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City View Hotel

3.0 star property
Pet-friendly hotel with free parking connected to the convention center in Cairo

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City view
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City View Hotel sits in the heart of Downtown Cairo, where modern comforts meet genuine Egyptian hospitality. Guests can enjoy quiet moments on the terrace or visit the cozy cafe for coffee while browsing through the hotel's collection of books.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Single Room | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Single Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 11 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 11 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 11 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

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2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
LCD TV
  • 11 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Cairo neighborhood, City View Hotel is connected to a shopping center. 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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1 El Bostan Street, Al-Tahrir Square, Cairo, 11513

What's nearby

  • Egyptian Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tahrir Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • American University of Cairo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cairo Tower - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Khan el-Khalili - 3 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Sadat Station - 3 min walk
  • Imbaba Station - 5 min drive
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lobby at The Nile Ritz-Carlton - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bab Al Sharq - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mazeej Balad - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Riche | ريش كافيه - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Poire Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

City View Hotel

Hotel near Tahrir Square
Near Egyptian Museum, City View Hotel provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to an arcade/game room and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Concierge services, multilingual staff, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at City View Hotel have comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to perks like separate sitting areas and separate dining areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and Select Comfort beds
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Microwave on request
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Airport shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal, airport, and train station (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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Property is located within an airport and access is restricted to airport travelers only
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms; guests are responsible for providing proof of marriage, if requested by the property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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City View Cairo
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Frequently asked questions

Is City View Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at City View Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at City View Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM.

What time is check-out at City View Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does City View Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is City View Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Cairo, this hotel is steps from Mikerinos Pyramid and Tahrir Square. Alabaster Sphinx and Talaat Harb Street are just steps away. Sadat Station is only a 3-minute walk and Nasser Station is 13 minutes.

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City View Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 348 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 348 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 348 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 348 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 348 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The location is perfect for walking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bhaskar

Liked: Staff & service
Location of the property is excellent. Walkable distance to many attractions. Property old and you pay less for that reason.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful stay with kind staff, a good breakfast and great downtown reach of many sites including El-Tahrir Square and the Nile.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The perfect base from which to explore Cairo

I always have a great time at City View Hotel. The team are friendly and the hotel clean - what more do you need?! Nobody visits Cairo to stay in their hotel (I hope!) so this is the perfect centrally located base from which to experience the city.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristian Paolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It was budget accommodation in the center of a bustling city. The staff both friendly and helpful. Both character and location are precisely what will prompt my return visit. Than you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Katsuiko

Liked: Staff & service
地下鉄の駅やバスのターミナルから近く、また目の前がカイロ・エジプト博物館なので混雑状況がホテルのテラスから確認できます。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good budget option

Good budget option. Location is perfect... very closed to museum, subway, restaurants, shopping area. Hotel is "vintage" but clean and in good order. Staffs friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

JORGE LUIZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tipo Hostal

Parece um Hostal, muito fraco, prédio decadente, banheiro apertado e ruim. Café da manhã sem opções. Bastante decepcionante. Os pontos positivos é a localização e a internet.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

wilson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente localização pessoal super amável. Hotel simples mas com conforto
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pietro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous view, perfectly located for city walks. The staff is very friendly and professional. We’ll come back. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saqib

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff, great location walking distance to local shops, food, Nile and Egyption Museum. Also great location for exploring wider Cairo as its in the centre. Hotel staff arranged airport transfers and tours all at good prices withel good service, and felt safer than street vendors.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bon hôtel avec un personnel accueillant

Très bon hôtel avec un personnel accueillant et serviable les chambre sont propre et climatisé je recommande fortement
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

moftah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and friendly...with all smiles over the faces...welcoming with the full of high level of hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Tres bien localise tous les sites à visiter à proximité et au cœur du centre ville vous y trouverez resto café ecrt
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Urata

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad conditions of facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room is spacious. Staffs are friendly and helpful. Close to River Nile. Fast food restaurants are nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nabil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are cooperative and helpful, really enjoyed everything and recommend it for any one.

6/10 Okay

Franciscus Theodorus josephus

Disliked: Amenities
Shuttle service was niet geregeld, ondanks contact vooraf. Mensen op locatie wel zeer vriendelijk. Hotel is prima, zeer basic, maar netjes. Bedden redelijk. Wel ontzettend veel lawaai van verkeer tot 2 uur ‘s nachts en weer vanaf 5 uur ‘s nachts. Verder wel mooi centraal gelegen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

HECTOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Mariana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Horrible@!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rajna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central Location

Hotel is in a very good location with good view of the Nile and the Egyptian Musuem. Hotel is simple and clean and suitable for night stay for those who want to explore the city. Breakfast is basic. The chef and his assistant need to smile more.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Chambre avec beaucoup de bruit sur la rue . Rapport qualité prix correct mais pas fou .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Boyko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good deal for the money. Excellent city view.

8/10 Good

Irmgard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel for the price. Great for a stop over in Cairo when you spend most the time out sightseeing. All saff was friendly and always willing to help. The cook was a delight to interact with.