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Grand Cairo Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near American University of Cairo
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Economy Double Room, 2 Bedrooms | Balcony
Basic Single Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi
Interior
50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Comfort Triple Room | View from room

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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5 Sherif El-Sagheer, Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11613
  • Tahrir Square
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Egyptian Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Khan el-Khalili
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Comfort Triple Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Economy Double Room, 2 Bedrooms | View from room

Economy Double Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Single Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Comfort Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cairo

Downtown Cairo stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Cairo hotel, you'll find American University of Cairo and Tahrir Square. Also, Egyptian Museum is within half a mile (1 km) and Khan el-Khalili is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Tahrir Square - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • American University of Cairo - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Egyptian Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Khan el-Khalili - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Cairo Tower - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Imbaba Station - 6 min drive
  • Mohamed Naguib Station - 6 min walk
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bab El Ward | باب الورد - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Al Ku5 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zahret El Bostan | زهرة البستان - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Somaya | فسحة سمية - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Grand Cairo Hotel

3.5-star hotel near American University of Cairo
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Grand Cairo Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Cairo hotel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2000
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Dining venue
Grand Cairo Hotel offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (USD 10 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Shopping mall

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 12:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Grand Cairo Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per room (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 10 (roundtrip), (up to 6 years old)
  • Self parking fee: USD 10 per night
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • In accordance with local laws, unmarried guests may be restricted from sharing rooms. Guests are obligated to provide proof of marriage, if requested by the property.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Grand Cairo Hotel Hotel
Grand Cairo Hotel Cairo
Grand Cairo Hotel Hotel Cairo

Frequently asked questions

How close is Grand Cairo Hotel to the airport?

Grand Cairo Hotel is 12.3 mi (36-min drive) away from the Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Grand Cairo Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Grand Cairo Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 25 per room, one-way.

Does Grand Cairo Hotel offer free breakfast?

Grand Cairo Hotel offers free continental breakfast every day from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Grand Cairo Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Grand Cairo Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 12:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Grand Cairo Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 10 per night.

Does Grand Cairo Hotel have a pool?

Grand Cairo Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Grand Cairo Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Grand Cairo Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Grand Cairo Hotel to downtown Cairo?

Grand Cairo Hotel is 0.4 mi away from Cairo.

Grand Cairo Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 55 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location though tough to find initially. (Even the taxi driver couldn’t find it.) The best thing was that our room had a small patio where we could escape the bustle and noise of the streets. The breakfast was terrible and the little dining area reeked of cigarette smoke. The desk clerk was fine but no one else smiled or was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kyle

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My 2 friends and I each booked rooms at this hotel, so 3 total. When we arrived they forced us into one room - it didn't look like they had any others available and it was late so we took it. They then tried to negotiate the price and the room didn't feel safe at all. I would not consider this a real hotel. Would not recommend anyone book here.

10/10 Excellent

Purity

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Joey

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have never had an Expedia problem until now. This is a hostel not hotel and it is BAD. The area is very dodgy and unsafe, no way to get transportation to main area, wild dogs and homeless and trashy. We arranged for airport transport and verified, no shuttle when we arrived. We reserved 3 rooms and when we arrived at 430 am they only had 2 for us. The room was dirty, the beds were dirty and had hair in them! The front door did not lock right, looked like it had been kicked in. The back "balcony" looks out over a dirty alley and there were barking dogs and people yelling. The shower leaked and only 1 towel for 2 people and there was an open electrical outlet in the shower. The other room had the same issues but had no windows and was like a converted closet. Also the front door to the hostel had a broken window and all they had to to was reach in and open from the inside. We stayed 4 hours because we had no choice but then had to switch hotels. He have been fighting with expedia since we returned 2 months ago and they are saying we can mot get a refund even though was definitely nothing like the pictures. We found a much much better hotel for not too much more. STAY AWAY FROM THIS UNLESS WANT A CHEAP HOSTEL IN A BAD NEIGHBOURHOOD
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Sikiru A.

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Anis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This property was not in a safe area. I paid throught expedia, got there, and had to sleep in a uber vehicle until the next day. Th manager tried to explaun himself but at that moment it was not safe for us to be there. In egypt it is a 1.5 star place. False advertment. Trying to resolve this through expedia but no one is responding. Looking for a email address to write to them.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This spot was perfect for my Cairo weekend because I was traveling alone. If I had my family with me, I'd of chosen someplace else. Neither the TV nor the air-conditioning remotes were working. It's close to a lot of things and the hustle of downtown, but it's not quiet or fancy by any means. Still, a bargain for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tomasz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
for me the best of all my 4 hotels i visited in egypt. from the outside it is not impressive, but in the room it is. very clean, everything works and is there. I also saw a 4 person room that looked like a royal suite. in addition, very friendly service and a very good location. I will definitely go back there. I greet the staff

10/10 Excellent

Imad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks everyone who made my stay comfortable.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Excellent location

It needs updating! But the staff are amazing brilliant location, the bedding is always clean, that's one thing I can vouch for the bathrooms if they aren't as clean as you need the house keeping comes straight away! It's not a five star but an excellent hotel for families it's a hotel with respectable people and a very safe hotel!!! They would not enter your room without permission and nothing gets pinched from my own monitoring! Moustapha knows good English so thats a benifit the rest of the staff are great the hotel does tours with great prices My advice would be to the owner get the hotel updated a bit otherwise the rest is excellent its in the heart of the great city you'll find a lot I mean a lot of shops from clothes, restaurants to everthing! It's surrounds banks and governmental buildings so it gives the extra security I always come back to this hotel because of the location and safety Great staff great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Abubakar

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Abdirahman

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

SAAD, huntington beach

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Totally everything was horrible
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

SAID

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On the first night, I was assigned a small room with no windows. I asked for a different room. The next day, a bigger room with a window became available and was given to me for the following nine days. I loved the room and the fact it was on two pedestrian streets. So, there was no traffic noise. It’s a great location.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Pavel

The staff was friendly. The breakfast was very modest, but probably they have such standards. They do not have a dining area so I had to have my breakfast in the room. The room was dark, I had to turn on the lights even in the morning. The location is good - 10 minutes walking to Tahrir square.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

jerome

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner was very accommodating but premises was filthy and broken down We just had to leave asap and did... sorry because he went out of his way to help but there is nothing you can do with this except rebuild
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great service

It was a great stay! The receptionists were very helpful and everything was adequate for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

4/10 Poor

Ramy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

DO NOT BOOK! TERRIBLE HOTEL

The hotel is extremely bad, don't waste your money there. The rooms very all dirty and there were ants walking on the beds!! The Air Conditioner stopped working for two nights and the bathroom floated the room with water! The treatment of the owner was very disrespectful along with the staff. Please save your time money and time and don't book at grand cairo hotel if you want to enjoy your stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

A good choice!

The hotel has seen its glory days in the 1920s. The condition of the rooms varies a lot. We saw some from nice and ok and really price savvy, and quite the opposite. Nevertheless, the normal price ca 15 $/person is a worthy consideration. The state of the bathrooms and toilets is usually the issues. We stayed three nights at the hotel and the rooms were not cleaned once. But, considering the short stay, it wasn’t a problem. The breakfast was also ok, considering the price, and there were no issues with hygiene or no stomac problems. Amazingly, the hotel offered real bed clothing and duvets and clean great, thick cotton towels, which you do not get even in all better hotels. The staff speaks English and was always very helpful, which was a great asset. Even the air port suttle offered worked for us without any difficulties. The rating, 3.5 stars, is of course massively debatable. I would say 2 stars. Nevertheless, the location of the hotel in Cairo is superb, which adds to its overall value as a good budget hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Magda anwar

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Emad wagdy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Mohamed

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Keith

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Ashraf

Liked: Staff & service

Vänlig personal, bra service och billigt,

Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025