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About the Hotel

19 Alfi Bey Steet, Cairo, Egypt, 11121

Rooms with character

Windsor Hotel Cairo offers rooms with high ceilings, parquet floors, and air conditioning. Each room includes a minibar, a safe, and a sitting area. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers. Some rooms feature a TV and an AM/FM alarm clock. 24-hour room service is available.

Dining and drinks

Guests can unwind at the Barrel Bar, which serves drinks in a relaxed setting. The hotel does not have an onsite restaurant, but it is surrounded by dining options like Khan El Khalili Bazaar, known for local eats and coffee shops.

Leisure and relaxation

The hotel has a rooftop terrace where guests can enjoy the sun. Its historic colonial features have attracted filmmakers, giving it a unique backdrop. Free WiFi is available in public areas.

Central Cairo location

Windsor Hotel Cairo is a 5-minute walk from Ataba and 10 minutes by car from El Giza. It is steps from the Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Nearby landmarks include the Museum of Islamic Art (1.5 km) and Al-Hussein Mosque (2 km). The Cairo Metro is easily accessible for further travel.

Services and transport

The hotel provides concierge services, dry cleaning, and babysitting. Airport pick-ups can be arranged for an extra fee. Car rentals are available upon request. Free self parking is provided for guests.

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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre

Cairo4300 ft

Airports

Cairo International (CAI) 11.9 mi

Train

El Giza Train Station 3.9 mi

Underground

Ataba700 ft

Orabi2000 ft

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Car park

Luggage storage

24-hour services

General

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Pets allowed

Dining

Breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Room features

Air conditioning
Mini-bar
Sitting area

Media

Television
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

19 Alfi Bey Steet, Cairo, Egypt, 11121

Map view

19 Alfi Bey Steet, Cairo, Egypt, 11121

City landmarks

Museum

Egyptian Antiquities Museum

1.0 mi

Square

Tahrir Square

1.0 mi

Tower

Cairo Tower

1.4 mi

Landmark

Abdeen Palace

1.1 mi

Park

Al-Azhar Park

1.4 mi

Mosque

Al-Hussein Mosque

1.3 mi

Mosque

Mosque of Al-Azhar

4000 ft

Museum

Museum of Islamic Art Cairo

4800 ft

Theatre

Opera house Cairo

1.5 mi

Landmark

Menkaure Pyramid

3300 ft

Landmark

Bab al-Futuh

1.1 mi

Landmark

Cairo Citadel

1.9 mi

Landmark

Mastaba of Mereruka

3400 ft

Landmark

Mastaba of Kagemni

3400 ft

Landmark

Thebes

3400 ft

Landmark

Abu Sir Pyramids

3400 ft

Landmark

Tombs of the Nobles

3400 ft

Landmark

Serapeum

3400 ft

Landmark

House of Suhaymi

1.0 mi

Landmark

Al Moez Ldin Allah Al Fatmi

1.3 mi

Landmark

Elegant Voyage

3400 ft

Church

St Simon the Tanner Monastery

3400 ft

Landmark

Gray Mosque

3400 ft

Bridge

Sixth of October Bridge

3400 ft

Bridge

Qasr El Nil Bridge

9.0 mi

Nearby

Berenice Troglodytica

1700 ft

Agilkia Island

3400 ft

Gibel Silsila

1700 ft

Between Step Pyramid and Serapeum

Mastaba of Ptah-Hotep and Akhti-Hotep

1700 ft

Manshiyat Naser

1700 ft

Restaurants

McDonald's

2000 ft

42 Talaat Harb St. Downtown

El Gahsh Restaurant

3400 ft

13 Abdel Magid El Labban St. Off Port Said St.

Jared's Bagels

3400 ft

# 13 Road 233

El Horreya Cafe

3400 ft

2 El Mazloum St. Off Bab El Louq St. El Falaky Sq. in Front Of Italian Chamber Of Commerce In Egypt

Arabiata

3400 ft

10 Ibrahim St. El Korba Sq. Beside Starbucks Cafe

YOGGY's Frozen Yogurt

3400 ft

Mall of Arabia Juhayna Square

Kansas Fried Chicken

3400 ft

77 Sakr Koreish Bldgs

Goal

3400 ft

13 Abou El Feda St. Beside Flamenco Cairo Hotel

KFC

2500 ft

38 Ragheb st. Off Mohamed Sayed Ahmed St. In Front Of Alex Bank

Koshari al-Tahrir

2400 ft

Sharia Abd el-Khalik Sarwat

Koshary El Tahrir

2400 ft

12 Youssef El Gendy St.

Koshary Abou Tarek

3100 ft

Choppin ln Champollion

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

4/5 based on 695 reviews

#38 of 246 hotels in Cairo based on Tripadvisor

Bobby

United Kingdom, April 2024

7.8/10

The hotel has spacious rooms with high ceilings and an authentic atmosphere, although the air conditioning is suitable. The service is genuinely friendly and helpful, making me feel valued as a guest. The location is central, quiet, and offers a glimpse of real Cairo. The dining experience is mediocre with limited options but convenient for a quick grab. The facilities are adequate but could be improved.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are lovely and interestingly furnished, maintaining an authentic atmosphere.

Service

9.0

The service was friendly and genuine, with staff exuding confidence in a relaxed manner.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is in the city center, providing a real neighborhood feel with easy access to key attractions.

Dining

6.0

The dining offers basic options suitable for a quick meal, lacking variety.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities are functional but could be more diverse to enhance the overall guest experience.

Authentic Atmosphere

Limited Dining Options

Gordon

United Kingdom, March 2024

5.8/10

The hotel is located in the heart of the city, ideal for accessing many downtown Cairo sites without being too noisy. The rooms, unfortunately, are very hot due to barely functional air conditioning, have an insect problem, and slow hot water. The breakfast is meager but served with kindness.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms are very hot due to barely working air conditioning, and there is an insect problem. Additionally, the rooms are very dusty with evidence of mosquitoes. The hot water is slow, and the breakfast is meager.

Service

5.0

Although it took more than 15 minutes to find the address upon arrival, the staff seemed unaware of our arrival. However, I did enjoy the vintage elevator and the 'old world' feel of the rooms, originally a bathing house for the rich and elite in 1893.

Location

7.0

The hotel's location is really in the heartbeat of the city, making it convenient to access many downtown Cairo sites. It's within walking distance of the Egyptian Museum and other city attractions. However, the neighborhood is very crowded, noisy, and dirty.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was adequate but average, with a bit stingy offering considering the room price. The breakfast consisted of 1 butter, a very small piece of Egyptian cheese, 1 marmalade, coffee, and a small bread basket.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel has some facilities, including the Barrel Bar and an 'old world' charm. However, the air conditioning issues in the rooms overshadow the positive aspects.

Alice

United States, February 2024

7.6/10

The hotel has a classic charm reminiscent of an Agatha Christie novel. The rooms, although small and dated initially, were promptly changed upon request to a more satisfactory single beds room. The service is exceptional, with friendly and helpful staff compensating for the hotel's older features. The central location in Cairo Downtown adds to the overall experience, despite some dining limitations.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms, initially small and dinged, were promptly changed to a better single beds room, improving the overall experience.

Service

9.0

The staff's kindness and helpfulness made up for any shortcomings of the old hotel.

Location

9.0

The central location in Cairo Downtown provided easy access to many tourist attractions and a genuine neighborhood experience.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was very basic, offering only complimentary bread and limited options.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offers basic but functional facilities in line with its classic charm.

William

United States, February 2024

6.8/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The location is truly unbeatable, being right in central Cairo, close to many attractions and shopping options. The rooms, however, fell short with a faulty AC, dustiness, and mosquitos. While the breakfast was served with kindness, it was quite meager. The slow hot water was also a drawback.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms had a faulty AC and were very dusty with mosquitos in evidence. The hot water was very slow, and the breakfast was meagre.

Service

7.0

The service, emulating their elegant owner, tried hard but felt intrusive at times after tipping. On the positive side, I loved the elevator, the Barrel Bar, and the 'old world' feel of the rooms.

Location

9.0

The location can't really be beat, being right in central Cairo close to the Egyptian Museum and other sites, with many shopping options nearby.

Dining

6.0

While warm dishes were available, the dining experience was a bit stingy with minimal offerings for the price point.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel provides access to historic hotels in the area but lacks details on specific facilities.

Peter

United Kingdom, January 2024

7.6/10

The hotel is in a lively neighborhood, easy to get to almost everything, and boasts a nice central location. The rooms are clean and comfortable, with a downside of being very dusty and having slow hot water. The service by the bar staff over the last 60 years is truly lovely and pleasant. The dining experience in general is minimal Continental, though served with kindness, with a bit of room for improvement in the breakfast selection. The facilities are adequate, and the price is reasonable given the value provided.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms are clean and comfortable, but very dusty with slow hot water.

Service

9.0

The service by the bar staff over the last 60 years has been really lovely and pleasant.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location can't really be beat, within walking distance to the Egyptian Museum and many other sites in the city, albeit in a crowded noisy dirty neighborhood.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience in general is minimal Continental, served with kindness, but breakfast options are meagre.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities are adequate for a comfortable stay.

Brendan

United Kingdom, December 2023

7.8/10

I had a delightful stay at the hotel. The rooms were clean and well-kept, with lovely, matching antique furniture, making them really nice and comfortable. The service from the hotel staff was friendly and genuinely helpful, which enhanced my overall experience. The location was central and convenient, close to many tourist attractions. However, the dining options were limited, but the continental breakfast served by a lovely woman was a nice touch.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were clean, comfortable, and beautifully furnished with antique pieces.

Service

8.0

The staff was friendly and genuinely helpful, making my stay pleasant.

Location

9.0

The hotel's central location near various tourist attractions was a definite plus point.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was minimal but the continental breakfast was a nice touch.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel had basic facilities but served its purpose well.

Sophie

United Kingdom, December 2023

8.2/10

I was delighted by the hotel's charming ambiance steeped in history and filled with beautiful old furniture. The quick action taken by the management to switch our room to a more comfortable option with single beds was exemplary. The small size of the original room was a minor setback, but the overall experience was much improved with the change.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were large and airy, with comfortable beds and a good, hot shower.

Service

9.0

The staff were exceptionally friendly and went out of their way to ensure our comfort, even arranging a transfer to another hotel they deemed better.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location was a major plus point, centrally positioned in downtown Cairo, providing easy access to the city's attractions like the Egyptian Museum and the bustling Tahrir Square.

Dining

6.0

Although the dining options were very basic, the convenient downtown location made it easy to explore and enjoy local eateries. The presence of a lovely lady serving Continental breakfast was a nice touch.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel facilities were minimal but functional. Despite some limitations in dining choices, the charm and history of the property added a unique touch to the overall experience.

Historic Ambiance

Basic Dining

Donald

United States, November 2023

7.2/10

Staying at the classic Windsor Hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms are really nice, with beautiful old furniture and comfortable beds, but the bathrooms are quite small. The service is friendly and genuine, making you feel welcome. The location, although central and safe, feels like a time warp with a shabby chic charm. The dining is minimal but served with a personal touch. Overall, a decent option for a budget stay.

Rooms

7.0

I loved the beautiful old furniture in the room and the comfortable bed. The shower was hot and refreshing.

Service

8.0

The service was friendly and genuine, making me feel welcome throughout my stay.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is central, quiet, and safe, perfect for exploring the real Cairo on foot.

Dining

6.0

The continental breakfast was minimal but served with a personal touch, and the coffee and tea were free-flowing.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were basic but adequate for a comfortable stay.

Robin

United States, August 2023

8.0/10

The hotel is situated right in central Cairo, making it a great spot to explore the city. The rooms had some initial issues with size and temperature, but the management quickly addressed them. However, the air conditioning was not very effective. The rooms are beautifully furnished, which was a pleasant touch. The service was top-notch, with extremely helpful and friendly staff. The location is excellent, surrounded by local attractions and welcoming neighborhood interactions. The dining experience wasn't quite what was expected but still satisfactory. Overall, a charming hotel with some room for improvement.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were initially small and hot, with a noisy air conditioner, but the management promptly changed our room to a better one with single beds. The furnishings were lovely and interesting.

Service

9.0

The service was very helpful and friendly, making our stay absolutely wonderful.

Location

9.0

The hotel is right in central Cairo, near various attractions like Tahrir Square, the Egyptian Museum, and local shops. Interacting with the neighborhood locals added a genuine touch to the experience.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience, while not perfect and more suited to local preferences, was satisfactory for exploring the area. Smoked meats were a notable dish.

Facilities

5.0

Charles

United States, June 2023

7.2/10

The hotel is centrally located in Old Cairo near Tahrir Square, making it a convenient spot for exploring the city's attractions. While the rooms are spacious with good air conditioning, they are in need of a major update to improve cleanliness. The service provided by the staff is exceptional, with warm and attentive members always ready to assist guests around the bar or at breakfast.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms, although spacious with good air conditioning, require a major update to enhance cleanliness.

Service

9.0

The staff goes above and beyond, even coming to our table at breakfast and being exceptionally warm and kind.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location in the heart of Old Cairo near Tahrir Square is a major plus, ideal for exploring the city's attractions.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience offers minimal Continental options, which may not meet diverse expectations, but the service by a lovely woman is commendable.