Villa Misk

Hotel is rustic, on a dirt road

Villa Misk scared us when we first got there. It looks very unfinished, and is a project under construction, and the road outside is a mud road, at least when we got there in Feb 2025. But the host, Ahmed, has an American accent and is very friendly and hospitable, as is his family. The room we had was spacious, with an amazing view of lake Nasser, the motorboats in the lake, and the Island of the temple of Isis. The breakfast was authentic Egyptian, but for me personally, it was passable. There is very little around the Villa itself in terms of shopping and restaurants, but the host set us up with a reasonably priced driver that made us feel less stuck. Uber does not work in Aswan, so you need a driver, or the taxis will rip you off. The host also set us up with a motorboat on the evening we arrived, and we saw lake Nasser, the Nubian island of Heissa, and the temple of Isis at night.

This place is a calm, NON-SMOKING (tough to fill that criteria in Egypt) oasis far away from the chaos of central Aswan.It is a family-run operation and while it does not have the frills of an upscale hotel or a Western hotel, it makes up for it with its beautiful location overlooking Philae dock and impeccable customer service along with fast WiFi and ample hot water supply.Luckily, the rooms don’t actually face the busy tourist dock itself but overlook the Aswan Harbor.My room had a balcony and I caught some SPECTACULAR sunsets in the evening.I was hard pressed to find a decent location in Aswan without breaking the bank!The host & his son are incredibly prompt and address any concerns with no delay.The doors & gate have multiple locks and I felt safe here.You can order excellent,authentic food with the onsite chef at very affordable prices.I had awesome pizza,soup,rice all tailor-made with some minor tweaks to suit my palette.There is also a tiny kitchen in the lounge with access to hot water,tea,sugar & Nescafe.The hosts speak IMPECCABLE English and there was no problem communicating what I needed.Some reviewers have complained about the location being remote and nothing much to do/see around.That is the WHOLE POINT of this location,to unplug and give your brain & body a calm place to rest up amid a tranquil setting.If you are expecting frivolities like tons of tissue paper,many toss pillows, lots of towels to throw around,disposable cutlery,this is not the place for you.

Small, family-run hotel on the banks of the Nile below the old dam. Located in a residential neighborhod with a view of the Philae Temple, a short boat ride away. Although no alcohol is served, you can order from a set menu that is cooked from scratch, the cook is excellent. If you are looking for peace and quiet, and not being close to a lot of tourist amenities, then this hotel is for you.

The owner is very friendly and speaks perfect English. He arranged for a taxi to pick us up at the airport and bring us to the hotel. The area in front of the hotel is beside the river. There was some construction happening on the the building that was a little inconvenient at the entrance, but the room was great! Cold air conditioning, comfortable beds ample sized room with beautiful view of the Nile and boats out the window.

The owner was friendly and helpful. It's an old property, definitely not a 3 star as advertised. The room is missing the basics like kettle and tea bags. The rest is okay.

We arrived around midnight, and we had arranged to have them pick us up from the airport. This worked great and they provided great service. The hotel is small and run by a family. They provided good service in getting our luggage up to our room. The furniture in the room was outdated and felt dusty. The bathroom was clean, and the bed was comfortable. We paid extra to have breakfast the next morning. It was served family style and none of the foods appealed to me. There was no coffee or tea. The water bottles provided were not cold. Overall, it is a good place to stay if you are on a budget and you want to see the Philae temple which is pictured on their website/

아침식사는 포함이 아니였습니다./잘못된 정보. 에어컨 구비가 안된 객실의 구분이 필요하고. 이전 후가처럼 택시기사도 1번에 절대 못찾는 숙소입니다. 2층이지만 엘리베이터는 없지만, 짐을 들어다 줬으나 팁을줬습니다. 주인은 많이 많이 친절했습니다. 요구사항도 잘 들어주었습니다. 샴푸와 비누 등 아무것도 없었습니다.

A quiet, family-run small hotel with a beautiful Nile view right in front of Philae Temple. We were quite stressed due to a Nile cruise no-show, but the hotel kindly helped us arrange an Abu Simbel tour and a comfortable private car transfer to Luxor at a very reasonable price. Their support made our stay much easier and more enjoyable.

Villa Misk is a real gem. The views are stunning, the room comfortable and clean. The home made food was divine and the owner Ahmed was so helpful with arranging excursions and imparting valuable advice about the cruises. The local road to get there is unpaved - but keep the course because it is worth it !

The room was super clean, bed very comfortable, taxi's everywhere so transportation is not an issue.

I love this place. Our room had an amazing view with a huge window over looking the Nile River. Had everything we needed for the stay. Spoke great English and provide us with affordable transportation from airport as well as downtown. Great hospitality!

clean room, comfortable bed, nice and clean bathroom, most helpful owner who provided customized private tour at a reasonable price. The hotel is next to the ferry to Philae temple but far away from everything else. But they provided every meal we needed. Great view of the harbor, the old dam and Philae temple.

This place made me feel at home although I was far from home. I stayed here to visit Abu Simbel and Philae temple and it was our experience was amazing and one of the nicest place we stayed at during our Egypt travel. It’s a family owned place and the owner is so accommodating. All rooms have a gorgeous view of the Nile River. All rooms were clean with nice clean sheets and towels. I felt safe here and would recommend staying here to anyone. Also, they have a good menu to order off of and our meals were so good! You can tell everything was made with fresh and clean ingredients. 13/10 would come back here and recommend to anyone staying in Aswan area

The room was very clean and large, with an amazing view. The hotel was a great price for what it offered, had good food and nice hosts. Would definitely recommend staying here.

No shampoo in room put same hand soap in shower, two lizards in room one owner’s son killed the other hid in the back of the painting. They showed menu in Egyptician pound & later charged in us & showed different menu in US dollar. The owner is very charismatic & big liar, the asked exact work “what you like for breakfast tomorrow “as if it’s included in the room & later charged before checking out. This is the worst place we’ve ever stayed in our lives.

Very bad hotel. The only advantage is that it’s very close to the Philae Temple. There were lots of mosquitoes, and the bathroom door was broken—we couldn’t use it at all. On top of that, there’s nothing around the hotel, so you’re basically forced to eat dinner there, which was both awful and overpriced.

Quarto amplo, limpo e climatizado. Recepção amigável e acolhedora. A localização é um pouco estranha e distante do centro da cidade, mas pelo preço vale a pena

カイロ・ルクソールなどに比べ金額の割には部屋が悪い。 食事の値段も高く、特に魚料理は臭い。 Wi-Fiはあるが遅すぎて使い物にならない。 シーツの交換はなかった。

We arrived around midnight, and we had arranged to have them pick us up from the airport. This worked great and they provided great service. The hotel is small and run by a family. They provided good service in getting our luggage up to our room. The furniture in the room was outdated and felt dusty. The bathroom was clean, and the bed was comfortable. We paid extra to have breakfast the next morning. It was served family style and none of the foods appealed to me. There was no coffee or tea. The water bottles provided were not cold. Overall, it is a good place to stay if you are on a budget and you want to see the Philae temple which is pictured on their website/

Villa Misk scared us when we first got there. It looks very unfinished, and is a project under construction, and the road outside is a mud road, at least when we got there in Feb 2025. But the host, Ahmed, has an American accent and is very friendly and hospitable, as is his family. The room we had was spacious, with an amazing view of lake Nasser, the motorboats in the lake, and the Island of the temple of Isis. The breakfast was authentic Egyptian, but for me personally, it was passable. There is very little around the Villa itself in terms of shopping and restaurants, but the host set us up with a reasonably priced driver that made us feel less stuck. Uber does not work in Aswan, so you need a driver, or the taxis will rip you off. The host also set us up with a motorboat on the evening we arrived, and we saw lake Nasser, the Nubian island of Heissa, and the temple of Isis at night.

clean room, comfortable bed, nice and clean bathroom, most helpful owner who provided customized private tour at a reasonable price. The hotel is next to the ferry to Philae temple but far away from everything else. But they provided every meal we needed. Great view of the harbor, the old dam and Philae temple.

This place is a calm, NON-SMOKING (tough to fill that criteria in Egypt) oasis far away from the chaos of central Aswan.It is a family-run operation and while it does not have the frills of an upscale hotel or a Western hotel, it makes up for it with its beautiful location overlooking Philae dock and impeccable customer service along with fast WiFi and ample hot water supply.Luckily, the rooms don’t actually face the busy tourist dock itself but overlook the Aswan Harbor.My room had a balcony and I caught some SPECTACULAR sunsets in the evening.I was hard pressed to find a decent location in Aswan without breaking the bank!The host & his son are incredibly prompt and address any concerns with no delay.The doors & gate have multiple locks and I felt safe here.You can order excellent,authentic food with the onsite chef at very affordable prices.I had awesome pizza,soup,rice all tailor-made with some minor tweaks to suit my palette.There is also a tiny kitchen in the lounge with access to hot water,tea,sugar & Nescafe.The hosts speak IMPECCABLE English and there was no problem communicating what I needed.Some reviewers have complained about the location being remote and nothing much to do/see around.That is the WHOLE POINT of this location,to unplug and give your brain & body a calm place to rest up amid a tranquil setting.If you are expecting frivolities like tons of tissue paper,many toss pillows, lots of towels to throw around,disposable cutlery,this is not the place for you.

It's on the bank of Nile river. The view from the balcony is good.

Very good communication with us. Young man who checked us in was friendly and good English. The hotel is on the water but not a well traveled areas yet on the boat docks. We walked on the hill to the small local store for drinks and snacks and paid 1/5 what we had in the past. $1.70 got us 4 drinks, three bags of chips and ice cream! Room was fine, TV didn’t work and they did offer us “upgrade” room for $15 to one with A/C but we were fine in late March without.

Beautiful view from the room of the Aswan dam.

The hotel owner, Ahmed, is a very nice and helpful person. We ended up in Villa Misk after our reservation for a nile cruise from Aswan To Luxor was canceled the night before. So I made a last-minute reservation at Villa Misk and called them right after. Ahmed was very warm and helpful over the phone. After we got to the hotel, he greeted us and he helped us arrange a tour to Abu Simbel for the next time. Hotel itself is in an area outside the city. The initial room I had booked online did not have river view and had only a ceiling fan, we upgraded our stay to a room with river view and air conditioner for $20 additional fee per night and I think it was well worth it. The view was gorgueos. Thank you for all your help Ahmed!

The owner is very friendly and speaks perfect English. He arranged for a taxi to pick us up at the airport and bring us to the hotel. The area in front of the hotel is beside the river. There was some construction happening on the the building that was a little inconvenient at the entrance, but the room was great! Cold air conditioning, comfortable beds ample sized room with beautiful view of the Nile and boats out the window.

The owner was friendly and helpful. It's an old property, definitely not a 3 star as advertised. The room is missing the basics like kettle and tea bags. The rest is okay.

カイロ・ルクソールなどに比べ金額の割には部屋が悪い。 食事の値段も高く、特に魚料理は臭い。 Wi-Fiはあるが遅すぎて使い物にならない。 シーツの交換はなかった。

Ahmed & his son Joseph were incredible hosts. From start to finish they made sure we had everything we needed, and went above and beyond to ensure we had a great stay in Aswan. Ahmed even made himself available throughout the day if we needed him for booking anything/communicating with locals. If you’re in Aswan, this is the place to stay! I couldn’t recommend it enough.

From 8,000 miles away, Mr Shawky of Villa Misk foresaw and took care of all of my concerns. He took care of my transportation to and from the airport, train station, and any tours that I wanted. He saw to it that I had delicious home-cooked meals served at inconvenient hours, with plenty of drinking water! He knew that Philae and the controversy of damming the Nile were of great interest to me, and not only shared his personal insight, but arranged for a private boat tour with guide and pilot, who took me out to this phoenix of a temple, and then showed me the lake from dam to dam, to show me more of the unimaginable! My stay was cared for by staff who made me feel at home, and let me relax after an arduous journey, while preparing for the next. Ahmed gave me a room with a panoramic view of the harbor and Philae Temple itself! He gifted me more than just a suite, he gave me memories that will last a lifetime. It took a bus, three planes, and a taxi for me to get to Villa Misk, but once there, I could have just sat by their window admiring the view and it would have been worth it, but only because Ahmed was in the background handling all of my concerns! I thank him, and all of the Villa Misk staff for their efforts. Each and every one of them went out of their way to make my stay a beautiful memory. Thank you for sharing your home with me!

No shampoo in room put same hand soap in shower, two lizards in room one owner’s son killed the other hid in the back of the painting. They showed menu in Egyptician pound & later charged in us & showed different menu in US dollar. The owner is very charismatic & big liar, the asked exact work “what you like for breakfast tomorrow “as if it’s included in the room & later charged before checking out. This is the worst place we’ve ever stayed in our lives.

Stayed with my 2 brothers for 3 days. The owner Ahmed and his son Jospeh are great hosts. The hotel is very clean and they helped us set up transport to anywhere we wanted to go at great prices. They also have a nice food selection. My brother is a picky eater and he loved the food. If your looking for a simple but well kept hotel this is it. Im not one that normally leaves reviews but had to after our great experience. You wont regret it.

We only had a one night stay but had a very good experience here. The view from the hotel is the best in Aswan. Ahmed speaks fluently in English and was able to arrange transportation for us as well as sort out an issue with our tour booking. We arrived extremely early for check in without warning him and he was able to accomodate us quickly. He can organize tours as well. The room was very clean and comfortable. The only downside is that there is not much at walking distance but a short taxi ride to town is easily arranged.

The hotel owner, Ahmed, is a very nice and helpful person. We ended up in Villa Misk after our reservation for a nile cruise from Aswan To Luxor was canceled the night before. So I made a last-minute reservation at Villa Misk and called them right after. Ahmed was very warm and helpful over the phone. After we got to the hotel, he greeted us and he helped us arrange a tour to Abu Simbel for the next time. Hotel itself is in an area outside the city. The initial room I had booked online did not have river view and had only a ceiling fan, we upgraded our stay to a room with river view and air conditioner for $20 additional fee per night and I think it was well worth it. The view was gorgueos. Thank you for all your help Ahmed!

We stayed with Ahmed and he was so helpful in helping us at the last minute to find a driver to take us to Luxor. It was high season and last minute and yet he was able to accomplish that and help us throughout the trip even though the driver had some car trouble. He went above and beyond a service level that was among the best that I've seen in my previous 100+ countries that I've traveled to.

Property was conveniently located for excellent access to Philae Temple! Private boat transfer came up, right across from the hotel. Property owner was excellent! Super helpful with anything that was required.

A quiet, family-run small hotel with a beautiful Nile view right in front of Philae Temple. We were quite stressed due to a Nile cruise no-show, but the hotel kindly helped us arrange an Abu Simbel tour and a comfortable private car transfer to Luxor at a very reasonable price. Their support made our stay much easier and more enjoyable.

You are in a more remote area, away from commercialism. The view overlooking the boat harbor and the Philae Temple is priceless. Ahmed, his family and staff are the epitomy of hospitality. They offer a menu of home made items that are authentic and tasty. If you are looking for an "travel experience" and not just a tourist, we highly recommend Villa Misk.

Area is not so nice

First of all, the view from the hotel is beautiful. However please beware of these differences so you won’t be disappointed: 1. The hotel is a 20-25 mins drive from downtown aswan As of Jan 2023 a 1 way taxi costs 150-200 egp. Plus the hotel is located on a small dirt road so some taxi drivers do not know its location. Although Careem (Uber equivalent) is available in Aswan, they don’t cover this area. we booked a ride with them but when the driver came to pick us up at the train station he told us that Careem doesn’t cover this area & therefore we have to pay a different price. 2. Very limited dining options around this area 3. Not much to do or see in the area beside the view. 4. The hotel has basic amenities, such as no shampoo, no tissues paper & only 2 bath towels (no hand or wash towels) The shower area is very small so when you take a shower, the whole bathroom is wet. There’s no one in the reception area so if you need something, you'll have to either call or text the owner & this may take some time. Just make sure that you ask all your questions in advance 😀

clean room, comfortable bed, nice and clean bathroom, most helpful owner who provided customized private tour at a reasonable price. The hotel is next to the ferry to Philae temple but far away from everything else. But they provided every meal we needed. Great view of the harbor, the old dam and Philae temple.

It's on the bank of Nile river. The view from the balcony is good.

Very bad hotel. The only advantage is that it’s very close to the Philae Temple. There were lots of mosquitoes, and the bathroom door was broken—we couldn’t use it at all. On top of that, there’s nothing around the hotel, so you’re basically forced to eat dinner there, which was both awful and overpriced.

Quarto amplo, limpo e climatizado. Recepção amigável e acolhedora. A localização é um pouco estranha e distante do centro da cidade, mas pelo preço vale a pena

周辺に食事ができる所が少なく、屋台の様なものも見つかりませんでした。 イシス神殿までの船着場までは徒歩ですぐでした。仕方なく宿に夕食をお願いしたら、大変美味しかったです。パスタ3$、レンズ豆のスープ2$、ハンバーガー3$をイシス神殿の観光中にLINEアプリでお願いしました。合計8$で満足な量が出てきました。おすすめします。 空港までタクシーで近いことも良いです。 宿からアスワンロウダムの景色が見れます。

The property is located opposite the second Aswan Dam. The Philae temple can be seen from the hotel. The streets around the hotel are not paved and are a bit difficult to access. The breakfast was small but good.

You are in a more remote area, away from commercialism. The view overlooking the boat harbor and the Philae Temple is priceless. Ahmed, his family and staff are the epitomy of hospitality. They offer a menu of home made items that are authentic and tasty. If you are looking for an "travel experience" and not just a tourist, we highly recommend Villa Misk.

It was not what I expected. The area was dangerous, dirty, and remote (nothing nearby that’s walkable). Most of the Taxis won’t go there because it’s hard to get down the dirt path. The owner is never around so his young boy and wife do all of the work (speak little English). Finding switches and working plugs for anything is a real challenge. Note, “ring the bell for service” is not anywhere but they expect you to find the bell and know this before you come.

More breakfast variety

an incredible stay in Aswan! the food is DELICIOUS fully homemade. the staff is wonderful. staying here feels like a home. i definitely will be back!!

Small, family-run hotel on the banks of the Nile below the old dam. Located in a residential neighborhod with a view of the Philae Temple, a short boat ride away. Although no alcohol is served, you can order from a set menu that is cooked from scratch, the cook is excellent. If you are looking for peace and quiet, and not being close to a lot of tourist amenities, then this hotel is for you.

Very bad hotel. The only advantage is that it’s very close to the Philae Temple. There were lots of mosquitoes, and the bathroom door was broken—we couldn’t use it at all. On top of that, there’s nothing around the hotel, so you’re basically forced to eat dinner there, which was both awful and overpriced.

Stayed with my 2 brothers for 3 days. The owner Ahmed and his son Jospeh are great hosts. The hotel is very clean and they helped us set up transport to anywhere we wanted to go at great prices. They also have a nice food selection. My brother is a picky eater and he loved the food. If your looking for a simple but well kept hotel this is it. Im not one that normally leaves reviews but had to after our great experience. You wont regret it.

We arrived around midnight, and we had arranged to have them pick us up from the airport. This worked great and they provided great service. The hotel is small and run by a family. They provided good service in getting our luggage up to our room. The furniture in the room was outdated and felt dusty. The bathroom was clean, and the bed was comfortable. We paid extra to have breakfast the next morning. It was served family style and none of the foods appealed to me. There was no coffee or tea. The water bottles provided were not cold. Overall, it is a good place to stay if you are on a budget and you want to see the Philae temple which is pictured on their website/

아침식사는 포함이 아니였습니다./잘못된 정보. 에어컨 구비가 안된 객실의 구분이 필요하고. 이전 후가처럼 택시기사도 1번에 절대 못찾는 숙소입니다. 2층이지만 엘리베이터는 없지만, 짐을 들어다 줬으나 팁을줬습니다. 주인은 많이 많이 친절했습니다. 요구사항도 잘 들어주었습니다. 샴푸와 비누 등 아무것도 없었습니다.

周辺に食事ができる所が少なく、屋台の様なものも見つかりませんでした。 イシス神殿までの船着場までは徒歩ですぐでした。仕方なく宿に夕食をお願いしたら、大変美味しかったです。パスタ3$、レンズ豆のスープ2$、ハンバーガー3$をイシス神殿の観光中にLINEアプリでお願いしました。合計8$で満足な量が出てきました。おすすめします。 空港までタクシーで近いことも良いです。 宿からアスワンロウダムの景色が見れます。

We only stayed one night, but the hotel management was very helpful and thoughtful during our time. They made us feel very welcome. In particular, the food was excellent. Like a home cooked meal.

Villa Misk is a real gem. The views are stunning, the room comfortable and clean. The home made food was divine and the owner Ahmed was so helpful with arranging excursions and imparting valuable advice about the cruises. The local road to get there is unpaved - but keep the course because it is worth it !