"Affordable stay
The price is great and the location couldn’t be better. Still, travellers should note that the hotel is quite basic — the furniture is old, Wi-Fi is also inconsistent. If you value price and location more than comfort, this might work for you."
"Affordable stay
The price is great and the location couldn’t be better. Still, travellers should note that the hotel is quite basic — the furniture is old, Wi-Fi is also inconsistent. If you value price and location more than comfort, this might work for you."
"I really liked it here. Better than other downtown hotels. Clean. Pretty. Charming and historical. The water pressure was strong and hot. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. There was a kitchen with microwave and tea kettle. I will definitely come back. Had everything I needed and this building is part of history."
"I really liked it here. Better than other downtown hotels. Clean. Pretty. Charming and historical. The water pressure was strong and hot. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. There was a kitchen with microwave and tea kettle. I will definitely come back. Had everything I needed and this building is part of history."
"Absolutely loved our stay!
Fantastic hospitality, spotless rooms, and an incredible location. The team here makes you feel right at home. 10/10 recommendation for anyone looking for a seamless, enjoyable trip!"
"Absolutely loved our stay!
Fantastic hospitality, spotless rooms, and an incredible location. The team here makes you feel right at home. 10/10 recommendation for anyone looking for a seamless, enjoyable trip!"
"It exactly what I needed for por short stay in Cairo with helpful suggestions and easy getting picked up from the airport and organized while in Cairo."
"It exactly what I needed for por short stay in Cairo with helpful suggestions and easy getting picked up from the airport and organized while in Cairo."
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The rooms are in excellent condition, and the staff are friendly and always willing to help. I highly recommend this place to anyone planning to stay in downtown Cairo.
The rooms are in excellent condition, and the staff are friendly and always willing to help. I highly recommend this place to anyone planning to stay in downtown Cairo.
This is a great place to stay. Very nice rooms with a great host. Hatem was so helpful with everything. I loved this place and you will too, I recommend everyone to stay here. Thank you for everything ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ (and perfect place to see the pyramids from)
This is a great place to stay. Very nice rooms with a great host. Hatem was so helpful with everything. I loved this place and you will too, I recommend everyone to stay here. Thank you for everything ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ (and perfect place to see the pyramids from)
Mohamed was amazing and very welcoming. From the time we showed up to making dinner for us both nights it was amazing. Rooms were very clean,l and the entire staff was exceptional!!!
Mohamed was amazing and very welcoming. From the time we showed up to making dinner for us both nights it was amazing. Rooms were very clean,l and the entire staff was exceptional!!!
An absolute standout stay! The entire property is sparkling clean, modern, and relaxing. Check-in was effortless, the bed was ultra-comfortable, and the Wi-Fi and amenities worked without a hitch. The staff were exceptionally kind and attentive from start to finish. I couldn’t have asked for a smoother or more enjoyable experience—10/10 recommendation!
An absolute standout stay! The entire property is sparkling clean, modern, and relaxing. Check-in was effortless, the bed was ultra-comfortable, and the Wi-Fi and amenities worked without a hitch. The staff were exceptionally kind and attentive from start to finish. I couldn’t have asked for a smoother or more enjoyable experience—10/10 recommendation!
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.
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.
Nice kitchen and great common area.
The staff was amazing and took good care of me.
Excellent location.
AC in rooms runs without gatekeeping.
Privacy curtains. Lots of
showers and bathroom.
Needs a deep clean like most busy places and the AC s do need service as the could be much colder. I do recommendthis hostel .
Nice kitchen and great common area.
The staff was amazing and took good care of me.
Excellent location.
AC in rooms runs without gatekeeping.
Privacy curtains. Lots of
showers and bathroom.
Needs a deep clean like most busy places and the AC s do need service as the could be much colder. I do recommendthis hostel .
Highly recommend if you want to be close to pyramids and museum. Very quiet and great view. WiFi connection needs to be improved or get yourself a SIM card. Overall great stay and great driving service from Sphinx airport. Thank you 🙏 for everything.
Highly recommend if you want to be close to pyramids and museum. Very quiet and great view. WiFi connection needs to be improved or get yourself a SIM card. Overall great stay and great driving service from Sphinx airport. Thank you 🙏 for everything.
غرفة رائعه جدا ووظيفه ومريحة واستقبال ممتاز
تحس انك في بيتك وبين عائلتك وامان في الغرفه
ومريحة جدا السرير واسع والفرشه مريحة والغرفه نظيفه
الموقع ممتاز
انصحكم بشدة بالاقامة فيها عند زيارتكم للاهرامات
لانها قريبه جدا منها
وشكر خاص الى والدة صاحبة المنزل فهي انسان رائعه طيبه
غرفة رائعه جدا ووظيفه ومريحة واستقبال ممتاز
تحس انك في بيتك وبين عائلتك وامان في الغرفه
ومريحة جدا السرير واسع والفرشه مريحة والغرفه نظيفه
الموقع ممتاز
انصحكم بشدة بالاقامة فيها عند زيارتكم للاهرامات
لانها قريبه جدا منها
وشكر خاص الى والدة صاحبة المنزل فهي انسان رائعه طيبه
I had a great stay at the Pyramids Lounge.
Ehab and Mohamad were extremely helpful in setting up tours of the pyramids, sakara/dashour and Alexandria.
I would have been totally lost without them arranging everything. It was safe and informative and easy for me.
I even left a bag of mine in the taxi from the airport to the hotel and Ehab was able to help me retrieve it! Really saved a disaster there.
Would definitely recommend, price is great and the view of the pyramids during breakfast...
I had a great stay at the Pyramids Lounge.
Ehab and Mohamad were extremely helpful in setting up tours of the pyramids, sakara/dashour and Alexandria.
I would have been totally lost without them arranging everything. It was safe and informative and easy for me.
I even left a bag of mine in the taxi from the airport to the hotel and Ehab was able to help me retrieve it! Really saved a disaster there.
Would definitely recommend, price is great and the view of the pyramids during breakfast...
andrew
Reviewed December 29, 2025Reviewed December 29, 2025
I am in love with this place!! The staff is the best I’ve seen!! So friendly, attentive, professional!! I was referred to as Mr. Adam and if I asked for anything, it was brought to my room!
The Tour Manager, Gamel, is the hardest working man I have ever met!! He would personally handle any situations that came up. My wife and I had a last minute idea of a tour and Mr. Gamel was calling his people at midnight to ensure our tour was ready!! Truly a great person!!
Our driver, Mohammed Gamel, is an...
I am in love with this place!! The staff is the best I’ve seen!! So friendly, attentive, professional!! I was referred to as Mr. Adam and if I asked for anything, it was brought to my room!
The Tour Manager, Gamel, is the hardest working man I have ever met!! He would personally handle any situations that came up. My wife and I had a last minute idea of a tour and Mr. Gamel was calling his people at midnight to ensure our tour was ready!! Truly a great person!!
Our driver, Mohammed Gamel, is an...
Adam Mikel
Reviewed February 19, 2023Reviewed February 19, 2023
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