Cairo Small Luxury Hotels
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Small Luxury Hotels in Cairo offer an intimate alternative to big chains, blending boutique design, personalized service, and authentic Egyptian touches that make them perfect bases for exploring the city's ancient sights and vibrant neighborhoods. For the best experience, seek properties in Zamalek or Garden City for leafy Nile views or Downtown for easy access to museums and cafes, request a room with a balcony or rooftop terrace for sunset vistas, and use the concierge to arrange private guides and excursions to the pyramids and Khan el-Khalili. Visit between October and April for milder weather, and prioritize hotels that showcase local cuisine and spa treatments so you can recharge between cultural excursions.
Best Small Luxury Hotels in Cairo
Marriott Mena House
Overlooking the Great Pyramids of Giza, Marriott Mena House, Cairo sits on 40 acres of landscaped gardens and offers a spa, fitness centre and a winter heated swimming pool; rooms feature handcrafted furniture, air conditioning, luxurious fabrics, a seating area, LCD TV and spacious private bathrooms with bathrobes and slippers, while dining includes a garden-facing breakfast room, Alfredo Restaurant for Italian specialties and the 139 Pavilion for cocktails with unforgettable vistas; the concierge can arrange horse and camel rides to the pyramids, which are less than 0.5 km away, and Cairo Airport is 30.6 km from the hotel. - Stunning pyramid views and unbeatable location - Expansive gardens and heated outdoor pool - Spa, fitness centre and full recreational facilities - Elegant rooms with luxurious bathrooms and amenities - Multiple on-site dining options and concierge excursions
Pyramids Gate Hotel
Pyramids Gate Hotel is located in Cairo, less than 1 km from the Great Sphinx and around 4.6 km from the Giza Pyramids; it offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace, and is about 14 km from both Cairo Tower and the Mosque of Ibn Tulun. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and complimentary WiFi. - Excellent proximity to the Great Sphinx - Free private parking - 24-hour front desk and airport transfer service - Garden, shared lounge and terrace for relaxation - Complimentary WiFi
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
Overlooking the Nile, this 5-star hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen satellite TVs and marble bathrooms featuring a bathtub, separate glass-enclosed shower and double sinks; some rooms include a sitting area or a private terrace for meals. The property boasts extensive leisure facilities — a luxury spa with hot tub and massage treatments, indoor pool, gym and salon — plus an outdoor landscaped pool area. Services include car rental assistance, laundry and 24-hour room service, and each morning guests can enjoy a freshly prepared breakfast buffet while the hotel’s restaurant serves traditional regional dishes. The city center is about a 10-minute drive away and Cairo International Airport is 20 km from the hotel. - Panoramic Nile views - Extensive spa, indoor and outdoor pools - Large marble bathrooms with bathtub and separate shower - 24-hour room service and car rental assistance - Convenient location: ~10 min to downtown, 20 km to airport
Downtown Cairo Hotels with Balcony
Happy view pyramids inn
The St. Regis Almasa Hotel
JW Marriott Hotel Cairo
JW Marriott Hotel Cairo is a five-star resort located a 10-minute drive from Cairo Airport and Heliopolis, featuring a private man-made beach, its own themed water park, multiple swimming pools, a volleyball court, a championship golf course, kids club and the Mandara Spa, which offers 30 exotic treatments in private treatment rooms; spacious guest rooms include private balconies with views of the complex plus a work desk with an ergonomic chair. Dining options span a steakhouse and sushi bar as well as Lebanese, Italian and Asian restaurants, and the resort also provides a cigar lounge, sports bar and cocktail bar. The health centre includes cardio equipment, a sauna and steam rooms, and guests benefit from complimentary airport pick-up and a shuttle to Cairo Festival City Mall. - Private man-made beach and on-site themed water park - Mandara Spa with 30 private treatments - Complimentary airport pick-up and mall shuttle - Wide range of dining options (steakhouse, sushi, Lebanese, Italian, Asian) - Close to Cairo Airport and Heliopolis
Cairo Hotels with Private Balcony
Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo
Four Seasons Cairo At The First Residence
Perched in Giza with impressive views of Cairo’s skyline and the Pyramids and just 100 metres from the Nile, Four Seasons Cairo At The First Residence features elegant rooms with stylish colonial décor and panoramic city or Nile vistas, each equipped with a flat-screen TV, a BOSE entertainment system and a DVD player; the hotel offers a top-floor full-service spa, sauna, hot tub, fitness centre and outdoor pool, plus an on-site casino, the Tea Lounge for light refreshments, poolside Syrian/Lebanese dining at Aura and the trendy La Gourmandise brasserie in The First Mall, along with room service, car rental and airport limousine services — it’s a 2-minute walk to Cairo’s Zoological and Botanical Gardens and 26 km from Cairo International Airport. - Stunning Nile and Pyramid views - Top-floor spa, sauna, hot tub and outdoor pool - On-site dining options and casino - Convenient location near the Nile and gardens - Airport limousine and car rental services
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