Neighborhood guide
Where to Stay in Luxor
The 3 areas worth basing yourself in Luxor, Egypt — ranked by our editors, with walking distances from the center. First-timers: start with East Bank (Luxor town).
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Top pick
East Bank (Luxor town)
Main city — Luxor Temple, Karnak, hotels, the corniche promenade.
25 min walk from center
#2
West Bank
Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, Colossi of Memnon — quieter accommodation.
25 min walk from center
#3
Karnak
Massive temple complex north of town — best at dawn or for the evening sound-and-light show.
21 min walk from center
Getting around
Caleche (horse carriage) and taxis for short trips; ferries cross the Nile to West Bank; tour bus for Valley of the Kings.
Sleep on the West Bank for fewer touts and a closer start to Valley of the Kings; East Bank is the busy main town.