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Hotel Velvet 1928

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Tahrir Square

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Exterior
Property entrance
Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi
Ecotours
Interior

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
8, Gawad Housny Street, Cairo, Cairo, 02002
  • Tahrir Square
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Egyptian Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Khan el-Khalili
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Classic Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Classic Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 452 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Classic Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 452 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cairo

Downtown Cairo stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Cairo hotel, you'll find Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. Midan Talaat Harb and Talaat Harb Street are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Tahrir Square - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Egyptian Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Khan el-Khalili - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Cairo Tower - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Cairo Citadel - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Mohamed Naguib Station - 3 min walk
  • Cairo Ramses Station - 5 min drive
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪كوستا كوفى - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪كاريبو - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪ماكدونالدز - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪قهوة بين البنكين - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪كافيه قمرين - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Velvet 1928

3.5-star hotel near Tahrir Square
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at Hotel Velvet 1928.

This 3.5-star Cairo hotel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Dining venue
Hotel Velvet 1928 offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 40-inch plasma televisions come with Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Cairo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Arabic, English, Norwegian, Swedish

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Jul 14 - Jul 15
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 5 per night)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Ecotours

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch plasma TV
  • Netflix

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

  • 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

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 vehicle (one-way)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 5 per night

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 and cash
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.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Velvet 1928 to the airport?

Hotel Velvet 1928 is 12.2 mi (32-min drive) away from the Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Velvet 1928 have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Velvet 1928 offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 25 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Hotel Velvet 1928 offer free breakfast?

Hotel Velvet 1928 offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Velvet 1928?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Velvet 1928?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Velvet 1928?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Velvet 1928 have a pool?

Hotel Velvet 1928 does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Velvet 1928 have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Velvet 1928 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Velvet 1928 to downtown Cairo?

Hotel Velvet 1928 is 0.5 mi away from Cairo.

Hotel Velvet 1928 Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 46 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Hotel Velvet were incredibly helpful! They were very accommodating with an early check-in and they got us a taxi at 3 am.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Seif

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nuraishah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Khalid ahmed gibreel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tye

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

Perfect hotel for the price in a central location.

Great hotel for the price you pay and very nicely decorated rooms. I've seen previous reviews saying negative things about this hotel however I have not experienced any of the things I read that were negative about this hotel. Let me list some of positives about this hotel. 1- big rooms and comfy beds. 2- beautifully decorated bathrooms. 3- always have hot water seems like an endless supply. 4- very friendly reception staff 5- nice little breakfast in the morning 6- very friendly lady who does the cleaning and breakfasts 7- very accessible to everything in downtown Cairo 8- little shop right outside hotel and a restaurant and cafe 9- air conditioning and wifi! 10- very clean rooms 11- very affordable Now the hotel is in one of the oldest cities in the world so people who come here expecting the Ritz Carlton are just silly people. The building is old and obviously not brand new looking in the stairways but the hotel and rooms itself is beautiful and we'll kept. The only negative I had was when I was looking out my window (I was on 5th floor) This man in the building next to the hotel started taking my picture with his cellphone from his apartment. I was very uncomfortable about that however it has nothing to do with the hotel and everything to do with the man's personality. Other then that this hotel was perfect for me a solo male traveler and I had no complaints. Would recommend to friends and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

2/10 Terrible

J.Csonka, Las Vegas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property being advertised as a Hotel 3 star. Turned out it is actually a Hostel in the middle of ghetto!!!! Demanded refund as i paid 2 extra days what i did not used. It has been denied....
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so friendly esp Mustafa. The location was great. The bad thing it was only ground floor and near the street which was so noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very basic. You get what you pay for. No TV. No hot water (we visited late May so the weather is very hot so the unheated water was fine). No free bottled water. No mini-fridge. The wall sockets can be used by US and EU plugs only. The hotel do have free wifi. The bathroom is just like a built-in closet built inside the room, there is no ceiling, only some wood decor to block out the rest of the whole room, thus no exhaust going outside. On a better note, the staff (just a single person on the reception at a time) was friendly, helpful and quite hospitable. Do not be fooled by the chandeliers nor the padded headboard, there is nothing luxurious about this hotel (one of locals said that this is only actually a hostel). Will we stay again? Yes, because we need only basic accomodation and the price is reasonable. The location is great (right in the middle of Cairo). The hospitality is great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good firm beds,excelent staff,plentiful breakfast,good location in walking distance to everything,restaurants,shops,banks,we only have minor inconveniences,a door lock malfunction,Shakin give us another and better room,hot water is good 75% of the time,we really enjoided our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is situated in an alleyway with no hotel sign, so can be difficult to find. Make sure to to use google maps. Hotel room is clean but had little facilities - the shower has little hot water. The hotel location is a bonus and everything is walking distance - the staff is willing to help. Breakfast is on the 5th floor - you’ll get a hearty meal for the day. Overall it’s an average hotel and I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

JH, US

Liked: Staff & service
The Hotel Velvet 1928 is a delightfully quirky hotel in the heart of downtown Cairo. It has rooms on the first and fifth floors of an old government building built in 1928 (hence its name). As you enter, you wonder what on earth have you gotten yourself into as it is a run down building. However, the space this hotel takes up has a throwback eclectic feel that is fun for those with a sense of adventure. The staff is earnest and bent over backwards trying to please. I was assigned a room on the first floor which, though spacious, was quite noisy. The next 3 nights I was provided with a lovely room on the 5th floor that included a balcony. The bed was extremely comfortable. My breakfasts each morning were hearty, and the staff was always ready to provide suggestions or call an uber or cab if needed. The location of the hotel is perfect for walking to most downtown sites (ten minutes from museum for example). If you love a good adventure, and want an inexpensive hotel near the downtown sites and restaurants, this is a good option. Just be sure to inquire about the fifth floor rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
the staff was very fruiendy and helpful. considering the age of the hotel it is well kept. the price was right for the hotel and servie provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel Velvet 1928 is an “interesting” place to stay if you want the experience of staying in a hotel room that’s on a film set. It looks great on the surface but it feels as though the entire place could be packed into a crate tomorrow. The finishings aren’t perfect but they’re clean and work. It’s not very well labeled on the outside and most of the rooms are on the 5th. floor. There’s an antique elevator that may or may not be working. This is not a big deal as the staff will happily help you with your bags if you need it. All this said it’s a bit of a gem in a city as polluted and overcrowded as Cairo. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I wish them well with this project.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a great location if you want to experience downtown Cairo and don't want to pay the 5-star rates. The staff were super helpful, a pleasure to deal with, and they took care of everything I needed, including a 1am drive back to the airport. I feel like I made a great decision to stay there, because it was a great deal, the people were friendly, and I got to experience the city in a way that I wouldn't have otherwise. Take a walk from here to Tahrir Square and then over the Nile. It's also a short walk to the Egyptian Museum.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Aly

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

Run down

The place is just atrocious. To simply avoid it would be my recommendation!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

3 nights in Cairo

We agreed to relocate from Velvet 1928 to Velvet 1915 to experience their newer hotel. It was a good decision because Velvet 1915 location is closer to centre Cairo and the rooms slightly more spacious. However there were 4 power trips in the 3 nights causing blackouts and no water supply for about an hour each time. Very comfortable beds but room floors a bit unclean with dust and hair balls.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Johannes

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

Eens maar nooit meer

Het hotel personeel was heel vriendelijk. Kamer was niet zoals geadverteerd. Het was minstens de helft kleiner en geen internet op de kamer. Kamer 505 bevindt zich op de begane grond en direct boven een straatcafe; luide muziek tot 2-3 uur in de morgen.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Agustin

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Buen hotel si lo pagas barato

Cumple su funcion. La zona no es linda pero esta cerca de todo. El personal es amable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Le Digabel

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mostafa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Mostafa

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Mohamed

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

sylla, cairo

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
le service est appreciable.. c'est vraiment col leurs services d'hébergement
Stayed 1 night in May 2020