Cairo Hotels

Advantages: location location location
Disadvantages: further away from downtown

this hotel is probably the most unique hotel in the world as it is the one which you wake u and can actually see the great pyramids from, so close that you think you can reach out and touch them!! ok not that close but you know what i mean. we stayed here and it is literally awesome how close you are to the pyramids, waking up and seeiing them in their glory, was fantastic. so in this respect, it is a fantastic place to stay. my advice would be ...
...couple or 3 days from your holiday base n egypt, then split cairo up into 2 parts. downtown where you are near the nile and the hubbub of the city. and Giza, where you see the pyramid, sphinx etc. at Giza, stay overnight in this hotel so you get the best location, at an affordable price. downsides are that when you book, be very specific about wanting a pyramid view room, as they may put you in a room overlooking the car park if your not specific. ... Read review

Advantages: A place to sit down in your room
Disadvantages: I don't even want to start. There is absolutely nothing good about this hotel.

...dozen's that I have. The Pyramisa is one of the reasons that I would never travel back to Cairo due to it's lack of almost every hotel necessity. Firstly, it was almost impossible to sleep as there was no way to block out the sound through the windows of the highway you are sleeping over that has cars on it constantly. The food is absolutely terrible, as they serve the same dry food every night. It is oberpriced and the staff often try and cheat ... Read review

Advantages: Fantastic atmosphered bar and very cheap
Disadvantages: waiting for hot water

...jam, cheese spread. coffee was very dark and rich. there are a wide variety of restaurants nearby which are very good value, but having a meal at the windsor is very good too and you shouldn't miss it. would definately stay there again next time i'm in Cairo. ... Read review

Advantages: Close to the Egyptian Museum and other interesting places
Disadvantages: Compared to the other hotels it was on the expensive side - but well worth it

We stayed at the Nile Hilton in Cairo for just 12 hours on the way back from a diving trip in the Red Sea. Even though we were only there for a few hours I was really impressed with the efficient and friendly service of the staff. I didn't have to lift a finger. We even got to experience a traditional Egyptian wedding that took place while we were there. If you are on the hunt for postcards, perfume, papyrus and other authentic Egyptian souvenirs ...
...us on this trip that found this out the hard way.) One last note, be very careful where you eat and what you drink, even in the hotels. Overall, being in Egypt and staying at the Nile Hilton was a great experience and I’ll do it again any day!!! ... Read review

Advantages: good location, clean and comfortable
Disadvantages: none

The Dutch Golden Tulip hotel chain has two hotels in Egypt. One in Cairo and the other is a resort hotel on the Red Sea. On a recent visit to Cairo, I stayed at the Cairo hotel. It is a four star hotel and rooms start at about EUR65 a night. The hotel is located in Zamalek, an island on the Nile in a fairly quiet area (by Egyptian standards) with lots of shaded avenues and 19th century buildings, including many homes of foreign dignitaries. Zamalek ...
...several western chain fast food restaurants nearby (Pizza Hut, McDonalds, etc.) and a supermarket just around the corner. The hotel also has its own bakery with very good pastries and breads. It is an area that is popular with a lot of foreigners, particularly Europeans. There is also an internet café just across the street. While there is no metro station nearby, taxis can quickly and easily take you anywhere. Zamalek is less than 5 minutes from ... Read review