Where to Stay In Cairo Egypt
Where to Stay In Cairo, Egypt:
My top 3 recommendations
If you’re coming to Cairo, there is no shortage of amazing places to stay. After years of traveling Egypt as tourist, a travel blogger then as a travel host and guide with my company Wanderlust Group Trips, I’ve stayed at a wide variety of hotels in the city. But these are my 3 favorite places to stay by far!
You are going to love Cairo and an incredible accommodation will enhance your stay enormously. Here’s the top three places I suggest.
Pro tip: I stayed at the two Marriott hotels for free using my Marriott Bonvoy points that I earn through my Marriott Bonvoy business credit card.
With the card, I am eligible for free upgrades, late check out, early check in and earn a lot of free nights! If you’re a business owner who travels, it’s a really great credit card with a ton of perks.
1. Almas Pyramids View Hotel
If you’re looking for an incredible local place to stay in Cairo with a great price, check out Jimmy Pyramids View! It’s locally owned and feels like you’re staying at a cozy bed and breakfast.
Prices vary during peak season versus low season but you often can book a room in one of their standard rooms for just $40.
I opted for the Nefertiti Suite which has a bathtub and full pyramids view! It was beautiful and absolutely worth the additional price.
You can book a room at Almas Pyramids View Hotel here.
*Although I will note, there isn’t much hot water. The water starts really hot but gets cold quick. It’s advertised as a jacuzzi and while it’s really Instagrammable and super beautiful, you might not get jacuzzi levels of hot water if you’re there in the winter.
Another real highlight of this hotel is the stunning rooftop and delicious home-cooked breakfast by the owner’s sweet mother! Watch the video below to see her explaining everything she cooked.
The rooftop has a perfect uninterrupted view of the pyramids. Even if you aren’t staying at the hotel, you can visit the rooftop for lunch or dinner! I highly recommend the falafel.
2. Marriott House Mena
Can you imagine waking up in the morning with a view of the Great Pyramids of Egypt from your bed?
Or walking out onto your porch with an uninterrupted view of this legendary World Wonder?
If you’re coming to Cairo, there are a lot of hotels that are more affordable.
But the Marriott Mena House really packs a punch. It’s walking distance to the Pyramids, the hotel is steeped in history and the views are unparalleled!
It’s absolutely stunning. A complete jaw-dropping, luxurious hotel. And I think it’s worth the splurge!
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, you can find some great rates. (Try checking in on a weekday here instead for example!)
3. Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
This historic hotel was originally built as a palace in 1869 but was eventually converted into a luxury hotel. And oh my goodness it is luxurious indeed!!
My photos alone absolutely don’t do the building justice so be sure to watch my TikTok showing each one of these hotels.
The pool is beautiful but it’s the interior of the palace that really is spectacular. There are plenty of restaurants and shops onsite which make it exceptionally convenient.
You can book the Cairo Marriott here.
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More on Egypt:
- ULTIMATE EGYPT: WANDERLUST GROUP TRIPS 2022
- EGYPT- 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- WHAT TO WEAR IN EGYPT: A WOMEN’S GUIDE TO FEELING COMFORTABLE AND FASHIONABLE WHILE TRAVELING
