Keylany Hotel

Aswan


This great little hotel used to come at budget prices, but costs have gone up and some find it expensive for what is on offer. Plus points are friendly, helpful staff and a feast of a breakfast, but the small rooms (with some en suites suitable only for the pretzel-sized) could do with a spot of maintenance for these rates.

The roof terrace doesn't have Nile views, but there is a burlap sunshade and furniture made from palm fronds, and it is a great place to hang out.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Aswan attractions

1. Corniche

0.28 MILES

Walking along the Corniche and watching the sunset over the islands and desert across the Nile is a favourite pastime in Aswan. The view from riverside…

2. Animalia

0.47 MILES

This is a small but charming museum run by Mohamed Sobhi, a Nubian guide, and his family, who have dedicated part of their large house to the traditions,…

3. Elephantine Island

0.51 MILES

Elephantine Island's southern end comprises the site of ancient Abu. Its name meant both 'elephant' and 'ivory' in ancient Egyptian, a reminder of the…

4. Sharia As Souq

0.66 MILES

Starting from the southern end, Sharia As Souq appears very much like the tourist bazaars all over Egypt, with slightly less persistent traders than…

5. Nilometer of Satet

0.7 MILES

Descending to the river’s edge from beneath a sycamore tree near the Aswan Museum is the Nilometer of the Satet Temple (plaque number 10). Built in late…

6. Aswan Museum

0.7 MILES

The modern annexe of the museum has reopened with a delightful collection of objects, from weapons, pottery and utensils to statues, encased mummies and…

7. Aswan Botanical Gardens

0.71 MILES

Kitchener’s Island, to the west of Elephantine Island, was given to Lord Horatio Kitchener in the 1890s when he was commander of the Egyptian army…

8. Nilometer of Khnum

0.71 MILES

The Nilometer of the Temple of Khnum (plaque number 7) is below the southern balustrade of the temple. Built in the 26th dynasty, the Nilometer's stone…