40 Talaat Harb, 4th Floor, 11956 Cairo, Egypt
#496 of 822 hotels in Cairo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 264 hostel reviews
7.7Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Location
8.8
Facilities
7.5
Staff
8.9
Value for money
8.2
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 5 June 2022
Abdelmoneim
SudanOld lift Not clear entrance Bathroom bidet is out of order
Central location Welcoming staff. Thanks Mr. Tarig Very clean room and bathroom Comfortable bed and bellows Reasonable breakfast
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 2 June 2022
Christian
GermanyVery simple breakfast
Nice location, friendly staff (great help and support by Mahmoud Tarek)
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 1 June 2022
Viktor
Czech RepublicOccasional problems with elevators, noise from the street despite closed windows (but this was expected to some degree in central Cairo)
Very friendly staff, especially receptionist Inas, very clean and cosy rooms, the rooms are newly refurbished so all equipment worked perfectly, breakfast with rich variety of food
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 26 May 2022
Abdelmoneim
SudanSmall old lift Enterce not so obvious, can easily be missed especially at night No kettle in the room, though there minibar
Good location in the downtown. Pleasant cooperative and decent staff, thanks to Mr. Marco and Mr. Mahmoud. Clean room will illuminated and good AC and very clean bathroom Good breakfast
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 21 May 2022
Farah
United KingdomToilet was blocked They gave us a room we didn't book- a triple room instead of a double bed. The man in the double room had decided to stay a night longer and so they couldn't offer it to us, but they didn't tell us this until after we had paid and seen the room The balcony looked out onto the wall of the next building Breakfast wasn't up to much
Great location Room was clean
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 17 May 2022
Radmila
SerbiaPerfect location, comfortable beds, good breakfast.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 4 May 2022
Hana
United KingdomNoise from the street (Eid) and very solid pillows/firm beds.
Lovely staff, hospitable excellent English informative and relaxed. The bed linen was immaculately clean & fresh and offered daily clean & room was simple with some character features. Breakfast was simple and good.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 25 January 2025
Masako
JapanI stayed there for 2 nights in December. The shower temperature was low and it was cold. I called the reception every night to ask if there were any blankets, but they said there were none. The air conditioner didn't heat up, it just blew cold air. Unfortunately, I had to wear my down jacket for both nights.
The staff at reception were all incredibly friendly and reassuring. We booked a room on the street side and the view from the balcony was great for enjoying the atmosphere of Cairo.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 3 December 2024
Msaadknx
PakistanThe room was spacious, clean, and nicely built. The balcony has a table and two chairs if you want to sit outside. The delicious morning breakfast is served just outside your room in a dining hall. The staff was very cooperative and welcoming. The hotel is located within the main market and thus provides a lot of opportunity for shopping or just roaming around & enjoying the hustle and hustle. Khan el Khalil market and the Egyptian Museum are nearby
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 7 September 2024
Hamdan
United KingdomNothing
Lovely place in the city. Good location, close to everything. Hotel also offers activities to do. The stuff are amazing, always helping you out and great to chat with. Shout out to Muhanad, amazing guy.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
James
United KingdomThe breakfast was very poor. Quality of food was okay but only 1 option. The room was not as advertised.
In a good central location but can be a bit tricky to find.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Kamolchanok
United KingdomThe pillows are hard
The receptionist Taher was very helpful, well communicated and provided amazing service which solo traveler like me was looking for.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Selma
Bosnia and HerzegovinaWe did not get the room that we booked. Room that we booked was bright with light and the room that they wanted to give us had no day light and windows were painted (yes, painted) with white color! Then they said you booked that type of room, but different pictures, which means that if you book with this hotel based on photos, you have no idea what are you going to get. Also, the room that we got as substitut for first night was laud! And their description always says that the room is sound protected. Basicly... lots of things when you get there might not be true. They say that they have safe in the rooms, but the safe is like a toy... We took our pasports and belongings with us evry day. Also breakfast is continental, but it is evry day the same, omlet of one egg per person, 1 yougurt per person, etc. I will post the photo. Breakfast does not have to be expencive, but in Kairo for small money it can be different for sure. I'll post the breakfast for two. We had the same for 7 days. If you take the room that looks on Talaat Harb street you will not be able to sleep because it is old building and even on 6th floore it is too laud... you hear people, cars, music. It is ok that as small hotel you don't have things. Just but the photos of the rooms as they are and describe the things as they are.
Room were nicely decorated and people who work in hotel were mostly polite! Especialy woman for breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Ivan
Slovakia- check-in took too long - they gave us only 2 towels (we were 3 guys in 3 bedroom room) - you have safe in room, but it has probably 1 kg and it's no attached to anything, you can carry it in your hands. - breakfast is ok, but very limited, no juice or smoothie. Everything is counted - one slice of fruit per person. - bathroom door could not be fully closed - we forgot the jacket in room (after check-out), we came back apx. 15 minutes later and some guy already had our jacked on himself - seriously? If this would not happen, I would rate this hotel better.
- Location of hotel is good. - Beds are really comfortable
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Renee
NetherlandsThere was no hot water to shower with Bed and pillows were rock hard Incredible amount of noise from the street
Staff was very friendly
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 28 January 2024
Ouali
United Arab EmiratesCleanliness of the bed, room too tight no window
Location, staff only
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 16 January 2024
Marie
United KingdomWe said in advance that we will check in at 2:30 AM but the staff never replied. The front door was closed and could not join the whatsapp number. after banging for a while some man opened the front door and we entered the building. It was dirty and old, walked the 8 stairs as elevators did not work
Basic Egyptian breakfast was included
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Ludovic
NetherlandsThe price is a bit expensive compared to similar hotels in that area.
A great small hotel in a central location. Room was nice and had a balcony, everything was clean and working as expected Friendly staff
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 4 November 2023
Philip
United StatesYou might have concerns when walking into the building by appearances, but once you take the elevator up to the hotel, you’ll feel better.
The staff is really nice and helpful. Have them arrange a car, activities, or a guide for you. Good location with walking distance to a few cafes and restaurants, though they can be hard to spot if you can’t read Arabic. Not too far from the airport. The room was clean. And even tho it’s right on a busy street, it’s surprisingly not very loud. The shower pressure and temperature was good.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Syed
CanadaBreakfast and cleanliness af
Excellent property we get what we pay for.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 21 October 2023
Guillaume
FranceVery noisy
Friendly staff
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 7 September 2023
Helen
United KingdomLocation, clean room and spacious bathroom, very friendly Staff especially Mohamed at the reception.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 27 August 2023
Mohammad
BangladeshFrequently there is no electricity. And they don't have backup generator. So no AC and no water at washroom during loadshedding. From front desk they told us to go to nearest Mcdonald to use washroom 🚻. It's really pathetic. Breakfast is below average. Dirty environment.
Nothing
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 3 August 2023
Ilias
GreeceThe room was next to the reception and we hear everything at night. The air condition was very noisy.
Great location, clean, nice staff
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 23 July 2023
Mariam
EgyptNothing
I enjoyed a lot of staying at the Golden Palace Hotel. The place is very clean, the staff is very friendly, and the location is excellent
Stayed in July 2023
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