Basma, Citymax
The short answer
Basma, Citymax is a 4-star hotel in Aswan, about 0.3 km from Nubian Museum and about 14 km from Aswan International Airport. Rates are breakfast included, with check-in from 15:00 and check-out by 12:00. Rates start at $78 per person per night, two sharing, cheapest in August 2027.
The hotel
About Basma, Citymax
The Unfinished Obelisk and Aswan’s Nile cruise moorings are also nearby. With 11 room types, the hotel offers options including a Design Suite with a terrace and river view, as well as rooms with garden or pool views. It’s a practical Aswan base for travelers who want museum access and the Nile close at hand.
Location
Where Basma, Citymax is
Basma, Citymax is at EI fanadek street, In Front Of The Nubian Museum, Aswan, Aswan, 1111. Nubian Museum is about 0.3 km away in a straight line and Aswan International Airport about 14 km.
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| Place | Distance |
|---|---|
| 1Nubian Museum | about 0.3 km |
| 2Unfinished Obelisk | about 0.8 km |
| 3Aswan Nile cruise moorings (Corniche, approximate area) | about 0.9 km |
| 4Philae Temple (Agilkia Island) | about 5.8 km |
| 5Aswan High Dam | about 12 km |
| 6Aswan International Airport | about 14 km |
Straight-line distances from the hotel's map position; driving takes longer. Coast and Nile: Natural Earth.
Rooms and prices
Rooms and prices at Basma, Citymax
Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)
From · per person · per night
$1122 sharing
Rate for Oct 15, 2026
$224 per room · single use $201
deluxe double or twin room
From · per person · per night
$1122 sharing
Rate for Oct 15, 2026
$224 per room · single use $201
Prices checked October 16, 2026
Indicative rates only – pricing and rooms fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.
Nearby choices
How Basma Aswan compares
Basma Aswan next to the 3 nearest hotels we book in the same area. Prices are from, per person per night, two sharing.
| Hotel | Class | Board | From | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basma Aswan | 4-star | Bed & Breakfast | $78 | This hotel |
| Basma Executive Club Hotel -Aswan | 5-star | Bed & Breakfast | $83 | about 0.1 km |
| Sofitel Old Cataract | 5-star | Bed & Breakfast | On request | about 0.5 km |
| Pyramisa Isis Island Aswan | 4-star | Bed & Breakfast | $72 | about 0.8 km |
Our view
Our view of Basma, Citymax
Yes, if
- Travelers planning a visit to the Nubian Museum who want to stay directly across from it
- Couples seeking a river-view room or a suite with a terrace
- Aswan visitors who want a mid-priced, 4-star hotel near the city’s Nile cruise moorings
- Room to ask for
- Ask for the Design Suite if you want a terrace and river view.
From the hotel
Day trips from Aswan
Day trips that start in Aswan, easy to add to a stay at Basma, Citymax.
On property
What's here
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Wi-Fi
- Garden
- Concierge
- Business center
- Swimming pool
- Parking
- Bar
Plan around price
When to book
Bed & breakfast rates, two sharing: cheapest in Aug 2027 from $85 /night. Most expensive in Nov 2026 at $130 /night.
Nov26
$130
Highest
Dec26
$128
Jan27
$122
Feb27
$122
Mar27
$130
Apr27
$119
May27
$104
Jun27
$86
Jul27
$86
Aug27
$85
Cheapest
Sept27
$95
Indicative bed & breakfast rates, per person per night, for a 2-night stay with 2 adults sharing. Actual nightly rates vary; final quote always confirmed at booking.
Watch out for these peak windows
A handful of dates each year sit well above the typical monthly band. If your travel dates fall inside these, expect to pay a premium even in an otherwise quiet month.
New Year's Eve 2026/27
30 December – 2 January — highest demand of the year in Cairo
$196/night
Eid al-Fitr 2027
~10 March — Egyptian domestic surge in Cairo, Alexandria, Sharm; quieter in Luxor/Aswan
$128/night
Western Easter 2027
28 March — UK/US/Europe school-holiday peak across all of Egypt
$130/night
Coptic Easter + Sham El-Nessim 2027
~18 April — short, sharp domestic surge in Cairo & Alexandria
$121/night
Eid al-Adha 2027
Mid-May — second major domestic peak in Cairo & Alexandria
$106/night
Before you go
Good to know at Basma, Citymax
- Check-in
- From 15:00
- Check-out
- By 12:00
- Board
- Bed & Breakfast
- Class
- 4-star
- Address
- EI fanadek street, In Front Of The Nubian Museum, Aswan, Aswan, 1111
- Booking
- On request: we confirm availability within 24 hours, nothing to pay until then
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
01What time is check-in at Basma, Citymax?
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00. Tell us if you need an early check-in or late check-out and we'll request it.02How far is Basma, Citymax from Nubian Museum?
Basma, Citymax is about 0.3 km from Nubian Museum in a straight line, and about 14 km from Aswan International Airport. Driving takes longer.03Is breakfast included at Basma, Citymax?
Yes. Our rates at Basma, Citymax are breakfast included.04When is Basma, Citymax cheapest?
In our current rates, August 2027 is the lowest-priced month, from $85 per person per night, two sharing. Prices are confirmed when you request a booking.
If plans change
Cancellation and refunds
What you get back if you cancel depends on how far ahead of your trip you tell us and the type of trip you book. Read our current cancellation and refund policy
Last updated Product ID: HTL-ASW-567767
At a glance
- From
- $78 per person per night, two sharing, bed & breakfast
- Area
- In Front Of The Nubian Museum, Aswan
- Check-in / out
- 15:00 / 12:00
- Rooms
- 10 room types
- Board
- Bed & Breakfast
- Class
- 4-star
