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Best hotels in and around Luxor
A shortlist of 15 places to stay in Luxor, all graded 5-star except one 1-star cruise boat, from the East Bank corniche to the West Bank. It suits anyone weighing a Nile-view city hotel against a quieter base near the monuments.
Staying in Luxor
Luxor splits across the Nile: the East Bank holds the town, the temple and the corniche, while the West Bank faces it across the water. On the East Bank, Steigenberger Resort Achti and Steigenberger Nile Palace are on Khaled Ben Walid Street, Sonesta St George, Pavillon Winter Luxor and Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor line the Corniche El Nile, Mercure Luxor Karnak is on Gebly Street, and Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa sits at New Karnak. Jolie Ville occupies Kings Island off the Aswan Road. The West Bank addresses are Al Moudira at Hager Al Dabbeya, Shahhat House at Habu Al Bairat, Nile Panorama at Albairat Jorf, and El Hady Apartments on Geziret Al Bairat. The mix suits different travellers. Couples and anyone wanting river views, restaurants and bars within walking distance do well on the corniche. Families get babysitting service at Hilton Luxor, Steigenberger Nile Palace, Al Moudira, Jolie Ville, Mercure Luxor Karnak, Pavillon Winter and Sofitel Winter Palace, plus family rooms at Mercure Luxor Karnak and Shahhat House.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Steigenberger Resort Achti
Khaled Ben Walid St East Bank, Luxor, Egypt
- Bar/Snack/Café
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereSet on Khaled Ben Walid St on the East Bank, Steigenberger Resort Achti is a 5-star base with air-conditioned rooms that open onto balconies. A 24-hour front desk and round-the-clock security keep arrivals and late returns simple, while the bars and café give you somewhere to unwind after a day among Luxor's temples. It suits travellers who want a full-service resort address on the East Bank.
See Steigenberger Resort AchtiHilton Luxor Resort & Spa
New Karnak, Luxor, Egypt
- Bar/Snack/Café
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereAt New Karnak, Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa pairs 5-star comfort with practical extras for families: babysitting service and badminton sit alongside air-conditioned rooms with balconies. The bar and snack café cover casual meals and drinks, and 24-hour security and a staffed front desk make late check-ins easy. A good fit for guests travelling with children who still want resort facilities on hand.
See Hilton Luxor Resort & SpaSteigenberger Nile Palace
Khaled Ben El Walid Street, Luxor, Egypt
- Bar/Snack/Café
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereSteigenberger Nile Palace occupies a 5-star address on Khaled Ben El Walid Street, with air conditioning throughout and balconies in the rooms. Families are catered for through a babysitting service, and the bars, café and banquet facilities make it workable for both leisure stays and group occasions. Guests who want a central East Bank base with a 24-hour front desk will find it here.
See Steigenberger Nile PalaceSonesta St George Hotel Luxor
Corniche El Nile Street, Luxor, Egypt
- Bar/Snack/Café
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereSonesta St George Hotel Luxor stands on Corniche El Nile Street, a 5-star property where air-conditioned rooms come with balconies and bathrobes. The bars and snack café handle drinks and light meals, and banquet space plus a 24-hour front desk and security suit guests combining sightseeing with formal gatherings. It appeals to those who want a Nile-side East Bank address and full hotel services.
See Sonesta St George Hotel LuxorAl Moudira Hotel
Hager Al Dabbeya West Bank, Luxor, Egypt
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast in room
- Bar/Snack/Café
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereAl Moudira Hotel is a 5-star option at Hager Al Dabbeya on the West Bank, giving guests a quieter side of Luxor. Air-conditioned rooms include bathrobes, breakfast can be taken in the room, and a babysitting service helps families. Bike rental is available for exploring nearby sites, and the bar, café and banquet facilities round out the offering. It suits travellers who prefer the West Bank and its slower pace.
See Al Moudira HotelJolie Ville Hotel & Spa Kings Island Luxor
Aswan Road Kings Island, Luxor, Egypt
- Bar/Snack/Café
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereJolie Ville Hotel & Spa Kings Island Luxor sits on Kings Island off Aswan Road, a 5-star resort with aerobics among its activities and air-conditioned rooms with balconies. Families get a babysitting service, and the bars, snack café and banquet space cover drinks, casual meals and events. A 24-hour front desk and security make it a straightforward choice for guests wanting an island resort setting outside the city bustle.
See Jolie Ville Hotel & Spa Kings Island LuxorMercure Luxor Karnak
Gebly Street, Luxor, Egypt
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
Why stay hereMercure Luxor Karnak on Gebly Street is a 5-star hotel with family rooms and a babysitting service, making it a sensible pick for parents travelling with children. Air conditioning keeps rooms comfortable, coffee is available, and concierge plus currency exchange and express check-in smooth the arrival. The bar and café provide somewhere to sit back after a day out. Good for families who value practical services over formality.
See Mercure Luxor KarnakPavillon Winter Luxor
Cornish El Nile Street, Luxor, Egypt
- Air conditioning
Why stay herePavillon Winter Luxor on Cornish El Nile Street is a 5-star address with air-conditioned rooms, balconies and bathrobes. A babysitting service makes it workable for families, and the bars and banquet facilities handle evening drinks and larger gatherings. A 24-hour front desk and ATM on site cover the basics. It suits guests who want a Corniche setting with dependable hotel services and space for events.
See Pavillon Winter LuxorSofitel Winter Palace Luxor
Cornish El Nile St, Luxor, Egypt
- Bar/Snack/Café
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereSofitel Winter Palace Luxor stands on Cornish El Nile St, a 5-star hotel where rooms are air-conditioned and come with balconies and bathrobes. Families are supported by a babysitting service, and the bars, snack café and banquet rooms give the property range for both quiet stays and celebrations. Round-the-clock security and a 24-hour front desk keep things running smoothly. A choice for those wanting a classic Corniche address.
See Sofitel Winter Palace LuxorShahhat House
Shahhat House Habu Al Bairat West Ban Luxor, Luxor, Egypt
Best for: Families · Breakfast
- Breakfast in room
- Bar/Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereShahhat House sits at Habu Al Bairat on the West Bank, a 5-star property with air-conditioned rooms and family rooms for those travelling with children. Breakfast is served in the room, bike and car rental make it easy to reach the surrounding monuments, and the bar or lounge is there for the evening. It suits guests who want a West Bank base with rental options on the doorstep.
See Shahhat HouseNile Panorama Hotel & Restaurant
Luxor West Bank Albairat Jorf, Luxor, Egypt
- Bar/Snack/Café
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereNile Panorama Hotel & Restaurant is a 5-star address at Albairat Jorf on the West Bank, offering apartments and air-conditioned rooms with balconies. A babysitting service helps families, bike rental covers local exploring, and the bar, snack café and on-site restaurant mean meals and drinks are close by. It fits longer stays and travellers who want the West Bank rather than the East.
See Nile Panorama Hotel & RestaurantM S Steigenberger Legacy
Luxor, Luxor, Egypt
Best for: Pool and spa
- Salt water pool
- Gymnasium
Why stay hereM S Steigenberger Legacy is a 5-star vessel based in Luxor, with a salt water pool, a gymnasium and massage among its facilities. A restaurant and bars cover dining and drinks on board, and the reception area handles guests' needs. It suits travellers who want to stay afloat while visiting Luxor rather than in a city hotel, combining fitness and relaxation with meals served on the ship.
See M S Steigenberger LegacyEl Hady Apartments with Swimming Pool
الاقصر البر الغربي جزيره البعيرات خلف فندق النخيل فيلا الدكتور سيد عثمان قاسم, Luxor, Egypt
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereEl Hady Apartments with Swimming Pool offers 5-star apartment accommodation on the West Bank at Al Bairat, behind a local hotel. Guests get air conditioning, balconies and bathrooms with bidets, plus bike and car rental for getting around. It suits families and longer-stay visitors who prefer self-contained apartments with a pool on the West Bank to a conventional hotel room.
See El Hady Apartments with Swimming PoolM S Steigenberger Regency
Luxor, Luxor, Egypt
Why stay hereM S Steigenberger Regency is a 5-star vessel in Luxor, with a library and massage among the facilities, plus a restaurant and bars for meals and drinks. The reception area looks after guests on board. It suits travellers who want to combine their Luxor visit with life on the water, with quiet corners for reading and treatments for relaxing after a day of sightseeing, all within a floating 5-star setting.
See M S Steigenberger RegencyM S Crown Emperor
Luxor Luxor, Aswan, Egypt
Best for: Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
- Lounge
- Internet access
Why stay hereCruise along the Nile aboard M S Crown Emperor, moored between Luxor and Aswan in Egypt. Evenings revolve around the lounge and bar, while the restaurant and swimming pool round out the onboard rhythm. With internet access and laundry service, longer sailings stay easy, and the 1-star class keeps expectations straightforward. Suits travellers who want their sightseeing schedule and their downtime in the same place.
See M S Crown Emperor
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Breakfast | Pool or spa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steigenberger Resort Achti | ★★★★★ | – | – |
| Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa | ★★★★★ | – | – |
| Steigenberger Nile Palace | ★★★★★ | – | – |
| Sonesta St George Hotel Luxor | ★★★★★ | – | – |
| Al Moudira Hotel | ★★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Jolie Ville Hotel & Spa Kings Island Luxor | ★★★★★ | – | – |
| Mercure Luxor Karnak | ★★★★★ | – | – |
| Pavillon Winter Luxor | ★★★★★ | – | – |
| Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor | ★★★★★ | – | – |
| Shahhat House | ★★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Nile Panorama Hotel & Restaurant | ★★★★★ | – | – |
| M S Steigenberger Legacy | ★★★★★ | – | Yes |
| El Hady Apartments with Swimming Pool | ★★★★★ | – | – |
| M S Steigenberger Regency | ★★★★★ | – | – |
| M S Crown Emperor | ★ | – | Yes |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Babysitting service appears at Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa, Steigenberger Nile Palace, Al Moudira Hotel, Jolie Ville Hotel & Spa Kings Island Luxor, Mercure Luxor Karnak, Pavillon Winter Luxor and Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor. Mercure Luxor Karnak and Shahhat House also list family rooms, and Jolie Ville adds aerobics and badminton alongside its spa grounds.
Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa · Steigenberger Nile Palace · Al Moudira Hotel · Jolie Ville Hotel & Spa Kings Island Luxor · Mercure Luxor Karnak · Pavillon Winter Luxor
On the Nile corniche
Sonesta St George Hotel Luxor, Pavillon Winter Luxor and Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor all stand on the Corniche El Nile, the East Bank waterfront.
Sonesta St George Hotel Luxor · Pavillon Winter Luxor · Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor
For a quieter West Bank base
Al Moudira Hotel at Hager Al Dabbeya, Shahhat House at Habu Al Bairat, Nile Panorama Hotel & Restaurant at Albairat Jorf and El Hady Apartments with Swimming Pool on Geziret Al Bairat all sit on the West Bank. Bike rental service is listed at Al Moudira, Shahhat House, Nile Panorama and El Hady, handy for the monuments side.
Al Moudira Hotel · Shahhat House · Nile Panorama Hotel & Restaurant · El Hady Apartments with Swimming Pool
Sleeping aboard
M S Steigenberger Legacy and M S Steigenberger Regency are 5-star boats with bars, massage and restaurant(s); the Legacy adds a gymnasium and salt water pool, the Regency a library. M S Crown Emperor is the 1-star option here, with a swimming pool, lounge, bars and laundry service.
M S Steigenberger Legacy · M S Steigenberger Regency · M S Crown Emperor
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Questions, answered
Do any of these Luxor hotels have parking or an ATM?
ATM appears at Steigenberger Resort Achti, Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa, Steigenberger Nile Palace, Sonesta St George Hotel Luxor, Al Moudira Hotel, Jolie Ville Hotel & Spa Kings Island Luxor, Mercure Luxor Karnak, Pavillon Winter Luxor, Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor, Nile Panorama Hotel & Restaurant and El Hady Apartments with Swimming Pool. Car rental service is listed at Shahhat House and El Hady Apartments.
Which Luxor hotels are best for families?
Babysitting service is listed at Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa, Steigenberger Nile Palace, Al Moudira Hotel, Jolie Ville Hotel & Spa Kings Island Luxor, Mercure Luxor Karnak, Pavillon Winter Luxor and Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor. Mercure Luxor Karnak and Shahhat House also list family rooms, and El Hady Apartments and Nile Panorama offer apartments.
Which hotels are closest to the centre on the East Bank?
Sonesta St George Hotel Luxor, Pavillon Winter Luxor and Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor have Corniche El Nile addresses, placing them in the East Bank town. Steigenberger Resort Achti and Steigenberger Nile Palace are on Khaled Ben Walid Street, Mercure Luxor Karnak on Gebly Street and Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa at New Karnak.
Is there a pool or spa among these hotels?
Facility lists name a salt water pool at M S Steigenberger Legacy, a swimming pool at M S Crown Emperor, and massage at both M S Steigenberger Legacy and M S Steigenberger Regency. El Hady Apartments with Swimming Pool carries a pool in its name. No other listed hotel's facilities mention a pool or spa.
Which hotels are on the West Bank?
Al Moudira Hotel at Hager Al Dabbeya, Shahhat House at Habu Al Bairat, Nile Panorama Hotel & Restaurant at Albairat Jorf and El Hady Apartments with Swimming Pool on Geziret Al Bairat are the West Bank addresses.
Can I stay aboard a boat in Luxor?
M S Crown Emperor is 1-star, with a swimming pool, lounge, bars, Internet access and laundry service.
Which hotels have balconies?
Balcony appears at Steigenberger Resort Achti, Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa, Steigenberger Nile Palace, Sonesta St George Hotel Luxor, Jolie Ville Hotel & Spa Kings Island Luxor, Pavillon Winter Luxor, Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor, Nile Panorama Hotel & Restaurant and El Hady Apartments with Swimming Pool. All the listed properties are 5-star except M S Crown Emperor.
Do any hotels allow pets?
None of the listed Luxor hotels names a pet policy in its facilities.















