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Albabenshal

3.5 star property
Siwa guesthouse with 2 restaurants and 2 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
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift

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

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Albabenshal. You can relax with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges, and the 2 restaurants are nice spots to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, a terrace and a garden.

Languages

Arabic, English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 14 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets stay for free

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Fees & policies

Policies

This property accepts major credit cards.

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

Does Albabenshal offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Albabenshal does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Albabenshal?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Albabenshal?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Albabenshal?
You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Albabenshal and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Enjoy amenities such as 2 bars and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Albabenshal?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants.
Does Albabenshal have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Albabenshal like?
Albabenshal is a short 1-minute walk from Siwa Central Square and 4 minutes' walk from Fortress of Shali.

Albabenshal Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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 Exceptional

Gregory, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Best place to stay in Siwa and Salama is the best host. Hope to go back soon.
Jane, 7-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
John, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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).
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel in the center of the city.
It has a private parking. Siwa is a nice place to visit.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Siwa life
I spent 4 days there, it was very peaceful and relaxing.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amodio Antonino, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Siamo stati molto bene, Posizione eccellente , personale gentilissimo e a totale disposizione , struttura gradevole , pulita e confortevole. Il cibo è ottimo
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8/10 Very good

1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel, cool decoration, build right beside the old fortress, the manager and staffs are all very nice and helpful.
7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Tom Van Assche, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Eliott, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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