Cairo Inn The Royal, a 3.5-star hotel, is located in Downtown Cairo, placing guests within a 10-minute walk of Tahrir Square and the Egyptian Museum, with Sadat Station and Mohamed Naguib Station accessible in 8 and 9 minutes on foot respectively. This accommodation offers complimentary continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and convenient free valet parking, alongside onsite laundry facilities, a common area microwave and refrigerator, and concierge services.
9.2 120 reviews
Basha Pyramids Inn
B&B, Cairo
Basha Pyramids Inn, a guest house near the Giza Pyramids in Cairo, offers convenient proximity to the Great Sphinx (a 6-minute walk) and the Pyramids (1.6km away). This newly built (2023) one-bedroom, one-bathroom property features a private entrance, soundproofed rooms with air conditioning, a mini-market, and offers continental or in-room breakfast, plus bicycle and car rentals.
8.7 4013 reviews
Kempinski Nile Hotel, Cairo
hotel, Cairo
The Kempinski Nile Hotel is located in Cairo's upscale Garden City district, a short walk from downtown Cairo and the Egyptian Museum, with the Pyramids of Giza and the Cairo Citadel accessible within a 20-minute drive. This 5-star hotel has received very good user ratings across location, cleanliness, and overall experience. The hotel has luxurious rooms with free WiFi, high-definition LCD TVs, complimentary Coca-Cola from the minibar, and a pillow menu for personalised comfort. Guests can enjoy a rooftop swimming pool, a full-service spa and wellness centre, and a variety of dining options, including Ottoman and Italian cuisine.
8.9 1369 reviews
Museum And Nile View Hotel
hotel, Cairo
The Museum And Nile View Hotel boasts a prime Downtown Cairo location, an 8-minute walk from Tahrir Square, 0.8km from the Egyptian Museum, and within 3.2km of Cairo Tower and the Al-Hussein Mosque. This 3-star establishment offers 1-bedroom lodgings with a private bathroom, free Wi-Fi, room service, and a shared lounge and kitchen; guests can enjoy a range of breakfast options and benefit from airport transportation.
9.7 3 reviews
Elmandara Residence
hotel, Alexandria
Elmandara Residence, an apartment in Alexandria, is located a 10-minute walk from Mandara Beach and 9.4 kilometres from the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, with Sidi Gaber Train Station 9.5 kilometres away. This family-friendly accommodation offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, complimentary WiFi, room service, a garden, and parking, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.
8.7 169 reviews
Amon Hotel
hotel, Luxor
The Amon Hotel is situated close to the Kings and Queen Valley, a short drive from Luxor's iconic Karnak Temple. It boasts very good ratings for location, cleanliness, and overall user experience. The hotel offers a range of facilities, including a swimming pool, garden, and restaurant. Guests can enjoy a variety of activities, such as excursions to nearby temples, camel riding, desert safaris, and relaxing massage treatments.
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First Site Of Pyramids View Hotel
hotel, Giza Governorate
The First Site Of Pyramids View Hotel is located in the Al Haram district of Giza Governorate, offering proximity to the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx of Giseh, with the Grand Egyptian Museum and Egyptian Museum also nearby. This hotel provides air-conditioned accommodation for up to four guests, featuring three bedrooms and three bathrooms, and guests can benefit from amenities such as whirlpools, bidets, and laundry services.
8.8 1327 reviews
Jasmine Pyramids Hotel
hotel, Cairo
The Jasmine Pyramids Hotel in Giza, Cairo, offers convenient proximity to the Giza Pyramids (a 7-minute walk) and the Great Sphinx (2.1km), providing easy access to these iconic landmarks. This family-friendly guesthouse features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, a swimming pool, free Wi-Fi, and a range of amenities including a restaurant, bar, and room service, plus a shared kitchen and sun terrace.
8.7 451 reviews
Sama Hotel
hotel, Cairo
The Sama Hotel, a 3-star establishment, enjoys a convenient downtown Cairo location less than 2km from Talaat Harb Street, Tahrir Square, and the Egyptian Museum, with Ramses Station a short 16-minute walk away. This Cairo hotel offers free Wi-Fi in public areas, a shared microwave, 24-hour reception, concierge services for tour bookings, laundry services, and on-site parking.
8.3 630 reviews
Al Hambra Hotel
hotel, Luxor
The Al Hambra Hotel is located in Luxor, just 1.6 kilometres from the Nile River and a 10-minute drive from Hatshepsut Temple, offering easy access to the city's main attractions. The hotel has received very good ratings for its location, cleanliness and overall experience. The hotel features a range of comfortable rooms and apartments with balconies, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy a variety of amenities including a swimming pool, a restaurant, a bar, a fitness centre, a spa and a tennis court.
8.6 97 reviews
Dior Hotel Downtown
hotel, Cairo
The Dior Hotel Downtown in Cairo enjoys a central location, a short walk (approximately 1-1.5 km) from Tahrir Square and the Egyptian Museum, with other significant landmarks such as the Cairo Tower (2.2 km), Al-Azhar Mosque (2.6 km), and the Mosque of Ibn Tulun (3.7 km) within easy reach. This family-friendly guesthouse offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, a shared kitchen, a bar, free Wi-Fi, and valet parking, plus breakfast options including Full English/Irish, American, and vegetarian choices.
8.9 649 reviews
Aphrodite Boutique Hotel
hotel, Cairo
The Aphrodite Boutique Hotel in Cairo enjoys a central location near Tahrir Square, within 0.8km of the Egyptian Museum and a short taxi ride from major mosques and the Cairo Tower. This 3-star guesthouse offers air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and breakfast, perfect for exploring Cairo's historical sites.
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9.2 247 reviews
Soluxe Cairo Hotel
hotel, Cairo
Soluxe Cairo Hotel, offering the 'Soluxe Cairo Hotel' package, is situated near the Giza Pyramids, approximately 1.9 km away and 3.5 km from the Great Sphinx, providing convenient access to these iconic landmarks. This 4-star establishment features a swimming pool, spa, fitness centre, and rooms with balconies, a hot tub and complimentary breakfast, alongside additional services including airport transfers and car rental.
8.1 230 reviews
Royal Jewel Al-raml Hotel
hotel, Alexandria
The Royal Jewel Al-raml Hotel, a 4-star establishment, is located in Alexandria, approximately 1.6 kilometres from Shatibi Beach and within walking distance of the Alexandrina Library, Alexandria Stadium, and Misr Station. This hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with WiFi, a garden, and a terrace, with each unit measuring 30 square metres and accommodating up to 5 guests.
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18th Floor Nile View | Jacuzzi | Zamalek
hotel, Le Caire
This 4-star hotel, offering the "18th Floor Nile View | Jacuzzi | Zamalek" package, is situated on the 18th floor in the Zamalek district of Cairo, providing panoramic Nile vistas and convenient access to local attractions and business centres. Guests can enjoy the exclusive in-room Jacuzzi amenity, with internet, restaurant, and parking facilities available, and check-out is required before 11:00.
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Aghurmi Siwa Hotel
hotel, Siwa
Aghurmi Siwa Hotel is located in Siwa, offering convenient access to the town's attractions. This 4-star accommodation provides a tranquil garden and terrace, an on-site restaurant and bar, complimentary WiFi, and free private parking, with rooms featuring 48 square meters of floor area, one bedroom, and one bathroom.
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9.5 14 reviews
Meddur Siwa Oasis
hotel, Siwa
Meddur Siwa Oasis, a 5-star hotel in Siwa Oasis, Egypt, offers luxurious accommodation and is situated within the oasis (precise location within Siwa requires further detail for distance calculations to landmarks). The Meddur Siwa Oasis property features one bedroom and one bathroom, offering American and Halal breakfast options, in-room tea-making facilities, and is suitable for couples and families seeking a peaceful retreat; no stag or hen parties are permitted.
8.4 7784 reviews
Double Room With Garden
hotel, Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm Dreams Vacation Club - Aqua Park is conveniently located in the heart of Sharm El Sheikh, just a short walk from Naama Bay Beach and close to the International Congress Center and Sinai Grand Casino. The hotel has received very good ratings for its location, cleanliness and overall experience. The resort offers a range of accommodation options, including comfortable rooms with modern amenities. Guests can enjoy a variety of activities and facilities, including an outdoor pool, a fitness centre, an aqua park, a spa, a sauna, a garden, a bar, a restaurant, and room service.
8.1 100 reviews
Dolphin Continental Hotel
hotel, Quseir
The Dolphin Continental Hotel is a three-star beachfront establishment in Quseir, Egypt, situated approximately 90 kilometres from Marsa Alam International Airport. This family-friendly hotel offers 1-bedroom units with a private beach, swimming pool, spa, fitness centre, restaurant, and free Wi-Fi, plus a playground and games room for children.
9.1 123 reviews
Hyatt Centric Cairo West
hotel, 6th of October City
The Hyatt Centric Cairo West is a 5-star hotel located in 6th of October City, offering convenient proximity to Cairo International Airport and within 15 kilometres of key attractions such as the Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza Pyramid Complex, and Pyramid of Khufu. This family-friendly establishment provides a complimentary children's club, a full-service spa, an outdoor swimming pool, two restaurants, two bars, and a 24-hour fitness centre, ensuring a comfortable and engaging stay for all guests.
Frequently asked questions about hotels in Egypt
What are the best landmarks to visit in Egypt?
Egypt boasts incredible landmarks. The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx are essential, of course. Then there's the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, home to numerous pharaohs' tombs, and the magnificent Karnak Temple, a sprawling complex of temples, chapels, pylons and obelisks. Don't miss the Abu Simbel temples, relocated to save them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser, and the breathtaking Philae Temple on Agilkia Island.
What are the most popular 2, 3 and 4-star hotels in Egypt?
A Nile cruise is a classic Egyptian experience, offering a relaxing way to see the sights. Exploring ancient sites like those mentioned above is a must. A camel ride through the desert provides a unique perspective, and a felucca ride on the Nile is wonderfully peaceful. Visiting a local souk (market) for vibrant shopping and cultural immersion is also highly recommended.
The best time to visit is during the cooler months, from October to April. The weather is generally pleasant, with warm days and cool nights. Summer (May to September) can be extremely hot, particularly in Upper Egypt.
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Which neighbourhoods or areas are best for spending a week in Egypt?
For a week, consider basing yourself in Luxor for access to the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and other sites on the West Bank. Cairo offers a different experience, with the Pyramids, museums, and the vibrant Islamic Cairo district. A week allows for exploring both, perhaps splitting your time between them.
Which parts of Egypt are perfect for a weekend getaway?
For a weekend, focus on a single area. Cairo is a good option, allowing you to see the Pyramids and explore the city. Alternatively, a weekend in Luxor lets you experience some of the most impressive ancient sites. Aswan, with its Nubian culture and Philae Temple, is another possibility.
Renting a car isn't generally recommended for independent travel outside of major cities. Driving conditions can be challenging, and public transport, including trains and buses, is often a more practical and safer option for exploring between cities. Taxis and Uber are readily available in urban areas.
What are the best hotels with a swimming pool in Egypt?
Credit card acceptance varies. Larger hotels, restaurants, and shops in tourist areas usually accept major credit cards, but it's advisable to carry Egyptian pounds (EGP) for smaller establishments and local markets. Cash is king in many places.
What are the largest airports in Egypt?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) is the largest and busiest airport, serving as the main gateway to the country. Other significant airports include Luxor International Airport (LXR) and Aswan International Airport (ASW).
Are there any unwritten rules of behaviour visitors should know about Egypt?
Dress modestly, especially when visiting religious sites. Avoid public displays of affection. It's polite to greet people with a handshake or a nod. Bargaining is expected in souks. Learn a few basic Arabic phrases – it's always appreciated.
What local specialties should you try in Egypt?
Kushari, a mixed plate of rice, lentils, macaroni, chickpeas, and tomato sauce, is a national favourite. Try ful medames (fava beans), ta'meya (falafel), and various grilled meats. For dessert, indulge in basbousa (semolina cake) or knafeh (cheese pastry).
Where are the best shopping spots in Egypt?
The Khan el-Khalili bazaar in Cairo is a famous souk with a vast array of goods. Luxor and Aswan also have bustling markets offering local crafts, textiles, and souvenirs. For more modern shopping, Cairo's malls offer a wider range of international brands.
What signature events or festivals take place in Egypt?
Egypt hosts various festivals throughout the year. The Islamic festivals of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are significant celebrations. The Coptic Orthodox Church also celebrates several important religious holidays. Many local festivals and celebrations take place in different regions.
What’s the best place in Egypt for mild and comfortable weather?
During the warmer months, coastal areas like Alexandria might offer slightly milder temperatures than inland cities. However, the best time for generally mild and comfortable weather across much of Egypt is during the autumn and spring months (October to April).
What are the most common travel mistakes tourists make in Egypt?
Common mistakes include not exchanging currency before arrival, not negotiating prices in markets, overpacking, and failing to dress respectfully when visiting religious sites. Also, not booking tours or accommodation in advance, especially during peak season, can be problematic.
What are some hidden gems to explore in Egypt?
Beyond the famous sites, explore the less-visited monasteries in the Western Desert, such as Saint Anthony's Monastery and Saint Paul's Monastery. The Siwa Oasis offers a unique desert experience, and the charming town of El-Gouna on the Red Sea coast is a great alternative to the busier resorts.
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Hor Moheb Hotel
hotel, Cairo
The Hor Moheb Hotel, a 3-star establishment in Cairo, is situated a mere 500 metres from the Pyramids of Giza and within easy reach of the city centre's cinemas, theatres, opera houses, and shopping districts. This accommodation offers rooms with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and a balcony, alongside on-site facilities including a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, and spa, with valet parking and airport pick-up available.
8.6 13755 reviews
Pyramisa Suites Hotel Cairo
hotel, Cairo
The Pyramisa Suites Hotel Cairo, a five-star establishment, is located in Cairo's Dokki district, offering Nile River or city views and convenient access to Tahrir Square, just two metro stops away, and the Egyptian Museum, a 5-minute drive, with the Giza Pyramids approximately 30 kilometres distant. This hotel provides a full-service spa, two outdoor swimming pools, four restaurants serving diverse cuisines including Egyptian, Italian, Indian, and Chinese, and spacious rooms equipped with air conditioning, a television, coffee/tea facilities, and a mini-bar.
8.6 588 reviews
Royal Pyramids Inn
hotel, Cairo
The Royal Pyramids Inn is located near the Giza Pyramids in Cairo, just 5km from the Great Sphinx and 5km from the Giza Pyramids complex. The hotel has very good user ratings, with an excellent location rating and very good cleanliness rating. The hotel offers a range of facilities including a shared kitchen, a terrace, a garden, a restaurant, a bar, and a jacuzzi. Guests can also enjoy concierge services, bike rental, and airport shuttle services.
8.8 5404 reviews
Intercontinental Cairo Citystars By Ihg
hotel, Cairo
The InterContinental Cairo Citystars, an IHG hotel, is situated next to the Citystars shopping mall, approximately 6.2 km from Cairo International Airport. This 5-star establishment offers 23 meeting rooms, a luxurious spa with a hydro pool, ten diverse restaurants, a tennis court, and an extensive outdoor swimming pool, all within easy reach of Cairo's attractions.
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Romantic Room With Unmatched Scenic Views In Dahab - Red Sea & Mt. Sinai
hotel, South Sinai Governorate
This beachfront establishment in Dahab, South Sinai Governorate, offers the "Romantic Room With Unmatched Scenic Views" and boasts direct access to a private beach and lagoon-style pool, with the St Katherine Protectorate and Ras Abu Galum Nature Reserve within easy reach. This guest house provides air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and a terrace or balcony for its three guests, alongside a fitness centre and complimentary meals and drinks, with shuttle services available upon request.
8.0 467 reviews
Onatti Beach Resort Marsa Alam
hotel
Hôtel Onatti Beach Resort Marsa Alam is situated on the Red Sea coast, 16 kilometres south of Al Qusair and a 25-minute drive from Marsa Alam International Airport. This 4-star hotel offers Nubian-style rooms with amenities including air conditioning, internet, and a minibar, alongside facilities such as a swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, fitness centre, restaurant, and multiple bars, plus a mini-club and playground for families.
8.5 7413 reviews
Ramses Hilton Hotel & Casino
hotel, Cairo
The Ramses Hilton Hotel & Casino is situated on the Nile Riverfront, a 5-minute walk from the British Museum. This 5-star hotel offers 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom accommodations, featuring a swimming pool, spa, casino, and multiple dining options, with rooms providing balconies overlooking the Nile or city.
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Hôtel Sky View Suites
hotel, Hurghada
Hôtel Sky View Suites is situated in Sahl Hasheesh, a district south of Hurghada, offering a tranquil atmosphere with proximity to the Sahl Hasheesh Promenade and the Red Sea Riviera's beaches and watersports. This hotel provides a comfortable base with amenities including internet, air conditioning, a swimming pool, terrace/balcony, garden, spa, restaurant, bar, fitness centre, and parking, featuring one bedroom and one bathroom.