Maybe just a bit more cleaning in the bathroom and it would be perfect

The atmosphere is magical there. In the middle of the city, it was an amazing stay. Rooms are big, staff is super nice, breakfast was perfect !

Stayed in November 2024

Noise in centre city and the bazaar behind the hotel goes into late hours of the night- must bring earplugs if you want to go to bed before midnight!

The manager Salama welcomed us 2 women and treated us with such hospitality as if we were family. The location was great- view from the rooftop and staying right next to Shali fortress was amazing. Authentic caring Arabic culture. Would stay there again and again.

Stayed in October 2024

The staff were very hard to find and approach, they go missing after breakfast and we can’t get any assistance from them. Glad the manager randomly shows here and there. There was this one particular staff who seem too unapproachable, when I asked for his help with water flow in the bathroom, he looked too reluctant and forced to do so.

Very aesthetic like Pinterest, however, you wouldn’t really know for sure if all the dust and rustic-ness is part of the vibe or it’s dirty and breaking apart ? Lmao kidding aside, very nice place centrally located in downtown Siwa with good breakfast (but nothing fancy about it) plus the room was huge (loft-type). Manager was polite and understanding of our requests.

Stayed in October 2024

I would like to stay longer - but this is my problem. 😊

Albabenshal with the housefather Salama gives you a home. You will be looked after by Salama and his staff as if you were part of a family. Salama makes sure that you can be on vacation and relax. "Tomorrow is another day." If you need him, he will help you with everything. He knows the people in Siwa and knows where to get the best things. The food is heavenly. The rooms are authentic and very friendly. The safari in the desert was incredibly adventurous and beautiful. I have never experienced nature so wonderfully.I love Salama and his good team.

Stayed in October 2024

Friendly staff tucked away in a beautiful location, bags of culture and historical references, well worth a visit!

Stayed in October 2024

The staff is friendly.

Stayed in September 2024

Incredible authentic lodge in downtown Siwa. Extremely warm and hospitable welcome from the entire team. Do not miss breakfast which is the best. Rooms are charming, comfortable and roomy. No AC in peak summer was manageable, and felt like part of the desert charm. Manager is 10/10

Stayed in August 2024

Sometimes I felt staffs here are so random. Shower is not warm enough.

Good location. Beautiful design.

Stayed in May 2024

Albabenshal is conveniently located in the center of Siwa below the old fortress. It is a 5 minute walk from the bus station. The design of the lodge has been done well with simplicity and using local resources to create an inviting, unique and restful place to stay. The staff are welcoming and accommodating from room arrangements to helping us arrange outings on the day of. I highly recommend this place for anyone visiting Siwa.

Stayed in April 2024

Could be cleaner.

Amazing hotel inside the fortress. Very nice experience. Good staff. Very friendly and helpful. Perfect location.

Stayed in April 2024

On the main square, so you'll hear it every time a motorcycle or tuk-tuk with no muffler passes by. And I don't think Siwa has any muffler repair shops.

I would say the lodge is probably ideally situated for a visitor to Siwa. Obviously there are "eco-lodges" around that are outside the main square but you'd probably need a car if you wanted to get around. Here there are several restaurants within an easy walk, all of the shops of the main square (and Siwa honey, salt and dates are definitely worth buying). You have the old castle right at your doorstep. Breakfast was good and they have Turkish coffee (the only kind of coffee you can get outside of Cairo in my experience). We stayed in the family room which was comfortable for four. It even has a veranda with a fireplace. The lamps are made of salt!

Stayed in March 2024

Friendly staff!

Stayed in December 2023

Had a most enjoyable stay at Albabenshal Lodge, Siwa in November 2023. Arriving after a long bus trip from Alexandria the manager, Salama, offered a welcoming tea and conversation. Salama was extremely kind and friendly throughout my stay, providing helpful advice and arranging local sightseeing for several of us who were staying at the hotel at the same time. Due to an early check-out he provided me with a breakfast box for my bus trip. Thanks also to Mohammed, who took us to many sights, including the salt lakes and hot springs in his (Ferrari) tuk tuk. The room was simple but comfortable (and being an interior room it was quiet). I had several meals at the Albabenshal (including on the upstairs terrace with amazing views over the adjoining 13th century Shali fortress), all of which were good. Breakfast was delicious and the large tables conducive to conversation and making friends with other guests. And finally the location is wonderful. Right in the historic centre of Siwa and next to the Shali fortress. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing

The staff were welcoming like we were family and the location and quality of the room surpassed what we expected

Stayed in December 2023

Room light not bright enough

Friendly staff Great location Good value Get Mohamed Ali to book your excursions

Stayed in November 2023

It was noisy: Tuk Tuk motors and dogs barking every night outside our windows. The mattresses and especially pillows were hard. It also gives the appearance of a boutique hotel but is missing the amenities: There were no toiletries or drinking water or a kettle.

It is a unique experience to be attached to the fortress. You can imagine you are staying in the fortress. The lodge itself is beautiful and unique with lots of nooks and crannies to explore. The location makes it easy to explore the town on foot. Breakfast was delicious, and the staff were friendly and helpful.

Stayed in December 2023

The mattress is damaged

Location is perfect, staffs and the room are very nice

Stayed in November 2023

Everything was great

Unique hotel inside the Shali Fortress in the center of Siwa. The staff was very kind and helpful and ready to help us when we needed it.. We arrived very early in the morning the room was already to check in and they offer us breakfast. The next day the m anager left us to stay at the night until 8am when our bus departured to Cairo without charge and also the breakfast the offerd the second day was also without charge.. The breakfast was so delicious with fresh products. I remembered the jam from dates. So yummy.. The room was so big with 2 big double beds and so quite. I had the best sleep in Egypt

Stayed in November 2023

Since I came each year, Food Quality and taste versus last years declined considering the value versus Quality😊

It's always relaxing to go back again each year to siwa, and to complete this amazing experience, you need to stay in Albabenshal😊

Stayed in October 2023

Stay a few nights in the Shali Fortress, how cool is that! The staff are very kind and passionate. We took a tour with the hotel's tuktuk car around Siwa, and then went to the desert to watch sunset. Everything's great 😃

Stayed in September 2023

The only downside is the beds and pillows were too hard

The location is great, one minute from the main square of the city, and within five minutes from all the local shops and restaurants. The simple design of the hotel is beautiful and fascinating, but what really makes it worth it is the kind host Mohammed which helped us organize all the activities in Siwa. Also a big shout out to our amazing tuk tuk driver (or better say ferrari driver) Mohammed, which took us EVERYWHERE in Siwa. Even though it is not part of the hotel I would like to give a little bit of visibility to the Siwa Terracotta School, which is less than five minutes walking from Albabenshal. You need to support their beautiful work and talented artists, and there you can find the best souvenirs in Egypt.

Stayed in September 2023

Facilities in the bathroom

The location and breakfast

Stayed in June 2023

Very central, highly historic. Take a trip through time in a rustic fort! All the neighboring shops were very local based and friendly. Exactly what I needed.

Stayed in June 2023

The property manager was so nice, we leaves the second day at night. He let us stay in the room until our bus schedule at night for free.

Stayed in April 2023