Down Town, Siwa Oasis, Siwa, Egypt
#10 of 29 hotels in Siwa
Guests' ChoiceBased on 119 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.4
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
9.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 12 August 2024
Victor
FranceIncredible 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
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Kohei
JapanSometimes I felt staffs here are so random. Shower is not warm enough.
Good location. Beautiful design.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Caroline
United StatesAlbabenshal 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
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Guilherme
SpainCould be cleaner.
Amazing hotel inside the fortress. Very nice experience. Good staff. Very friendly and helpful. Perfect location.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
John
United StatesOn 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
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Mohamed
EgyptFriendly staff!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 23 December 2023
Radek
MexicoHad 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
Reviewed: 21 December 2023
Kit
TaiwanNothing
The staff were welcoming like we were family and the location and quality of the room surpassed what we expected
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 5 December 2023
Gerard
United KingdomRoom light not bright enough
Friendly staff Great location Good value Get Mohamed Ali to book your excursions
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 5 December 2023
Jal
United StatesIt 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
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Ioanna
GreeceEverything 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
Reviewed: 4 November 2023
Atef
EgyptSince 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
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Wei
TaiwanStay 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
Reviewed: 14 September 2023
Andrea
United KingdomThe 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
Reviewed: 5 July 2023
Anu
IndiaFacilities in the bathroom
The location and breakfast
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 4 July 2023
Corral
CanadaVery 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
Reviewed: 2 May 2023
Evette
Qatarnothing!
it was super special and unique, we loved ever second of the stay. location was phenomenal, the people in Siwa speak amazing English and their hospitality is amazing. the breakfast was a a full day meal which we obviously loved 😻
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 16 April 2023
Liuyang
United StatesThe 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
Reviewed: 11 April 2023
Nicola
United Kingdomabsolutely lovely stay, wonderful friendly staff who are so helpful, perfect location and just the most amazing time. wish we could have stayed even longer
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 14 March 2023
Mercuri
CanadaSalaama is an amazing host!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 6 March 2023
Gerard
AustraliaGreat food. Great staff
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 29 December 2022
Nolubabalo
South Africanothing
I loved the staff, people and the architecture. Salama and our guide TukTuK Ferrari took care of all our needs and when above and beyond. They arranged all our tours and even our bus tickets to Cairo. I highly recommend this place. Very laid back vibe not like the city.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 23 December 2022
Yehia
Egypta few floor tiles are missing.
good location, friendly staff. beautifully room . The host Salama is fantastic and very responsive.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 17 December 2022
Kit
CanadaNothing.
Couldn't have had a kinder and more friendly inn keeper. Had he not had bookings he'd have let use the room until my night bus. Heads up...there is a layer of dust over everything. It's NORMAL on the edge of the desert . Lots of hot water once I figured it out. The bed was hard but it suited me.
Stayed in December 2022
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