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EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel

2.0 star property
Hostel connected to a railway/underground station in Cairo with free breakfast

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Basic Double Room
Reception
Family Quadruple Room
Exterior
Restaurant
In the heart of Downtown Cairo, Cairo Plaza Hotel offers a vibrant stay. Connect to WiFi, indulge in local breakfast flavors, and take advantage of luggage storage and concierge services. Guests rave about the convenient location near Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €29
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Family Double Room, 1 Large Single Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Basic Double Room, 1 Large Single Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Triple Room

Basic Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Basic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Located in Downtown Cairo neighbourhood, EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel is connected to a railway/underground station. Egyptian Museum and Grand Egyptian Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Giza Pyramid Complex and Pyramid of Khufu. Alabaster Sphinx and Al Fustat Garden are also worth visiting.
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6 El shawarby st, 01060440761, Cairo, Cairo, 11511

What's nearby

  • Egyptian Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tahrir Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • American University of Cairo - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Khan el-Khalili - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Cairo Tower - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Imbaba Station - 6 min drive
  • Nasser Station - 9 min walk
  • Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Akher Sa'a | أخر ساعة - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Karam El Sham - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Koueider | قويدر - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Al Ku5 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel

Hostel near Tahrir Square
Close to Egyptian Museum, EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel provides amenities, such as free breakfast (local cuisine) and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
  • Luggage storage, a lift and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel offer perks, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and memory foam beds
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/bath combinations
  • Dishwashers, microwaves and freezers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ 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

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • 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.
  • 8 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift (305 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Day bed
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EGP 500 per person (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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 only accepts cash
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Cairo Plaza Hotel Cairo
Cairo Plaza Hotel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Cairo Plaza Hotel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairo

Frequently asked questions

Is EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel?

As of 28 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel on 10 Sept 2025 start from €28.91, 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 EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Does EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EGP 500 per person applies.

Where is EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Cairo, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Talaat Harb Street, Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. Midan Talaat Harb and Royal Chariots Museum are also within 10 minutes. Nasser Station is 9 minutes by foot and Mohamed Naguib Station is 9 minutes.

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EL Shawarby Plaza Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
174 external reviews