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Philo Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Tahrir Square

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Exterior
Front of property
City Double or Twin Room | Balcony view
Classic Triple Room
Classic Single Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$81
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug

Room options

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City Double or Twin Room

City Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Triple Room

Classic Triple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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City Single Room

City Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
17 Kasr El Nile, 17, Cairo, Cairo Governorate

What's nearby

  • Tahrir Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • American University of Cairo - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Egyptian Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cairo Tower - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Khan el-Khalili - 3 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mashrabia Cafe | قهوة المشربية - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪دجاج كنتاكى - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beano's Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Philo Hotel

Hotel near Tahrir Square
Close to Egyptian Museum, Philo Hotel provides amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a lift
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shampoo
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and portable fans

Languages

Arabic, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 4 per person

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
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift (71 centimetre wide door)

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
  • Portable fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 1:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 4 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 8 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 8 (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Cashless transactions are available
Property Registration Number 82820230400003

Property is also known as

Philo Hotel Hotel
Philo Hotel Cairo
Philo Hotel Hotel Cairo

Frequently asked questions

Is Philo Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Philo Hotel?

As of 14 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Philo Hotel on 22 Aug 2025 start from AU$80.6, 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.

How much is parking at Philo Hotel?

Philo Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Philo Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 1:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Philo Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Philo Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 8 per person applies.

Where is Philo Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Cairo, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. Talaat Harb Street and American University of Cairo are just steps away. Sadat Station is only a 2-minute walk and Mohamed Naguib Station is 13 minutes.

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Philo Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddy

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yosuke

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mengya

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Fatma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023