Luxor Egypt

Luxor Egypt

One of the least expensive hotels that we can recommend, and about the only two star hotel we have ever reviewed is Luxor's Nefertiti Hotel. This hotel is run by a young man with modern ideas about how to treat his guests. Hence, he has received a considerable following among the young budget minded travelers. Perhaps even more importantly, he can arrange some very reasonable tours, not only about Luxor but also to some of the desert oasis. This hotel appears to, in every respect, be considerable value for its cost.

The Atlas Hotel is not bad, considering its very low price, considering that some rooms have air conditioning and all have private baths. Located on Sharia Ahmed Orabi, it is usually not full. Another is the Sherif Hotel, which is run by an English teacher and has 15 rooms including some with private baths and air conditioning.

The Philippe hotel is another excellent hotel for budget travelers. It is so popular that reservations should be made well in advance. It has a nice swimming pool, as well as a restaurant. Rooms are well air conditioned, have TVs, mini-fridges and private baths. Some rooms also have terraces. It also has a pleasant roof garden with a bar. The hotel has a new addition, with rooms that are better than in the old section. This hotel is very clean, and has a nice, friendly staff. It is located in the heart of Luxor.

Another hotel, very popular with the British and one of our favorites, is the St. Joseph Hotel. It is one of the cleanest of the budget hotels, has a swimming pool as well as a basement bar that has ended up being one of the hot spots in town. Rooms are air conditioned, have TVs, phones, full private baths and large terraces. There is also a restaurant with good, inexpensive food. The Eighth floor terrace has an excellent view.

We could really go on and on about hotels in Luxor, but must conclude this topic with one last favorite, the El Gezira Hotel Phone +20 95 310-034 Fax: +20 95 310-034. This is one of the least expensive but has lots of atmosphere. It is small, but has a pleasant roof top restaurant and bar. Rooms are comfortable and clean though Spartan. Some rooms are air conditions, while others have ceiling fans, and all have private baths. This hotel is on the West Bank.

There are certainly other good choices for budget accommodations in Luxor. Just to mention one other hotel, the Emilio Hotel is somewhat pricey for a budget hotel, but has lots of facilities and amenities.