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Philo Hotel

2.5 star property
Travelers find a welcoming base in Downtown Cairo, where WiFi keeps them connected and the friendly staff helps plan adventures through the vibrant city streets

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The Philo Hotel sits in the heart of Downtown Cairo, offering practical comforts like dry cleaning and laundry services. Guests appreciate the reliable WiFi, convenient luggage storage, and the genuinely helpful 24-hour front desk staff that previous visitors consistently praise.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 154
AED 200 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar

Room options

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City Double or Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

City Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Classic Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Classic Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic Triple Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Classic Triple Room

Highlights

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

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City Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

City Single Room

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

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

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Cairo, a neighborhood in Cairo, Philo Hotel 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 Citystars Heliopolis. Alabaster Sphinx and Al Fustat Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Cairo travel guide
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17 Kasr El Nile, 17, Cairo, Cairo Governorate

What's nearby

  • Tahrir Square or Martyr Square, famous public place in downtown Cairo, Egypt
    Tahrir Square
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A strange and rich place.
    Talaat Harb Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cairo, Egypt - Nov 2nd 2018 - Tourists in front of the main entrance of the Egypt history museum in Cairo in a blue sky day
    Egyptian Museum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Famous Talaat Harb Square in downtown Egypt
    Midan Talaat Harb
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • American University of Cairo
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Sadat Station
    2 min walk
  • Imbaba Station
    5 min drive
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mazeej Balad
    6 min walk
  • Bab Al Sharq
    6 min walk
  • CaiRoma
    5 min walk
  • La Poire Cafe
    3 min walk
  • Cafe Riche | ريش كافيه
    5 min walk

About this property

Philo Hotel

Hotel near Egyptian Museum
Close to Tahrir Square, Philo Hotel provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shampoo
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and portable fans

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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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and 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 (28 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 8 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 8 (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Laundry fee: USD 1 per day

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 credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 does it cost to stay at Philo Hotel?

As of 7 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Philo Hotel on 15 March 2026 start from AED 154, 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?

Philo Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Philo Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Philo Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

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 Talaat Harb Street and Egyptian Museum. Tahrir Square is steps away. Sadat Station is only a 2-minute walk and Mohamed Naguib Station is 13 minutes.

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Reviews

Philo Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very courteous, room was basic, no breakfast included.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing little hotel tucked away and private. I can’t express enough how wonderfully we were looked after. Family run business, we were treated with so much care and respect. We were helped with tours and transport and nothing was too much to ask. Costing was reasonable. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff in this hotel are extremely nice and very helpful. Lovely, high-ceilinged and spotlessly clean bedroom with a balcony in a characterful building in downtown Cairo. The location is very convenient, being only a ten-minute walk from the Museum of Antiquities and on a street with easy access for taxis or tour pick-ups. I'm happy to recommend this very reasonably-priced and welcoming hotel to other travellers.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna Maria A

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

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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

Srinivasan

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

Mehdi

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

Rebekah

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

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!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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

8/10 Good

Michael

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

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

YOKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an absolutely wonderful hotel. What I love the most about this hotel was the hospitality of the staff, especially the owner, MR.Philip. Although I had to travel between the airport and the hotel alone,the owner, Philip himself, kindly picked up for me. Every time I returned to the hotel from sightseeing, Mr.Philip and his wife would ask, "Happy?" It made me very relived, as if I were at my home in Cairo.While it's true that the outside can be a bit noisy, wearing earplugs solves any issue, and above all, this hotel offers a great sense of being comfortable. The breakfast they made was very delicious, and I enjoyed my meals on the lovely balcony. The furniture was charming as well. It's the kind of hotel that makes me want to return again. 最高に素敵なホテルでした。 特に素晴らしいのはオーナーのフィリップさんをはじめスタッフの人の温かさです。 空港⇔ホテルは１人で移動せねばならなかったのですが、 オーナーのphilipさんが送り迎えしてくれました。 観光からホテルに戻るたびにオーナー夫婦が「happy?」と聞いてくれて まるでカイロの家であるかのような安心感がありました。 たしかに少し外は賑やかですが、耳栓をすれば何も問題ないですし、とにかく安心感のあるホテルでした。 朝ごはんも手作りでおいしかったですし、素敵なバルコニーでご飯が食べられました。 家具もかわいかったです。また戻ってきたいと思えるホテルでした。
Turkish coffee
Breakfast
The room
The lounge
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nasrullah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ki Ki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Satoshi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
古い歴史あるビルを利用してるホテルなので、設備は古かったですが、テレビも冷蔵庫もあり充実していました。 トイレットペーパーもあり、シャワーもしっかりお湯が出ました。 アメニティに歯ブラシはありませんでしたが、シャンプー、ボディソープはあり。 そして何より、スタッフの皆様のサービス精神が素晴らしく、居心地は良かった。 カイロ最大の繁華街に面してるので、夜は騒がしいけど、交通面も治安も良かったです。 次回も利用します。
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pulito e in posizione strategica
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Takeshi

Liked: Staff & service
食事、買い物等は便利でした。部屋は普通、6人の家族旅行でした。ホテルの周辺で全てOKでした。スタッフは親切でした。 イスラムなのでお酒はダメですが、近くにアルコール販売の店も有りました。両替も有りました。場所的には良かったです。
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ralf

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

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
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

JIN

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

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。
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

RACHID

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddy

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025