A nice place to stay in on the East Bank in Luxor
by travellingtechie about Oasis Hotel, Luxor
I had mailed the day before reaching Luxor to Hassan, the hostel owner, to have someone to receive me at the train station, and he himself was there with a placard of my name to receive me the next morning at 7 at the train station. The room was nice and comfortable and the place also had a roof-top sitting area where free tea was served in the evening after 5. The bathrooms were clean, even the common ones.
Hassan was kind enough to wish us good luck when we checked out although we had not taken any tours from him, unlike our host in Cairo. The place is only 5 minutes walk from the main train station of Luxor and 5 minutes from the Luxor temple. The ferry point to go to the west bank is only 10 minutes of walk from the hostel. The neighbourhood in general is pretty neat and safe to stay in. The owner of the place, Hassan, sounded like a nice chap. Like all other good businessmen, he made us an offer for his tours to the West bank and the hot-air balloon rides, but was not rude to us when we politely turned them down. The hostel is in a busy neighbourhood which is not very loud. The train station is 5 minutes walk from where one can get a taxi to the airport for as low as 30 LE, I paid that amount at 9 in the evening.
The hostel is 5 minutes from the Luxor temple and 10 minutes from the ferry point to go to the west bank.
Photos
The inadequate dinner.
Hatshepsut's Temple
The Ram head sphinxes at Karnak Temple
A Black Kite
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budget accomodation in cairo and luxor
by anonxxx
Thanks to everyone for the answers, very helpful;
I am also looking for budget accomodation in Cairo and Luxor, both close to the railway station if possible
thanks ahead,
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Re: budget accomodation in cairo and luxor
by TheLongTone
I think you may have a problem with budget accomadation near Ramses station. My guide books only listed one cheap place in the vicinity (see my Cairo page) & alth it was just about OK for a single night, arriving late/departing early stay, I wouldn't have wanted to stay much longer. You'll be better off looking for places on Talaat Harb, imo.
Re: budget accomodation in cairo and luxor
by Doctor38
Try Garden City Hotel near Tahrir Square. This hotel is located behind the Semiramis Intercontinental Hotel on the third floor.It is not close to Ramsis station but you can reach it easily by Metro from the nearby Sadat Metro station.
My room was equipped with an air conditioner, a TV and had a Bath. Rooms were clean. Breakfast was good. Staff were friendly. I paid 60 few years back.
Re: budget accomodation in cairo and luxor
by TheLongTone
I'd wholeheartedly endorse that recommendation. Great location, some rooms hava a view over the Nile, friendly staff....who could ask for more.
Re: budget accomodation in cairo and luxor
by littlerunaway84
I can recomment 2 websites that might help you:
www.hostelworld.com
www.hostelbookers.com
