Kato Waidi Nubian House

3.5 star property

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Deluxe Triple Room | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Living area
Restaurant
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry
$80
$70 nightly
$80 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 20 - Feb 21

Explore the area

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Gharb Suhail Village, Aswan, Aswan, 81526
  • Place, Elephantine Island
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Philae Temple
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Mausoleum of the Aga Khan
    ‪63 min drive‬
  • Airport, Aswan (ASW-Aswan Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Double or Twin Room

  • River view
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Elite Double Room

  • River view
  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Standard Triple Room

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

Deluxe Triple Room

  • River view
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed OR 3 Large Twin Beds

Junior Triple Room

  • River view
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed OR 3 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Aswan

Located in Aswan, Kato Waidi Nubian House is in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Philae Temple and Temple of Isis. .This hotel is 7 mi (11.2 km) from Unfinished Obelisk and 7 mi (11.3 km) from Nubian Museum.

What's nearby

  • Aswan Dam - 22 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Elephantine Island - 22 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Aswan Bazaar - 25 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Philae Temple - 40 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Mausoleum of the Aga Khan - 63 min drive - 9.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Kato Waidi Nubian House

Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Philae Temple
Kato Waidi Nubian House offers 18 accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. A pillow menu is available. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Bathrooms have bidets and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Kato Waidi Nubian House has a restaurant on site.

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

Property is also known as

Kato Waidi Nubian House Hotel
Kato Waidi Nubian House Aswan
Kato Waidi Nubian House Hotel Aswan

Kato Waidi Nubian House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 59 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melony A, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Thorsten

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great relaxing experience. Seemed to be in a sketchy area but it all worked out wonderfully. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend, every one was great. I’m a solo female traveler and felt 100% safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience and great food, would highlight recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jerome, rocky point

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Mojan

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Traveled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Heather

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked two rooms. One of the rooms had a thousand dead and alive bugs all over the room. And the bedding had a large stain on the sheets. When we spoke with the owner he sprayed poison in the room and said wait 2 minutes then you can go in. I told him it was unsafe to stay in the room due to the poison they sprayed which would be all over the bedding and in the air. Asked for another room and he said their was none available. We ended up having to rebook at another hotel a hour after we arrived at this hotel. Hotel refused to refund the money. Avoid booking at this hotel. Disgusting. Poor customer service.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mayada

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Soul & Foil

Traveled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nous n'avons pas eu la chambre deluxe que nous avions réservée pour la 1ère nuit mais la chambre junior. En plus l'hôtel voulait tout de même nous la facturer. Dans la chambre, les fenêtres ne se fermaient pas entièrement. Nous donnions sur la rue et entendions les voitures, les gens, les chiens aboyer toute la nuit...nous n'avons pas dormi.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place to relax and enjoy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Laura, Scappoose

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Zhili

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
By the Nile and colorful room and building
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashwini N, Edison

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noorie

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is truly a gem. It is far from the airport but very much worth the experience. The staff and the Nubian hospitality was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Gene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about Kato Waidi Nubian House. It is in the heart of a Souk, as well as having access to boats to take along the Nile for various outings and sites. The hotel restaurant is outdoors and is also located on the bank of the Nile, which changes with the hour in its beauty and stillness. The food here is fantastic and very reasonably priced. The hotel is beautiful and the room and bed were comfortable and clean, colorful. The whole area is colorful and the Nubian people are laid back, kind and proud of their heritage. It was a great, great pleasure to stay here, and I will come back. I want to particularly thank Ahmed, the day manager, for his excellent listening skills, and his thoughtful responses to my questions and my desires. He arranged several outings for me, by boat and by car, as is his job, and catered the tours to my uniqueness which I am very thankful for. If you come you should consult with him and he will listen closely and appreciate you, and guide you in the right directions as well as giving you many options to choose from. He is very hospitable and a great representative of the hotel and of the people here in Aswan. I have nothing negative to say. The place was like heaven to me. Thank you Ahmed!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024