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Aswan Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Local Food & Travel Tips | Trip.com
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What to do
Looking for things to do in Aswan? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Philae Temple
4.2
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176 Review
Historic landmark
Nile
4.7
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928 Review
Natural scenery
Boating/Sailing
The High Dam
4.3
/5
174 Review
Natural scenery
Nubian Village Aswan
4.8
/5
5 Review
Historic landmark
Unfinished Obelisk
4.5
/5
98 Review
Historic landmark
Nubian Museum
4.5
/5
61 Review
Elephantine
5.0
/5
22 Review
Aswan Railway Station
4.5
/5
19 Review
Kalabsha Temple
5.0
/5
11 Review
Historic landmark
Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Aswan, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Old Cataract, Aswan
4.5
/5
369 Review
The Zen Wellness Resort
3.7
/5
224 Review
Basma Hotel Aswan
3.9
/5
254 Review
Aswan Plaza Hotel Corniche
4.2
/5
123 Review
Pyramisa Island Hotel Aswan
3.7
/5
191 Review
Blue Lotus Nile Suites Aswan Hotel
3.9
/5
172 Review
Obelisk Nile Hotel
4.2
/5
121 Review
Tolip Aswan Hotel
4.0
/5
49 Review
Malindy Ka Nubian House
4.9
/5
180 Review
Ekadolli Nubian house- by kerma hospitality
4.2
/5
108 Review
Kafana Guest House Nile View
4.8
/5
287 Review
Sonesta Nouba Hotel Aswan
4.2
/5
74 Review
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Aswan dishes and foodie spots.
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restaurant Nubian
4.9
/5
7 Review
Western cuisine
1902 Restaurant
4.0
/5
11 Review
Western cuisine
Kato Dool Restaurant & cafe
5.0
/5
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Seafood
Sea view
Avg. TWD363/person
Panorama Restaurant & Bar
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Western cuisine
Salah el-Din
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African cuisine
Aswan Moon
4.0
/5
5 Review
Vegetarian
Avg. TWD15/person
The Terrace
3.0
/5
8 Review
Western cuisine
Historical building
Avg. TWD410/person
Saraya
4.0
/5
10 Review
Western cuisine
Nunakato Restaurant and Cafe
4.1
/5
7 Review
Barbecue
Nubian Dreams Restaurant & Cafe
4.7
/5
7 Review
Bars/bistros
Mezze Restaurant
4.4
/5
7 Review
El Dokka
4.0
/5
7 Review
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Kom Ombo Temple
4.8
/5
117 Review
Historic landmark
Night view
Edfu Temple
4.5
/5
132 Review
Historic landmark
Night view
Luxor Temple
4.5
/5
245 Review
Historic landmark
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Mummification Museum
4.2
/5
44 Review
Luxor Museum
4.1
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78 Review
Karnak
4.6
/5
521 Review
Historic landmark
Avenue of the Rams
5.0
/5
12 Review
Historic landmark
Karnak Open Air Museum
4.7
/5
27 Review
Historic landmark
Karnak Temple Sound & Light Show
4.5
/5
12 Review
Night view
Colossi of Memnon
4.1
/5
187 Review
Historic landmark
Medinet Habu
4.0
/5
63 Review
Historic landmark
Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis
4.5
/5
7 Review
Historic landmark
Popular Premium Hotels Near Aswan
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Steigenberger Achti Resort Luxor
8.8
/5
520 Review
Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor - Convention Center
9.0
/5
589 Review
Sonesta St. George Hotel - Convention Center
8.9
/5
427 Review
Al Moudira Hotel
9.4
/5
73 Review
Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa
8.6
/5
83 Review
Azal Lagoons Resort Abu Simbel
8.9
/5
43 Review
Pickalbatros Portofino Vita Resort
9.8
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Malikia Resort Abu Dabbab
9.4
/5
45 Review
Jaz Elite Amara
8.4
/5
53 Review
JAZ Elite Riviera
9.6
/5
54 Review
Jaz Costa Mares
9.5
/5
32 Review
Pickalbatros Oasis Port Ghalib
9.8
/5
44 Review
Popular Family Hotels Near Aswan
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Pickalbatros Villaggio Aqua Park - Portofino Marsa Alam
9.7
/5
46 Review
Malikia Resort Abu Dabbab
9.4
/5
45 Review
Gemma Resort
9.5
/5
48 Review
Three Corners Fayrouz Plaza Beach Resort
9.1
/5
75 Review
Pickalbatros Oasis Port Ghalib
9.8
/5
44 Review
Pickalbatros the Palace Port Ghalib
9.5
/5
48 Review
Pickalbatros Sands Port Ghalib
9.5
/5
43 Review
Jaz Solaya
9.6
/5
50 Review
Jaz Neo Dar El Madina
9.7
/5
51 Review
JAZ Grand Marsa
9.5
/5
69 Review
Jaz Lamaya Resort
9.3
/5
42 Review
Pickalbatros Sea World Resort - Marsa Alam- "Aqua Park"
9.4
/5
46 Review
Popular Scenic Hotels Near Aswan
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Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor - Convention Center
9.0
/5
589 Review
Sonesta St. George Hotel - Convention Center
8.9
/5
427 Review
Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa
8.6
/5
83 Review
Jaz Costa Mares
9.5
/5
32 Review
Steigenberger Coraya Beach
9.8
/5
57 Review
Jaz Lamaya Resort
9.3
/5
42 Review
Mövenpick Resort El Quseir
9.3
/5
73 Review
Popular 4-Star Select Hotels Near Aswan
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Gloria Aqua Park
8.7
/5
51 Review
Lotus Luxor Hotel
8.3
/5
79 Review
Temple Hotel by Voyage Luxor
8.4
/5
158 Review
Seti Abu Simbel Lake Resort
8.5
/5
69 Review
Retac Abu Simbel Nefertari Hotel
8.4
/5
26 Review
Pickalbatros Villaggio Aqua Park - Portofino Marsa Alam
9.7
/5
46 Review
Fantazia Resort Marsa Alam
9.0
/5
40 Review
Sirena Beach Resort & Spa
9.4
/5
40 Review
Sentido Reef Oasis Suakin Resort
9.3
/5
96 Review
Three Corners Sea Beach Resort
8.8
/5
17 Review
JAZ Neo Reef Marsa
9.5
/5
55 Review
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Popular Restaurants in Aswan
1902 Restaurant
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Kato Dool Restaurant & cafe
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Panorama Restaurant & Bar
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Salah el-Din
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Aswan Moon
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The Terrace
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Saraya
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Nunakato Restaurant and Cafe
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Nubian Dreams Restaurant & Cafe
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Mezze Restaurant
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El Dokka
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Lawanda Nubian Guest House
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King Jamaica Restaurant & Café – Best Restaurant in Aswan
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Solaih Nubian Restaurant
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Chef Khalil Restaurant
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Abeer Resturant
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Grand Restaurant & Cafe
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Al-Makka
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Strawberry Restaurant
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Bob Marley Guest House & Restaurant & Cafe
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Pizza Biti
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Krouma Camp & Ecolodge
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Cilantro aswan branch
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Kerma Nubian Restaurant
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Emy
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Al Masry
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Nile view restaurant
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El Salam Nile & Seafood Restaurant
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Havana coffee shop & restaurant
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Pizza - Esmo A
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