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Hotel Royal

Hotel with free breakfast, near Tahrir Square

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Balcony
Junior Suite | Free WiFi
Interior
Reception

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

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10 Elwy Street, Cairo
  • Tahrir Square
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Egyptian Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Khan el-Khalili
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Free WiFi

Junior Suite

  • 301 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Suite

  • 301 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room | Free WiFi

Triple Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • 279 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Single Room | Free WiFi

Single Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

Family Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cairo

Hotel Royal places you in Downtown Cairo, within a leisurely stroll of popular sights such as Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. This 15-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Tahrir Square - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • American University of Cairo - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Egyptian Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Khan el-Khalili - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Cairo Tower - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Imbaba Station - 6 min drive
  • Mohamed Naguib Station - 7 min walk
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪كوستا كوفى - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ماكدونالدز - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪قهوة بين البنكين - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪كافيه قمرين - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪بيتزا هت - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Royal

Hotel with free breakfast, near Tahrir Square
Hotel Royal features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and laundry facilities. If you drive, self parking is USD 10.00 per day, or you can take advantage of the shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) for USD 15 per vehicle. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and securing valuables.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and LCD TVs.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

Arabic, English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (USD 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Ecotours

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 1910

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle
  • Self parking fee: USD 10.00 per day

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 accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 12:30 PM—-6 AM
  • Check-out: 11:30 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals, you can take advantage of the airport pick-up service (fees apply). Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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.
  • This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No alcohol is served at Hotel Royal.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Hotel Royal Cairo
Royal Cairo
Hotel Royal Hotel
Hotel Royal Cairo
Hotel Royal Hotel Cairo

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to Hotel Royal?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Cairo within a short 10-minute walk of Tahrir Square and also 14 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 Hotel Royal?

Yes, parking is offered for USD 10.00 per day.

Does Hotel Royal have a casino at the property?

No, Hotel Royal doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Royal?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Hotel Royal?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a separate bath and shower as well as a restaurant and free breakfast.

Does Hotel Royal have a hot tub?

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

Does Hotel Royal have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hotel Royal serves free breakfast from its restaurant.

Will Hotel Royal allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Royal.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Royal?

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

How far is the airport from Hotel Royal?

The closest major airport to Hotel Royal is Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI), which is 12.6 mi away (39 minutes by car). Another top airport is Giza (SPX-Sphinx Intl.), which is located 27.2 mi away (47-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel Royal?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy city or courtyard views.

Hotel Royal Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 109 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Fabiola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived early morning for check in but the room was not available until 1 pm. They took good care of me, welcomed me with breakfast and allowed me to leave my luggage while I went out. When I arrived the room was not still available and since I was extremely exhausted they arranged me to go to another hotel (Capital Hotel) part of their properties and they were very nice and welcoming too. Thank you for going the extra mile and taking care of me the last day of my amazing vacation in Egypt
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the receptionist eli was a very bad host never again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not too bad!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really good hotel for the price. Is in the center of downtown. The staff is awesome people. They make you feel like family. The outside is not much to look at but considering the price you pay, you get more for your money. Not only do they provide breakfast but as a courtesy they cooked dinner for my boyfriend and I our last night there. BEBO was a wonderful host.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was so unexpected! We didn't even get the room we booked online, it didn't exist! Some of the staff were nice and welcoming, but the hotel is so old and dirty, everything was falling apart, the closets, the ceiling, the bathroom, even the windows were firmly closed except the one in the bathroom, where we could see the terrible view of garbage underneath us in the void between the two blocks. They even hung the washed towels over the window facing the garbage. The internet was terrible and there was no signal for our phones, the staff took 3 days to change a lightbulb so we had to open our flashlights to see (night and day).
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Not satisfied

I came here at the middle of the night and they said they don't have a room and they would transfer me to a different hotel nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

4/10 Poor

Megan, San Diego, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

No towel racks, No TP refills, No Hangers

We booked our hotel online for the Hotel Royal, but when our airport transfer picked us up from Cairo International, he told us that the owners just opened a new hotel, Capital Hotel and that our room had been changed to the new hotel (very close to the old). No problem, but we booked a suite and were only given a standard room. The hotel staff was nice, however. Onto the bad: There are no towel racks in the room. You are given only bath towels, we had to ask for an additional towel for the bathroom. You cannot hang your towel anywhere to dry (again, no towel racks). Internet only worked ~75% of the time Toilet would flush and then make loud, screeching noises for about 2 minutes. We "saved flushes" whenever appropriate. The hotel is not on Google Maps, so good luck with your Uber request or trying to find your way around. Luckily, it has a red & white awning that is quite distinctive, so you can usually find your way back, but nobody knows the hotel exists. Had to extend 1 night and the price changed from $20 to $30 per night. Sucks.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Sam

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

In a good location but nothing else is great

We stayed here only for a day so it was not that big problem but it was a bit disappointing. It is great to walk to different places in downtown but the hotel itself is in a deserted alley where cars can't go. The view from the balcony was of the same deserted alley and nothing to write home about. Towels and linen were damp and the bathroom door wouldn't close. The staff though was helpful and they did what they could given the circumstances.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

2/10 Terrible

monica, yuma

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

Horrible experience

The rooms are nothing like they post on the internet. The A.C. was not working the rooms were dirty. Every thing was a fake. I will never never reserve with them again. Horrible service.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Bronwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were all very friendly and helpful. The young lady who serves breakfast is especially nice. Room big and comfortable with a lively warm shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

4/10 Poor

Abdul Mirza, Cairo city, Egypt

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

No facilities provided as mention on internet.

Very bad experience. No transportation provided as promised. We were Forced to use public transport from airport to hotel and hotel to airport. An additional money were asked for devices. In breakfast we have to buy our own eggs. We stayed 4 days but room was never cleans neither bad sheet or trowel changed. We need to get our ow toilet tissue from facilities. We left with no choice but to stay once full payments were done. Internet service was very bad, there was weak coverage in side the room, to use WiFi we need to sit out side the room in lobby. It was not advisable for our females. You need to investigate before listing such type of hotels, its not a low rate, its about not fulfilling commitment as mention online booking such as: WiFi, decent breakfast or shetter sevice. It was noticed that other people were disappointed due to the same. It will damage Expedia image and trust. I am sure you will do the needful. Thank you for asking.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

ok for 10 usd, Colorado USD

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good for 10 usd

The room Is ok, needs More cleaning, bath dirty. staff helpfully Outside very ugly and scary Air conditioning ok Breakfast simple ok The bath courtine was broken and dirty sheets Not cleaning, but for 10 usd Is ok Close to Cairo museum and Quiet zone
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

you will never find friendlier more helpful staff

Wasn't sure at first but then really settled in. The hotel is located in a pretty good location for shopping or site seeing trips. Sitting back a bit from the main streets made this a much quieter location. The staff was very friendly and helpful. You will never feel more welcome anywhere. Met some very nice fellow travellers and enjoyed sitting around in the morning sharing information about home life, other countries travelled or just the days plans. We had a wonderful Utime and will miss the staff and friendly travellers we met each day forward

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

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

6/10 Okay

yeonghyun

Cairo Hotel

not too bad

8/10 Good

Tammy

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Friendly and helpful staff

We had a really nice time staying at the Royal Hotel. We really appreciated the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the tours that they helped us book. The room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast was good.

2/10 Terrible

the boss, cairo

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

Not nice

The room is bad ! Shower is very bad ! Booked a room with balcony and when I got there they said it is not available , couldn't sleep becouse of the noise of the cars

6/10 Okay

sam, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good location

The hotel is in a good downtown location. The rooms are clean and hotel staff very friendly. Breakfast could do with improving, it's very basic. The biggest problem with the hotel is noise. Half of the rooms are entered directly of the reception area, the noise from the hotel night staff is a problem.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Effort but Fell Incredibly Short

My boyfriend and I spent some time in Egypt and decided to stay at Hotel Royal in downtown. We opted to stay somewhere a bit cheaper as we'd plan on doing so many activities outside the hotel. Basically, you get what you pay for. Firstly, the beds are uncomfortable with springs stabbing you in your back but hopefully you will do enough activities, you'll be so exhausted, you'll sleep through the discomfort. There's no fitted sheet, just a low quality top sheet over the mattress that moved around the entire night annoyingly and a comforter. There also isn't a window, just shutters with a locking door so be prepared for the mosquitos. More importantly, the entrance isn't well secure or managed. The front door is always open which leads to the staircase to the individual rooms. Three seperate occassions I had a vendor follow me into the hotel trying to sale merchandise, which isn't safe at all. Theres no cafe or restaurant. The staff were kind and helpful to an extent. They make arrangements for tours but failed to provide us with an itinerary despite us asking numerous times or notify us of the additional fees for the types, which total roughly $200/pp. The last couple days we decided to take the Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor. We were charged a fee and despite our intakes, never received an itinerary or any kind of info. We didn't know the name of the boat, company for our tour guides, what time and where the tours where going on what day. Pay the extra money for elsewhere.

8/10 Good

traveller, Philadelphia, PA

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

Awesome staff

I had a rough time in Cairo because I lost my papers and was stuck there for several days. I was lucky to have stayed in this hotel though. The staff were so kind and helpful. Said, the hotel owner, himself took me to the airport and helped me with the paperwork I had to go through, and Sam, the tour guide, even lent me cash when I was penniless, took me shopping, etc. I remember them fondly. Everyone was super nice and the breakfast was solid. Location-wise it's also great, right in the middle of downtown Cairo, and very affordable. It's the ideal place if you're on a budget, want to be in the heart of Cairo, and want to meet nice and friendly Egyptian folks.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

It was an amazing hotel and the people are amazing

The hotel was so close to shopping and all the great sites. I would totally stay there again. The people are so nice and have a great personality. They made my stay very good even though I was alittle wildly crazy. But overall an amazing time. Thank you to the staff and the amazing 25 days.