Hotel
Al Moudira Hotel
A palace-style West Bank retreat of domes, courtyards and antiques set in ten hectares of palm groves and gardens, and a member of Relais & Châteaux.
Hotel Sheherazade
A 33-room West Bank hotel in Gezira el-Bairat with a pool and garden, close to the Theban tombs and temples and under Egyptian and English management.
At a glance
- Type
- West Bank guesthouse hotel
- Area
- Gezira el-Bairat, West Bank, Luxor, Egypt
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Official site
- hotelsheherazade.com
Good to know
- 33 rooms
- Pool
- Garden
- Restaurant
Why we recommend it
Hotel Sheherazade is a mid-sized hotel in Gezira el-Bairat, one of the villages that line the river on Luxor's West Bank. It is run under Egyptian and English management, and it appeals to travellers who want to stay among the fields and villages rather than in the busier town on the East Bank, while still having a pool and proper hotel services.
The hotel has 33 rooms, a garden and a swimming pool, which is welcome after a morning in the tombs. There is a restaurant serving food and drinks, so you do not need to go out every evening, which is useful because the West Bank is quieter at night than the East Bank and choices are more limited.
Location is the main reason to choose the Sheherazade. The Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Ramesseum are all within easy reach, and staying on this side of the river lets you start sightseeing early before the coach groups cross from the East Bank. The rural setting also means you will see more of everyday life in the villages, with farmland close by.
The hotel suits independent travellers, couples and small groups who are comfortable arranging taxis or drivers for their sightseeing, and anyone planning several days of West Bank exploration. It is less convenient if you mainly want to be in the town centre for restaurants and nightlife, as reaching the East Bank requires a ferry crossing or a drive over the Nile bridge.
To get here from the airport or railway station, ask the hotel to arrange a transfer, as taxi drivers may not know the village roads. For the East Bank, the local ferry is a cheap and easy way to cross the river from the West Bank landing. Contact the hotel through its enquiries page, by email or by phone to check rates and availability, and ask about help with arranging guides and transport.
The West Bank is at its most peaceful in the early morning and at sunset, when the light turns the Theban hills gold and the fields are busy with farmers. Staying here gives you those hours without needing to cross the river, which is one of the main reasons travellers choose this side of Luxor.
Hotel Sheherazade FAQs
Where is Hotel Sheherazade?
It is in Gezira el-Bairat on Luxor's West Bank.
How many rooms does it have?
The hotel has 33 rooms.
Is there a pool?
Yes, there is a pool and a garden.
Does it have a restaurant?
Yes, the hotel serves food and drinks.
Which sights are nearby?
The Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Temple of Hatshepsut and the Ramesseum are all within easy reach.
Who runs the hotel?
It is under Egyptian and English management.
How do I book?
Use the enquiries page on the hotel's website, email [email protected] or phone the hotel.