Luxor is where Egypt’s ancient soul meets Nile-side serenity, offering stays that range from dreamy desert retreats to grand colonial palaces. Whether you're after romance in a historic mansion or a laid-back garden escape with modern comforts, you'll find some of the best places to stay in Luxor tucked along both banks of the river. This is a city where temples light up the night and luxury comes in many moods—from opulent to quietly bohemian.

No trip to Luxor is complete without wandering through the towering colonnades of Karnak or exploring the tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Staying near the East Bank puts you close to the main sites—ideal for those who want to dip in and out of history, then retreat to a leafy garden or an elegant old mansion for sundowners. On the quieter West Bank, life moves at a slower pace. It’s the perfect base for early starts and crowd-free temple visits, especially if you’re after a more romantic or bohemian stay.

The food scene is low-key but growing, with traditional Egyptian grills, leafy courtyards for mezze, and smart hotel restaurants where you can dine to the sound of live jazz. While there’s little in the way of nightlife, poolside cocktails and candlelit terraces more than make up for it.

Souks brim with spices, scarves, and alabaster souvenirs, but some hotels offer their own chic, curated shops. In a city where the setting really matters, choosing the right base makes all the difference—and we’ve rounded up the best places to stay in Luxor.

The Best Places to Stay in Luxor

For Dreamy Luxury

• Al Moudira Hotel is a very lovely boutique hotel on the west bank of the Nile. Its gorgeous rooms all have four poster beds and are filled with antique furniture. There is an a la carte restaurant and evening jazz. Swimming pool and Spa also. A honeymoon favorite!
• Sofitel Winter Palace Hotel is a grand 19th-century palace where Agatha Christie once stayed. Think lush gardens, high ceilings and colonial-era glamour. If you’re after old-school romance, the Winter Palace delivers it in style.

For Modern Comfort

• Pavillon Winter Hotel offers a more contemporary stay in the same lush gardens as the Winter Palace, but with a lighter, more relaxed feel. Rooms are modern and airy, and the large pool area is a favourite with families and sunseekers. It’s ideal if you want comfort without the grandeur.

For an apartment

• If you think that you'd prefer a self catering option, then check out the wide range available with our online partner, Booking.com.

Travel Information

• Luxor has a hot desert climate - it is one of the hottest, driest and sunniest cities in the world. So if you want to avoid the searing heat of the summer months, we recommend you plan to visit from September through to April (but remember that Christmas, New Year and Easter are always popular and expensive). Temperature highs during these months range from the mid 20s to the mid 30s Celcius.
• Luxor International airport is about 6 kilometres from the centre of the city. It is best to use either one of the transfer companies or an airport taxi to get into town.
• The train station has excellent links - North to Cairo and South to Aswan.
• For those wanting to hire a car, we recommend our partner, Rentalcars.

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