10/10 Excellent
Heidi
20 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heidi
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
El Otel Hotel
3.0 star property
Immerse yourself in history while staying at this guesthouse with easy access to top attractions.
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El Otel Hotel in Downtown Cairo is the perfect base to explore historic sites like Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. Enjoy convenient amenities such as laundry facilities, free in-room WiFi, continental breakfast options, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance - making your stay seamless.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Breakfast available
- Laundry room
- Housekeeping
- 24/7 front desk
The current price is RM136
RM136
RM176 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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Comfort Double Room
Highlights
Air conditioning
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
- City view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
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Design Double Room
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- City view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
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Exclusive Double Room
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Air conditioning
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Electric kettle
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- Sleeps 2
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Standard Double Room
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- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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Classic Double Room
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room
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About the area
Located in Downtown Cairo, a neighbourhood in Cairo, El Otel Hotel is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Giza Pyramid Complex and Pyramid of Khufu are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Khan el-Khalili and Citystars Heliopolis. Alabaster Sphinx and Al Fustat Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Cairo travel guide
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6 Bank Masr, Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 4280143
What's nearby
Talaat Harb Street3 min walk - 0.3 km
Midan Talaat Harb7 min walk - 0.6 km
Tahrir Square10 min walk - 0.9 km
Egyptian Museum12 min walk - 1.0 km- American University of Cairo10 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
- Mohamed Naguib Station5 min walk
- Imbaba Station7 min drive
- Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.)36 min drive
Restaurants
- Costa Coffee2 min walk
- Cap D'Or4 min walk
- Al Ku55 min walk
- Simonds4 min walk
- West El Balad1 min walk
About this property
El Otel Hotel
Guest house near Tahrir Square
Close to Egyptian Museum, El Otel Hotel provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guest house include:
- Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk
- Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and a lift
Room features
All guest rooms at El Otel Hotel have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
- Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- No on-site parking available
- 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
- Daily continental breakfast available 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 per person
Conveniences
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry facilities
- Shared microwave
- Shared refrigerator
Guest services
- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Tour and ticket assistance
Accessibility
- Lift (53 centimetre wide door)
More
- Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer (on request)
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Food and drink
- Electric kettle
- Tea bags/instant coffee
More
- Air conditioning
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); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Important information
Optional extras
- Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 5 per person
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 18 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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 cash
Safety features at this property include a security system and a first aid kit
We should mention
Clothing is optional at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
Property is also known as
ElHotel
El Otel Hotel Cairo
El Otel Hotel Guesthouse
El Otel Hotel Guesthouse Cairo
Frequently asked questions
Is El Otel Hotel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at El Otel Hotel?
As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Otel Hotel on 29 Mar 2026 start from RM136, 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.
How much is parking at El Otel Hotel?
El Otel Hotel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at El Otel Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at El Otel Hotel?
Checkout is at noon.
Does El Otel Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 18 per vehicle applies.
Where is El Otel Hotel located?
Located in Downtown Cairo, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Talaat Harb Street and Tahrir Square. Egyptian Museum and Khan el-Khalili are also within 1 mile (2 km). Mohamed Naguib Station is only a 5-minute walk and Attaba Station is 11 minutes.
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Reviews
El Otel Hotel Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4
Cleanliness
8.4
Amenities
9.6
Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 10 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 10 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kasim
1 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very polite and cool
Kasim
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kasim Ibrakhim
1 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Kasim Ibrakhim
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Fatimah
13 Jan 2025
Liked: Staff & service
This is like my 4th stay here. The last 3 times were wonderful. This time the room was not prepared to host me in winter; it was too cold and no opportunity for warmth. There were other smaller issues, but for me the fact that I was freezing was my biggest concern.
Fatimah
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ahmet Enis
20 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oteli bulma konusunda problem yaşadık fakat şehrin kalbinde ve hissetmek için tarihi bir binada kalma deneyimi yaşadık.Otele bayıldık çok güzel ve çok yardımsever bir işletme
Ahmet Enis
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mokhammad
1 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Mokhammad
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael
15 Jan 2026
Michael
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Nicola
11 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicola
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Edyta
25 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Edyta
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024