Homestays in siwa oasis

Like an oasis in the desert for long-trip travelers. We got hearty caring from the gentle host Maradona. He is truly a beautiful Lotus blooming in Siwa.

I really enjoyed my stay at Nainshal Siwa. We stayed 6 nights in early April. The rooms are traditional and rustic. There is a sense of calm and privacy mixed with the feeling that you're sharing a large traditional family home. Occasional short wait for a bathroom. The bed was comfy. There are a lot of shared spaces where you can sit at night, and the views of Shali fortress from the large roof terrace are magical. It was a quiet location (apart from the call to prayer, but that is everywhere) and just a few minutes walk to the busy centre for restaurants etc. (I highly recommend Kosheri Karim, amazingly tasty food). Mr Hial cooks a great breakfast. It was very tasty and filling (falafel, omelette, cheese, beans, tomatoes and cucumber, bread, coffee, water). Mr Hilal and all the guys were so helpful, spoke good english and gave good advice. We went on a brilliant desert safari they organised for us. They kindly picked us up from the minibus station when we arrived. I'd highly recommend staying here.

I’m honestly at a loss for words about this accommodation. The experience was deeply frustrating, and I wouldn’t want anyone else to go through what I did. First and foremost, you are not given a key, meaning you must coordinate with the owner to enter the house. That would have been fine—if he were responsive. But he wasn’t. I was left waiting alone on the streets (it was during Ramadan, so all the shops were closed) in the dark for over an hour, desperately trying to get a reply. When he finally responded, after an hour he told me to pick up the key downtown but wouldn’t give me the exact location. Another 30 minutes passed before he finally told me where to go. In total, I was stranded outside for more than an hour and a half—tired, completely helpless and harassed by the locals. When I finally got the key, I told him how frustrating the experience was. He apologized and offered to pay for my meal, but honestly, the damage was done, so i rejected. Then came the breakfast situation. We had agreed on 11 AM, which was already quite late, but I tried to be understanding since they were fasting. Still, I politely suggested 10-11 AM as a compromise. Even though I was starving by 9 AM, I kept my word and waited. And waited. At 11:10 AM, the owner had just woken up. By the time breakfast was actually ready, it was noon. On the second morning Friendo did wake up earlier to prepare my breakfast at 930am Throughout the stay, he kept saying things like, “You’re a guest, now you’re family.” But honestly, staying at Friendo’s place just meant constant waiting. I wonder if he actually respect other's time. To top it off, there was no hot water on the first night, the heater was on (though it worked on the second), and the location is quite far from downtown, costing 100 EGP (US$2) per trip to downtown. Now, to be fair, the house was generally clean, though no top cover was provided—so I have no idea how often the blankets are washed.

friendly staff location wifi strong signal hot shower kitchen fully furnished bed confortable

It was clean, affordable, comfortable and aesthetically pleasing.

Breakfast is delicious and the place is perfect to relax. The hosts are very friendly.

Ward (Rose) was a very caring host. She provided an excellent guide named Abu Bakr. He drove me to all of the great sights and even showed me places that I didn't know about. Ward made a very tasty breakfast and made sure I was very comfortable. I recommend this hotel and would definitely return.

Great location and very attentive owner! The owner of the apartment Mr Ahmed organizes an amazing desert safari experience too. Highly recommended!!