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El Otel Hotel

3.0 star property
Clothing-optional guesthouse in Cairo with a 24-hour front desk

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, electric kettle
City Room, Shared Bathroom
Comfort Double Room
El Otel Hotel in Downtown Cairo is the perfect base to explore historic sites like Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. Enjoy convenient amenities such as laundry facilities, free in-room WiFi, continental breakfast options, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance - making your stay seamless.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €45
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Room options

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Design Double Room

Design Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exclusive Double Room

Exclusive Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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City Room, Shared Bathroom

City Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Economy Room, Shared Bathroom

Economy Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
6 Bank Masr, Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 4280143

What's nearby

  • Tahrir Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • American University of Cairo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Egyptian Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Khan el-Khalili - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Cairo Tower - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cap D'Or - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gold Star Gallery Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪West El Balad - ‬1 min walk

About this property

El Otel Hotel

Guest house near Tahrir Square
Close to Egyptian Museum, El Otel Hotel provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guest house include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
  • Smoke-free property, a lift and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at El Otel Hotel have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles

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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 transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return 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

  • Lift (53 centimetre wide door)

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

Optional extras

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

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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

We should mention

Clothing is optional at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is El Otel Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at El Otel Hotel?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Otel Hotel on 2 Nov 2025 start from €44.5, 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 Otel Hotel?

El Otel Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at El Otel Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at El Otel Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Does El Otel Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 18 per vehicle applies.

Where is El Otel Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Cairo, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Talaat Harb Street and Tahrir Square. Egyptian Museum and Khan el-Khalili are also within 1 mile (2 km). Mohamed Naguib Station is only a 5-minute walk and Attaba Station is 11 minutes.

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El Otel Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

Edyta

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