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Downtown Siwa, Siwa 11211, Egypt
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Albabenshal
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2012
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Marsa Alam, Egypt
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2012

The hotel conveniently located but you need to take a deep look to find it out, as it is a part of old Shali Staff were helpful and polite and the food was amazing Dinning in their restaurant was so quite with candle light and stars :) The only thing which you have to remember is to get your drink... More

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Uppsala, Sweden
2 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2012

Three generations (my dad, 67 yo, me 40 yo and my son 5 yo) went to Siwa and stayed at Albabenshal and all three of us LOVED it. Spatious and yet cozy rooms, unique atmosphere, very friendly and welcoming staff. Great location in central Siwa. Restaurant with excellent food (more than one vegetarian alternative) and a wonderful rooftop view over... More

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Reading, UK
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37 hotel reviews
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53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2012

Not for those who prefer standard hotels with reception, bar, swimming pool and lots of staff. This hotel has none of these, yet manages to be really comfortable and welcoming. Everything is rather dusty with sand, but very clean. The rooms are fitted into the walls of the 12th century adobe citadel, and are consequently scattered about. I eventually found... More

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Cairo
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2012

My stay at Albabenshal was hands down the best experience I've had in Egypt. The people in Siwa are different from the people in Cairo. They are very laid back and friendly. The manager, Salama, and his staff did an excellent job. The place felt exotic, and Salama orgaized a guide for us to see the sites around Siwa, including... More

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Piraeus, Greece
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34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 July 2012

One of the most beautiful eco-hotels in Siwa oasis in the Western Desert of Egypt is on the 'main' town square. The hotel is set at the foot of Old Shali fortress, built off the ruins of Old Shali citadel which was destroyed by three days of rain in 1926, built of traditional materials in sympathy with its surroundings. The... More

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

The most beautiful room, great food(free breakfast) and the nicest staff!! I was going to stay 2 days and stayed a week and didn't want to leave!!!

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UK
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Location - extremely central, 5 minutes walking from bus station. Built off the ruins of Old Shali citadel, sometimes it is quite difficult to see where the ruins end and hotel begins! Rooms - simply furnished, great bathroom but with very dusty ceiling fans!!! Breakfast - almost a feast: fruit salad, eggs, fresh bread & cheese, fresh tea, jam served... More

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14 hotel reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

I was disappointed considering the highish price. There is nothing very special about this place. The people are friendly (like everyone we met in Siwa) and location is great in the middle of town, but I think other places offer a better Siwa experience, like those in the palm groves or by the lake. Check out Ghaliet Ecolodge as an... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011

This place is great. I have stayed their twice with several friends both times who were all equally as charmed as me. The restaurant on the roof is by far the best in town. True, there is not much else but it really has great food. The staff are friendly and the service is good (very rare in Egypt). It... More

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Toronto
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3 hotel reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2011

We spent 2 nights at this amazing hotel in Siwa. First of all, don't be worried about travelling in Egypt, especially the desert, amidst all of the overblown reports of clashes in Egypt. We were there from November 19th to December 6th (supposedly the most heightened unrest since last February) and all was well and peaceful. This hotel has to... More

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Address: Downtown Siwa, Siwa 11211, Egypt
Region: Egypt > Matrouh Governorate > Siwa
Amenities:
Restaurant
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 8 B&Bs / Inns in Siwa
Price Range: £
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Albabenshal Heritage Lodge is located directly outside the entrance of the historic Fortress of Shali. The architecture of the lodge is modeled after the original structures that once filled the great fortress. Albabenshal offers 11 Rooms on three levels connected through a network of alleyways and terraces that overlook the center of town on one side and the great Fortress on the other. ... more   less 
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