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Aswan has relatively few hotel choices, particularly in the midrange. You can expect rates to be higher here than for equivalent accommodations in Luxor or Cairo, except in summer. In Aswan, rates are less expensive in summer—late April to the end of September—sometimes dramatically so, and many hotels will offer discounted rates in times of low occupancy regardless of the season. Aswan in particular has a lot of large groups that stay only a night or two to see Philae and the local sights and then move on. The Aswan hotels that have island addresses automatically offer regular free ferry services to the town.
Set back in a quiet residential area this lively hostel-B&B is run by owner Gandhi, a former tour leader whose invaluable advice is guaranteed to improve your time in Aswan. You're bound to find budget-minded travelers swapping stories and buddying up for tours and felucca rides.
