See all properties

Windsor

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Egyptian Museum

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Windsor

Interior
Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Deluxe Single Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Deluxe Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Double Room | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
19 Alfi Bey Steet, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
  • Egyptian Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Tahrir Square
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Khan el-Khalili
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room

Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Single Room

Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Cairo

Heart of Cairo.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Cairo hotel, you'll find Talaat Harb Street and Royal Chariots Museum. Also, Midan Ataba is within half a mile (1 km) and Sixth of October Bridge is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Egyptian Museum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Tahrir Square - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Khan el-Khalili - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Al-Azhar University - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Cairo Tower - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Cairo Rames Station - 15 min walk
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪كاريبو - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪ماكدونالدز - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪بطاطس المهندس - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪دجاج كنتاكى - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪أفندينا - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Windsor

3-star hotel near Egyptian Museum
There's a restaurant on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at Windsor. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Cairo hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Windsor offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

Languages

Arabic, English

Similar properties

View from room

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.2 out of 5, Very Good, 25 reviews
$161 nightly
The price is $186
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Total includes taxes and fees
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 8 per person (one-way)
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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; cash is not accepted
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, American Express, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Windsor Cairo
Windsor Hotel Cairo
Windsor Hotel
Windsor Cairo
Windsor Hotel Cairo

Frequently asked questions

How close is Windsor to the airport?

Windsor is 12.7 mi (34-min drive) away from the Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Windsor have an airport shuttle?

Windsor offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 8 per person, one-way.

Does Windsor offer free breakfast?

Windsor does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Windsor?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Windsor?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Windsor?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Windsor have a pool?

Windsor does not have a pool.

Does Windsor have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Windsor have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Windsor to downtown Cairo?

Windsor is 0.9 mi away from Cairo.

Windsor Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 61 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is very old, so I do understand a bit of difficulty. Very hot when we were there, and ac cpuld not really cool room. Limited and dodgy wifi. Staff very eager to please. Tours arranged with Mr. Samir Fayek from hotel were great. Jotel has fewat driver and ac van for tour use, and Mohammed was a great guide! He spoke uent English, plus several ither languages. We were easily able to see all the sights.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this property because of the historic nature of the hotel. It has a fascinating original lift and is little changed from the early 20th C. However, the "faded glory" is fading quickly. The food was only fair and breakfast very disappointing and very limited. The internet didn't work at all. It was very noisy as there are major roadworks immediately outside the building. This could be a really good hotel but needs some major work, esp on amenities eg sheets were clean but old and torn. Walking distance to the Egyptian Museum.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Justin

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Absolute gem. Incredibly hotel.

This is a stunning, old hotel. Takes you back in time. Romantic, Indiana Jones hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

4/10 Poor

mary, Manchester UK

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

metro work may be the final blow to this historic

There are to be 2 years of major construction work in the streets nest to the Windsor and these go on all night - because that is when the metro is closed! So the general city centre street noise and calls to prayer pre dawn are drowned out by tunnel borers etcetera. Add to this the scary state the wiring, the grubbiness of the curtains and rugs, loose carpets on the stairs and antiquated plumbing and frankly, following the footsteps of some famous people may be better achieved elsewhere. Pity because the staff try hard in an old fashioned way, they just cannot fix a problem this big without a major investment: in their place I would use the two years of mayhem to renovate the place but maintain an early 19th century feel by decorative style, if I could rise the money.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Tara, London

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

A precious time-capsule

This hotel is from a bygone era. It is updated just enough to make the rooms feel neat and functional but the styling is pure colonial and the service impeccable friendly. It is a true time capsule and if you value old buildings it is a gem! Ask them to connect you with Semir who will organise a guide for you. The guide Duoa which we had with George the driver was utterly perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Great location, excellent value, charming history

The Windsor Hotel in Cairo provides the budget-minded traveler with excellent value. The hotel is well located within easy walking distance of the Egyptian Museum. The management and staff are gracious and helpful. The wonderful historic ambiance of the Windsor Hotel offsets the reality of it being an older structure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Excellent Location, Very Quaint and Affordable

The Windsor Hotel gives you a chance to step back in time to 19th century Cairo. The staff is thoroughly charming (some wirh Ritz Carlton style, and some with Faulty Towers picadillos). The bar is nostalgic and comfortable. But the best is the location and the affordable price!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Liz, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Daily Life Experience

Interesting part of the city. Difficult to find but worth the effort if you want an authentic Cairo experience. The hotel itself looks and feels like it hasn't changed much since 1893 when it was a British Officers Mess. It's like staying in a living piece of history. Nothing much has changed including the switchboard, cage elevator, mattresses and hot water system. Thank you Samir for all your help in making our trip to Cairo a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

s.a., new york, ny

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

Great hotel, the staff was excellent.

I would recommend this to those who appreciate old hotels. Also, the staff was very helpful in making our stay a great one; great advice/recommendations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel has a lot of history, has been around since the late 1800's. It used to be a British officer's club, I believe, so there is some interesting history and memorabilia. If it was fixed up it could be an amazing place. But right now it hasn't been kept up too well. The air conditioner in our room could not adequately cool the room which was the main problem since my husband was sick and it was very hot out. Our room was large and clean, however. The staff were very nice and helpful. It does not have modern hotel conveniences. If you want history and charm but don't care about the rest, this is the place for you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Himet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed a night in this colonial era hotel - one of the best bars in the city which used to be the British Officers club ,was a pleasure to meet the owners -good food prepared by the chef.Gr8 location in Cairo downtown
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Leighton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Windsor old world charm and funk still has it.

We stayed at this hotel mostly for the reason it was historic.... old world charm. The owner and staff are like family to assist all your needs. It is definately quirky from the elevator cage to the staff.. but big time charm. This is not a modern hotel by any stretch and Internet is poor but they are making improvements to it.... in fact most hotels have rather bad internet or as they say "only in the lobby" .... Area has great shopping and a few good authentic Egyptian restaurants. If you want colour in a funky old hotel this is it.

6/10 Okay

Esther

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A view of former grandeur

It must have been incredible in its day but now it is very run down. The dining room is a treat and we enjoyed hanging out there in the afternoon.

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Quaint classic hotel. Rooms straight out of early 1900's. Clean, simple.

10/10 Excellent

Mike, New Orleans USA

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

A step back in time

The hotel has a turn of the century feel. The elevator alone is a museum piece and the feel is very much like a movie set. Care has been taken to keep the hotel from being too modern. The room was very clean. The wifi was sketchy however, but it could have been just my room. The bar had good wine and lots of spirits.

6/10 Okay

Ebby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Shabby but with history.

8/10 Good

nelson, usa

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

Interesting

in another time, it's like traveling 100 years ago , interesting , not as comfortable but really one of a kind

8/10 Good

Luke, Vancouver, BC

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

A glimpse into Cairo's Past Glory

The Windsor is a small hotel only for those who do not require the creature comforts of a modern Western hostelery. It is located in the middle of old downtown Cairo. The elevator is the original and the bar hasn't changed much in 60 years. Food is basic but nourishing and good. The staff are a throwback to a time when Egyptians effused love for their country and embraced anyone willing to come to Egypt to sniff the breezes with them.. It is ideal for students, adventurous couples, but not for the business traveler. Anyone with a physical disability may find accessing rooms and the hotel itself challenging.

8/10 Good

Terry, Marsfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great Location

The Windsor is out of an Agatha Christie novel with its decor. The staff were terrific. The hotel is located downtown and within walking distance to the Egyptian Museum.

4/10 Poor

Kim, New York

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very uncomfortable 3 nights

I came because I read reviews saying it had seen better days but had historic charm. Okay, I like hotels with character and am not very picky. Um...it's more like an abandoned building with staff than a hotel. Linens on bed and in dining rooms are threadbare. Room furnishings are kinda neat and if you squint, you can tell what it probably all once looked like when it was habitable. The wifi is a joke, resets every 90 seconds or so, and barely functions when connected. Staff is friendly and helpful, and arranged taxi transfers to/from airport. But the one time I asked for a taxi otherwise, the front desk guy went outside, looked around, came back in and said, "You can walk." I found one myself. And though staff was generally good in other parts of the 'hotel,' check-in and check-out were a nightmare because they have no idea how to cope with online reservations through Expedia and tried to charge me twice, claiming I hadn't paid. And they had the wrong arrival date. I spent a long time on the phone with Expedia who had to call them about it. Then after it was verified I already paid, the front desk acted like they did me a favor for honoring the reservation for a Deluxe room because the rate I paid was "too low." At check-out the manager had to make another phone call, again, to be sure I'd paid. I felt like a criminal or something. I use Expedia a lot, have since 1997, and never had this happen before. I was eaten alive by mosquitos ev