Hotel Directory
Hotel El-Hussein
If you want to be in the thick of Khan el Khalili, this is the place. Overlooking the mosque Al Hussein, rooms are basic, but large. Water is usually hot, and there is a ceiling fan but the air-conditioning – when working – is noisy, and bathroom might be a little grubby. However the real draw is the huge balconies overlooking the square, a fantastic spot for watching the world go by. Service can be surly, especially for the (very basic) breakfast, but overall it’s great value.
Windsor Hotel
This family-run, Cairo hotel located in busy Downtown is a historic colonial house. Guest rooms are filled with period furniture and tastefully decorated, but the real gem is the Barrel Bar, offering a cosy, old-world feel with barrel chairs and memorabilia. Rooms differ in size and quality so it’s worth seeing a choice before you book.
19 Alfi Bey Street,
Cairo,
11511
Tel: (020) 2591 5810.
Email:
Web: http://www.windsorcairo.com
Pension Roma
Located down a quiet Downton backstreet, this is one of the best budget options. Its high ceilinged rooms with hardwood floors are clean and simple. Some have private showers, others have shared facilities. The new extension offers seven air-conditioned rooms, including four family ensuite rooms, a real bonus.
169 Mohamed Farid Street,
Cairo,
11511
Tel: (02) 2391 1088.
Email:
Web: http://www.pensionroma.com.eg