Near Nubian Museum
With a stay at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan, you'll be centrally located in Aswan, just a 5-minute walk from Nubian Museum and 12 minutes by foot from Fatimid Cemetery Main Entrance. This family-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Elephantine Island and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Nile.
Make yourself at home in one of the 138 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a spa tub. Additional features at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Planning an event in Aswan? This hotel has 474 square feet (44 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Arabic, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Gym
Spa
Business services
Bar
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Pool
Restaurants
Housekeeping
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Location
10.0/10
Recommendation
86.7%
Closest airports
The preferred airport for Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan is Aswan (ASW-Aswan Intl.)
18.9 km / 11.7 mi
What's nearby
Nubian Museum
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Fatimid Cemetery Main Entrance
1 km / 0.6 mi
Elephantine Island
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Nile
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Kitchener's Island
1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Unfinished Obelisk
1.5 km / 1 mi
Aswan Bazaar
1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Qubbet al-Hawa
2 km / 1.2 mi
Western Quarry
2 km / 1.2 mi
Feryal Garden
2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Tombs of the Nobles
3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Philae Temple
10 km / 6.2 mi
Temple of Isis
10 km / 6.2 mi
Philae
12 km / 7.5 mi
High Dam Monument
16.3 km / 10.1 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Gym
Spa
Business services
Bar
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Pool
Restaurants
Housekeeping
Breakfast available
Room service
Air conditioning
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Food and drink
Barbecue grill(s)
Coffee/tea in common areas
4 restaurants
Snack bar/deli
4 bars/lounges
A poolside bar
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Minibar
Restaurant dining guide
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 4
Pool sun loungers
Things to do
Fitness facilities
Number of outdoor pools - 1
24-hour fitness facilities
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Free cribs/infant beds
Conveniences
Gift shops or newsstand
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Water dispenser
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
In-room safe
Guest services
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Porter/bellhop
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Tours/ticket assistance
Housekeeping on request
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Free cribs/infant beds
Business services
Conference space
Business center
24-hour business center
Conference space size (feet) - 474
Conference space size (meters) - 44
Number of meeting rooms - 3
Outdoors
Pool umbrellas
Number of indoor pools - 1
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Number of poolside bars - 1
Pool sun loungers
Terrace
Full-service spa
Conference space
Free newspapers in lobby
Full-service spa
Spa treatment room(s)
Steam room
Sauna
Conference space size (feet) - 474
Conference space size (meters) - 44
Humane animal treatment
Free newspaper
Laptop-friendly workspace
Languages spoken
Arabic
English
Italian
French
Spanish
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Elevator
Internet access in public areas - high speed
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
No accessible shuttle
Elevator door width (inches) - 35
Elevator door width (centimeters) - 90
Dial-up internet access
Wireless internet access
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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