We had a great time at the Happy Land Hotel in Luxor, Egypt. The owner made every attempt to provide a great stay for us. He set up a very affordable package with a private guide and driver to tour the ruins and for a sunset felucca ride on the Nile. The hotel is clean, the owner prides himself on... more

This is not a hotel in the traditional sense. Its much more like a hostel, as there are no tv's in the rooms, made beds, etc. But if your a backpacker the rooms are normal backpacker rooms, a little grimy but not too much. For $7 or so dollars a day you don't expect tv's, just a room with a... more

PROS: For 55 Egyptian Pounds per night, you get a single room (with a double bed), a private bathroom, and a generous breakfast each morning (cereal, milk, lemonade, fruit salad with crepes, bread, jam, butter, and coffee). The rooms also come with mosquito coils, soap, two decent sized towels, some have a fridge, all have AC, and all include toilet... more

Ah, in the hot desert you need a place that is clean, friendly, and cool. Happy Land gives you this and excellant food by Chef Haj. These guys want you to be happy and they accomplish their goal! more

I stayed at the happyland july 2006 and the staff were extremely helpful, rooms were spotless and breakfast is the best we have had in egypt. happyland is very good value for money! more