"Pros: Right on the Nile this place had an amazing view. Great spot for backpackers and the adventurous. The owner, Like every owner will try to sell you tour packeges but sometimes that is convenient. She is a darling. Don't bother with the Aswan dam, its really unimpressive but this place is a great welcoming place to relax and enjoy Nubian hospitality.
Cons: The back streets can be a bit intimidating for the older tourists. Not really for those with large rolling suitcases." ~Paul
"Pros: Located inside elephantine village... which means lugging luggage thru sand and alleys to get to yur room.
Its an island...yes...da ferry is a large motor boat w like 10 pple...for .10 cents. Lol
Yu are on da nile on both sides...yu do havevtrek to other side of island on foot to get to yur place...wear comfortable shoes...
I trained da kids not to beg... give me directions...carry my bags... ill take care of yu..
Sunset... sunrise out yur window overlooking da nile.. a hole in da wall w basic appeal.
Cons: Shower... no pressure or hot water to speak of... and yu literally taking shower over da toilet. Take shower shoes. Bathroom has no mirrors...in fact ...no mirrors at all...use yur imagination. Manager will come over to charge yu for soda yu may drink...while yu there.
Da beds and pillow were from monestery discipline facility....lol
No tv really...not that i need it. In all..good for solo traveler...yur gfriend will slap yur face...plan smartly !!!" ~Mario