Sofitel Old Cataract, Aswan
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. Under renovation — temporarily closed.
The hotel
About Sofitel Old Cataract, Aswan
Choose Sofitel Old Cataract for its Aswan location near the Nubian Museum and Nile cruise moorings, plus suite options with Nile or river views. The hotel offers 21 suites among its room types, including a Nile View Suite and suites with a terrace. Other room features include balconies, terraces, and living rooms, with garden-view rooms also available.
Location
Where Sofitel Old Cataract, Aswan is
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.
Under renovation — temporarily closed
Room rates are not shown while Sofitel Old Cataract, Aswan is closed. Contact us and we will suggest an alternative, or tell you when it reopens.
Nearby choices
How Sofitel Old Cataract compares
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 | On request | 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
Our view of Sofitel Old Cataract, Aswan
Yes, if
- Couples seeking an Aswan suite with a Nile or river view
- Travelers visiting the Nubian Museum and Aswan Nile cruise moorings
- Guests who want a terrace or living room in their suite
Maybe not, if
- Families needing a dedicated family-size room layout
- Room to ask for
- Ask for the Nile View Suite if a Nile-facing view is a priority.
- Worth knowing
- It is one of the more expensive hotels in Aswan.
From the hotel
Day trips from Aswan
Day trips that start in Aswan, easy to add to a stay at Sofitel Old Cataract, Aswan.
On property
What's here
- Spa
- Gym
- Wi-Fi
- Garden
- Concierge
- Business center
- Bar
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Airport shuttle
Before you go
Good to know at Sofitel Old Cataract, Aswan
- Check-in
- From 15:00
- Check-out
- By 12:00
- Board
- Bed & Breakfast
- Class
- 5-star
- Address
- Abtal El Tahir Street, Aswan
- Booking
- On request: we confirm availability within 24 hours, nothing to pay until then
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
01What time is check-in at Sofitel Old Cataract, Aswan?
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 Sofitel Old Cataract, Aswan from Nubian Museum?
Sofitel Old Cataract, Aswan is about 0.3 km from Nubian Museum in a straight line, and about 15 km from Aswan International Airport. Driving takes longer.03Is breakfast included at Sofitel Old Cataract, Aswan?
Yes. Our rates at Sofitel Old Cataract, Aswan are breakfast included.
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-083197
At a glance
- Area
- Abtal El Tahir Street, Aswan
- Check-in / out
- 15:00 / 12:00
- Rooms
- 11 room types
- Board
- Bed & Breakfast
- Class
- 5-star
