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Philo Hotel

2.5 star property

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City Double or Twin Room | Balcony view
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Classic Single Room | Terrace/patio
Classic Single Room | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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17 Kasr El Nile, 17, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
  • Place, Tahrir Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Talaat Harb Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Egyptian Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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

City Double or Twin Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Classic Triple Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

City Single Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Single Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

City Double Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Classic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cairo

Located in Downtown Cairo, Philo Hotel is adjacent to Tahrir Square and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like Egyptian Museum. This 16-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, dry cleaning/laundry services, and laundry facilities.

What's nearby

  • Tahrir Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Talaat Harb Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • American University of Cairo - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Egyptian Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Midan Talaat Harb - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Philo Hotel

Guests staying at Philo Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 8 per person one-way. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage.
TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Portable fans and wardrobes or closets are also standard. Change of towels is available on request.

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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

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 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

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 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
  • Check-in: noon—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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.
Property Registration Number 82820230400003

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 accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash.
  • Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Philo Hotel Hotel
Philo Hotel Cairo
Philo Hotel Hotel Cairo

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around Philo Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Cairo, just steps from Tahrir Square and Talaat Harb Street, and within a short walk of Egyptian Museum. You'll also find Qasr El Nil Bridge and Abdeen Palace less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at Philo Hotel?

As of Jun 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Philo Hotel on Jun 15, 2026 start from $49, including 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.

Is parking available on site at Philo Hotel?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does Philo Hotel include a casino on the premises?

No, Philo Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Philo Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does Philo Hotel have a hot tub?

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

Does Philo Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Philo Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Philo Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Philo Hotel.

Does Philo Hotel have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Philo Hotel?

The closest major airport to Philo Hotel is Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI), which is 13.1 mi away (37 minutes by car). Another top airport is Giza (SPX-Sphinx Intl.), which is around 21.3 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Philo Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Philo Hotel.

Philo Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Konstantinos

Liked: Staff & service
Good value for money in the center of downtown. Friendly family owned hotel. They make you feel very welcome!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

John

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Andreas

Liked: Staff & service
Das Zimmer ist ziemlich heruntergekommen, wie man das bei dem Preis aber realistischerweise auch erwarten sollte. Das Personal ist sehr hilfsbereit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marco

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RACHID

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025