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Philo Hotel

Hotel with 24-hour front desk, steps from Tahrir Square

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Exterior
Classic Single Room | Terrace/patio
City Double or Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi
Daily continental breakfast (USD 4 per person)
City Double or Twin Room | Balcony view
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

The price is AED 159
AED 206 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    HousekeepingHousekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    LaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
17 Kasr El Nile, 17, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
  • Popular LocationTahrir Square1 min walk
  • Popular LocationEgyptian Museum6 min walk
  • Popular LocationCairo Tower20 min walk
  • AirportCairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.)36 min drive

Most relevant reviews

ExperimentalCarousel

10/10 Excellent

The owner made sure that his guests felt welcome and comfortable. Was helpful in arranging tours and transportation. The...
Andrew
Mar 13, 2024

Room options

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City Double or Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

City Double or Twin Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Classic Single Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Triple Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Classic Triple Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cairo

Philo Hotel is located in Downtown Cairo, a neighborhood in Cairo, and is near a metro station. Giza Pyramid Complex and Great Sphinx of Giza are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Khan el-Khalili and City Stars. Al Fustat Garden and Orman Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Tahrir Square - 1 min walk
  • American University of Cairo - 2 min walk
  • Egyptian Museum - 6 min walk
  • Cairo Tower - 20 min walk
  • Khan el-Khalili - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Cairo Rames Station - 15 min drive
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪دجاج كنتاكى - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ماكدونالدز - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪بيتزا هت - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪هارديز - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪مطعم كشك عم شوقى - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Philo Hotel

Hotel located in Downtown Cairo
Close to Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum, Philo Hotel provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Wardrobes/closets, portable fans, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Arabic, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 4 per person

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Elevator

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 28

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Portable fan

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 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
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 4 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 8 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 8 (one-way)

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
Property Registration Number 82820230400003

Property is also known as

Philo Hotel Hotel
Philo Hotel Cairo
Philo Hotel Hotel Cairo

Frequently asked questions

Is Philo Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Philo Hotel?

Philo Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Philo Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 1:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Philo Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Philo Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 8 per person applies.

Where is Philo Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Cairo, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. Talaat Harb Street and American University of Cairo are just steps away.

Philo Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mehdi, Scarborough

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fatma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Srinivasan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

JIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

jin woong

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023