El Otel Hotel

3.0 star property
Clothing optional guesthouse in Cairo
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City Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Shared fridge, microwave, electric kettle
Classic Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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6 Bank Masr, Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 4280143
  • Place, Talaat Harb Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Tahrir Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Egyptian Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬
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Room options

Comfort Double Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Design Double Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Exclusive Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

City Room, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Economy Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cairo

Located in Downtown Cairo within a short walk of Tahrir Square, El Otel Hotel is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Egyptian Museum. This 10-room, 3-star guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk.

What's nearby

  • Talaat Harb Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Midan Talaat Harb - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tahrir Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • American University of Cairo - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Egyptian Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Mohamed Naguib Station - 5 min walk
  • Imbaba Station - 7 min drive
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cap D'Or - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Al Ku5 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gold Star Gallery Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪West El Balad - ‬1 min walk

About this property

El Otel Hotel

Clothing optional guesthouse in Cairo
El Otel Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 18 per vehicle one-way. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, and answer any questions about the accommodations. This guesthouse also has laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Electric kettles, free toiletries, and free tea bags/instant coffee are other standard amenities. 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 (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 per person

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Elevator (21 inch wide door)

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning

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); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 5 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 18 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)

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 cash
Safety features at this property include a security system and a first aid kit
  • 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.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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 cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a security system and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Clothing is optional at El Otel Hotel.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No alcohol is served at El Otel Hotel.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

ElHotel
El Otel Hotel Cairo
El Otel Hotel Guesthouse
El Otel Hotel Guesthouse Cairo

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at El Otel Hotel?

El Otel Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see around El Otel Hotel?

This guesthouse is situated in Downtown Cairo within a short 12-minute walk of Tahrir Square and also 16 minutes on foot from Egyptian Museum. You'll also find Talaat Harb Street and Midan Talaat Harb less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at El Otel Hotel?

No, there isn't parking at this guesthouse.

Does El Otel Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, El Otel Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at El Otel Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Are there hot tubs at El Otel Hotel?

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

Does El Otel Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

El Otel Hotel offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does El Otel Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at El Otel Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Does El Otel Hotel have connecting rooms?

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

What is the closest airport to El Otel Hotel?

The closest major airport to El Otel Hotel is Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI), which is 11.9 mi away (36 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 El Otel Hotel?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at El Otel Hotel.

El Otel Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Fatimah

Liked: Staff & service
This is like my 4th stay here. The last 3 times were wonderful. This time the room was not prepared to host me in winter; it was too cold and no opportunity for warmth. There were other smaller issues, but for me the fact that I was freezing was my biggest concern.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edyta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mokhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kasim Ibrakhim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kasim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very polite and cool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel, clean and cozy room and perfect location. I would go back to this hotel. Cairo is fantastic love love love
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmet Enis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oteli bulma konusunda problem yaşadık fakat şehrin kalbinde ve hissetmek için tarihi bir binada kalma deneyimi yaşadık.Otele bayıldık çok güzel ve çok yardımsever bir işletme
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025