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Windsor

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Tahrir Square

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Interior
Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Double Room | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels
Deluxe Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Deluxe Single Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
19 Alfi Bey Steet, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
  • Egyptian Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Tahrir Square
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Khan el-Khalili
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Cairo

Located in Downtown Cairo, Windsor is within a mile (2 km) of popular sights such as Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square. This 51-room, 3-star hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, 24-hour room service, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Egyptian Museum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Tahrir Square - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Khan el-Khalili - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Al-Azhar University - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Cairo Tower - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Cairo Rames Station - 15 min walk
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪كاريبو - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪ماكدونالدز - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪بطاطس المهندس - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪دجاج كنتاكى - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪أفندينا - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Windsor

Hotel with free parking, near Tahrir Square
Windsor features free WiFi in public areas, a computer station, and free newspapers. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 8 per person one-way. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. This hotel also has laundry facilities.
For entertainment, guests can expect to find TVs. Climb into a pillowtop bed and sleep between Egyptian cotton sheets. Minibars, safes, and phones are other standard amenities.

Languages

Arabic, English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 welcomes pets for free
  • Dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

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)
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • 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. Driving? This property offers free parking.

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.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Windsor Cairo
Windsor Hotel Cairo
Windsor Hotel
Windsor Cairo
Windsor Hotel Cairo

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Windsor?

Windsor offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see close to Windsor?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Cairo within a 10-minute walk of Talaat Harb Street, Royal Chariots Museum, and Midan Ataba. You'll also find Tahrir Square and Khan el-Khalili within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Windsor?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Windsor include a casino?

No, Windsor doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Windsor?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Windsor?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a pillowtop mattress, around-the-clock room service, and a minibar.

Does Windsor have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Windsor have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

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

Does Windsor allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, cats and dogs can stay for free at Windsor.

Does Windsor have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Windsor?

The closest major airport to Windsor is Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI), which is 12.7 mi away (34 minutes by car). Another top airport is Giza (SPX-Sphinx Intl.), which is located 27.4 mi away (48-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Windsor?

Yes, some guestrooms at Windsor offer a balcony.

Windsor Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 61 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is very old, so I do understand a bit of difficulty. Very hot when we were there, and ac cpuld not really cool room. Limited and dodgy wifi. Staff very eager to please. Tours arranged with Mr. Samir Fayek from hotel were great. Jotel has fewat driver and ac van for tour use, and Mohammed was a great guide! He spoke uent English, plus several ither languages. We were easily able to see all the sights.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this property because of the historic nature of the hotel. It has a fascinating original lift and is little changed from the early 20th C. However, the "faded glory" is fading quickly. The food was only fair and breakfast very disappointing and very limited. The internet didn't work at all. It was very noisy as there are major roadworks immediately outside the building. This could be a really good hotel but needs some major work, esp on amenities eg sheets were clean but old and torn. Walking distance to the Egyptian Museum.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Wonderful old hotel in central Cairo, filled with atmosphere andbold world, eccentric charm.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Classic. Like stepping back into time. Could not have asked for a more unique experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Justin

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Absolute gem. Incredibly hotel.

This is a stunning, old hotel. Takes you back in time. Romantic, Indiana Jones hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

4/10 Poor

mary, Manchester UK

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

metro work may be the final blow to this historic

There are to be 2 years of major construction work in the streets nest to the Windsor and these go on all night - because that is when the metro is closed! So the general city centre street noise and calls to prayer pre dawn are drowned out by tunnel borers etcetera. Add to this the scary state the wiring, the grubbiness of the curtains and rugs, loose carpets on the stairs and antiquated plumbing and frankly, following the footsteps of some famous people may be better achieved elsewhere. Pity because the staff try hard in an old fashioned way, they just cannot fix a problem this big without a major investment: in their place I would use the two years of mayhem to renovate the place but maintain an early 19th century feel by decorative style, if I could rise the money.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Tara, London

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

A precious time-capsule

This hotel is from a bygone era. It is updated just enough to make the rooms feel neat and functional but the styling is pure colonial and the service impeccable friendly. It is a true time capsule and if you value old buildings it is a gem! Ask them to connect you with Semir who will organise a guide for you. The guide Duoa which we had with George the driver was utterly perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Great location, excellent value, charming history

The Windsor Hotel in Cairo provides the budget-minded traveler with excellent value. The hotel is well located within easy walking distance of the Egyptian Museum. The management and staff are gracious and helpful. The wonderful historic ambiance of the Windsor Hotel offsets the reality of it being an older structure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Excellent Location, Very Quaint and Affordable

The Windsor Hotel gives you a chance to step back in time to 19th century Cairo. The staff is thoroughly charming (some wirh Ritz Carlton style, and some with Faulty Towers picadillos). The bar is nostalgic and comfortable. But the best is the location and the affordable price!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Liz, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Daily Life Experience

Interesting part of the city. Difficult to find but worth the effort if you want an authentic Cairo experience. The hotel itself looks and feels like it hasn't changed much since 1893 when it was a British Officers Mess. It's like staying in a living piece of history. Nothing much has changed including the switchboard, cage elevator, mattresses and hot water system. Thank you Samir for all your help in making our trip to Cairo a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Charles, south africa

Liked: Staff & service

quaint hotel stuck in the past

the Windsor is certainly an experience. The cage lift is wonderful, the staff are sweet and friendly and helpful. The rooms are adequate, though need serious upgrading. My big problem was the bar/restaurant area. It stank of smoke and had no "NO SMOKING" areas. smoking is a huge problem all over Egypt. Although the food in the Windsor was tasty, I found that my chest literally collapsed every time I went into the bar/restaurant area. We were due to stay there again after a break away for 10 days, but I could not bear the idea of the smoke, and made other arrangements.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

s.a., new york, ny

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

Great hotel, the staff was excellent.

I would recommend this to those who appreciate old hotels. Also, the staff was very helpful in making our stay a great one; great advice/recommendations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel has a lot of history, has been around since the late 1800's. It used to be a British officer's club, I believe, so there is some interesting history and memorabilia. If it was fixed up it could be an amazing place. But right now it hasn't been kept up too well. The air conditioner in our room could not adequately cool the room which was the main problem since my husband was sick and it was very hot out. Our room was large and clean, however. The staff were very nice and helpful. It does not have modern hotel conveniences. If you want history and charm but don't care about the rest, this is the place for you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Turn of Century Elegance

My third stay over 11 years and just as pleasant as ever (but I've been patronizing the bar for over 25 years). Egypt is starving for tourists and has become safe again after period of instability. For those eager to avoid the generic large corporate hotel and willing to dispense with 5-star amenities, the Windsor is the place in Cairo -- many of its competitors have folded or failed to maintain standards. Rooms are comfortable and clean, internet is good, TVs are now up to date and package is good. Staff is helpful for those less familiar with Cairo/Egypt.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Himet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed a night in this colonial era hotel - one of the best bars in the city which used to be the British Officers club ,was a pleasure to meet the owners -good food prepared by the chef.Gr8 location in Cairo downtown
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Leighton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Windsor old world charm and funk still has it.

We stayed at this hotel mostly for the reason it was historic.... old world charm. The owner and staff are like family to assist all your needs. It is definately quirky from the elevator cage to the staff.. but big time charm. This is not a modern hotel by any stretch and Internet is poor but they are making improvements to it.... in fact most hotels have rather bad internet or as they say "only in the lobby" .... Area has great shopping and a few good authentic Egyptian restaurants. If you want colour in a funky old hotel this is it.

6/10 Okay

Esther

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A view of former grandeur

It must have been incredible in its day but now it is very run down. The dining room is a treat and we enjoyed hanging out there in the afternoon.

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Quaint classic hotel. Rooms straight out of early 1900's. Clean, simple.

10/10 Excellent

Mike, New Orleans USA

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

A step back in time

The hotel has a turn of the century feel. The elevator alone is a museum piece and the feel is very much like a movie set. Care has been taken to keep the hotel from being too modern. The room was very clean. The wifi was sketchy however, but it could have been just my room. The bar had good wine and lots of spirits.

6/10 Okay

Ebby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Shabby but with history.