Rotana Palace, Cairo

37-Talaat Harb Street, Downtown, 6th floor Cairo,E, Cairo (See it on map)

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Where?

10 mins from main railway station, close to Egyptian Museum.

What?

A hostel with 20 beds.

Anything else you need to know?

Continental breakfast is included in the price. All rooms have air conditioning and a private bathroom. Guests can use the kitchen and the hostel has its own restaurant. Airport pickups can be arranged.

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Reviews of Rotana Palace

Rotana Palace has a rating of 90% from a total of 83 reviews and ratings, below are some reviews of Rotana Palace

  • ekiessling56432 from USA, has 1 reviewsekiessling56432 says:

    I stayed here over the 4th of July weekend, and would recommend this hostel to anyone! The staff was great - very friendly and helpful, and the room was clean and had A/C. The hotel will set up tours for you, which are a pretty good deal and less hassle than arranging them yourself. I would...

    Posted: on Jul 22, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • neilm from England, has 10 reviewsneilm says:

    Really this is a review for Ramses II hostel (same building upstairs) as I got bumped but any concerns were unfounded and I was perfectly happy with the place they share the same terrace/cafe facilities anyway. Clean, comfortable and friendly and in a good location in one of Cairo's main shopping... more

    Posted: on Apr 23, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • perety-doon3487 from Canada, has 1 reviewsperety-doon3487 says:

    I came to Cairo with my wife and all I can say is that this hotel was very nice. For the money you get a great value. We went to Luxor and the pryamids and the cost was reasonable. I highly recommend Rotana Hotel for anyone who needs to watch the budget.

    Posted: on Apr 9, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • coug2the from USA, has 8 reviewscoug2the says:

    The lobby and elevator ride up are a bit sketchy, but rest assured the hotel is there on the 12th floor! Great pickup service at the airport, and very helpful arranging tours. Thank you!

    Posted: on Apr 3, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • ouafis399 from Ireland, has 1 reviewsouafis399 says:

    Very secure, and you cant beat the location

    Posted: on Mar 25, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • bradbar4389 from USA, has 1 reviewsbradbar4389 says:

    Amazing location, dead center of Cairo and in close proximity to all the must sees. Great staff quickly made our play-by-ear Cairo trip into a some organized visits, 80% of which we would have never even seen on our own. Rooms are nice for what you pay for, every room has a decent balcony to... more

    Posted: on Mar 2, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • fozdocunene1158 from Italy, has 1 reviewsfozdocunene1158 says:

    we were at the 13th floor (Ramses II Hotel), with a good view on Cairo downtown

    Posted: on Feb 15, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • yumi198611283602 from Japan, has 1 reviewsyumi198611283602 says:

    The hostel was really nice;) Nice staff,nice location,hot shower!!!! Everyone so handsom!!!

    Posted: on Jan 4, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • yw2751588 from China, has 1 reviewsyw2751588 says:

    Thanks Haitham for arranging us such a wonderful trip. I would definitely recommend this hostel for other travelers.

    Posted: on Dec 12, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • lehmajorge2675 from USA, has 1 reviewslehmajorge2675 says:

    We had a great time at this hostel, It is very valued for the money while it was at the centere of the city, Clean and comfortable rooms, and realy helpful people, I hope the best for every body of this hostel staff, and Thank you very much for arranging our trip around Egypt.

    Posted: on Nov 29, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • rickylee732 from Poland, has 1 reviewsrickylee732 says:

    I like it and for the next time to Egypt I know where Im going to stay, Rotana Palace has every thing that I was looking for. good service, funny time because of its smiley staff, well located and decorated, and the best was its roof top resturant on the 13th floor it has the best View of Cairo...

    Posted: on Nov 29, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • ritchardgo6501 from England, has 1 reviewsritchardgo6501 says:

    I advice anyone looking for good place at the centere of Cairo by staying at this cosy hostel because it was nice, quite, clean and comfortable room. I found it by Chance the street and decided to book it for my last two days in Cairo when I came back from Aswan.

    Posted: on Nov 22, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • jackanno7718 from Australia, has 1 reviewsjackanno7718 says:

    The style and the decoration at this hostel is smart I like it and also the rooftop while having the breakfast it has a great view for the whole city.

    Posted: on Nov 22, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • polafischer5835 from Australia, has 1 reviewspolafischer5835 says:

    It was the best in its location as at the centeral area in down town, the room was perfect as described, the staff always trying to help . we joined one of the tours that they arrange and it was AMAZING. thanks to all.

    Posted: on Nov 19, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • totaricky195 from USA, has 1 reviewstotaricky195 says:

    As any one does not know a place and booked to stay in it, I was not sure if it is good or not while I have more than sixty choice but now I can recommened this hotel to all because of its perfect location , Masterful cleaness, respectful staff , and specialy the amzing tours arrangements...

    Posted: on Nov 12, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • vahan-20005722 from Armenia, has 1 reviewsvahan-20005722 says:

    I stayed in Rotana Palace for quite some time. The place is very conveniently located in the downtown area of cairo. you can easily walk around and take taxis to all the sites within 10 minutes reach. the staff in the hotel is very helpful and friendly, and can help you organize your trip in... more

    Posted: on Oct 21, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • rikjikpan7006 from Australia, has 2 reviewsrikjikpan7006 says:

    Staff were super friendly and helpful. They really are interested in what their clients want to see and do in Egypt, and they are proud of their country. GREAT rapport with clientele.

    Posted: on Oct 20, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • fran-pola3177 from Brazil, has 1 reviewsfran-pola3177 says:

    pleople very helfull and friendly, the staf of the hoste take care about visiters. they give as alots information about tryps in egyp. is a pleasure to be here

    Posted: on Oct 18, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • salihgunaydin from Belgium, has 1 reviewssalihgunaydin says:

    I'd like to thank the very friendly staff of this hotel. They were a lot of fun talking to, and not at all pushy about arranging trips, as some other comments mention. The hotel has a great location if you like to be at the center of things. Really, the only thing that I can remark is the... more

    Posted: on Oct 13, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • odonne from Ireland, has 1 reviewsodonne says:

    good location in down town. provide tours tailored to what you require by haithaim. he does not try to push anything you do not want.clean hostel and cheerful helpful staff

    Posted: on Oct 9, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • vinbadlani8780 from Canada, has 1 reviewsvinbadlani8780 says:

    Very clean hostel, airconditioning in room. If you do not have itinerary, Mohammed can arrange a full trip to Aswan, Luxor, Cairo, Oasis for a cheap price with tour guide included. The rooms are clean, with airconditioning and are remade everyday. Also provided are internet access, breakfast and... more

    Posted: on Oct 1, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • panchoque4443 from Chile, has 1 reviewspanchoque4443 says:

    The people at the hotel is very friendly and have good trips to the turistic places. Is close to the Egyptian Musean (10 minutes walk). Clean bathrooms, air condition in all rooms and satellite TV. I really recommended.

    Posted: on Sep 30, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • BenIl from Australia, has 16 reviewsBenIl says:

    Good value for money! cheap accomm and good basic facilities. the air con in the rooms was rather handy! One thing though, with the tours they offer - they dont include entrances and other optional activites so it can become quite expensive! they also take you to some places of no interest like... more

    Posted: on Sep 27, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • fullfun20085271 from England, has 1 reviewsfullfun20085271 says:

    Hi all :) Now i have second visit to this hotel, beacouse i think it is best place if you will search not expencive place I had other experience with other place and now i'm sure thet thise is place very very best I can explain: 1. thise is hotel very clean hotel, i didn't finde here broken... more

    Posted: on Sep 26, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • cooltime19774254 from England, has 1 reviewscooltime19774254 says:

    The staff made it so easy to do everything - they made extra sure I was always safe and enjoying my time. They arranged all of my tours around Egypt for me- I can't imagine trying to figure all of it out on my own. I would most definitely stay here again.

    Posted: on Sep 26, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • pattyunioncakes2568 from Canada, has 1 reviewspattyunioncakes2568 says:

    Do NOT book tours that last more than a half-day with the hostel. They charge TRIPLE the price (I confirmed this by speaking to tourists from different hostels on the same tour) and the service is inadequate (going through desert on bus with NO air conditioning). I think they ge their high rating... more

    Posted: on Sep 21, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • maeseric2930 from Belgium, has 1 reviewsmaeseric2930 says:

    Clean rooms (cleaned every day), beautiful rooftop and view of Cairo, helpful staff

    Posted: on Sep 15, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • Skyuwer from USA, has 21 reviewsSkyuwer says:

    We got moved up to Rameses 2 upstairs, but all the same guys. Place was nice with an amazing view from the balcony off our room. Our shower clogged at one point and they got a plumber out pretty quick. Was annoying to have to leave the key, but overall a good experience, expecially for the price....

    Posted: on Sep 14, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • rodriguezalex051086 from USA, has 26 reviewsrodriguezalex051086 says:

    The staff was very friendly, knowledgeable, and ever-present.Our room was clean, neat, and air-conditioned.The ensuite bathroom had hot/cold water and was pretty clean, though it was kinda strange having no shower curtain and having a bit of a difficult toilette flush.Breakfast was simple but... more

    Posted: on Sep 12, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • lulilu773602 from Italy, has 1 reviewslulilu773602 says:

    A very good experience. The place is quite clean for price and standards around, all the staff is really friendly, sweet and trustworthy, starting by Haytham and Mustafa, not to mention Haytham's expertise in arranging personalized tours. I came here on my own 5 days ago with no much idea of... more

    Posted: on Sep 11, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • ngacomi8047 from Australia, has 7 reviewsngacomi8047 says:

    A warning to all do not get caught with these people and their tours of Egypt. Its overpriced, the service is poor, and it will cost you twice as much as what they tell you. Also the place is disgustingly dirty and they promise you the world but will never deliver. A word of warning for all they... more

    Posted: on Sep 9, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • nzfish from South Korea, has 28 reviewsnzfish says:

    this hotel has another hotel at 12th floor on same building call "ramses II hotel" very nice place and nice staff as well. mohammad looked after me very well and also fluent in english. vest of all, this hotel has roof top restaurant where nice view over city and wi fi available as...

    Posted: on Sep 5, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • malberti from Croatia, has 4 reviewsmalberti says:

    This hostel was excellent because of its location - its in the centre of Cairo. The staff were really helpful. Also I found useful various round trips which are offered so they can easily organise it for you.

    Posted: on Sep 1, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • maxsticm9900 from Austria, has 1 reviewsmaxsticm9900 says:

    It was nice time that I stayed there, its rooms is clean and good priced ,the staff service was fine and 24 hrs, I liked their funny and friendly chating all the time beside giving me the needed advices about traveling around Egypt and inside the city. if I come again to Egypt I will stay...

    Posted: on Aug 27, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • michele2136 from Italy, has 1 reviewsmichele2136 says:

    Very good hostel in the heart of Cairo. Friendly personnel, quite active in getting you involved in many activities. Rooms pretty clean, excellent air conditioning!

    Posted: on Aug 23, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • molly-sally20003471 from Australia, has 1 reviewsmolly-sally20003471 says:

    It was realy comfortable stay there,good atmosphere , I highly recommend their reasonable daily tours to Giza pyramids & City tour. I did both and it was amazing excellent Guides and their driver Ahmed is not crazy like the Egyptian drivers. I booked my last night in Cairo when I come back... more

    Posted: on Jul 24, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • gana-von2110 from British Indian Ocean Territory, has 1 reviewsgana-von2110 says:

    Fantastic rooms , great location, friendly staff who are able to communicate in by excelent English and funny all the time while serving you, the cleaness is an important thing and its daily and very good because of the interesting of the management . the manager himself follow all the time his... more

    Posted: on Jul 24, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • jinarusha from South Korea, has 1 reviewsjinarusha says:

    The staff members were good and helpful, the room was very clean, air condition was very good and we were very happy to have wireless Internet access in our room. Thanks to all the staff for making us feel at home here. We wish to come back this hostel again one day.

    Posted: on Jul 4, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • bortor5474 from Norway, has 5 reviewsbortor5474 says:

    The Staff is very friendly and always wanting to help. They arranged some tours for me with a decent price. Location is fantastic in a central street in Cairo downtown. and the cleanness of the hotel rank the hotel in the best degree between down town youth hostels,,, Very recommended.

    Posted: on Jul 3, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • mrgonzz218 from Australia, has 10 reviewsmrgonzz218 says:

    We were actually moved to Rameses II hostal. This was a decent place. Staff were nice and the room was mostly clean (shower curtain needs to be changed. It was quite dirty). As usual in Egypt someone always tries to push tours on you, but it wasn't a hard sell. Located on the main drag, entrance... more

    Posted: on Jul 3, 2008 // Rated: |

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Facilities at Rotana Palace

Communications
Internet Access
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In Room Facilities
TV
Air Conditioning
Security Lockers
Food & Drink
Breakfast
Restaurant
Guest Kitchen
General
Parking
24 Hour Reception
Towels Hire
Tours Desk
Luggage Storage
Elevator
Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Rotana Palace

Established in 2006 and remodeled in 2010, the Rotana Hostel provides a comfortable, safe, and inexpensive place for travelers. Perfect for everyone from backpackers to tour groups, the Rotana Hostel creates an excellent base central to downtown Cairo. Within a 15 minute walk, or an even shorter time in a taxi, you will find the Egyptian Museum, Ramses Station (the main train station), and a bus station. Restaurants ranging from McDonald's and KFC to traditional Egyptian dining are just as close to the hotel. Downtown is filled with shops of all types, cinemas showing both Egyptian and international films, and is a short walk from the Nile. We are pleased to offer you the following: Newly remodeled, clean accommodations Safe location central to shopping and many attractions All rooms include private bath with hot running water and towels All rooms are equipped with air conditioning and televisions complete with satellite Wireless internet is available in every room Arabian themed lobby perfect for relaxation A continental breakfast is provided for each guest An international telephone is available for use in the lobby The English speaking staff is always ready to help you with any information you may need. Questions ranging from directions, taxi fares, tour booking, and train or bus information can be answered easily. The hotel offers the ease of arranging your sightseeing tours from the comfort of the lobby - just tell them what you want to see and they will make it happen.

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