Located in Aswan, Kato Waidi Nubian House is in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Philae Temple and Temple of Isis. .This hotel is 7 mi (11.2 km) from Unfinished Obelisk and 7 mi (11.3 km) from Nubian Museum.
What's nearby
Elephantine Island - 23 min drive - 12.4 km
Aswan Bazaar - 25 min drive - 14.7 km
Aswan Dam - 26 min drive - 15.8 km
Philae Temple - 41 min drive - 8.6 km
Temple of Isis - 41 min drive - 8.6 km
Getting around
Aswan Station - 37 min drive
Aswan (ASW-Aswan Intl.) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 17 min drive
Nubian House Cataract - 2 min walk
KFC - 16 min drive
King Jamaica Restaurant - 16 min drive
Elephantine Restaurant - 16 min drive
About this property
Kato Waidi Nubian House
Kato Waidi Nubian House offers 18 accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. A pillow menu is available. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Bathrooms have bidets and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Kato Waidi Nubian House has a restaurant on site.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Couples/private dining
Free daily manager's reception
Things to do
Designer stores
Hiking/biking trails
Library
Shopping
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
ATM
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping on request
Porter/bellhop
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible bathtub
Assistive listening devices
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
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Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Pillow menu
Bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer (on request)
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Minibar
Restaurant dining guides
Tea bags/instant coffee
More
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets stay free
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Kato Waidi Nubian House Hotel
Kato Waidi Nubian House Aswan
Kato Waidi Nubian House Hotel Aswan
Kato Waidi Nubian House Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Stayed here the night before starting a Nile Cruise. It's an unusual experience-the transfer from the airport eventually puts you in a tuk-tuk to get you there! And we had to take a boat to transfer to our cruise. It feels rustic, but in a good way. Staff very attentive, but not much english speaking. Rooms were simple but comfortable.
sharon
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michelle
12 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was painted in funky Nubian colours and comfortable and staff very helpful.
Kato Waidi Nubian House is magical. The beautiful Nubian artwork in the Nubian Village and through this affordable, modest hotel inspired my creativity. I enjoyed the laid back friendly atmosphere. I felt at home. And the staff was extremely accommodating. One of the special benefits is the affordable airport transport.
Kato Waidi Nubian House sits on the River Nile.
It was a blessing to journey down the Nile on the boat into town to see the sunrise and feel the song of Ancient people through the whispers of the River Nile. My stay at Kato Waidi Nubian House lives in my heart. I highly recommend it if you are looking for a comfortable environment that is child friendly. Tipping is part of the Egyptian tourist culture and I found myself wanting to share because of the profound humility and generosity of everyone I met. And the Kato Waidi Nubian Village has a vibrant Bazaar with wonderful artwork and souvenirs to remember the journey!
I really enjoyed my stay at this family-run hotel in the Nubian village. The place was clean, the family was very kind, and the location couldn’t be better — right in front of the Nile, with beautiful trees in the dining area that kept the space fresh and gave it a natural, charming atmosphere. It’s also right next to the dock where the small boats arrive, and in the center of the village, so everything is within walking distance. Just keep in mind that cars don’t go into the center, so if you arrive by car you’ll need to take a tuk-tuk for the last stretch.
Also the prices for the food are not as expensive as others places such in Aswan
Beautiful and very relaxing property on the Nile with very clean and lovely rooms, friendly staff who were very accommodating and delicious food! The surrounding area was fun to walk around also with several souvenir shops and friendly people and cafes.
Kato Waidi exceeded our expectations. We were greeted with utmost warmth and friendliness. All the staff members were respectful and kind. The food was delicious and the portions were generous.
We booked our stay through Expedia whom which caused a huge misunderstanding but the hotel staff were so calm and professional while trying to settle the issue. Nevertheless, it did not ruin our stay but simply highlighted how amazing this hotel is.
The view and ambience of the place made our stay truly magical. Thank you.
If you want to see the colourful way the Nubian people live come here. The rooms are built in the traditional style and all painted in bright colurs and spotless clean. We had a minor problem.with the power and within minutes they moved us to an upgraded room and could not apologise enough. Each room is unique. The food is basic but well cooked and cheap. Give our regards to all.the staff
Booked two rooms. One of the rooms had a thousand dead and alive bugs all over the room. And the bedding had a large stain on the sheets. When we spoke with the owner he sprayed poison in the room and said wait 2 minutes then you can go in. I told him it was unsafe to stay in the room due to the poison they sprayed which would be all over the bedding and in the air. Asked for another room and he said their was none available. We ended up having to rebook at another hotel a hour after we arrived at this hotel. Hotel refused to refund the money. Avoid booking at this hotel. Disgusting. Poor customer service.
We liked the uniqueness of this area, Nubian Village, and the colorful of the properities. We stayed for two nights. The hostel is located on the Nile river that provides scenery views of the surrounding nature. The food was good. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable and the sheets were clean. The only issue, there was no internet in the room, just in the common area. Overall, the experience worths it.
We enjoyed our stay at kato waidi staff was very friendly and we were lucky they had a great restaurant with a wonderful view of the nile. Highly recommend and we will be back :)
Nous n'avons pas eu la chambre deluxe que nous avions réservée pour la 1ère nuit mais la chambre junior.
En plus l'hôtel voulait tout de même nous la facturer.
Dans la chambre, les fenêtres ne se fermaient pas entièrement.
Nous donnions sur la rue et entendions les voitures, les gens, les chiens aboyer toute la nuit...nous n'avons pas dormi.
The hotel was exactly what I wanted. Our room was comfortable and interesting, the people were lovely and helpful. The food was tasty and the view spectacular.
Some of our taxi and tuktuk drivers needed help finding the correct hotel, but we were not in such a rush that it was a problem.
If you want to see another side of Egypt on your trip, spend some time in the Nubian area near Aswan to experience a different culture. The Kato Waidi Nubian guest house is rustic, colorful, and full of friendly staff and great food.