Om-Abdallah
Om-Abdallah
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About this property
Situated 23 km from Aga Khan Mausoleum and 700 metres from Nubian Museum, Om-Abdallah features free WiFi and units fitted with a kitchen, balcony and seating area. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation offers a patio. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a shared kitchen and currency exchange for guests. The guest house will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a coffee machine, a dishwasher, an oven, a safety deposit box, a TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also available, as well as a kettle. At the guest house, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. À la carte and vegetarian breakfast options with local specialities, fruits and juice are available each morning. A restaurant, coffee shop and bar can be found on-site. The area is popular for hiking, and car hire is available at the guest house. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Kitchener's Island is less than 1 km from Om-Abdallah, while Aswan High Dam is 17 km away. Aswan International Airport is 16 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Good free WiFi (16 Mbps)
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Yan
China
“The apartment is on Elephantine Island in Aswan, and the location is a bit difficult to find for first-timers. But the owner of the apartment will meet you at the public ferry and take you to your room. The island is relatively quiet at night and...” - Inge
Hungary
“Saif is the owner of the guest house, he gave us a lot of information of Aswan. I really like how he explained the structure of Nubian’s house. It’s difficult to find the place by yourself, although it’s just few minutes walk from the pier. It’s...” - Rosangela
Brazil
“Elephantine Island is a place of simple and peaceful people. The Om-Abdallah guesthouse is close to where the boats arrive. The streets have no names or numbers, but people know the guesthouse. The guesthouse is small, with only six rooms. The...” - Daniel
Czech Republic
“Everything! The place is very nice clean and cozy! And the owner is the kindest person you could ever meet. We shared a lot of time talking and he was explaining a lot about the area, and touristic points, he also helped me with indications in...” - Suayip
Turkey
“We were the only family at the property (because of the season's end) so we had an endless conversation about the history, ancient Egypt, and the Nubian life with Seyfi. Hotel is very clean with A/C, good wifi, and a wide lobby. We felt like a...” - N
Finland
“++location (more peaceful, people are not that pushy and all asking all the time 'onedollar' - more quiet and authentic village ambient) ++friendly reception and owner Saif +hot water +bananas&mandarins healthily available free all the time...” - Emily
United Kingdom
“The owner is a very pleasant and helpful person and the guesthouse is comfortable with good WiFi. Free tea/coffee and fruits were provided. The location on Elephantine island was lovely and quiet, compared to the hustle and bustle of the mainland....” - Atif
Pakistan
“I cannot give enough praise to this property. Nestled in the midst of the island, it provides excellent toilet facilities and an amazing shared lounge space. Toilets are neat and clean and gives more of a five star feel. Saif is an excellent host...” - Mahmoud
Egypt
“Thanks to Mr Saif The manger of the house, he is a very respectful person, he is a helpful man, he is charming and trying to help you all the time. the stay was amazing, the room is clean, the beds is comfortable, every thing related to the...” - Thomas
France
“Best hotel so far in Egypt! The location in the Nubian village of Elephantine Island is great/calm and the rooms are clean. The highlight is really the owner Saef who is the kindest person we met: he welcomed us with delicious drinks and was so...”
Quality rating

Managed by mostafa kamel
Company information
Property information
Neighbourhood information
Languages spoken
Afrikaans,Arabic,EnglishProperty surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- مطعم #1
No additional info available
Facilities of Om-AbdallahGreat facilities! Review score, 8.6
Most popular facilities
- Good free WiFi (16 Mbps)
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Bath
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
- Inner courtyard view
- View
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Terrace
- Sun terrace
- Barbecue
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Patio
- Balcony
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Tumble dryer
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Themed dinner nights
- HikingOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
Living Area
- Dining area
- Seating Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- TV
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetGood free WiFi 16 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
ParkingNo parking available.
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Baby safety gates
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Minimarket on site
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Hypoallergenic
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Mosquito net
- Wake-up service
- Tile/marble floor
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Chapel/shrine
- Carpeted
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Pants press
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
Languages spoken
- Afrikaans
- Arabic
- English
House rulesOm-Abdallah takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that alcohol is not permitted at the property.
Please note that all couples staying at the property must present a marriage certificate.
Please inform Om-Abdallah in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 06:00:00.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.