Title: Philo Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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) # Philo Hotel Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Tahrir Square ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100180000/100176200/100176133/1f7ac113.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property video](https://mediaim.expedia.com/video/5CE9271FE4B2397E89B94FCEB9271216/7cdc07a1-6257-4d91-972b-ee108ee0751c-thumbnail.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=1080) ![City Double or Twin Room | Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100180000/100176200/100176133/d0dcc85a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Classic Triple Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100180000/100176200/100176133/4b7a26ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100180000/100176200/100176133/7c64e0c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Philo Hotel sits in the heart of Downtown Cairo, offering practical comforts like dry cleaning and laundry services. Guests appreciate the reliable WiFi, convenient luggage storage, and the genuinely helpful 24-hour front desk staff that previous visitors consistently praise. 9.2 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Breakfast available - Housekeeping - Laundry - 24/7 front desk - Air conditioning - Free WiFi £40 includes taxes & fees 11 Nov - 12 Nov ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 31 - Nov 1](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=100176133&PinnedHotelID=100176133&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=100176133&PinnedHotelID=100176133&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 1 - Nov 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=100176133&PinnedHotelID=100176133&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=100176133&PinnedHotelID=100176133&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 31 - Nov 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=100176133&PinnedHotelID=100176133&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=100176133&PinnedHotelID=100176133&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 7 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=100176133&PinnedHotelID=100176133&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=100176133&PinnedHotelID=100176133&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ![City Double or Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100180000/100176200/100176133/e02fd1cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### City Double or Twin Room ### Highlights Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning TV Portable fan Private bathroom Cable channels - City view - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Classic Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100180000/100176200/100176133/28d4bd57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Single Room 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning TV Portable fan Private bathroom Cable channels - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Classic Triple Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100180000/100176200/100176133/61a36a34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Triple Room ### Highlights Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning TV Portable fan Private bathroom Cable channels - City view - Sleeps 3 - 3 Single Beds ![City Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100180000/100176200/100176133/df602309.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### City Single Room ### Highlights Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Free rollaway/extra beds TV Portable fan Private bathroom - City view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ![Deluxe Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100180000/100176200/100176133/3808adca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Single Room ### Highlights Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Free rollaway/extra beds TV Portable fan Private bathroom - City view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCairo-Hotels-Philo-Hotel.h100176133.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCairo-Hotels-Philo-Hotel.h100176133.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![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%7C30.04486%2C31.23608&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=SS8H8IFFCJhzQIzghmubgNXTUzo=) 17 Kasr El Nile, 17, Cairo, Cairo Governorate #### What's nearby - Tahrir Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - American University of Cairo - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Egyptian Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Cairo Tower - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Khan el-Khalili - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles #### Getting around - Sadat Station - 2 min walk - Imbaba Station - 5 min drive - Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.) - 37 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪CaiRoma - ‬5 min walk - ‪Bab Al Sharq - ‬6 min walk - ‪Cafe Riche | ريش كافيه - ‬5 min walk - ‪La Poire Cafe - ‬3 min walk - ‪KFC - ‬1 min walk ## About this property ### Philo Hotel Hotel near Tahrir Square Close to Egyptian Museum, Philo Hotel provides amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a lift - Tour/ticket information, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage - Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff Room features All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi. 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Accessible airport shuttle - Hardwood flooring in room - Lift (71 centimetre wide door) ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Private bathroom - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with cable channels ### More - Air conditioning - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board on request - Portable fan - Separate sitting area ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime Early check-in subject to availability Early check-in is available for a fee Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out Late check-out subject to availability A late check-out fee will be charged ### 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 ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 4 per person - Airport shuttle fee: USD 8 per person (one-way) - Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 8 (one-way) - Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability) - Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) - Laundry fee: USD 1 per day 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, debit cards, mobile payments and cash Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay Cashless transactions are available Property Registration Number 82820230400003 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 Philo Hotel Hotel Philo Hotel Cairo Philo Hotel Hotel Cairo ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Philo Hotel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Philo Hotel? > As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Philo Hotel on 11 Nov 2025 start from £40.46, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Philo-Hotel.h100176133.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Philo Hotel? > Philo Hotel doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at Philo Hotel? > Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). ### What time is check-out at Philo Hotel? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability). ### Does Philo Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 8 per person applies. ### Where is Philo Hotel located? > Located in Downtown Cairo, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. Talaat Harb Street and American University of Cairo are just steps away. Sadat Station is only a 2-minute walk and Mohamed Naguib Station is 13 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Philo Hotel Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful 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) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 8.4 Amenities ### 9.6 Staff & service ### 8.8 Eco-friendliness ### 8.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 22 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David 20 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities 👍 ##### David Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### YOKO 9 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This was an absolutely wonderful hotel. What I love the most about this hotel was the hospitality of the staff, especially the owner, MR.Philip. Although I had to travel between the airport and the hotel alone,the owner, Philip himself, kindly picked up for me. Every time I returned to the hotel from sightseeing, Mr.Philip and his wife would ask, "Happy?" It made me very relived, as if I were at my home in Cairo.While it's true that the outside can be a bit noisy, wearing earplugs solves any issue, and above all, this hotel offers a great sense of being comfortable. The breakfast they made was very delicious, and I enjoyed my meals on the lovely balcony. The furniture was charming as well. It's the kind of hotel that makes me want to return again. 最高に素敵なホテルでした。 特に素晴らしいのはオーナーのフィリップさんをはじめスタッフの人の温かさです。 空港⇔ホテルは１人で移動せねばならなかったのですが、 オーナーのphilipさんが送り迎えしてくれました。 観光からホテルに戻るたびにオーナー夫婦が「happy?」と聞いてくれて まるでカイロの家であるかのような安心感がありました。 たしかに少し外は賑やかですが、耳栓をすれば何も問題ないですし、とにかく安心感のあるホテルでした。 朝ごはんも手作りでおいしかったですし、素敵なバルコニーでご飯が食べられました。 家具もかわいかったです。また戻ってきたいと思えるホテルでした。 ![Turkish coffee](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e5b85cee-7488-4f69-b939-7eabad7ba648-1759988477661.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Breakfast](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/01fc4dcc-5325-4f44-a7be-59648ccb3a8b-1759988484935.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![The room](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7016d723-6738-46da-8a88-9454fe141737-1759988405650.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![The lounge](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ffeb091d-a2a0-4951-943c-510e2b211f7c-1759988409001.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### YOKO Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caroline 29 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Irish traveller I was a bit apprehensive staying in this hotel because of the street noise.The hotel offered me one of their rooms with less street noise. With the earplugs and the fan the noise practically fades away.The showers are really good.The beds are comfortable. All the staff are really nice and they arranged a guide for my trip to the pyramids, and also a taxi to the airport.They provided me with a hairdryer. kettle and you can get coffee for 95EGP near there. There is a lovely Italian restaurant Padellaccio up the street from the hotel. I love the old building style and high doors.Overall, I was delighted with my choice to stay in a low cost hotel in the heart of it all. ##### Caroline Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### marco 7 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Pulito e in posizione strategica ##### marco Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Takeshi 18 Sept 2025 Liked: Staff & service 食事、買い物等は便利でした。部屋は普通、6人の家族旅行でした。ホテルの周辺で全てOKでした。スタッフは親切でした。 イスラムなのでお酒はダメですが、近くにアルコール販売の店も有りました。両替も有りました。場所的には良かったです。 ##### Takeshi Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna Maria A 1 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Really good hotel in downtown Cairo My favorite hotel in downtown Cairo. I have stayed here 3 times. Big clean rooms and friendly staff! Highly recommended! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ff6a0e1a-7ed0-453d-9470-38c7d836b926-1746058011391.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Anna Maria A Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Ann 8 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service It was a nice stay. The room was pretty basic but had what we needed. Bathroom felt old and in need of a bit of a spruce up. If you struggle to sleep in noise then this place is not for you. Downtown Cairo is bustling and busy and you can hear everything from the street. The team were friendly and helpful. ##### Ann Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Nasrullah 3 Feb 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities This is an old office building and has hotel on 4th floor, first it is difficult to find the hotel, second the entire building is very dirty filthy, dark no lighting, the elevator is very old style, takes time to learn, how to operate, inside room mosquito, cannot close bathroom door, cannot close the door to the balcony, no water no coffee maker, no dining option around. Best location to see downtown cairo. Will never go again. ##### Nasrullah Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Michael 19 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Very good hotel near the Egyptian Museum Very good hotel near Tahrir Square and the Egyptian Museum. Owner and staff were very friendly. Room had two balconies, Comfortable bed, strong AC (and a fan too). Bathroom recently remodeled. Arranged a day trip to Alexandria with great driver. My only criticisms were the water in the shower was only lukewarm and when traffic is busy you can hear some car horns. Great value for the price and location! ##### Michael Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebekah 2 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Room so nice I booked it twice! Incredible stay! Great location, very walkable (once you get the hang of plying frogger.) The owner and his family and employees went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable. ThIts unbeatable for the price! Just remember its got boutique vibes, you're not paying for a resort. I enjoyed my stay so much that i booked it again coming back into the city! ##### Rebekah Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ki Ki 23 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The room is spacious and clean. The host is friendly. The hotel is located in the heart of Old Cairo which is very convenient for visitors (a 10-minute walk to the old Egyptian museum and Abou Tarek). Nothing more I could ask for with such a reasonable price. ##### Ki Ki Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Ralf 6 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Nettes Hotel in der Stadtmitte ein einfaches Hotel im Zentrum der Stadt. Gut gelegen in der Nähe der Metro. Ein Aufzug bringt einen nach oben in den 3. Stock. Das Zimmer war sauber und groß mit schönen alten Möbeln plus Kühlschrank, was bei der Hitze sehr gut ist. Auch das Bad war sauber, allerdings merkte man, dass die Armaturen nicht mehr die neuesten sind. Alles in allem ein gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis ##### Ralf Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew 13 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The owner made sure that his guests felt welcome and comfortable. Was helpful in arranging tours and transportation. The outside of the building is average, but the room was very clean. It was an excellent deal for the money spent. ##### Andrew Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maida 16 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great stay at Philo - very reasonable cost, extremely helpful staff (Mr. Filip, the owner, made sure to accommodate additional requests and arranged for tours in Cairo and Alexandria). Excellent and convenient location, 10 min walk from Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. ##### Maida Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mehdi 26 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent service! The management were always helpful and professional. It’s located in downtown Cairo close to all kinds of restaurants and shops. I highly recommend this hotel if you want to stay in downtown. ##### Mehdi Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JIN 4 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 素晴らしいスタッフのホテル 利便性が良い場所で特にスタッフが素晴らしい対応でした。お湯は出ないと思いましたがしばらくすると勢いよくお湯がでました。 ドライヤーも頼めば貸してくれました。 ##### JIN Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### David 3 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Highly Recommended Budget Hotel in Central Cairo Philo Hotel is a small family-owned budget hotel situated on the third floor in a depilated but beautiful architecture apartment block in central downtown Cairo, close to Tahrir square. The staff is super friendly and helpful. My room was clean and spacious, equipped with a hard but still comfortable double bed, tv (Arabic channels only), private shower, balcony, and two large windows facing the street. But since the hotel is situated in an old apartment and the furniture may have seen its best days, don’t expect everything to be up to date. You will have free, basic wifi, but the connection is at times a bit slow. The area around the hotel is full of shops and eateries, and even though usually very crowded with people, I never experienced any trouble. And for safe rides around the city, the hotel gladly helps ordering affordable uber-style, hassle-free taxis with pre-arranged rates, arriving at the hotel entrance just a few minutes after order. So I can warmly recommend Philo Hotel as a very good budget place to stay a few days while in Cairo. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7B5F4D85E330F8742B80EBCEC12DCFEFF7C1FBAB1704283601686.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### David Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Srinivasan 7 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### very good value for money very friendly and efficient staff. This is the only hotel I know that has laundry service on site. The rooms are comfortable and clean. ##### Srinivasan Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### RACHID 13 Jun 2025 ##### RACHID Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria 2 May 2025 ##### Maria Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eddy 30 Mar 2025 ##### Eddy Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Charles 11 Feb 2025 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Charles Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yosuke 25 Jan 2025 ##### Yosuke Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Guy 15 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Guy Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna Maria 1 Oct 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness ##### Anna Maria Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Nine Pyramids View Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-NINE-PYRAMIDS-VIEW-HOTEL.h66022511.Hotel-Information) > > [Pyramisa Suites Hotel Cairo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Pyramisa-Suites-Hotel-Cairo.h1188596.Hotel-Information) > > [Marriott Mena House Cairo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Marriott-Mena-House-Cairo.h17162680.Hotel-Information) > > [Azal Pyramids Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Azal-Pyramids-Hotel.h91026582.Hotel-Information) > > [Sonesta Hotel, Tower & Casino - Cairo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Sonesta-Hotel.h6142.Hotel-Information) > > [Mamlouk Pyramids Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Mamlouk-Pyramids-Hotel-Spa.h74898481.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel Cairo Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Novotel-Cairo-Airport.h1678.Hotel-Information) > > [Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Heliopolis-Towers-Hotel.h22839729.Hotel-Information) > > [Talisman Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Talisman-Hotel.h1359612.Hotel-Information) > > [Le Passage Cairo Hotel & Casino](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Le-Passage-Cairo-Hotel-Casino.h1742053.Hotel-Information) > > [The President Hotel Cairo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Hotel-President.h1315900.Hotel-Information) > > [Tolip Inn Maadi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Tolip-Inn-Maadi.h14800048.Hotel-Information) > > [Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Le-Meridien-Pyramids-Hotel-Spa.h24034.Hotel-Information) > > [Villa Belle Epoque](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Villa-Belle-Epoque.h9805250.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Pyramids Golf](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Hilton-Pyramids-Golf.h859389.Hotel-Information) > > [Regency Pyramids](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Regency-Pyramids.h71188596.Hotel-Information) > > [Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Cairo-Marriott-Hotel-Omar-Khayyam-Casino.h6661.Hotel-Information) > > [Al Masa Hotel Nasr City](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Al-Masa-Hotel.h10069968.Hotel-Information) > > [Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Sofitel-Cairo-Nile-El-Gezirah.h11072.Hotel-Information) > > [InterContinental Cairo Citystars by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-InterContinental-Cairo-Citystars.h1147842.Hotel-Information) > > [Hayat Pyramids View Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Hayat-Pyramids-View-Hotel.h29068882.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel Cairo Heliopolis](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel-Cairo-Heliopolis.h2602684.Hotel-Information) > > [Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Steigenberger-Pyramids-Cairo.h36021864.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel Cairo El Borg](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Novotel-Cairo-El-Borg.h2253278.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Cairo Citystars by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Cairo-Citystars.h1832776.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Sheraton-Cairo-Hotel-Casino.h2030.Hotel-Information) > > [Barceló Cairo Pyramids](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Barcelo-Cairo-Pyramid.h2925891.Hotel-Information) > > [Le Méridien Cairo Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Le-Meridien-Cairo-Airport.h6456907.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Cairo Heliopolis](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Hilton-Cairo-Heliopolis.h22840340.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels-Hilton-Cairo-Zamalek-Residences.h520987.Hotel-Information)