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Albabenshal

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in Siwa with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Balcony
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Loft

Highlights

Balcony
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Market Square Main Gate, Siwa, 51714

What's nearby

  • Siwa Central Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Fortress of Shali - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gebel al-Mawta - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Siwa Oasis - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Fatnas Island - 9 min drive - 4.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪سهر الليالي - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪مطعم الرحمة - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪مطعم علي عليوة - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪مطعم عبده - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪مطعم الغرود - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Albabenshal

Property highlights
You can look forward to a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden at Albabenshal. Enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and concierge services
  • Barbecues, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Albabenshal offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Balconies, ceiling fans and phones

Languages

Arabic, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards

Property is also known as

Albabenshal
Albabenshal Guest House
Albabenshal Guest House Siwa
Albabenshal Siwa
Albabenshal Guest House Guesthouse Siwa
Albabenshal Guest House Guesthouse
Albabenshal Siwa
Albabenshal Guesthouse
Albabenshal Guest House
Albabenshal Guesthouse Siwa

Frequently asked questions

Is Albabenshal pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Albabenshal?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Albabenshal?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Albabenshal?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Albabenshal located?

Situated in Siwa, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Siwa Central Square, Fortress of Shali and House of Siwa Museum. Gebel al-Mawta and Hill of the Dead are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place to stay in Siwa and Salama is the best host. Hope to go back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

John, Vancouver, Canada

Liked: Staff & service
The main attraction is that the hotel is not simply next to Shali, but is actually a part of the old city and its design very well blends with it and thus it is quite a unique hotel. That said, it was not that clean, the breakfast was merely ok, and the service was often perfunctory and as a result the hotel is over-priced.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable visit
We enjoyed our visit very much. The staff was great and very attentive. The breakfasts were delicious and our dinner at the restaurant was very good. The rooms were clean and were interesting (they fit into the culture).
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Yehia Ezz. , Cairo.. Egypt.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel in the center of the city.
It has a private parking. Siwa is a nice place to visit.

10/10 Excellent

Thai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A comfortable stay in a 800 years fortress!
The hotel itself is part of Shali fortress, imagine you stay in a 800 years original architecture of Siwis. Very nice breakfast especially the home made olive jam, we can never found from anywhere else. Perfect location

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Katy, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcoming inn in beautiful oasis
I spent three nights at this hotel, and was satisfied with it in most ways. The style and layout of the building gave the impression of an authentic village house, and it was situated right in the town centre There was a good supply of hot water in my room, there were plenty of nice towels and the breakfast was excellent. I had one meal there consisting of rice and a vegetable stew, which was nicely cooked and presented. The staff did everything they could to make things comfortable, and to give helpful advice. However, in the month of February (wrong timing on my part) nothing could compensate for the lack of central heating in any part of the building. In my room the two small windows had solid shutters and no glass. If you wanted daylight in the room, by opening the shutters you let in even more cold air, and dust. All this, I was told, is part of the eco-friendly and authentic style typical of tourist hotels in Siwa. The kindly manager lit a fire in the restaurant area in the evening, to provide some warmth for the guests. I would happily go back to this hotel, but at a warmer time of the year.

10/10 Excellent

Danielle, New York, NY, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Albabenshal Oasis!
I stayed at the Albabenshal for about one week and I am a solo female traveler. The location is in the middle of the town and connected to the Shali fort, one most interesting architecture sites in Egypt. The view is absolutely priceless. Everything is in walking distance. The staff spoke great english and was extremely accommodating. Breakfast was simple, but tasty. They even make there own jam! Every meal I ate at there restaurant was hot and delicious. The hotel itself is visually stimulating, stylish and very organic. My room was the perfect size and decorated with local salt lamps and heavy woolen blankets which you can only find in Siwa. The local people were very friendly and interesting to watch. My favorite part of my stay was soaking in the hot springs and long bike rides around town.I felt extremely safe in the hotel and in the town. I would highly recommend this hotel, the staff really takes care of you. The Albabenshal is a very special place.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Siwa life
I spent 4 days there, it was very peaceful and relaxing.

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique heritage hotel - stay IN history!
The design, location and ambiance of the hotel are unbeatable. it is literally an integral part of the Shali Old Town. Awesome views from some of the rooms and from the rooftop restaurant. Service unobtrusive and laid back - but extremely friendly and there if you need it. Room design minimalist and authentic - all stone and woodwork - cool in both senses of the word. not sure if the ceiling fan would be enough in mid-summer, but in mid-May it was fine. Breakfast more than adequate. Only criticism would be lack of fridge in the room. Definitely come again and recommend to anyone.

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Stay
We booked albabenshal for 2 nights, extended it to 6, then extended again to 11. that should say it all!!!! Fabulous place to stay. The staff are so helpful and polite, and the manager can arrange anything you want, including desert sunset tours, donkey carts to the local sights and even a car and driver back to Cairo, as we couldnt face the long bus ride again. The breakfast is to die for, probably even better than many buffet breakfasts at 5 star places, all except the marriott hehe. No really, I cant speak highly enough of this hotel. Do yourself a favour, go to Siwa and relax. I'm a writer, and was able to gather my thoughts and put them on paper without a problem here. Sunsets from the rooftop resturant were sublime.

10/10 Excellent

Amodio Antonino

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

federico

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Siamo stati molto bene, Posizione eccellente , personale gentilissimo e a totale disposizione , struttura gradevole , pulita e confortevole. Il cibo è ottimo

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel, cool decoration, build right beside the old fortress, the manager and staffs are all very nice and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tom Van Assche, Madrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super cozy hotel in the best location
This wonderful hotel is located literally inside the Shali fortress in the center of siwa. The rooms are restored parts of the fortress built in the old style but clean and with furniture made of palm trees. It is super cozy and I would always recommend it. You pay more than most places in Siwa and it is not a budget stay but you get value for money. We arrived by night bus early in the morning but we could already go into our room and take a well needed nap. Thanks a lot to the manager for that.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Eliott, France

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay
Salama is a great host super very friendly and helpful. The breakfast included is fresh and delicious. The location is prefect right in the center of siwa but it is very quiet and you are just in front of the ancient forteress. The owner and the staff really make you feel at home
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
The hotel was very beautiful and clean. The worker there, his name is Hamaeed is super kind and he arranged all the tour for us, so we didn't have to think about things to do or how we go there. But we went there at the end of the summer and there's only one big fan on the ceiling so we felt a bit hot. But overall my staying at this hotel was awesome and I recommend this place.

10/10 Excellent

Alleinreisende, Kairo, Al-Qahira, Ägypten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Aussergewöhnlicher Ort mit Aussicht
War als alleinreisende Frau in Siwa und fühlte mich dort gut beraten. Die angebotenen Jeep-Touren sind allerdings rasant aber es war kein Problem beschaulichere und günstigere Touren im Palm Tree Hotel ein paar Meter entfernt zu buchen. Das Hotel liegt mitten in dem Städtchen und hat kostenloses Wifi. Frühstück ist sehr gut und im Winter brennt immer ein Feuer abends.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort