Basma Hotel Aswan vs Old Cataract, Aswan
Both are in Aswan, 470 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Taqouk Mountain
Basma Hotel Aswan
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 4.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Hotel★★★★★Koti
Old Cataract, Aswan
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 4.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 470 m apart.
Choose Basma Hotel Aswan if you want
- a spa and wellness
Choose Old Cataract, Aswan if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 7.8)
- to walk to the sights (620 m / 1.1 km)
Why is Basma Hotel Aswan better than Old Cataract, Aswan?
- 1Has a spa
- 2Offers an airport transfer
Why is Old Cataract, Aswan better than Basma Hotel Aswan?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 7.8)+1.4
- 2470 m closer to the city centre−470 m
- 3Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 4Has 24-hour room service
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Basma Hotel Aswan vs Old Cataract, Aswan: which hotel is better? | Basma Hotel Aswan | Old Cataract, Aswan |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 9.2 +1.4 |
| Location | 4.4 | 4.8 +0.4 |
| Facilities | 6.7 +0.9 | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 +4.0 | 1.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 9.0 +1.1 |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 9.2 +1.4 |
| Number of reviews | 134 +32 | 102 |
| Rank in Aswan | bottom 6% | top 6% +88% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.4 | 4.8 +0.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.1 km | 620 m −470 m |
| To the airport | 15 km | 15 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 6 | 9 +3 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | – | 138 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 1899 |
| Listed amenities | 20 | 19 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | – | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
Live prices around both hotels
Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.
Nightly price by month
Basma Hotel AswanOld Cataract, Aswan
- Basma Hotel Aswan is cheaper in 11 of 11 months
- Basma Hotel Aswan: €130 a night on average · Old Cataract, Aswan: €978 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Aswan by month
All months
| Month | Basma Hotel Aswan | Old Cataract, Aswan |
|---|---|---|
| November | €152 | €1,086 |
| December | €146 | €819 |
| January | €135 | €3,348 |
| February | €135 | €895 |
| March | €135 | €764 |
| April | €128 | €918 |
| May | €180 | €637 |
| June | €101 | €587 |
| July | €101 | €587 |
| August | €101 | €587 |
| September | €112 | €527 |
| October | – | €684 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Basma Hotel Aswan prices by monthOld Cataract, Aswan prices by month
Location
470 m apart
Basma Hotel Aswan: city centre: 1.1 km, Aswan International Airport (ASW): 15 km, 6 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
Old Cataract, Aswan: city centre: 620 m, Aswan International Airport (ASW): 15 km, 9 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
Basma Hotel Aswan or Old Cataract, Aswan: common questions
Which is better, Basma Hotel Aswan or Old Cataract, Aswan?
They are evenly matched. Basma Hotel Aswan is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness; Old Cataract, Aswan is stronger in guest rating, location.
Which is cheaper, Basma Hotel Aswan or Old Cataract, Aswan?
Over the year Basma Hotel Aswan costs about €130 a night on average against €978 at Old Cataract, Aswan, and it is cheaper in 11 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Old Cataract, Aswan is closer: 620 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for Basma Hotel Aswan.
How far apart are Basma Hotel Aswan and Old Cataract, Aswan?
The two hotels are 470 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score