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ELShams Hotel

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Tahrir Square

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Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets
ELShams Hotel, in Downtown Cairo, blends comfort with Egyptian culture. Guests enjoy a free local breakfast before exploring the Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square. The on-site restaurant and café are perfect for relaxing with a meal or coffee after sightseeing.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Triple Room | Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Private bathroom
Minibar
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Junior Quadruple Room | Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Private bathroom
Minibar
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Beds

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Deluxe Single Room | Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Abd El-Khalik Tharwat, Cairo, Cairo Governorate

What's nearby

  • Egyptian Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tahrir Square - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • American University of Cairo - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Khan el-Khalili - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Cairo Tower - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Imbaba Station - 7 min drive
  • Attaba Station - 8 min walk
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Akher Sa'a | أخر ساعة - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Karam El Sham - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Koueider | قويدر - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Al Americaine | الأمريكين - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Al Americaine | الأمريكين - ‬5 min walk

About this property

ELShams Hotel

Bed & breakfast near Egyptian Museum
Located close to Tahrir Square, ELShams Hotel provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • ATM/banking services and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at ELShams Hotel include perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and minibars.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • 8 steps to reach entrance
  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 18 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

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

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit

Property is also known as

ELShams Hotel Cairo
ELShams Hotel Bed & breakfast
ELShams Hotel Bed & breakfast Cairo

Frequently asked questions

Is ELShams Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at ELShams Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at ELShams Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at ELShams Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does ELShams Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

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

Where is ELShams Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Cairo, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Talaat Harb Street, Egyptian Museum, and Tahrir Square. Royal Chariots Museum and Midan Talaat Harb are also within 10 minutes. Attaba Station is 8 minutes by foot and Nasser Station is 8 minutes.

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