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Hotel Velvet 1928

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A hotel room with a chandelier, a large window with sheer curtains, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a bed with white linens. - Hotel Velvet 1928 (Cairo)
A hotel room with a bed, a chandelier, a door with a number, and a wall-mounted light fixture. - Hotel Velvet 1928 (Cairo)
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Close to Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum, Hotel Velvet 1928 provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service

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A hotel room with a bed, a chandelier, a door with a number, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a television mounted on the wall, a chandelier, and a curtain.

Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a chandelier, and sheer curtains.

Classic Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 4 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a bed with white linens, a small table with a vase of red flowers, and a picture on the wall.

Classic Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Downtown Cairo, a neighborhood in Cairo, is home to Hotel Velvet 1928. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Al-Ahly Sports Club or Cairo International Stadium. Visit our Cairo travel guide
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8, Gawad Housny Street, Cairo, Cairo, 02002

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a prominent dome and ornate balconies.
    Talaat Harb Street
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A street with a large, ornate building with a statue in front.
    Midan Talaat Harb
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A monument with a tall obelisk and lion statues, surrounded by palm trees and buildings.
    Tahrir Square
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A large sphinx statue in front of a pink building with flags and people around.
    Egyptian Museum
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • American University of Cairo
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Mohamed Naguib Station
    3 min walk
  • Cairo Ramses Station
    5 min drive
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI)
    33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Costa Coffee
    4 min walk
  • McDonald's
    5 min walk
  • West El Balad
    1 min walk
  • Asmak El Nile
    5 min walk
  • Somaya | فسحة سمية
    5 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 5 per night)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Ecotours

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch plasma TV
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 5 per night

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Velvet 1928 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Velvet 1928?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Velvet 1928?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel Velvet 1928 provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 25 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Velvet 1928 located?

Located in Downtown Cairo, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Midan Talaat Harb, Tahrir Square, and Egyptian Museum. Talaat Harb Street and Abdeen Palace are also within 10 minutes. Mohamed Naguib Station is only a 3-minute walk and Attaba Station is 12 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Velvet 1928 Reviews

7.0

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 47 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Hotel Velvet were incredibly helpful! They were very accommodating with an early check-in and they got us a taxi at 3 am.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Eens maar nooit meer

Het hotel personeel was heel vriendelijk. Kamer was niet zoals geadverteerd. Het was minstens de helft kleiner en geen internet op de kamer. Kamer 505 bevindt zich op de begane grond en direct boven een straatcafe; luide muziek tot 2-3 uur in de morgen.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Buen hotel si lo pagas barato

Cumple su funcion. La zona no es linda pero esta cerca de todo. El personal es amable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect hotel for the price in a central location.

Great hotel for the price you pay and very nicely decorated rooms. I've seen previous reviews saying negative things about this hotel however I have not experienced any of the things I read that were negative about this hotel. Let me list some of positives about this hotel. 1- big rooms and comfy beds. 2- beautifully decorated bathrooms. 3- always have hot water seems like an endless supply. 4- very friendly reception staff 5- nice little breakfast in the morning 6- very friendly lady who does the cleaning and breakfasts 7- very accessible to everything in downtown Cairo 8- little shop right outside hotel and a restaurant and cafe 9- air conditioning and wifi! 10- very clean rooms 11- very affordable Now the hotel is in one of the oldest cities in the world so people who come here expecting the Ritz Carlton are just silly people. The building is old and obviously not brand new looking in the stairways but the hotel and rooms itself is beautiful and we'll kept. The only negative I had was when I was looking out my window (I was on 5th floor) This man in the building next to the hotel started taking my picture with his cellphone from his apartment. I was very uncomfortable about that however it has nothing to do with the hotel and everything to do with the man's personality. Other then that this hotel was perfect for me a solo male traveler and I had no complaints. Would recommend to friends and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
le service est appreciable.. c'est vraiment col leurs services d'hébergement
Stayed 1 night in May 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Je suis vraiment séduit par cette application sérieux et Mercie a expedia.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2020
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El personal es lo que realmente vale la pena, son muy amables y atentos pero lamentablemente el Hostel deja mucho que desear.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property being advertised as a Hotel 3 star. Turned out it is actually a Hostel in the middle of ghetto!!!! Demanded refund as i paid 2 extra days what i did not used. It has been denied....
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so friendly esp Mustafa. The location was great. The bad thing it was only ground floor and near the street which was so noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

ابتعد عن الغندق

الفندق كان ممتاز.. والان سئ جدا جدا ولايوجد مياه ساخنة والمعاملة سيئة جدا.. والاستقبال كذابين.. لا انصح احد بالتعامل معخ
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very bad place and no sign no security, in bad area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very basic. You get what you pay for. No TV. No hot water (we visited late May so the weather is very hot so the unheated water was fine). No free bottled water. No mini-fridge. The wall sockets can be used by US and EU plugs only. The hotel do have free wifi. The bathroom is just like a built-in closet built inside the room, there is no ceiling, only some wood decor to block out the rest of the whole room, thus no exhaust going outside. On a better note, the staff (just a single person on the reception at a time) was friendly, helpful and quite hospitable. Do not be fooled by the chandeliers nor the padded headboard, there is nothing luxurious about this hotel (one of locals said that this is only actually a hostel). Will we stay again? Yes, because we need only basic accomodation and the price is reasonable. The location is great (right in the middle of Cairo). The hospitality is great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good firm beds,excelent staff,plentiful breakfast,good location in walking distance to everything,restaurants,shops,banks,we only have minor inconveniences,a door lock malfunction,Shakin give us another and better room,hot water is good 75% of the time,we really enjoided our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
الى عاجبنى في الموقع كل شى قريب المدخل يحتاج الى تحسين عمال الاستقبال قمة في الاخلاق
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
الموقع ممتاز وسط البلد كل شى منك قريب مطاعم مقاهي الهوتيل من الخارج تاريخي بس المدخل لكم عليه الغرفة ممتازة والنظافة ممتازة عمال الاستقبال قمة في الاخلاق
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
La atención del personal más que excelente, las instalaciones y la zona no son muy buenas, pero se compensa con la preocupación del personal en atender de la mejor manera y la gente de alrededor muy sociable y respetuosa.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is situated in an alleyway with no hotel sign, so can be difficult to find. Make sure to to use google maps. Hotel room is clean but had little facilities - the shower has little hot water. The hotel location is a bonus and everything is walking distance - the staff is willing to help. Breakfast is on the 5th floor - you’ll get a hearty meal for the day. Overall it’s an average hotel and I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable value hotel. Beds and baths were fine, and air conditioning was very good. Location is downtown Cairo so traffic noise is expected. Can't say enough about the staff - friendly and helpful at every turn!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un havre de paix en plein centre-ville du caire. Personnels très sympathiques , accueillant, professionnels et disponibles Chambre propre, spacieuse et confortable
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
El posicionamiento aunque es bueno no es fácil de encontrar la primera vez, es una zona que en hora punta tiene mucho tráfico y ruido. El hotel en general es básico, las instalaciones son antiguas y el aislamiento acústico brilla por su ausencia. El personal muy amable y dispuesto a ayudar. El desayuno lo sirven en la quinta planta (el hotel es planta baja) y es completo aunque igual a diario. Conclusión, hotel para gente que no sea muy complicada y busque algo bien situado a precio honesto. Pd. Hay gatos en el hotel, por si eres alérgico
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Der Ausblick war grauenhaft, das Treppenhaus zum Zimmer war ekelhaft, der Gestank des Badezimmer einfach nur widerlich. Keine Decke über dem Bad. Das einzige was okay war, das war das Bett, ansonsten die letzte Absteige.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

je vous conseil cet hotel

séjour parfait personnel tres sympa petit déjeuner correcte je retournerais surement un grand merci au femmes de ménage
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
The Hotel Velvet 1928 is a delightfully quirky hotel in the heart of downtown Cairo. It has rooms on the first and fifth floors of an old government building built in 1928 (hence its name). As you enter, you wonder what on earth have you gotten yourself into as it is a run down building. However, the space this hotel takes up has a throwback eclectic feel that is fun for those with a sense of adventure. The staff is earnest and bent over backwards trying to please. I was assigned a room on the first floor which, though spacious, was quite noisy. The next 3 nights I was provided with a lovely room on the 5th floor that included a balcony. The bed was extremely comfortable. My breakfasts each morning were hearty, and the staff was always ready to provide suggestions or call an uber or cab if needed. The location of the hotel is perfect for walking to most downtown sites (ten minutes from museum for example). If you love a good adventure, and want an inexpensive hotel near the downtown sites and restaurants, this is a good option. Just be sure to inquire about the fifth floor rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
the staff was very fruiendy and helpful. considering the age of the hotel it is well kept. the price was right for the hotel and servie provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel Velvet 1928 is an “interesting” place to stay if you want the experience of staying in a hotel room that’s on a film set. It looks great on the surface but it feels as though the entire place could be packed into a crate tomorrow. The finishings aren’t perfect but they’re clean and work. It’s not very well labeled on the outside and most of the rooms are on the 5th. floor. There’s an antique elevator that may or may not be working. This is not a big deal as the staff will happily help you with your bags if you need it. All this said it’s a bit of a gem in a city as polluted and overcrowded as Cairo. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I wish them well with this project.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019