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Philo Hotel

3.0 star property
City-center hotel, steps from Tahrir Square

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City Double or Twin Room | Balcony view
Classic Triple Room
Classic Single Room
Deluxe Single Room | Terrace/patio
In the heart of Downtown Cairo, Philo Hotel offers a warm welcome with dry cleaning and laundry services. Connect to WiFi, take advantage of luggage storage, and enjoy the assistance of a 24-hour front desk that has left previous guests impressed.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
The current price is CA $60
CA $77 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 10 - Jun 11

Room options

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City Double or Twin Room

City Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Triple Room

Classic Triple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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City Single Room

City Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
Breakfast served

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  • Free breakfast
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 1,002 reviews
The price is CA $81
CA $105 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
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About the area

Map
17 Kasr El Nile, 17, Cairo, Cairo Governorate

What's nearby

  • Tahrir Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • American University of Cairo - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Egyptian Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cairo Tower - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Khan el-Khalili - 3 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 37 min drive
  • Giza (SPX-Sphinx Intl.) - 46 min drive
  • Imbaba Station - 5 min drive
  • Giza Suburbs Station - 6 min drive
  • Bashteel Station - 7 min drive
  • Sadat Station - 2 min walk
  • Mohamed Naguib Station - 13 min walk
  • Opera Station - 14 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪دجاج كنتاكى - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ماكدونالدز - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪بيتزا هت - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪هارديز - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪بوسي - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Philo Hotel

Philo Hotel puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. Also, Khan el-Khalili and Citystars Heliopolis are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Sadat Station is 2 minutes and Mohamed Naguib Station is 13 minutes.

Languages

Arabic, English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 1:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
    • If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 28
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Portable fan

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 4 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 8 per person (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle service for children costs USD 8 (one-way)

Policies

This property accepts cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number 82820230400003

Also known as

Philo Hotel Hotel
Philo Hotel Cairo
Philo Hotel Hotel Cairo

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Philo Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Philo Hotel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Philo Hotel.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Philo Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 8 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Philo Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What's the area around Philo Hotel like?

Philo Hotel is in Downtown Cairo, a short 2-minute walk from Sadat Station and 6 minutes' walk from Egyptian Museum.

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Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Irish traveller

I was a bit apprehensive staying in this hotel because of the street noise.The hotel offered me one of their rooms with less street noise. With the earplugs and the fan the noise practically fades away.The showers are really good.The beds are comfortable. All the staff are really nice and they arranged a guide for my trip to the pyramids, and also a taxi to the airport.They provided me with a hairdryer. kettle and you can get coffee for 95EGP near there. There is a lovely Italian restaurant Padellaccio up the street from the hotel. I love the old building style and high doors.Overall, I was delighted with my choice to stay in a low cost hotel in the heart of it all.
Caroline, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Eddy, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Charles, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

It was a nice stay. The room was pretty basic but had what we needed. Bathroom felt old and in need of a bit of a spruce up. If you struggle to sleep in noise then this place is not for you. Downtown Cairo is bustling and busy and you can hear everything from the street. The team were friendly and helpful.
Ann, 1-night trip with friends
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2/10 Poor

This is an old office building and has hotel on 4th floor, first it is difficult to find the hotel, second the entire building is very dirty filthy, dark no lighting, the elevator is very old style, takes time to learn, how to operate, inside room mosquito, cannot close bathroom door, cannot close the door to the balcony, no water no coffee maker, no dining option around. Best location to see downtown cairo. Will never go again.
Nasrullah, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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David, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Mengya, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rebecca, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Very good hotel near the Egyptian Museum

Very good hotel near Tahrir Square and the Egyptian Museum. Owner and staff were very friendly. Room had two balconies, Comfortable bed, strong AC (and a fan too). Bathroom recently remodeled. Arranged a day trip to Alexandria with great driver. My only criticisms were the water in the shower was only lukewarm and when traffic is busy you can hear some car horns. Great value for the price and location!
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room so nice I booked it twice!

Incredible stay! Great location, very walkable (once you get the hang of plying frogger.) The owner and his family and employees went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable. ThIts unbeatable for the price! Just remember its got boutique vibes, you're not paying for a resort. I enjoyed my stay so much that i booked it again coming back into the city!
Rebekah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The owner made sure that his guests felt welcome and comfortable. Was helpful in arranging tours and transportation. The outside of the building is average, but the room was very clean. It was an excellent deal for the money spent.
Andrew, 10-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay at Philo - very reasonable cost, extremely helpful staff (Mr. Filip, the owner, made sure to accommodate additional requests and arranged for tours in Cairo and Alexandria). Excellent and convenient location, 10 min walk from Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum.
Maida, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service! The management were always helpful and professional. It’s located in downtown Cairo close to all kinds of restaurants and shops. I highly recommend this hotel if you want to stay in downtown.
Mehdi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fatma, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

very good value for money

very friendly and efficient staff. This is the only hotel I know that has laundry service on site. The rooms are comfortable and clean.
Srinivasan, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Maria, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really good hotel in downtown Cairo

My favorite hotel in downtown Cairo. I have stayed here 3 times. Big clean rooms and friendly staff! Highly recommended!
Anna Maria A, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Yosuke, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Guy, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Anna Maria, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Karine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room is spacious and clean. The host is friendly. The hotel is located in the heart of Old Cairo which is very convenient for visitors (a 10-minute walk to the old Egyptian museum and Abou Tarek). Nothing more I could ask for with such a reasonable price.
Ki Ki, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nettes Hotel in der Stadtmitte

ein einfaches Hotel im Zentrum der Stadt. Gut gelegen in der Nähe der Metro. Ein Aufzug bringt einen nach oben in den 3. Stock. Das Zimmer war sauber und groß mit schönen alten Möbeln plus Kühlschrank, was bei der Hitze sehr gut ist. Auch das Bad war sauber, allerdings merkte man, dass die Armaturen nicht mehr die neuesten sind. Alles in allem ein gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis
Ralf, 4-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

素晴らしいスタッフのホテル

利便性が良い場所で特にスタッフが素晴らしい対応でした。お湯は出ないと思いましたがしばらくすると勢いよくお湯がでました。 ドライヤーも頼めば貸してくれました。
JIN, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Highly Recommended Budget Hotel in Central Cairo

Philo Hotel is a small family-owned budget hotel situated on the third floor in a depilated but beautiful architecture apartment block in central downtown Cairo, close to Tahrir square. The staff is super friendly and helpful. My room was clean and spacious, equipped with a hard but still comfortable double bed, tv (Arabic channels only), private shower, balcony, and two large windows facing the street. But since the hotel is situated in an old apartment and the furniture may have seen its best days, don’t expect everything to be up to date. You will have free, basic wifi, but the connection is at times a bit slow. The area around the hotel is full of shops and eateries, and even though usually very crowded with people, I never experienced any trouble. And for safe rides around the city, the hotel gladly helps ordering affordable uber-style, hassle-free taxis with pre-arranged rates, arriving at the hotel entrance just a few minutes after order. So I can warmly recommend Philo Hotel as a very good budget place to stay a few days while in Cairo.
David, 4-night trip
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