EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel

2.0 star property
Hostel connected to a rail/subway station in Cairo with free breakfast

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Basic Double Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Family Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Restaurant
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
6 El shawarby st, 01060440761, Cairo, Cairo, 11511
  • Egyptian Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Tahrir Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Khan el-Khalili
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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Room options

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Double Room, 1 Large Twin Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Basic Double Room, 1 Large Twin Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Basic Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cairo

Located in Downtown Cairo, EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. The 16 rooms at this hostel include microwaves, minibars, and LCD TVs. Centrally located in Cairo, the hostel is connected to a rail/subway station, and a short walk from Talaat Harb Street and Midan Talaat Harb.

What's nearby

  • Egyptian Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tahrir Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Khan el-Khalili - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Cairo Tower - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Cairo Citadel - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Imbaba Station - 6 min drive
  • Nasser Station - 9 min walk
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪كوستا كوفى - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪كاريبو - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪ماكدونالدز - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ماكدونالدز - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪قهوة بين البنكين - ‬3 min walk

About this property

EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel

Hostel connected to a rail/subway station in Cairo with free breakfast
At EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EGP 500 per person one-way. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 28-inch LCD TVs. Memory foam beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer bidets and slippers. Other amenities include microwaves, minibars, and dishwashers. Housekeeping is available on request.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Japanese, Russian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ 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

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • 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.
  • 8 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator (120 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Day bed
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EGP 500 per person (one-way)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 only accepts cash
  • Check-in: noon—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property only accepts cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Cairo Plaza Hotel Cairo
Cairo Plaza Hotel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Cairo Plaza Hotel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairo

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel?

EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see around EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel?

This hostel is situated in Downtown Cairo within a short 12-minute walk of Tahrir Square and also 13 minutes on foot from Egyptian Museum. You'll also find Talaat Harb Street and Midan Talaat Harb less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel?

No, this hostel doesn't offer parking.

Does EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel include a casino?

No, EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hostel include a memory foam mattress, a minibar, and slippers.

Are there hot tubs at EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel offers free breakfast (local cuisine) each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel.

Does EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

How close is the airport from EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel?

The closest major airport to EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel is Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI), which is 12.2 mi away (34 minutes by car). Another top airport is Giza (SPX-Sphinx Intl.), which is located 26.9 mi away (46-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel.

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