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Egypt hotel Luxor: where to stay by area and budget

Last checked: October 2026

Hotel garden in Luxor with tall palms, lawn and pink bougainvillea
Old Winter Palace Hotel, Luxor.

Compare all 33 places to stay

Places to stay compared
Place to stay Price fromBreakfast Closed Good forWebsite
Mandarin Oriental Winter Palace, Luxor (formerly Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor) East Bank (Corniche el-Nil)
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For restoration
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Own site
Steigenberger Nile Palace East Bank
US$60a night (30–31 Oct, with fees)
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  • 80 m² family room (king + two singles)
  • Children's pool
  • Groups and conferences: 11 meeting rooms
Own site
Sonesta St. George Hotel - Luxor East Bank, Corniche El Nile
$64a night (Kayak, late Oct 2026)
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  • Families: under-6s stay free, heated pool with kids' section
  • Business events and groups of 5–1,500
Own site
Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa East Bank, near Karnak Temple
US$198.97a night for 2 adults (Booking.com and Priceline; rates vary by date)
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  • Family friendly (Priceline); spa and spa infinity pool 16+ only
Own site
Pyramisa Hotel Luxor Nile riverside, central Luxor
£47a night on Kayak.co.uk (28–29 Oct 2026); $109 a night on Priceline
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  • Couples: Romantic Hideaway offer with candlelit dinner
  • Meetings and events: over ten meeting rooms
  • Children of all ages welcome
Own site
Nefertiti Hotel East Bank, El Sahabi Street off Karnak Temple St, near Luxor Temple
US$36per room per night (undated rates)
Included
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  • Family and triple rooms
  • Discounts for large groups
Own site
Iberotel Luxor by JAZ East Bank (Nile front, central Luxor)
$108a night; $145 a night incl. fees for late Oct–early Nov 2026 (Priceline)
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  • Couples and culture-focused travellers
Own site
Al Moudira Hotel West Bank
US$382(Deluxe Suite) to US$833 (Family Suite) a night incl. taxes; i-escape from £205
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  • Family Suites for up to 5
  • Children welcome
  • Private events and celebrations
Own site
Steam Ship Sudan Nile (sails between Luxor and Aswan)
£6,300per person, 10-day Aswan–Luxor trip with 6 days on board (sold only as a package)
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Own site
Mövenpick MS Royal Lily Nile (Luxor–Aswan cruises)
US$1,109per person sharing a double cabin: 3 nights Aswan–Luxor or 4 nights Luxor–Aswan (agent prices, by season)
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  • Royal Suites for special occasions
Own site
M/S Salacia Nile (Luxor–Aswan route)
US$835per person sharing a double cabin, 3–4 nights Luxor–Aswan (Memphis Tours, valid until 30 April 2027; Luxor and Aswan Travel gives US$850 for the cheapest)
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  • Small all-suite ship for 59 guests
Own site
Le Fayan Nile, Luxor–Aswan route
US$850per person sharing a double cabin, 3–4 nights Luxor–Aswan (Luxor & Aswan Travel); Timbuktu Travel lists from US$650 per person per night
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Esmeralda Nile Cruise Nile (Luxor–Aswan); Luxor berth on the Corniche opposite the Winter Palace
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  • Honeymoon / anniversary package (US$145 per person)
  • Listed as family-friendly
Own site
Acamar Nile Cruise Nile, Luxor–Aswan
US$925per person for the whole trip, sharing a double cabin: 3 nights (May–Aug) to 4 nights (Sep–Apr), Luxor–Aswan
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The Oberoi Zahra Nile, sailing between Luxor and Aswan
US$2,215per person sharing a double cabin, 3 nights/4 days, Luxor–Aswan (agent prices differ)
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  • Two-bedroom suites for families or groups
  • Private docking with access for guests with disabilities
Own site
MS Amwaj Living Stone Nile, Luxor–Aswan route
US$850per person sharing a double cabin, 3–4 nights, Luxor–Aswan (season-dependent)
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Merit Dahabiyas Nile, Luxor–Aswan
US$1,634per adult sharing a double cabin, 3–4 nights between Luxor and Aswan (Luxor & Aswan Travel; higher September–April)
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  • Children of all ages welcome (ages 7–12 pay half)
  • For a relaxing, authentic journey
Own site
Sonesta Dahabeya Amirat Nile, between Luxor and Aswan
US$3,350per person, 7 nights Luxor–Aswan, sharing a double cabin (US$5,100 in a single cabin)
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Own site
Princess Farida Luxury Dahabiya Nile, Luxor–Aswan
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  • Small boat: eight suites
  • Private charters available
Own site
Amoura Dahabiya Nile, sailing between Esna and Aswan
US$1,634per adult sharing a double cabin, 3–4 nights between Esna and Aswan (Luxor and Aswan Travel)
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Gaïa Nile (Luxor–Aswan)
€7,500per person, 8-day Cairo & Nile package including flights (Caractère, agent)
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  • Whole-boat charter for families, friends or groups (up to 16 adults)
  • Weddings and celebrations
  • Suites take a child; lift on board
Own site
Nour El Nil Nile, Esna to Aswan
€6,600per room, 5 nights Esna–Aswan (week of 26 Oct 2026, varies by boat)
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  • Travellers who value authenticity over grandeur
  • Book a single room or charter the whole boat
Own site
Safiya Nile, between Luxor (Esna) and Aswan
€670per person sharing a double cabin, 3 nights Aswan–Luxor or 4 nights Luxor–Aswan (operator's shared-dahabiya rates)
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  • Small groups
  • Culture, history and relaxation
Own site
Dahabiya Dream Nile (Luxor–Aswan–Luxor)
£2,199per person cruise only, or from £2,699 with UK flight; 7 nights, two sharing (2026/27 departures)
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  • Small group, 12 guests max
  • Private charter available
Own site
El Gezira West Bank (Geziret-el-Beirat)
€35per room per night, breakfast included (no year given)
Included
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Own site
Al Baeirat Hotel West Bank (Al Baeirat village)
£32a night (agents disagree)
Included
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  • Children of all ages welcome
Own site
Steigenberger Resort Achti East Bank
US$45a night with fees (Kayak, 27–28 Oct 2026, room only)
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  • Families: kids up to 17 stay free in parents' room
  • Couples wanting a quiet garden base
Own site
Al Hambra Hotel West Bank (Gezira El Bairat)
£10a night for a double (Kayak.co.uk, October 2026)
Extra
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  • Children of all ages welcome
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El Bawaba Lodge West Bank
$3,500a night listed for every room type (no dates given, so confirm with the lodge)
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  • Solo and group travel, with annex rooms for larger groups
  • Culture, history and relaxation
Own site
Eden on the Nile Al Qarna (Qurna), West Bank
US$80a night (no dates given)
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  • Pets allowed
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Aracan Eatabe Luxor Hotel East Bank (Corniche el-Nil)
US$55a night, room only (Kayak, 27–28 Oct, 2 guests)
Not included
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  • Triple rooms for families and small groups
  • Nile-view doubles for couples
  • Single rooms for solo travellers
Own site
Jolie Ville Luxor Hotel & Spa Kings Island Kings Island (private island in the Nile)
US$510for 3 nights for two in a Deluxe Room (packages)
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  • Family rooms with two bedrooms and two bathrooms
  • Mini aqua park
Own site
Jolie Ville Hotel & Spa Kings Island Luxor Kings Island, East Bank, south of central Luxor
US$145a night (agent prices, October 2026)
Extra: US$13–15 per adult (agent listings)
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  • Families: family rooms and a mini aqua park
  • Groups and weddings: meeting halls for up to 900
Own site
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A dash means our sources don't say. Each value comes from the sources listed at the end of this page.

Both banks, the island, the river

Areas compared

Luxor splits into the East Bank and the West Bank5, with the Nile between them. Base yourself on the East Bank for walkable temples and restaurants, the West Bank for village quiet near the tombs, or a boat if you’re sailing on to Aswan.

Most accommodation is on the East Bank1

Luxor's areas compared
AreaWho it suitsWhat's closeChecked ratesGetting around
East Bank
First visits and tour groups; restaurants and museums close by
Luxor Temple, Karnak, museums, trains
Nefertiti US$36 to Hilton US$352 a night
The Corniche links most major sights
West Bank
Independent travellers after a relaxed base
Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens
Al Hambra £10 to Al Moudira US$833 a night
Ferry across to the East Bank
Kings Island
Families: family rooms and a mini aqua park
Private island in the Nile, 150 acres of gardens
Jolie Ville US$145–310 a night
Boat and shuttle; free downtown transport if booked direct
On the Nile
Seeing the sights between Luxor and Aswan
Boats berth on the Corniche
Safiya €670 to Oberoi Zahra US$2,815 per person, 3 nights
Transfers included in many packages

Wikivoyage; Outlook Traveller (news); Nefertiti Hotel (resort); Priceline (booking agent); Kayak.co.uk (booking agent); Relais & Châteaux (booking agent); Experience Egypt (official); Jolie Ville Luxor (resort); HalalBooking (booking agent); Trip.com (booking agent); Esmeralda Nile Cruise (operator); Merit Dahabiyas (operator); Dahabiya Nile Sailing (operator); luxorandaswan.com (booking agent); Memphis Tours (booking agent); Princess Farida (operator)

Felucca with a striped sail on the Nile at Luxor, the riverfront hotels behind
Felucca with a striped sail on the Nile at Luxor, the riverfront hotels behind

On a longer trip, Wikivoyage suggests spending some time on each side of the river1.

Quick choices

Picks by traveller type

Stays that fit the most common trips, each backed by a checked rate and what it includes.

On a budget

Nefertiti Hotel

East Bank, El Sahabi Street off Karnak Temple St, near Luxor Temple, Luxor

Double or twin rooms at US$40 a night with breakfast and taxes included, overlooking Luxor Temple.

US$36–48 per room per night (undated rates)

Own site

For families

Steigenberger Resort Achti

East Bank, Luxor

Children up to 17 stay free in their parents' room, with two heated pools plus a children's pool.

US$45–241 a night with fees (Kayak, 27–28 Oct 2026, room only)

Own site

For quiet

El Gezira

West Bank (Geziret-el-Beirat), Luxor

10 double rooms on the edge of a West Bank village, at €40 a night with breakfast.

€35–45 per room per night, breakfast included (no year given)

Own site

For a splurge

Al Moudira Hotel

West Bank, Luxor

54 suites round private courtyards on the West Bank, with the Deluxe Suite from US$382 a night including taxes.

From US$382 (Deluxe Suite) to US$833 (Family Suite) a night incl. taxes; i-escape from £205

Own site

Picks are based on location, price and what each place says it offers, not on our own stays.

Nightly rates checked

Price ladder

Nightly rates for the cheapest and dearest stays checked in each area, from booking sites and the hotels’ own pages. Dates and room types differ, so use them to compare rather than to budget to the last dollar.

Some hotels up to 50% cheaper in summer1

  • Al Hambra Hoteldouble room, per night £10–£22
  • Nefertiti Hotelsingle to family room, per night US$36–US$48
  • Steigenberger Nile PalaceClassic to Superior room, per night US$60–US$198
  • Jolie Ville Hotel & Spa Kings Island Luxorroom, agent listings US$145–US$310
  • Hilton Luxor Resort & SpaNile-side resort room, per night US$295–US$352
  • Al Moudira HotelDeluxe Suite to Family Suite, for 1 night US$382–US$833

Nightly rates from booking sites and hotel pages; dates, room types and currencies differ, so confirm before you book.

Cruise and dahabiya fares are per person for the whole trip, so they sit in the boat section further down.

What's on each side

Luxor’s areas in detail

East Bank

The East Bank is the city side: it holds Luxor Temple, the Temple of Karnak, museums, trains, hotels and restaurants1. The Nile Corniche (Corniche el-Nil) links most of the major sights6, and the Luxor Museum shows selected artefacts from the tomb of King Tut5.

Sonesta St. George sits on Corniche El Nile Street7, Pyramisa is a few minutes’ walk from Luxor Temple8, and a press release on its reopening puts Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa within minutes of Karnak Temple9. Luxor International Airport is about 10 km10 from the Steigenberger Nile Palace; see luxor airport taxi and transfers for the ride in.

Yellow facade of the Winter Palace hotel with its double staircase and palms
The legendary Old Winter Palace, Luxor, Egypt

West Bank

The West Bank holds the major ruins, including the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, plus some small hotels and a more relaxed vibe1. The East Bank is reached by ferry5, so expect a crossing for evenings in town.

Al Moudira sits 6 km from the town centre and runs a free shuttle to Luxor twice a day14. New Memnon Hotel is about 100 yards15 from the Colossi of Memnon. The bank also has a good choice of places to stay and eat16; see restaurants in Luxor for both sides.

Kings Island

Jolie Ville Luxor sits on a private island in the Nile, surrounded by 150 acres18 of gardens. You arrive by boat and shuttle19, and transport to downtown Luxor is free if you book direct and reserve in advance18. HalalBooking puts it 20.6 km19 from the Valley of the Kings.

Sleeping on the river

Hotel, Nile cruise boat or dahabiya?

Stay in a hotel if Luxor is your base; pick a Nile cruise boat or a dahabiya if you want to sail between Luxor and Aswan20 and sleep on board.

Compare Nile cruise boat Dahabiya
What it is
A cruise ship; most of the Salacia’s size carry 140–160 or more21 passengers
A wooden traditional Egyptian sailing boat22
Small example
Salacia takes 59 passengers21
Dahabiya Dream takes 12 guests23
Trip lengths
Oberoi Zahra: 3, 4 or 7 nights24
Princess Farida: 3 or 4 nights25
Cheapest short fare checked
Salacia: 3 nights from US$83526 per person, May–September
Safiya: 3 nights from €67027 per person
Kinds of stay in Luxor compared: what they cost, where they are and who each suits
Kind of stayPrice rangePrice basisWhereWho it suits
Hotel
US$36–833
A night, per room
Mostly East Bank; small ones on West Bank
Couples, families
Resort
US$45–241
A night, with fees
East Bank, on the Nile
Couples, families
Lodge
US$3,500 listed (may be a placeholder)
A night
West Bank village
Culture, history and relaxation
Nile cruise ship
US$627–2,965
Per person, double cabin, 3–4 nights
Sails Luxor–Aswan
Families on some boats
Dahabiya (sailing boat)
US$1,634–3,350
Per person, double cabin, 3–7 nights
Sails Luxor–Aswan
Small groups, families

Boats tie up on the Corniche: the Esmeralda berths in front of the Winter Palace28. Compare Nile river cruise options boat by boat before you book.

White cruise ship on the Nile, its reflection in calm water, the West Bank hills behind
River cruise ship MS Amarco II on the Nile in Luxor (Egypt)

Meal plans

Is there all-inclusive in Luxor?

Royal Lily: four meals a day30

The nearest thing to all-inclusive in Luxor is a full-board boat; the hotels checked here are sold on bed and breakfast or half board29. What the boats include:

  • Mövenpick MS Royal Lily: full board means four meals a day30, breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.
  • The Oberoi Zahra: rates include all meals, return transfers, monument entrance fees and guides31.
  • Safiya: the fare covers all meals, drinks, the guide, transfers and entry fees, but alcohol is not included (you can bring your own)32.
  • Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa: the closest hotel option is a Dinner, Bed and Breakfast plan33.

Tips sit outside most fares: Princess Farida suggests US$2522 per person per night for the crew. More on Nile cruise tour types and inclusions.

Beyond the room rate

Extra costs and resort fees

The extras to plan for are local taxes on booking-site rates, breakfast, transfers and festive dinners. Kayak says its totals include local taxes and fees paid at check-out34, while the Nefertiti Hotel’s own rates include taxes, with no extra charges35.

Agent rates: taxes paid at check-out34

Extras on top of the room rate

CostAdultChild
Local taxes on booking-site rates
Paid at check-out
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Breakfast when not included
US$10–15 per adult
US$8, ages 6–12 (Hilton)
Hilton festive charges
US$145 on 24 Dec, US$290 on 31 Dec
50% off, ages 6–12
Airport shuttle (West Bank hotels)
US$12–30 per vehicle, one way
US$10 per child, one way (Al Baeirat)
Extra bed
Extra charge, guests 18+ (Hilton)
US$10, ages 6–17 (Steigenberger Achti)
Late check-out (Jolie Ville)
US$45
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HotelsCombined (booking agent); KAYAK (booking agent); Kayak (booking agent); Trip.com (booking agent); Priceline (booking agent); HalalBooking (booking agent); Sembo (booking agent); H Rewards (resort)

Seasons and rates

When to go

Book for November to early March1 if you want the best weather. Summer highs from June to August run above 40 °C36, but some hotels are up to 50% cheaper or more1 in the summer low season, while others keep the same prices.

Best: November to early March1

Luxor hotel seasons
  • Best weather, peak rates November to February
  • Warmer shoulder months March to May, September to October
  • Hottest, cheapest months June to August

Some boats stop in the heat: the Gaïa dahabiya rests from June to August37. For temperatures by month, see the month by month weather guide.

Questions people ask

Do children stay free in Luxor hotels?

At some, up to an age limit: under 6 at Sonesta St. George (one child sharing), up to 17 at Steigenberger Resort Achti with no extra bed, and 0–2 at Iberotel.

How many nights do you need in Luxor?

Mara House, a Luxor guesthouse, suggests 3 nights, and Outlook Traveller calls 3 days the bare minimum.

Can you book the Steam Ship Sudan directly?

No: its own site says cruises are booked only through Original Travel, as part of a trip its advisers plan.

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