Basma, Citymax – Aswan

The short answer

Basma Aswan is a 1-day hotel stay covering central Aswan accommodation near the Nubian Museum in Aswan, arranged by Discovery Tours Egypt.

• Budget

Snapshot

Good to know

Travel style

4-star

Accommodation

Bed & Breakfast

Destinations

Aswan

Background

The facts

Suited to

Is this for you?

What lingers

• 01Central Aswan location – easy access to Aswan Souq, the Corniche and Nile felucca departure points.
• 02Rooms available with river or city views; request Nile-facing rooms when you book through us.
• 03Walkable to the Aswan Museum and Nubian villages boat departures; we schedule pickups around your excursions.
• 04Good logistical base for Philae Temple and Abu Simbel day trips; early starts often require 04:00 pickups.
• 05We choose Basma, Citymax when clients prefer a city stay over a cruise cabin; easier for late arrivals.

Choose your room

Featured rooms

On property

What's here

• restaurant
• spa
• wifi
• garden
• concierge
• business-center
• pool
• parking
• bar

The fine print

What's included – and what isn't

Plan around price

When to book

Cheapest in Jul 2026 from £35 pps/night. Most expensive in Feb 2027 at £74 pps/night.

Accessibility

Who can join this

The hotel lobby and front desk are on level ground, with step-free access from the main entrance to the lobby. Public areas such as the restaurant and garden are accessible via short ramps or single steps; some rooms have small step thresholds. The outdoor pool has metal steps rather than a ramp, and the pool surround can be slippery when wet. Surrounding streets on El Fanadek Street include short stretches of uneven paving and occasional kerbs, which can be challenging for wheelchair users. There is limited lift access to upper floors in some room blocks, please request a ground-floor room if you have reduced mobility. Our concierge can arrange accessible transport and meet-and-assist from Aswan International Airport; please notify us of specific mobility needs at booking so we can confirm suitable rooms and vehicles.

Before you go

What to pack & wear

– Responsible travel

How we travel here

The hotel works with locally based suppliers for food, laundry services and maintenance, supporting nearby businesses and seasonal produce markets in central Aswan. Vehicles used for guest transfers are typically modern petrol or diesel saloon cars and minibuses operated by local companies; we encourage guests to combine transfers where practical to reduce mileage. The property operates water-conservation measures common in Aswan hotels, including a linen and towel reuse programme and low-flow bathroom fittings, and it segregates basic waste streams for local recycling where municipal services permit. As a licensed Egyptian tour operator, we coordinate bookings and audits with the hotel to confirm these practices and to prioritise local employment and training for housekeepers, kitchen staff and front-desk teams.

• Licensed local Egyptologists

  ETAA-credentialed, on payroll

• Fair wages on the ground

  Drivers + guides paid above market

• Site preservation

  We follow MoTA visitor caps and no-touch protocols

• Carbon-aware itineraries

  Domestic flights only when train/road is impractical

Asked & answered

Frequent questions

1. 01Where is Basma, Citymax located in Aswan?

   Basma, Citymax is a hotel in Aswan. We can provide the hotel's exact postal address and map location on request, plus distances to Aswan Airport, the railway station and the Nile Corniche. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and, unlike online booking platforms, we confirm arrival details and room allocations directly with the hotel.
2. 02What room types and views does Basma, Citymax offer?

   Room types and views at Basma, Citymax vary by booking and season. Contact us for the current room categories, bed configurations and whether rooms face the Nile or the city. We can request room preferences when we book, but hotels do not always guarantee specific room numbers or exact views.
3. 03Is breakfast included at Basma, Citymax?

   Breakfast inclusion at Basma, Citymax depends on the rate booked. When we make a reservation we confirm whether breakfast is included and the hotel's meal service times. If you have dietary requirements, we will notify the hotel in advance and confirm their ability to accommodate them.
4. 04Can you arrange airport or train transfers to Basma, Citymax?

   We can arrange private transfers to Basma, Citymax from Aswan Airport or Aswan railway station. Provide your flight or train details and arrival time; our driver will meet you at arrivals with a name board. We monitor flight arrivals where possible and advise that longer waits or late-night pickups can incur extra charges.
5. 05Is Basma, Citymax suitable for families with children?

   Basma, Citymax accepts families, but facilities vary by room type and hotel policy. We check family-room availability, interconnecting rooms and cot provision at the time of booking. Child rates, extra-bed options and age limits differ seasonally; we confirm the exact policy before you commit.
6. 06What are the cancellation and payment terms for Basma, Citymax bookings?

   Cancellation and payment terms for Basma, Citymax depend on the rate and the specific booking conditions. When we send your booking confirmation we include the exact cancellation deadlines, refund rules and any non‑refundable clauses. For bookings made within one week of arrival, hotels commonly apply stricter payment and cancellation terms; we will highlight those for you.

If plans change

Cancellation

More than 30 days

Full refund less a £50 admin fee

15–30 days

50% refund

Within 14 days

No refund – date changes considered case by case