Title: Hotel Velvet 1928 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Velvet 1928 Travelers step into an authentic Cairo experience at this downtown hotel, surrounded by historic landmarks like Tahrir Square and the Egyptian Museum. ## Photo gallery for Hotel Velvet 1928 ![Exterior - Hotel Velvet 1928 (Cairo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29220000/29218500/29218401/d56528c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi - Hotel Velvet 1928 (Cairo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29220000/29218500/29218401/04e0fd8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Café - Hotel Velvet 1928 (Cairo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29220000/29218500/29218401/02e94a65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Classic Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi - Hotel Velvet 1928 (Cairo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29220000/29218500/29218401/f8cb8608.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Hotel Velvet 1928 (Cairo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29220000/29218500/29218401/c013e0ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hotel Velvet 1928, in Downtown Cairo, offers a warm retreat with continental breakfast included. Enjoy coffee at the cozy café, dry cleaning services, or unwind on the charming terrace before exploring nearby iconic attractions. ## Reviews 7.0 Good ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning - Laundry room - Room service ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=29218401&PinnedHotelID=29218401&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=29218401&PinnedHotelID=29218401&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=29218401&PinnedHotelID=29218401&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=29218401&PinnedHotelID=29218401&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=29218401&PinnedHotelID=29218401&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=29218401&PinnedHotelID=29218401&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=29218401&PinnedHotelID=29218401&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=29218401&PinnedHotelID=29218401&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 3+ beds 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking ![Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29220000/29218500/29218401/f87db4db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Plasma TV Blackout curtains Private bathroom Hairdryer Netflix In-room safe - City view - 323 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking ![Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29220000/29218500/29218401/76e7dd93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Plasma TV Blackout curtains Private bathroom Hairdryer Netflix Daily housekeeping - City view - 452 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Classic Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking ![Classic Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29220000/29218500/29218401/2b409c08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Plasma TV Blackout curtains Private bathroom Hairdryer Netflix Daily housekeeping - City view - 452 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 4 Single Beds ### View all photos for Classic Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking ![Classic Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29220000/29218500/29218401/7fb83bc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Plasma TV Blackout curtains Private bathroom Hairdryer Netflix Daily housekeeping - 323 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Queen Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Cairo travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo.dx178243) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.04705%2C31.24318&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=T4SinJUy3mD5Qgtza8xFXSjM3PE=) 8, Gawad Housny Street, Cairo, Cairo, 02002 ### What's nearby - ![A strange and rich place.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/767/93020beb-3238-4f3a-9119-c5a94061e40c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Talaat Harb Street 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Famous Talaat Harb Square in downtown Egypt](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532406207/596ce9a1-c308-4905-a10d-661595ff200d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Midan Talaat Harb 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Tahrir Square or Martyr Square, famous public place in downtown Cairo, Egypt](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073093/673827df-2c21-490b-a132-695ca57b7f29.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Tahrir Square 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Cairo, Egypt - Nov 2nd 2018 - Tourists in front of the main entrance of the Egypt history museum in Cairo in a blue sky day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073085/525538f6-e70a-4181-a317-1043d225745e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Egyptian Museum 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - American University of Cairo 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles ### Getting around - Mohamed Naguib Station 3 min walk - Cairo Ramses Station 5 min drive - Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.) 32 min drive ### Restaurants - Costa Coffee 4 min walk - Zahret Strand | زهرة ستراند 5 min walk - West El Balad 1 min walk - Gold Star Gallery Cafe 3 min walk - Fresh Fruit 4 min walk ## About this property ### Hotel Velvet 1928 Hotel near Tahrir Square Close to Egyptian Museum, Hotel Velvet 1928 provides free continental breakfast, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant. Other perks at this hotel include: - A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a lift and smoke-free property - Luggage storage, a front desk safe and coffee/tea in reception - A 24-hour front desk, concierge services and tour/ticket information Room features All guest rooms at Hotel Velvet 1928 offer thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Offsite parking available (USD 5 per night) - 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge) ### Food and drink - Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant - Coffee and tea in common areas ### Things to do - Ecotours ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Lockers - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Terrace ### Accessibility - Lift ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 40-inch plasma TV - Netflix ### Food and drink - Limited room service ### More - Air conditioning - Phone - Safe - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 5:30 AM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (one-way) - Nearby parking fee: USD 5 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and cash If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Hotel Velvet 1928 Cairo Velvet 1928 Cairo Velvet 1928 Hotel Velvet 1928 Hotel Hotel Velvet 1928 Cairo Hotel Velvet 1928 Hotel Cairo ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hotel Velvet 1928 pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Hotel Velvet 1928? ### What time is check-out at Hotel Velvet 1928? ### Does Hotel Velvet 1928 provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Hotel Velvet 1928 located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Hotel Velvet 1928 Reviews 7.0 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 6.8 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location ### 8.4 Staff & service ### 6.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 14 8 - Good 12 6 - Okay 7 4 - Poor 6 2 - Terrible 7 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colin 15 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff at Hotel Velvet were incredibly helpful! They were very accommodating with an early check-in and they got us a taxi at 3 am. ##### Colin Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Johannes 3 Sept 2022 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Eens maar nooit meer Het hotel personeel was heel vriendelijk. Kamer was niet zoals geadverteerd. Het was minstens de helft kleiner en geen internet op de kamer. Kamer 505 bevindt zich op de begane grond en direct boven een straatcafe; luide muziek tot 2-3 uur in de morgen. ##### Johannes Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Agustin 19 Jan 2022 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort #### Buen hotel si lo pagas barato Cumple su funcion. La zona no es linda pero esta cerca de todo. El personal es amable. ##### Agustin Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tye 13 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Perfect hotel for the price in a central location. Great hotel for the price you pay and very nicely decorated rooms. I've seen previous reviews saying negative things about this hotel however I have not experienced any of the things I read that were negative about this hotel. Let me list some of positives about this hotel. 1- big rooms and comfy beds. 2- beautifully decorated bathrooms. 3- always have hot water seems like an endless supply. 4- very friendly reception staff 5- nice little breakfast in the morning 6- very friendly lady who does the cleaning and breakfasts 7- very accessible to everything in downtown Cairo 8- little shop right outside hotel and a restaurant and cafe 9- air conditioning and wifi! 10- very clean rooms 11- very affordable Now the hotel is in one of the oldest cities in the world so people who come here expecting the Ritz Carlton are just silly people. The building is old and obviously not brand new looking in the stairways but the hotel and rooms itself is beautiful and we'll kept. The only negative I had was when I was looking out my window (I was on 5th floor) This man in the building next to the hotel started taking my picture with his cellphone from his apartment. I was very uncomfortable about that however it has nothing to do with the hotel and everything to do with the man's personality. Other then that this hotel was perfect for me a solo male traveler and I had no complaints. Would recommend to friends and would stay again. ##### Tye Stayed 1 night in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sylla, cairo 2 Jun 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities le service est appreciable.. c'est vraiment col leurs services d'hébergement ##### sylla Stayed 1 night in May 2020 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 6 Jan 2020 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort El personal es lo que realmente vale la pena, son muy amables y atentos pero lamentablemente el Hostel deja mucho que desear. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### J.Csonka, Las Vegas 24 Dec 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This property being advertised as a Hotel 3 star. Turned out it is actually a Hostel in the middle of ghetto!!!! Demanded refund as i paid 2 extra days what i did not used. It has been denied.... ##### J.Csonka Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 23 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff was so friendly esp Mustafa. The location was great. The bad thing it was only ground floor and near the street which was so noisy. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019 ### 4/10 Poor #### Tariq 4 Oct 2019 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities #### ابتعد عن الغندق الفندق كان ممتاز.. والان سئ جدا جدا ولايوجد مياه ساخنة والمعاملة سيئة جدا.. والاستقبال كذابين.. لا انصح احد بالتعامل معخ ##### Tariq Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 26 Jul 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Very bad place and no sign no security, in bad area ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 27 May 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Very basic. You get what you pay for. No TV. No hot water (we visited late May so the weather is very hot so the unheated water was fine). No free bottled water. No mini-fridge. The wall sockets can be used by US and EU plugs only. The hotel do have free wifi. The bathroom is just like a built-in closet built inside the room, there is no ceiling, only some wood decor to block out the rest of the whole room, thus no exhaust going outside. On a better note, the staff (just a single person on the reception at a time) was friendly, helpful and quite hospitable. Do not be fooled by the chandeliers nor the padded headboard, there is nothing luxurious about this hotel (one of locals said that this is only actually a hostel). Will we stay again? Yes, because we need only basic accomodation and the price is reasonable. The location is great (right in the middle of Cairo). The hospitality is great. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in May 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 24 May 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good firm beds,excelent staff,plentiful breakfast,good location in walking distance to everything,restaurants,shops,banks,we only have minor inconveniences,a door lock malfunction,Shakin give us another and better room,hot water is good 75% of the time,we really enjoided our stay. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### HUSSEIN 10 May 2019 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort الى عاجبنى في الموقع كل شى قريب المدخل يحتاج الى تحسين عمال الاستقبال قمة في الاخلاق ##### HUSSEIN Stayed 1 night in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### HUSSEIN 10 May 2019 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort الموقع ممتاز وسط البلد كل شى منك قريب مطاعم مقاهي الهوتيل من الخارج تاريخي بس المدخل لكم عليه الغرفة ممتازة والنظافة ممتازة عمال الاستقبال قمة في الاخلاق ##### HUSSEIN Stayed 1 night in May 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 5 May 2019 Liked: Staff & service La atención del personal más que excelente, las instalaciones y la zona no son muy buenas, pero se compensa con la preocupación del personal en atender de la mejor manera y la gente de alrededor muy sociable y respetuosa. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 4 May 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities The hotel is situated in an alleyway with no hotel sign, so can be difficult to find. Make sure to to use google maps. Hotel room is clean but had little facilities - the shower has little hot water. The hotel location is a bonus and everything is walking distance - the staff is willing to help. Breakfast is on the 5th floor - you’ll get a hearty meal for the day. Overall it’s an average hotel and I would highly recommend it. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### JDE 24 Apr 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Comfortable value hotel. Beds and baths were fine, and air conditioning was very good. Location is downtown Cairo so traffic noise is expected. Can't say enough about the staff - friendly and helpful at every turn! ##### JDE Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Arbia 13 Apr 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Un havre de paix en plein centre-ville du caire. Personnels très sympathiques , accueillant, professionnels et disponibles Chambre propre, spacieuse et confortable ##### Arbia Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 6 Apr 2019 Liked: Staff & service, amenities Disliked: Property conditions & facilities El posicionamiento aunque es bueno no es fácil de encontrar la primera vez, es una zona que en hora punta tiene mucho tráfico y ruido. El hotel en general es básico, las instalaciones son antiguas y el aislamiento acústico brilla por su ausencia. El personal muy amable y dispuesto a ayudar. El desayuno lo sirven en la quinta planta (el hotel es planta baja) y es completo aunque igual a diario. Conclusión, hotel para gente que no sea muy complicada y busque algo bien situado a precio honesto. Pd. Hay gatos en el hotel, por si eres alérgico ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 21 Mar 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Der Ausblick war grauenhaft, das Treppenhaus zum Zimmer war ekelhaft, der Gestank des Badezimmer einfach nur widerlich. Keine Decke über dem Bad. Das einzige was okay war, das war das Bett, ansonsten die letzte Absteige. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### driss 20 Mar 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### je vous conseil cet hotel séjour parfait personnel tres sympa petit déjeuner correcte je retournerais surement un grand merci au femmes de ménage ##### driss Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### JH, US 20 Mar 2019 Liked: Staff & service The Hotel Velvet 1928 is a delightfully quirky hotel in the heart of downtown Cairo. It has rooms on the first and fifth floors of an old government building built in 1928 (hence its name). As you enter, you wonder what on earth have you gotten yourself into as it is a run down building. However, the space this hotel takes up has a throwback eclectic feel that is fun for those with a sense of adventure. The staff is earnest and bent over backwards trying to please. I was assigned a room on the first floor which, though spacious, was quite noisy. The next 3 nights I was provided with a lovely room on the 5th floor that included a balcony. The bed was extremely comfortable. My breakfasts each morning were hearty, and the staff was always ready to provide suggestions or call an uber or cab if needed. The location of the hotel is perfect for walking to most downtown sites (ten minutes from museum for example). If you love a good adventure, and want an inexpensive hotel near the downtown sites and restaurants, this is a good option. Just be sure to inquire about the fifth floor rooms. ##### JH Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 12 Mar 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service the staff was very fruiendy and helpful. considering the age of the hotel it is well kept. the price was right for the hotel and servie provided. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 11 Mar 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Amenities Hotel Velvet 1928 is an “interesting” place to stay if you want the experience of staying in a hotel room that’s on a film set. It looks great on the surface but it feels as though the entire place could be packed into a crate tomorrow. The finishings aren’t perfect but they’re clean and work. It’s not very well labeled on the outside and most of the rooms are on the 5th. floor. There’s an antique elevator that may or may not be working. This is not a big deal as the staff will happily help you with your bags if you need it. All this said it’s a bit of a gem in a city as polluted and overcrowded as Cairo. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I wish them well with this project. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### saleh 9 Mar 2019 Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort فندق بسيط ومريح وطاقم جيد ##### saleh Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Soul Pyramids & Valley Temple View ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Soul-Pyramids-Valley-Temple-View.h103742567.Hotel-Information) > > [Gaia Pyramids Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Gaia-Pyramids-Hotel.h106793010.Hotel-Information) > > [The Gate Hotel Front Pyramids & Sphinx View](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-The-Gate-Hotel.h95034071.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Costa de Caparica](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Costa-De-Caparica-Hotels.d6056618.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Mamlouk Pyramids Hotel ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Mamlouk-Pyramids-Hotel-Spa.h74898481.Hotel-Information) > > [Concorde El Salam Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Concorde-El-Salam-Hotel.h21806.Hotel-Information) > > [Mazar Pyramids Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Mazar-Pyramids-Hotel.h109978871.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Saint Paul's](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Saint-Pauls-Bristol-Hotels.0-n553248635976385911-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels near Embassy of Pakistan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Embassy-Of-Pakistan-Hotels.0-l6163714-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Madinaty Lodge By Travelholic](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Madinaty-Lodge-By-Travelholic.h70898560.Hotel-Information) > > [Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Steigenberger-Pyramids-Cairo.h36021864.Hotel-Information) > > [STEPS IN Pyramids View](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Skay-Pyramids-View.h92319640.Hotel-Information) > > [Al Masa Hotel Nasr City](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Al-Masa-Hotel.h10069968.Hotel-Information) > > [5 Star Hotels in Tulum](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Tulum-Hotels.s50-0-d182189.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Beirut Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Beirut-Hotel.h1188678.Hotel-Information) > > [Pyramid Front Hotel ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Pyramid-Front-Hotel.h91258080.Hotel-Information) > > [White House Pyramids View](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-White-House-Pyramids-View.h106379555.Hotel-Information) > > [5 Star Hotels in Rome City Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Rome-City-Centre-Rome-Hotels.s50-n553248633938945217-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Pyramids Overlook Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Pyramids-Overlook-Inn.h31696805.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Llanthony](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Llanthony-Hotels.d3000439483.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Bangor](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bangor-Hotels.d5611.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Le-Meridien-Pyramids-Hotel-Spa.h24034.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Fes (FEZ-Saiss) to London (LON-All Airports)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/fez/lon/fes-to-london) > > [Flights from Hanoi (HAN) to Da Nang (DAD)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/han/dad/hanoi-to-da-nang) > > [Flights from Manchester (MAN) to Christchurch (BOH)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/man/boh/manchester-to-bournemouth) > > [British Airways Gatwick (LGW) to Málaga (AGP) flights](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flight-routes/british-airways-from-gatwick-to-malaga/ba/lgw/agp) ### Packages ---