The view of the Valley of the Kings & Queens is INCREDIBLE and so is the location! I would recommend staying at Pharos while exploring the West Bank and its amazing historic sites and for the hot air balloon ride(save on precious sleep). Then consider moving to east bank to visit Karnak and Luxor temple and museum. Refat, the owner, was great at arranging taxis and tours at a very good price. This property is definitely worth staying at when visiting the valleys and it is surrounded by historic sites. We were able to walk home from the valley of the queens and didn’t have to be hussling for a taxi home. However the room was quite basic with en-suite bathroom and a bed and a desk but no fan and wall plugs a little old school. The area is quiet and no hussle bussle, which after being in Egypt a few days is a dream!! The property has bicycles to use to cycle around the area and visit surrounding historic sites! Refat is super kind and welcoming and made us feel right at home. He is very kind and helpful and has his clients best interest at heart. (Thanks Refat!!) Oh and the breakfast eggs are delicious! 🤤

The room is basic but it is value for your money!

The food was amazing and the people are very very friendly and kind! The food was the best! If you want to see the impact on your money on locals who actually are appreciative and happy- stay here. The view from the top was beautiful- we could see all of the valley of the queens! Family is super kind and super welcoming, you truly feel like you are one of the family! Definitely would recommend!

We were on the top floor, and sometimes the shower didn’t work, and you didn’t get sheets, you just had the top sheet and wool blankets, however; I’m not sure how much of that is based off of the room, as the other rooms downstairs had better amenities.

Refat the owner was very kind and understanding when our plans changed, his English is great and he has a lot of international experience which makes its easy to understand each other. He immediately provided hair shampoo and hair dryer and additional blankets upon request. He also helped booking the air balloon flight over Luxor and that was a wonderful experience. the location of the guest house is really the best in a very quiet area and closest to most important attractions on the Westbank of Luxor. It is truly wonderful to reach on foot to most of the temples and not depend on transport. Rauf who is in charge of transport for this lodging is also a great staff, polite, knowledgeable and you can feel safe and secure. the other elderly staff is constantly cleaning the hotel and the yard, preparing for you the breakfast and other foods if needed. There is also a fridge downstairs where you can store a couple of drinks and fruits. Nearby there is a local vegetable shop and the Habu temple. The view from the top floor is wonderful at any time of the day, you can observe the workers digging for new archaeological discoveries, the sunset and early in the morning you can enjoy the balloons flying over you. it is much better to have a room in this area instead of the very loud touristy and potentially dangerous Nile River, here there are not many locals to hassle you around and Refat the owner can organize whatever you need like mosquito spray even.

Usually people stay on the East Bank in Luxor and do a day trip to the West Bank. I decided to stay here because I wanted more freedom to explore. The owner, Mr Refaat was really nice and helped me with anything I needed. He arranged a driver to the VotK and the East Bank for a great price. Most of the things I did though, was on a bicycle that you can rent, which was great. Also for a nice price. The hotel is located right in between everything you want to see on the West Bank, and by bicycle you can get anywhere quite fast. 5 min to Colossi of Memnon and 15~20 minutes to Hatshepsut temple. Even VotK is possible, but best to attempt this in winter and morning, otherwise might be to hot. A nice dinner can be arranged by the hotel and is freshly prepared. I also liked the area a lot. It was a lot more laidback in contrast to the East Bank and Cairo. For me the stay was excellent and at a great price!

Airco couldn't keep up with the heat, though to be fair.. it were extremely hot days when I visited.

I really love the location, right in front of the valley of queens, and close to most of the temples on the West Bank. It’s very quiet at night. Sitting at the roof top, watching the nice view of the valleys is unforgettable for me. And also in the morning you will see lots of balloons rising with the sun. The breakfast is great. The owner is amazing, very helpful.

If you want to visit all the important ancient sites on the West Bank and have the unique experience of staying so close without all the hassle of getting there from Luxor - then this is a brilliant place to stay. Yes, it's budget accommodation so don't expect all the frills but what an incredible location. You are right on the edge of Habu village looking out across the sand to the Valley of the Queens and Valley of the Nobles (see photos) - both just a 20 minute walk away. Medinat Habu temple is just 5 minutes walk and the Colossi of Memnon about 10 minutes away. Ramesseum & Valley of the Kings can be walked as well or just a short taxi ride or hire the hotel bikes. Good, clean basic accommodation. Excellent breakfast with the best omelette I've ever had! The evening meal is a feast in itself - all cooked to order using local fresh produce. Or you can visit the cafes & restaurants that are near Medinat Habu and the Colossi of Memnon. Lovely fruit stall and small supermarket nearby in the local village. You are also right next to the Antiquities Office where tickets for all the sites are on sale from 6am each day. Apart from the stunning location, what really makes this an exceptional place to stay is the owner, Refat, who will go out of his way to arrange anything you need or offer helpful advice regarding what you want to see or do. This is an historic guest house which, in his father's days, hosted many eminent archaeologists and film makers. Staying in a place like this just adds to all the other memorable experiences of being so close to these ancient sites. In the evening, you are looking out at the floodlit hills and monuments from the hotel garden or the rooftop terrace and all the tourists have gone back to Luxor or the resorts they came from. Then you wake up in the morning to the sight of dozens of hot air balloons just passing over the hotel!

This stay was amazing and saved my trip. the staff are wonderful people, the food is authentic home cooked Egyptian style food. the LOCATION IS PERFECT. I extended my stay for 2 extra nights because it was so nice being right next to Habu temple and the tombs of the nobles. Was also a joy to get away from the hassling on the other side of the Nile. It’s less of a hotel and more of a quaint Egyptian style bed and breakfast.

It’s not a Sheraton or a Hilton. Think of it as a cozy family run Egyptian bed and breakfast and you’ll enjoy the new experience. If you’re expecting a classic hotel experience this isn’t that but it did give me very fond memories of my time exploring West Bank.

The room was clean and tidy, the owner, Refaat, was friendly and honest, the hotel restaurant and the tuktuk were very reliable and the price was fair and half the price of what I could find on my own. The location of the hotel is very good, only 20 minutes walk from the Teihou Valley, several attractions are very close, the hotel also has bicycles, you can go out at 9:00 am, come back at 11:30 am, eat at the hotel and then take a nap, then go out again at 3:00 pm and you can have fun and not get tired. Refaat is a very good cook and his food was to my liking. I enjoyed talking to him every time and I am grateful to him for introducing the local culture and people, which made my trip more fulfilling and complete.

The location and staff were amazing. This hotel is right in the middle of the West Bank attractions (it's actually been used by seasonal archaeological missions when they're digging in the area since the 1970s up to the present). There are bicycles to hire on-site and everything is within a 2km radius. The breakfast is excellent and the owner and staff are always at hand to offer taxis, tuktuks or advice on the attractions. This is an ideal spot for those travelling on a budget who prefer simpler accommodation.

The hotel is quite simple - there are no luxuries here. If you're used to staying in hotels where everything is 5 star it probably isn't for you. But for those of you who are interested in a beautiful, simple and down-to-earth stay with a very cheap price, it's perfect.

I highly recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to feel like home. The owner, Refat, is almost the best person I met in Egypt. He is always considerable and helpful, if you need anything, first talk to him. He will help you to satisfy all your needs without cheating. He helped me to get a Hot Air Balloon ride with really low price. Without his help, I could spend much more. The hotel is near to The Valley of Kings, The Valley of Queens and Habu Temple. Almost all attractions on the West Bank are within 3km.