Carter Guesthouse Luxor 1

What this stay is

Carter Guesthouse Luxor 1 is in Al-Qurna. Waking under the hills.

What staying in Al-Qurna is like

Al-Qurna is the settlement at the foot of the West Bank hills, about four kilometres from the river and the centre. It sits on the farmland side, close to the Tombs of the Nobles. The public ferry, private boats and the bridge are the three crossings to the East Bank.

Staying here trades convenience for proximity to the tombs and the alabaster workshops. The West Bank's sites are close, but every trip to the centre, station or East Bank hotels needs a crossing. Ferries and boats stop at night, so late returns rely on the bridge.

Mornings start with the hills and the sound of the road. The Tombs of the Nobles are within walking distance, but opening hours change seasonally, so check the operator's page for your date. Evenings are quiet: the ferry slows, the workshops close, and most eating places are in other West Bank settlements or across the river.

This area suits travellers who want to wake under the hills and do not mind crossing the river for meals and services. It does not suit those who want the centre on foot, late dinners or easy station access. For that, stay in Luxor city on the East Bank.

Within a short journey, you can reach Medinat Habu and the West Bank alabaster workshops. New Qurna is also nearby. The public ferry, private boats and the bridge connect you to the East Bank when you need it.

Getting around from here

The West Bank is the quieter side and the sites sit far apart, so a day here usually starts early and runs on a bicycle, a driver or the public ferry.

• Public ferry, every few minutes
• Private boat, on demand
• Bridge, road, south of the city

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