakfast. Unwind on the outdoor furniture or visit designer stores on site, where you can also find a coffee shop/cafe, luggage storage for your convenience.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry

Room options

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Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Basic Double or Twin Room

  • River view
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Elite Double Room | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Elite Double Room

  • River view
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

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  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room

  • River view
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed OR 3 Large Twin Beds

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Junior Triple Room | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Junior Triple Room

  • River view
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed OR 3 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Aswan, Kato Waidi Nubian House is in the historical district and near the beach. Philae Temple and Temple of Isis are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Elephantine Island and Kitchener's Island. Unfinished Obelisk and Nubian Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Aswan travel guide
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Gharb Suhail Village, Aswan, Aswan, 81526

What's nearby

  • Elephantine Island
    Elephantine Island
    23 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Aswan Bazaar
    25 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Aswan Dam
    26 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Philae Temple
    41 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Temple of Isis
    41 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Aswan Station
    37 min drive
  • Aswan (ASW-Aswan Intl.)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    17 min drive
  • Nubian House Cataract
    2 min walk
  • KFC
    16 min drive
  • King Jamaica Restaurant
    16 min drive
  • Elephantine Restaurant
    16 min drive

About this property

Kato Waidi Nubian House

Hotel near Philae Temple
Located close to Nubian Museum and Mausoleum of the Aga Khan, Kato Waidi Nubian House provides free full breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with designer stores on site and a coffee shop/cafe.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • A porter/bellhop, outdoor furniture, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in the lobby, and ATM/banking services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like minibars and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bidets and shampoo
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Kato Waidi Nubian House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kato Waidi Nubian House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kato Waidi Nubian House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kato Waidi Nubian House located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Philae Temple, Temple of Isis, and Unfinished Obelisk. Nubian Museum and Elephantine Island are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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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Reviews

Kato Waidi Nubian House Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 61 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thorsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and good situated Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lampros

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at Kato Waidi Nubian House. The staff were incredibly polite, welcoming, and always ready to help with anything we needed. They arranged all our transportation smoothly and made our stay completely stress-free. The traditional grilled dinner was excellent and felt very authentic. We highly recommend staying a couple of days to experience and explore the more traditional side of Nubian life.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was painted in funky Nubian colours and comfortable and staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mojan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and very relaxing property on the Nile with very clean and lovely rooms, friendly staff who were very accommodating and delicious food! The surrounding area was fun to walk around also with several souvenir shops and friendly people and cafes.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful with all the bright colors! The staff and food were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

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I highly recommend, every one was great. I’m a solo female traveler and felt 100% safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sharon

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Stayed here the night before starting a Nile Cruise. It's an unusual experience-the transfer from the airport eventually puts you in a tuk-tuk to get you there! And we had to take a boat to transfer to our cruise. It feels rustic, but in a good way. Staff very attentive, but not much english speaking. Rooms were simple but comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rocio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at this family-run hotel in the Nubian village. The place was clean, the family was very kind, and the location couldn’t be better — right in front of the Nile, with beautiful trees in the dining area that kept the space fresh and gave it a natural, charming atmosphere. It’s also right next to the dock where the small boats arrive, and in the center of the village, so everything is within walking distance. Just keep in mind that cars don’t go into the center, so if you arrive by car you’ll need to take a tuk-tuk for the last stretch. Also the prices for the food are not as expensive as others places such in Aswan
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

ho cheung

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Near to the shop

Beautiful sea scene
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay in Kato Waidi was wonderful, the hotel is located in a spectacular scenery. Ahmed from reception and administration staff was incredibly kind and helpful attending our needs. We could arrange day trips , boat and car rides from the hotel and food was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Soul & Foil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at kato waidi staff was very friendly and we were lucky they had a great restaurant with a wonderful view of the nile. Highly recommend and we will be back :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great place along the Nile

The hotel was exactly what I wanted. Our room was comfortable and interesting, the people were lovely and helpful. The food was tasty and the view spectacular. Some of our taxi and tuktuk drivers needed help finding the correct hotel, but we were not in such a rush that it was a problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay. Great Food. Great Location.

The Nubian Village was fun, but neither of us were keen on shopping. But the hotel itself was very nice and a different experience for us. The food was wonderful and the staff very helpful and very friendly.
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nubian souk

The hotel is colored The room was clean The restaurant was very good The view was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you want to see another side of Egypt on your trip, spend some time in the Nubian area near Aswan to experience a different culture. The Kato Waidi Nubian guest house is rustic, colorful, and full of friendly staff and great food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place! Such a pleasant surprise. It’s right in the tiny little heart of Nubian village so all the little shops are right there. The colors are great and the staff was on it and so so nice. I’d stay again for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

demetriss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, kind people . The scenery is amazing. I will be back in the following year. I will only stay here .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mayada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the uniqueness of this area, Nubian Village, and the colorful of the properities. We stayed for two nights. The hostel is located on the Nile river that provides scenery views of the surrounding nature. The food was good. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable and the sheets were clean. The only issue, there was no internet in the room, just in the common area. Overall, the experience worths it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

noemi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed there for 6 nights with my dog. We liked the service in everyway, evereyone always took care of us. The employees are very relaxed and helpful. They also help to make tour accommodations and whatever you need really. The only thing I would change is the loud knocking doors for tours in the am, they woke me up 3 nights and was tired all day from it.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want to see the colourful way the Nubian people live come here. The rooms are built in the traditional style and all painted in bright colurs and spotless clean. We had a minor problem.with the power and within minutes they moved us to an upgraded room and could not apologise enough. Each room is unique. The food is basic but well cooked and cheap. Give our regards to all.the staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melony A

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Kato Waidi Nubian House is magical. The beautiful Nubian artwork in the Nubian Village and through this affordable, modest hotel inspired my creativity. I enjoyed the laid back friendly atmosphere. I felt at home. And the staff was extremely accommodating. One of the special benefits is the affordable airport transport. Kato Waidi Nubian House sits on the River Nile. It was a blessing to journey down the Nile on the boat into town to see the sunrise and feel the song of Ancient people through the whispers of the River Nile. My stay at Kato Waidi Nubian House lives in my heart. I highly recommend it if you are looking for a comfortable environment that is child friendly. Tipping is part of the Egyptian tourist culture and I found myself wanting to share because of the profound humility and generosity of everyone I met. And the Kato Waidi Nubian Village has a vibrant Bazaar with wonderful artwork and souvenirs to remember the journey!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rose

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Kato Waidi exceeded our expectations. We were greeted with utmost warmth and friendliness. All the staff members were respectful and kind. The food was delicious and the portions were generous. We booked our stay through Expedia whom which caused a huge misunderstanding but the hotel staff were so calm and professional while trying to settle the issue. Nevertheless, it did not ruin our stay but simply highlighted how amazing this hotel is. The view and ambience of the place made our stay truly magical. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sananda

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Peaceful stay in Nubian village

Nestled in the colourful Nubian village just beside the Nile, Kato Waidi is truly a place of ultimate calm and peace. Our room was spacious, east facing and offered superb view of the river. The manager and most other staff speak good English and helped us with boat tour and transfer to train station. The breakfast was super tasty, fresh and came with big portion size. They even packed us breakfast boxes for our early morning tour to Abu Simbel. Wifi signal was also fair throughout the property. We recommend strongly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

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HAPPIEST HOTEL ON THE NILE!

Kato Waidi House is a boutique place and the dhappiest hotel on the NIle. This house is smack dab in the middle of the action. It is literally on the nile and a man named Fufu takes you everywhere in his boat...very cool. The outdoor dining is not only delicious, beautiful and food is love here! One night a group of local musicians came and everyone danced....The rooms are happy, colorful, so clean its crazy, comfortable, super good AC, and the best mulit task bathroom ever (one room shower, sink, W/C all in one. Love that. OK, the best thing is the hotel is located in a Nubian village and how cool is that...fun shopping, lots of good loot. I give this place : 100%, A++++
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a super unique and fun property! We would definitely recommend anyone staying in/around Aswan to stay here! It’s a bit out of the way, but that makes it off the beaten path. Big cars can’t get back to it so we did need to walk a little ways to get there, but it is worth it! The rooms are beautifully painted, with a cool-looking brick dome ceiling and a cute balcony that overlooks the Nile. The restaurant has AMAZING food. We would recommend you eat more than just breakfast here. All the staff are so nice. The one downside is the wifi isn’t super strong in the rooms - it kept cutting in & out, but it does work well in the restaurant area. The manager is also very kind and helped us book a private driver to Abu Simbel. We loved our stay and would definitely recommend you stay at this place!