We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Cairo, Egypt. We have also included accommodation in apartments, guest houses, historic buildings, boutique hotels, inns, romantic hotels and boats. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated February 2024.
Apartment.Charming. Great value. Popular among couples. Situated 1.1 km from Cairo Tower, Houseboat65 - Historic home on the Nile - Central Cairo offers a garden, and air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. This recently renovated apartment is located 2.3 km from The Egyptian Museum and 2 km from Tahrir Square. At the apartment complex, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. A car rental service is available at the apartment. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The units provide views of the lake and come with a seating area, a washing machine, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, and a private bathroom with bathrobes and slippers. A balcony with an outdoor dining area and river views is offered in every unit. A selection of options including warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries is available for breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. There is a coffee shop on-site. Sightseeing tours are available in the surrounding area. Al-Azhar Mosque is 4.9 km from Houseboat65 - Historic home on the Nile - Central Cairo, while Mosque of Ibn Tulun is 5.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cairo International, 19 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Houseboat65 stands out from other accommodations with its relaxing atmosphere and great value. It has a stunning sunroom, a stylish and well-equipped kitchen, and a large comfortable bedroom with a spacious bathroom.
Apartment. Spacious downtown Nile apartment has a balcony and is situated in Cairo, within just 1.4 km of Tahrir Square and 1.8 km of The Egyptian Museum. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the apartment free of charge. Al-Azhar Mosque is 4.5 km away and El Hussien Mosque is 4.7 km from the apartment. Providing access to a terrace with garden views, the air-conditioned apartment consists of 2 bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. Cairo Tower is 2.9 km from Spacious downtown Nile apartment, while Mosque of Ibn Tulun is 3.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cairo International Airport, 18 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Great interior design. Offering quiet street views, Gamaleya Boutique Hotel is an accommodation located in Cairo, less than 1 km from El Hussien Mosque and a 14-minute walk from Al-Azhar Mosque. Featuring full-day security, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. You can play darts at the bed and breakfast. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The units are equipped with a dishwasher, microwave, a coffee machine, a hot tub, bathrobes and a desk. There is a private bathroom with walk-in shower in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the bed and breakfast, all units have bed linen and towels. You can make your own food in the kitchen before eating in the private dining area, and the bed and breakfast also offers a coffee shop. Tahrir Square is 3.6 km from Gamaleya Boutique Hotel, while Mosque of Ibn Tulun is 4 km away. The nearest airport is Cairo International Airport, 14 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This boutique hotel stands out with its charming interior design. Located in the old part of the city, it offers a unique experience where guests can immerse themselves in the local street life.
Guest House.Delightful property. Gorgeous surroundings. Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Sunset Guesthouse Abusir is set in Cairo. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests. The guest house is fitted with a satellite flat-screen TV. The property offers mountain views. A bar can be found on-site. A car rental service is available at the guest house, while hiking and walking tours can be enjoyed nearby. Great Sphinx is 12 km from Sunset Guesthouse Abusir, while Giza Pyramids is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Cairo International, 42 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
This is likely one of the most BEAUTIFUL guest houses in Cairo. It also has BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS.
Apartment.Historic. Great views. In the Giza district of Cairo, close to Great Sphinx, pyramids view suite/vista piramidi features a terrace and a washing machine. The property has city and quiet street views, and is 1.8 km from Giza Pyramids. The apartment offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Certain units in the apartment complex have private entrance and are equipped with desk and wardrobe. Some of the units feature a satellite TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. At the apartment complex, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests may chill out in the on-site lounge, while a grocery delivery service and a minimarket are also available. Sightseeing tours are available close by. Cairo Tower is 13 km from the apartment, while Mosque of Ibn Tulun is 13 km away. The nearest airport is Cairo International, 29 km from pyramids view suite/vista piramidi, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Very stylish. Superb interior design. Ideally set in the Downtown Cairo district of Cairo, Almadiafa - المضيفه is set 200 metres from Tahrir Square, 400 metres from The Egyptian Museum and 1.8 km from Cairo Tower. The property is around 3.4 km from Al-Azhar Mosque, 3.8 km from El Hussien Mosque and 4.7 km from Mosque of Ibn Tulun. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. The rooms include a kettle, while selected rooms also feature a terrace and others also feature city views. At Almadiafa - المضيفه the rooms come with bed linen and towels. Mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha is 5.6 km from the accommodation, while Cairo Citadel is 6.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cairo International Airport, 17 km from Almadiafa - المضيفه.Show full description
Almadiafa is a charming boutique hotel with stunning interior design and a lovely roof garden. It is conveniently located near Tahrir Square and the Egyptian Museum. Despite being in a bustling area, the hotel provides a peaceful oasis with cozy rooms and a relaxing terrace.
Newly opened, April 2024. Set 200 metres from Tahrir Square, Mar Charbel Hotel Cairo offers 4-star accommodation in Cairo and has a bar. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from The Egyptian Museum. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a terrace with a city view. Every room has a flat-screen TV, and some units at Mar Charbel Hotel Cairo have a balcony. At the accommodation all rooms include bed linen and towels. An American breakfast is available every morning at Mar Charbel Hotel Cairo. Cairo Tower is 1.7 km from the hotel, while Al-Azhar Mosque is 3.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cairo International Airport, 17 km from Mar Charbel Hotel Cairo.Show full description
Apartment.Hip. Great value. Situated within the Giza district in Cairo, Hi Pyramids has air conditioning, a patio, and quiet street views. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The spacious apartment with a terrace and mountain views has 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a bidet. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a lift and currency exchange for guests. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. A minimarket is available at the apartment. Bike hire and car hire are available at this apartment and the area is popular for hiking. Great Sphinx is 1.7 km from the apartment, while Giza Pyramids is 2.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cairo International, 31 km from Hi Pyramids, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
This might be the coolest apartment in Cairo. It also has great affordability and a popular rooftop bar!
Newly opened, April 2024. Located in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within 800 metres, City View Palace hotel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. This 3-star hotel offers an ATM and a tour desk. The daily breakfast offers à la carte, continental or vegetarian options. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel each room comes with air conditioning, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a balcony with a city view. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. At City View Palace hotel you will find a restaurant serving American and local cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the accommodation. The Egyptian Museum is less than 1 km from City View Palace hotel, while Cairo Tower is 2.2 km away. The nearest airport is Cairo International Airport, 16 km from the hotel.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, December 2023. Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Formidable of Cairo provides accommodation with free bikes and free WiFi. The property was built in 19th century and features air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony. Al-Azhar Mosque is 2.4 km away and Cairo Tower is 2.6 km from the apartment. The spacious apartment is equipped with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with city views. A private entrance leads guests into the apartment, where they can enjoy some chocolates or cookies. The property offers quiet street views. There is a snack bar on-site. Tahrir Square is 600 metres from the apartment, while The Egyptian Museum is less than 1 km away. The nearest airport is Cairo International Airport, 16 km from Formidable of Cairo.Show full description
Newly opened, November 2023. NADA Hostel is set in Cairo, within 2.1 km of El Hussien Mosque and 2.9 km of Cairo Tower. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Certain units at the property feature a balcony with a city view. Some rooms come with a kitchen with a fridge, a microwave and a minibar. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Tahrir Square, Al-Azhar Mosque and The Egyptian Museum. The nearest airport is Cairo International Airport, 16 km from NADA Hostel.Show full description
Guest House.Creative. Great views. Popular among women. Boasting a hot tub, Atlantis pyramids inn is located in Cairo. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. The guest house provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. All units come with a terrace with mountain views, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower. All units include private entrance. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne, fruits and chocolates or cookies. There is a coffee shop, and a grocery delivery service, a minimarket and packed lunches are also available upon request. Guests can keep up their exercise routines during yoga and fitness classes. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the guest house. Giza Pyramids is 7.3 km from Atlantis pyramids inn, while Great Sphinx is 9 km away. The nearest airport is Sphinx International, 37 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Apartment.Charming. Great location. Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, very comfortable and cozy is set in Cairo. It is situated 8.4 km from Cairo Intl Conference Centre and offers a minimarket. The spacious apartment has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with quiet street views. Al-Azhar Mosque is 12 km from the apartment, while El Hussien Mosque is 12 km from the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 6.9 km from City Stars. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. The nearest airport is Cairo International Airport, 8 km from very comfortable and cozy.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Beautiful. Great value. Offering garden views, Draz pyramids view Bed & breakfast is an accommodation set in Cairo, 1.7 km from Great Sphinx and 4.2 km from Giza Pyramids. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The bed and breakfast has family rooms. Guests can stay warm with a fireplace in every unit. Units come with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV, and some units at the bed and breakfast have a balcony fitted with outdoor furniture. At the bed and breakfast, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels. There is a snack bar and bar. Cairo Tower is 13 km from the bed and breakfast, while Mosque of Ibn Tulun is 13 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cairo International Airport, 29 km from Draz pyramids view Bed & breakfast.Show full description
This unique bed & breakfast provides a stunning view of the Pyramids of Giza. It has comfortable rooms, including a family room. A delicious breakfast can be enjoyed while taking in the breathtaking view.
Inn / Guest House.Elegant. Great location. Pyramids Overlook Inn is set in Giza in front of the Sphinx and the great pyramids and has views of the Sphinx and the Pyramids. Some rooms include a seating area for your convenience. A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms. Each room has a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower. Pyramids Overlook Inn provides free WiFi and private parking. You will find a gift shop, an onsite restaurant and a barbeque at the property. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including golfing and horse riding. The inn also offers bike hire and car hire. Chefren pyramid is 800 metres from Pyramids Overlook Inn, while Mikerinus pyramid is 1.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cairo International Airport, 29 km from the property.Show full description
Pyramids Overlook Inn is a cozy guest house with charming rooms and a rooftop terrace providing breathtaking views of the Sphinx and Pyramids. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast and the inn's prime location, a short walk from the Pyramids, makes it the perfect base for exploring the wonders of Cairo.
Apartment.Newly opened, March 2024. Luxury apartment Downtown Cairo (Central & Unique) is set in Cairo, 2.3 km from Tahrir Square, 2.5 km from Mosque of Ibn Tulun, as well as 2.8 km from The Egyptian Museum. Among the facilities at this property are a lift and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The spacious apartment features 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Cairo Tower is 3.4 km from the apartment, while Mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha is 4.1 km away. The accommodation offers a shuttle service, while a car rental service is also available. Featuring air conditioning, this unit has a dressing room and a fireplace. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. There is a coffee shop on-site. The nearest airport is Cairo International Airport, 18 km from Luxury apartment Downtown Cairo (Central & Unique).Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Highly elegant. Great bar. Situated in Cairo, 3.3 km from Tahrir Square, The St. Regis Cairo features accommodation with free bikes, private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers an ATM, a concierge service and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a sauna, evening entertainment and room service. The rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Rooms include a coffee machine, while certain rooms are fitted with a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and an oven. At The St. Regis Cairo rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. A buffet, continental or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American, Italian and Pizza cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. At The St. Regis Cairo guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub. Speaking Arabic, German, English and Italian at the reception, staff are ready to help around the clock. The Egyptian Museum is 3.5 km from the hotel, while Cairo Tower is 4.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cairo International Airport, 18 km from The St. Regis Cairo.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Rooftop restaurant. Situated in Cairo, 700 metres from Giza Pyramids, Elite Pyramids Boutique Hotel features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are an ATM and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Great Sphinx is 2.1 km from Elite Pyramids Boutique Hotel, while Cairo Tower is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cairo International Airport, 30 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, March 2024. Situated in Cairo, 1.4 km from Cairo Tower and 2.9 km from The Egyptian Museum, The Nile Vintage Haven features air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. It is set 3.3 km from Tahrir Square and offers a lift. Mosque of Ibn Tulun is 6.8 km from the apartment and Mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha is 7.7 km away. The spacious apartment features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with river views. Guests can take in the views of the city from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. Al-Azhar Mosque is 6 km from the apartment, while El Hussien Mosque is 6.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cairo International Airport, 19 km from The Nile Vintage Haven.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, December 2023. Featuring a hot tub, Luxury apartment Downtown Cairo is located in Cairo. Among the facilities at this property are free shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The spacious apartment is equipped with 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with an oven, a microwave, a washing machine, a fridge and kitchenware. A minimarket is available at the apartment. The accommodation provides a lift, full-day security and currency exchange for guests. Featuring air conditioning, this unit has a dressing room and a fireplace. The accommodation is soundproof. A car rental service is available at the apartment. Tahrir Square is 1.2 km from Luxury apartment Downtown Cairo, while The Egyptian Museum is 1.6 km away. The nearest airport is Cairo International Airport, 18 km from the accommodation.Show full description
We do our best to keep this list as up-to-date as possible. We last updated it in February 2024. If you know of a unique hotel that should be on the list, let us know. Click here to contact us. Thanks!