A short walk from Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum, Lotus Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a hair salon. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Downtown Cairo, a neighborhood in Cairo, is home to Lotus Hotel. Egyptian Museum and Grand Egyptian Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Giza Pyramid Complex and Pyramid of Khufu. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Al-Ahly Sports Club or Cairo International Stadium. Visit our Cairo travel guide
Cairo, 12, Talaat Harb Street
What's nearby
Talaat Harb Street
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Midan Talaat Harb
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Tahrir Square
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Egyptian Museum
5 min walk - 0.5 km
American University of Cairo
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Getting around
Cairo Ramses Station
5 min drive
Sadat Station
5 min walk
Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI)
33 min drive
Restaurants
Sip
4 min walk
Mazeej Balad
5 min walk
Almeria Cafe & Restaurant
5 min walk
Cafe Riche | ريش كافيه
1 min walk
KFC
4 min walk
About this property
Lotus Hotel
Hotel near Tahrir Square
Located close to Egyptian Museum and Cairo Tower, Lotus Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a hair salon. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
Free newspapers, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All 50 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
Bathrooms with tubs or showers and shampoo
33-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/closets, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Lotus Hotel?
As of Oct 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lotus Hotel on Nov 26, 2026 start from ¥5,540, excluding 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 for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for USD 2.00 per day.
What time is check-in at Lotus Hotel?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Lotus Hotel?
Check-out is at noon.
Does Lotus Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 16 per person applies.
Where is Lotus Hotel located?
Located in Downtown Cairo, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Talaat Harb Street and Tahrir Square. Egyptian Museum and Cairo Tower are also within 1 mi (2 km). Sadat Station is 5 minutes by foot and Mohamed Naguib Station is 9 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Lotus Hotel Reviews
6.8
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I stayed at the Lotus Hotel for about a week. The location is great, in the heart of downtown Cairo. The room is large, with air conditioning.
A drawback of being in downtown is the surrounding noise from the streets at night.
Breakfast was typical and good.
I'd definitely stay there again!
The hotel has lots of character and has retained its mid-twentieth century charm. The staff were unfailingly helpful and pleasant. Our room was large, comfortable and air conditioned, and the bathroom had been modernised and was good.
Anyone who stays here needs to realise that this us a very old and basic property. For the price you cant go wrong, but dont expect western standards. Its like stepping back in time which ads a charm to it. Overall it was a place to bunk for the night and that's it. So with that, and the overall price, it was perfect for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Javier
May 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tha property has been refurbished but it has lost its old charm and its old management and staff. The airport pick up didn't work which was a bit of a hussle but at least the staff at the reception desk apologized.
Dirtiest toilet I have ever seen in a hotel. Had to clean the toilet before using. Would not use the bathroom here unless I was desperate. Otherwise the hotel seemed okay but the filthy bathroom alone pulled down the grade. The shower was nasty too. ⁷
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
May 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Really ok for a night or 2
This is a very old hotel. You can see pictures of it back in the day on the walls. Its hard to find and in a very run down building, but its like being in a time warp. The beds were clean and comfortable. It looks dirty because its old, but i wiped at some places and they were clean, just stained over time, like in the bathroom. Check-in was tedious, filling out a paper with your home address and profession, bad exchange rate given and you must pay cash. Charged me $8 to wash a load of laundry and hang it out to dry. Wifi in reception only. This hotel is fine for a night or two passing through, but if you book it gor your whole vacation, you may be unhappy. Its very close to the museum and tahrir square!
An trash film. It’s on 7 floor of an old building. Elevator has no door. No one in the reception helps you to get a taxi. No towel for shower just small one for face. No mini bar in the room. No fan. Room completely dirty. The ceiling is falling. Full of flies. Breakfast ridiculous. Not joking: I was afraid the building falls down every night. I prayed a lot. Except for an old gentleman in the reception, all others are rude. See the pictures. Run from here!
Das Hotel liegt in einigen oberen Etagen eines Hochhauses. Es ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen, aber insgesamt in einem recht guten Erhaltungszustand. Lediglich die sanitären Anlagen würden eine Erneuerung brauchen. Allerdings sind sie grundsätzlich funktionstüchtig. Die Betten sind bequem, die Zimmer sind mit modernen Klimaanlagen ausgestattet. Das Personal ist freundlich hilfsbereit. Das Hotel ist günstig in der Innenstadt gelegen, so dass in der Umgebung gute Einkaufsmöglichkeiten und eine Anbindung an den öffentlichen Nahverkehr gegeben sind.
I really loved the place and the staff was really nice!!
It was not that expensive yet the room was big and comfortable
I stayed there 4 nights and will go there again for sure
Airport pick up confirmed but no car arrived. Not informed also. Bathroom tap came in hand. Bathroom basin water logged. Horrible sound while opening tap. Bathroom door can not be closed. Reception prefers to say "sorry" instead of fixing the problems. A/C temperature fluctuates from 12 to 26 deg C. On several followup TV problem fixed.No egg in Breakfast.
It is unethical to recommend this hotel by all agents
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Jul 23, 2019
Liked: Staff & service
Emplacement et espace de la chambre. Lieux vétustes.
Sorry, I was the worst experience I had ever went through. Everything is so bad. The floor , the walls, the bathroom. I have pictures for everything. I could not stay more the some hours and left at the first ray of light. I had proof that i stayed only one night and left. I need to get my money back because I did not stay more than 5 hours. i arrived on the 6/7/19 at midnight and left at 06/8/19 in the down. I need to get the money you charged me as i stayed only that time.
Dünyanın birçok ülkesinde birçok otelde kaldım. Bu otel, en korkunç olanıydı. 1950'de yapılan otel o yılda kalmış. Temizlik sıfır, oda asla temizlenmiyor. Odadaki klima 70 yıllık. Kırılmış, çalışmıyor, kimsenin umrunda değil. Banyoda havlu yok. Saç kurutma makinesi istediğimizde olmadığını söylediler. Restoranında kullanılan bardak, kaşık ve tabaklar pislik içinde. Bar katından gelen sesler gece 3 e kadar uyutmadı. Tek olumlu yanı, Tahrir Meydanı'na yakınlığı. Asla bu otelin önünden bile geçmeyin.