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Carlton Downtown Cairo

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Egyptian Museum

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Interior
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

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21 26 July St, Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11522
  • Place, Talaat Harb Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Egyptian Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Tahrir Square
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Romantic Double Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Romantic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cairo

Downtown Cairo stay.A stay at this Downtown Cairo hotel places you steps from Royal Chariots Museum and within a 5-minute walk of Talaat Harb Street. Midan Talaat Harb and Kefre, the second pyramid are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Talaat Harb Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Midan Talaat Harb - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Egyptian Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tahrir Square - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • American University of Cairo - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Nasser Station - 3 min walk
  • Cairo Ramses Station - 19 min walk
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Koueider | قويدر - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Al Americaine | الأمريكين - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Al Americaine | الأمريكين - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Akher Sa'a | أخر ساعة - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Karam El Sham - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Carlton Downtown Cairo

3-star hotel near Egyptian Museum
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The business-friendly Carlton Downtown Cairo also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Carlton Downtown Cairo offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. 40-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Carlton Downtown Cairo to the airport?

Carlton Downtown Cairo is 12.5 mi (35-min drive) away from the Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Carlton Downtown Cairo?

As of Feb 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carlton Downtown Cairo on Mar 8, 2026 start from 47.49, 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.

Does Carlton Downtown Cairo have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Carlton Downtown Cairo.

Does Carlton Downtown Cairo offer free breakfast?

Carlton Downtown Cairo offers free full breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Carlton Downtown Cairo?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Carlton Downtown Cairo?

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Carlton Downtown Cairo?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Carlton Downtown Cairo have a pool?

Carlton Downtown Cairo does not have a pool.

Does Carlton Downtown Cairo have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Carlton Downtown Cairo have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Carlton Downtown Cairo to downtown Cairo?

Carlton Downtown Cairo is 0.7 mi away from Cairo.

Carlton Downtown Cairo Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 54 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is great. Authentic and a great roof terrace restaurant. Rooms and staff good. Only negative is the bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved it, excellent. And try the chicken shop food next door!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel has a good location and much character as a mid 1930s building, with a wonderful roof terrace where breakfast is served. Bedrooms are basic, bathroom was functional, and the bedroom had a fridge which is useful. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fahad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
العاملين بالفندق لطيفين وبشوشين وتعاملهم راقي الأفطار الشرقي جيد وفرش
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Carlton is a great hotel located in central Cairo, with a metro station immediately in front of it, which makes exploring the city very convenient. The staff at the hotel were all extremely friendly, polite, and accommodating. For example, when I arrived early in the morning, Ramon arranged for an early check in as he realised I was tired from travel. Amr Gaber, who serves the breakfast on the rooftop terrace, served me breakfast after the official end time as he did not want me to leave the hotel hungry. The hotel has a historic charm, with very clean rooms (I stayed twice at the Carlton and had two rooms during my holiday) and working AC, great value for money. The rooftop is a highlight of the hotel, with food, shisha and alcoholic beverages available overlooking central Cairo. The staff really were all extremely friendly, and allowed me to store my bags at the hotel after checking out so I could explore the city without being burdened by a suitcase before my onwards travel. I highly recommend the Carlton and will stay here again on my next trip to Cairo.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Johanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Interesting hotel built in 1935 and still has many of the features from that time. All the staff were absolutely wonderful. We had the romantic top floor room with a little garden and loved the privacy. Bathroom was a little dated but everything worked fine.
Our deck at night
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian Georg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is a Gem! Frozen in 30 to 1950th style you can stay in the past. The Breakfast at the rooftop is mesmerising, the staff is doing sonwell you cant barely find some equivalent. Around the Corner younwill find the shoe manufacturer Babel, Ihighly recommend, the Swiss restaurant, which inlove and serve famous swiss local dishes. The traffic is a little rushing, but to get a real royal Cairo experience - do it!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

michael, inverness

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was horribly substandard. Sign in restroom "Do not flush toilet paper!" Bugs, very dimly lit, many other problems. Only stayed first night because it was so late. We need a refund of 5 nights stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Hong

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is too old and should be renovated before in the market.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Grand Old Gal

The hotel is a tired old beauty. A little rough around the edges but a classic old hotel with its open elevator to the rooftop restaurant. The staff is friendly and courteous. Take the rooftop garden suite for an incredible stay :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is full of charm and original wooden panelling. I loved it. Like stepping back in time. The bedroom furniture was a bit disappointing but the rest of the hotel made up for that. From the period elevator to the lovely rooftop bar/restaurant, there was something to look at. No bland, corporate walls in sight. The staff were lovely. Staying here is a taste of the glory days of travel in the early 20th century.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Mohammed

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Heat is not working inside the room very high level of Humidity and cold. There is misquotes flying around at night time inside the room. very difficult for Uber or a taxi to drop customers or pick them up from the hotel. The staff are amazing friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved roof top restaurant and bar. Staff amazing. Great location for sightseeing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

CarlosGuimel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Hubert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good location one block from Nasser Metro so very easy to reach most points of interest. Hotel fixtures are not up to date--old style room keys required a bit of patience. But room was perfectly fine, and rooftop lounge was a pleasant place for breakfast. All staff very comfortable. If modern western fixtures aren't critical to you, Carleton offers very good value
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

SAAD

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
calm hotel in busy area
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jay Everett

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a rustic charm. They clean it well, but it felt like parts of the room could use a bit of an update. We had a room facing the street where we could hear music from businesses below, but it didn't keep us up at night.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

SAAD

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

good location only

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lina

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Quality price ratio is very high, in the heart of the city,
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hello there this is my experience to stay at this such a comfortable hotel. Really really a recommended it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Neil

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Aytug

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Otel çok eski ,otantik bir havaya sahip.Genel olarak temiz,sabahları isterseniz çarşaf ve havluları değiştiriyorlar ve oda temizliği yapıyorlar,çalışanlar oldukça kibar ve yardımcı oluyorlar.Sadece oda eşyaları çok ama çok eski,pencereler sorunlu çalışıyor.şehrin merkezinde heryerw yürüme mesafesinde olması büyük avantaj.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SAYURI

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Florentin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025