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Albabenshal

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in Siwa with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges
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Outdoor dining
2 bars/lounges
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Food and drink
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Market Square Main Gate, Siwa, 51714
  • Siwa Central Square
    1 min walk
  • Fortress of Shali
    4 min walk
  • House of Siwa Museum
    4 min walk
  • Siwa (SEW-Siwa Oasis North)
    18 min drive

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

About the area

Siwa

Albabenshal places you steps from Siwa Central Square and within a short 5-minute stroll of Fortress of Shali. Highlights at this guest house include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and concierge services. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. .Places within a short walk of this 3.5-property class Siwa guest house include House of Siwa Museum and within a 20-minute walk you'll find Gebel al-Mawta.
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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

Guesthouse in Siwa with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges
There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Albabenshal. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Siwa guest house is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
Albabenshal offers 14 accommodations with a ceiling fan. Rooms open to balconies. This Siwa guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower.

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

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

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 are welcome and stay 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa and Mastercard.

Property is also known as

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Albabenshal Guest House Siwa
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Albabenshal?

Albabenshal offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Albabenshal?

Yep, Albabenshal has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Albabenshal?

No, Albabenshal does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Albabenshal?

Yep, Albabenshal has 2 restaurants.

What time are check-in & check-out at Albabenshal?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Albabenshal Reviews

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