The short answer
Sofitel Old Cataract, Aswan is a 5-star hotel in Aswan, about 0.3 km from Nubian Museum and about 15 km from Aswan International Airport. Rates are breakfast included, with check-in from 15:00 and check-out by 12:00. Rates start at $421 per person per night, two sharing, cheapest in September 2027.
The hotel
Sofitel Old Cataract is a high-end Aswan pick for travelers who want suites with Nile views, handy to the Nubian Museum and Aswan Nile cruise moorings. It has 21 suite types among its 33 room types, including Nile View Suite options. Some rooms have balconies or terraces, and some include a living room. Garden-view rooms and suites are also available. With its suite range and choice of Nile or garden views, it suits travelers looking for more than a standard hotel room.
Location
Sofitel Old Cataract, Aswan is at Abtal El Tahir Street, Aswan. Nubian Museum is about 0.3 km away in a straight line and Aswan International Airport about 15 km.
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| Place | Distance |
|---|---|
| 1Nubian Museum | about 0.3 km |
| 2Aswan Nile cruise moorings (Corniche, approximate area) | about 0.4 km |
| 3Unfinished Obelisk | about 1.0 km |
| 4Philae Temple (Agilkia Island) | about 6.4 km |
| 5Aswan High Dam | about 12 km |
| 6Aswan International Airport | about 15 km |
Straight-line distances from the hotel's map position; driving takes longer. Coast and Nile: Natural Earth.
Rooms and prices
Featuring high ceilings, this air-conditioned room offers views of the tropical hotel's garden and the River Nile. It comes with a flat-screen cable TV, a DVD player and a seating area with sofas. It also has a tea/coffee maker. The private bathroom includes toiletries and a hairdryer.
From · per person · per night
$4212 sharing · Bed & breakfast
Rate for Sep 15, 2027
$842 per room · single use $758
Large and decorated with classic furnishings, this room features free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. It comes with a flat-screen cable TV, a DVD player and a seating area with sofas. It also has a tea/coffee maker. The marble bathroom includes toiletries and a hairdryer.
From · per person · per night
$4592 sharing · Bed & breakfast
Rate for Aug 15, 2027
$917 per room · single use $826
From · per person · per night
$5562 sharing · Bed & breakfast
Rate for Jun 15, 2027
$1112 per room · single use $1001
Prices checked November 10, 2026
Indicative rates only – pricing and rooms fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.
Nearby choices
Sofitel Old Cataract 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sofitel Old Cataract | 5-star | Bed & Breakfast | $421 | This hotel |
| Basma Aswan | 4-star | Bed & Breakfast | $78 | about 0.5 km |
| Basma Executive Club Hotel -Aswan | 5-star | Bed & Breakfast | $83 | about 0.5 km |
| Pyramisa Isis Island Aswan | 4-star | Bed & Breakfast | $72 | about 0.8 km |
Our view
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From the hotel
Day trips that start in Aswan, easy to add to a stay at Sofitel Old Cataract, Aswan.
On property
Plan around price
Bed & breakfast rates, two sharing: cheapest in Sept 2027 from $421 /night. Most expensive in Jan 2027 at $1558 /night.
Nov26
$554
Dec26
$924
Jan27
$1558
Highest
Feb27
$554
Mar27
$554
Apr27
$733
May27
$498
Jun27
$459
Jul27
$459
Aug27
$459
Sept27
$421
Cheapest
Oct27
$535
Guide bed & breakfast prices per person per night, two sharing, for a 2-night stay. Prices change by date. We confirm yours when you book.
A few dates each year cost more than the rest of their month. If your trip falls on one, expect to pay more.
Christmas 2026
23–26 December — the busiest days of the year for visitors from Europe in Cairo, Luxor and on Nile cruises
$1535/night
New Year's Eve 2026/27
30 December – 2 January — highest demand of the year in Cairo
$1535/night
Eid al-Fitr 2027
~10 March — Egyptian domestic surge in Cairo, Alexandria, Sharm; quieter in Luxor/Aswan
$567/night
Western Easter 2027
28 March — Easter school breaks in the UK, US and Europe make this a peak across all of Egypt
$811/night
Coptic Easter + Sham El-Nessim 2027
~18 April — short, sharp domestic surge in Cairo & Alexandria
$718/night
Eid al-Adha 2027
Mid-May — second major domestic peak in Cairo & Alexandria
$498/night
Before you go
Asked & answered
If plans change
If you cancel, your refund depends on how early you tell us and on the type of trip. Read our current cancellation and refund policy
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