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Sofitel Nile El Gezirah, Cairo

3 El Thawra Council St Zamalek, 11518 Cairo, Egypt. (show on map)

Expert reviews

Fodors review:

“The circular tower has been gracing the Cairo skyline for well over two decades, but the interiors here have been brought up to date, and the hotel has reemerged as a must-visit place among expats and visitors for its bars and restaurants. Contemporary luxury and understated style are the watchwords for the public areas. Rooms are decorated with cool neutral shades and pale pastels.”

Lonely Planet review:

“Tired from long travels? Rest up here in a room with superb views and let the staff look after you. This hotel, on the tip of Gezira island, is delightfully quiet, but it can be hard to get a cab out.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of Sofitel Nile El Gezirah, Cairo. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.0 out of 5.0

Ranked 10th in Cairo

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What guests liked

All you need to know

The Sofitel hotels are known for their Parisian glamor and high-end luxury, and the Sofitel Cairo is no exception. Located in the center of Cairo, the Sofitel hotel is the epitome of opulence with vast chandeliers gleaming in the lobby and art deco features, designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon, welcoming you on your arrival.

Guests at the Sofitel Cairo can relax within this urban oasis, which is situated on the southern tip of Gezirah Island. The hotel has its own private promenade where guests can take a luxurious stroll along the riverside, leading to many exclusive shops and restaurants. For guests looking for the ultimate Egyptian retreat, they can take a dip in the idyllic infinity pool overlooking the River Nile, or enjoy a cold glass of bubbles while melting away in the whirlpool bath at the Sofitel Spa.

The Sofitel Cairo hotel is also excellently located for those wishing to explore the city and its many cultural delights. The hotel is conveniently located opposite the Cairo Opera House, and very close to the Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili. The hotel is also very close to Cairo’s business and commercial district Zamalek and is the ideal base for anyone visiting the city on business.

The accommodation at the hotel is superb with modern design aesthetics, combining French elegance and Oriental details, with stunning views across the River Nile. Guest rooms are spacious with all the modern amenities that are to be expected from a luxurious 5-star hotel, and the suites are extensive with separate living rooms, private balconies, and butler services allowing guests to truly unwind.

 

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Location

Recent guest reviews

4.5
Thomas

18 December 2025

Fabulous

Perfect view of Cairo from the upper floors. Great stuff.

5.0
Chloé

18 December 2025

Exceptional

We had a beautiful view on the Nile. The hotel has a beautiful spa and pool which made it relaxing after a long day of visit of the historical sites and the city. The breakfast buffet was stunning. The staff was absolutely amazing, some of the best service I have seen during my travels and I travel extensively. Always extremely polite and accommodating. Incredible really.

5.0
Waldemar

15 December 2025

Exceptional

My stay was fantastic. The hotel's location is stunning, the room was spacious and comfortable, the view of the Nile was magnificent, and the breakfast was delicious. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful – a perfect base for exploring Giza and Cairo. The hotel's restaurant along the Nile created a wonderful atmosphere, especially the lighting during dinner. A pleasant surprise in December was the heated outdoor pool overlooking the Nile.

All good.

5.0
Uwais

13 December 2025

Excellet service

Our stay at Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah was nothing short of exceptional. The hotel truly offers one of the best locations in Cairo, right along the Nile. Every restaurant in the property sits by the river, giving you uninterrupted, stunning views as you dine — a real highlight of our trip. We stayed in a room with a panoramic Nile view, and it was absolutely breathtaking. Sitting on the balcony, watching the sunset over the river, was one of the most memorable parts of our stay. Breakfast was another standout — a generous and well-curated selection of dishes that catered to every taste. Everything was fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented. We travelled to celebrate our wedding anniversary, and the hotel went above and beyond by surprising us with a complimentary cake. It was a thoughtful gesture that made our stay even more special. Thank you to the team for that! Check-in and check-out were extremely smooth, and the staff were helpful, warm, and attentive with anything we needed throughout our stay. Without a doubt, if I visit Cairo again, I will only stay at this hotel. Highly recommended for anyone looking for comfort, luxury, and unforgettable Nile views.

All was good

5.0
Rouba

12 December 2025

Exceptional

Loved my stay! The team was super friendly and always ready to help.

breakfast options could be better.

5.0
Mina

11 December 2025

Elegant stay.

Fascinating view.

Nothing.

5.0
Ali

11 December 2025

Exceptional

It was excellent except the bathroom need to be more modern

5.0
Mamdouh

6 December 2025

Love it!! This is our fourth stay at Sofitel

Amazing breakfast buffet, Nile views, LA Madeleine sweets

Extended loud drums and music from boats and adjacent properties after midnight hours

5.0
Mamdouh

5 December 2025

Very enjoyable and friendly stay, the Nile views were breath-taking

Breakfast buffet was amazing, la Madeleine sweets had a lot of varieties

Noise level from the adjacent properties as well as the Nile cruises extended to the wee hours, like 2 am

5.0
Saddiq

3 December 2025

Excellent… I like it

Location

Nothing

5.0
Abdullah

1 December 2025

Exceptional

My favorite in cairo

5.0
Abdullah

1 December 2025

My favorite in cairo.

3rd time to stay. Well located quit comfortable and clean. Staff were great and helpfull. Breakfast was the best varieties and taste and view.

5.0
Abdullah

16 November 2025

the service was attentive, the atmosphere relaxing, and every detail made the experience truly memorable.

The view and the staff service

5.0
Sultan

14 November 2025

I’d like to thank Tareq , Marley and Sami. They were very helpful, friendly and totally amazing.

The location The room The staff The view

It’s just need to renew the furniture

5.0
Eleanor

9 November 2025

Good location to explore Cairo, very comfy and friendly environment.

Great breakfast buffet, lovely bar area. Very friendly and helpful staff. Loved having fresh fruit in my room.

4.5
Seif

9 November 2025

very nice and highly reccomeneded

spa and jacuzzi are out of this world

staff are not flexible and not always smiling

5.0
Natalia

8 November 2025

Exceptional

Location, Nile view, outdoor breakfast setting, pool, stunning lobby - we totally loved our long weekend getaway 😍

4.0
Mohamed

2 November 2025

Wonderful stay

Great experience and a great location with fantastic Nile views all around. Especially liked the restaurants on the Nile.

Air conditioner in the room was too cold so it was either on or off.

5.0
Abdulla

2 November 2025

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4.0
Mohammed

2 November 2025

One of the best hotels in cairo

location is good The room has a balcony with a Nile view Staff are very friendly and welcoming Food is delicious. I tried the buffet and in-room dining Although the hotel is very old they still keep it maintained

The hotel is very old. There was a smell in the room; it wasn't a very bad smell but it annoys. The AC was making some noises, not very loud but it frustrates. I think the rooms need to renovated.

4.5
Denise

1 November 2025

Fabulous

Superb location, wonderful breakfast buffet, beautiful lobby, lovely staff. A wonderful stay.

4.5
Samy

1 November 2025

Fabulous

The location is the main deal. Literally in the middle of the Nile, so you will get the best view on it.

Nothing major, but the lobby could be enhanced. The sitting on Nile passage could be increased.

5.0
Ali

1 November 2025

It was an enjoyable stay.

Everything went very well.

High music at night.

4.5
Sari

30 October 2025

Amazing hotel! Highly recommend.

Location Facilities Restaurant

Sevice was a bit slow at times

5.0
Nabeel

30 October 2025

Highly Recommended

Very cooperative staff, perfect location and nice Nile view

High Price

5.0
Hiba

26 October 2025

Exceptional

love the location food all services were very well thanks for all the team 👍🏻 😀

4.5
Fudda

26 October 2025

Fabulous

Shoutout to Sami from reception and Amr from the outdoors restaurant. They both were very professional and extra helpful. I also liked coming back at night to see a beautiful red rose in the toilet ( the little things make all the difference ).

Workers should not ask us boldly to scan a code and recommend their names. If I want, it should happen voluntarily. Have some vegan options in the menu or mark the available vegan options with VG.

5.0
Cathy

21 October 2025

So perfect

Everything was perfect, especially the view

5.0
Raed

20 October 2025

Very good hotel

Every thing

No

4.0
Dina

19 October 2025

Our stay was pleasant, but we had expected the rooms to be newer and more recently renovated.

We really liked the hotel’s location, view, and facilities.

We were disappointed that the rooms we were given were old and not renovated, which affected the quality of our stay.

4.5
7atem

19 October 2025

Fabulous

everything

5.0
Mostafa

9 October 2025

Gorgeous stay

I love everything and was enjoying every moment

Nothing

4.5
Daniel

2 October 2025

Fabulous

Friendly staff, great pool, good food.

The nosie off the boats on the nile play music till 2am. The balcony doors were closed and it still was loud.

5.0
Wesal

30 September 2025

Exceptional

The stay was excellent .room very clean and staff are very friendly Special thanks for the reception staff

5.0
Robert

28 September 2025

Excellent hotel, great staff, amazing food, all around ‘10’!

Amazzzzzzing! Breakfast in the Nile! Wow! Do not miss this hotel.

I do not like that this hotel does not exist in every city I ever visit! It’s a wonderful place.

5.0
Gary

25 September 2025

Exceptional

We loved everything about our stay at the Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah. The location is absolutely exceptional, right on the Nile River. Evenings spent on the river terrace, watching life along the Nile go by, were truly magical. The service throughout the hotel was flawless – attentive, professional, and welcoming. The Sofitel felt like a sanctuary, a calm retreat from the vibrant energy of Cairo city. It’s also conveniently located, not far from the Pyramids and the new Grand Egyptian Museum. A perfect choice for anyone visiting Cairo – highly recommended!

That we couldn't stay longer.

5.0
Hussein

22 September 2025

Exceptional

The location, and Room Panoramic view, Breakfast at Le Sud, and dining at Palmaire Restaurant

5.0
Jamal

21 September 2025

Beautiful 2 days with my wife on the river Nile

A truly five star hotel. The best location on the river Nile. The staff and the hotel are 7 stars. Your breakfast are just metres away from the river. Beautiful views and relaxing

None to complain about.

5.0
Cameron

17 September 2025

Fantastic place to stay.

The staff could not do more for you. From the time of arrival to departure, we were treated like royalty. We received a complimentary room upgrade to junior suite which had a view to Nile. The bed was very, very comfortable. Breakfast was first class. We ate dinner at two of the restaurants and again, superb service and delicious food. Staff were never far from you and always checked to ensure everything was okay. On leaving, staff double checked to ensure that our stay was good. Cannot praise reception, wait staff, baggage handlers and all other staff enough for a most pleasurable stay.

5.0
Benji

13 September 2025

Elegance and view

Staff, service, location

5.0
Vincenzo

8 September 2025

Jewel on the Nile

Absolute 10 out of 10. 6 Stars service from the Lobby to the concierge to all the fabulous restaurants and cafes to the Famous doorman Youssef, a gentleman of Egypt. We had an absolute ball in Egypt and it was set from our experience at the Sofitel. Definitely will be in our preferred list.

Casino only takes US$

5.0
Harsh

7 September 2025

Exceptional

Location. It’s right on the Nile and gives an amazing view during the night time. Special mention to Ahmed Younes (Restaurant Manager) for his amazing hospitality.

Nothing

4.5
Douwe

5 September 2025

Fabulous

Great Nile view!

5.0
Eman

1 September 2025

Overall if you have minor disabilities ie walking stick you can manage with support from staff.

Loved the Nile view . Staff are amazing extremely helpful and friendly, clean professional.

The swimming pool access was not suitable for disability. However the bar area after speaking to management allowed us access which had less steps. There are no ramps at pool area. I did discuss this with management. The staff were more than happy to support you up the steps as their are no hand rails near the access from the bar

5.0
Al

31 August 2025

Very clean hotel, with an oustand view all the staff starting from the reception up to the VIP Lunch are professional a

Outstanding ( reception is outstanding, view more than excellent)

5.0
Mohammed

31 August 2025

Exceptional

Everything was perfect Special thanks to Mr. Adel and Ms Sarah from the hotel reception

5.0
Khaled

30 August 2025

Amazing stay and very lovely view

Amazing view and location

One or two from staff on breakfast

5.0
Mohammed

24 August 2025

Exceptional

I want to thank Shonodah and Zeyad for the amazing welcome and the free upgrade. I usually stay in this hotel since I was young, and it would be difficult to change it because of their quality of service, history of the hotel and the amazing staff. The is a very family hotel.

4.5
Mohamed

22 August 2025

Fabulous

Vintage

4.0
Marouane

14 August 2025

Wonderful

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Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Snack bar
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Kid meals (additional charge)
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
  • - Fruits (additional charge)
  • - Coffee house on site

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Barber/beauty shop
  • - Family rooms
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Packed lunches
  • - Car hire
  • - Heating
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Designated smoking area
  • - Minimarket on site

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
  • - Business centre (additional charge)
  • - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Express check-in/check-out (additional charge)
  • - Currency exchange
  • - Tour desk
  • - Luggage storage
  • - ATM/cash machine on site
  • - Concierge service
  • - Private check-in/check-out
  • - Lockers
  • - Invoice provided

Activities

  • - Sauna
  • - Fitness centre
  • - Casino
  • - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
  • - Massage (additional charge)
  • - Hot tub/Jacuzzi (additional charge)
  • - Hammam
  • - Evening entertainment
  • - Beauty Services
  • - Facial treatments
  • - Body treatments
  • - Body scrub
  • - Body wrap
  • - Spa facilities
  • - Steam room
  • - Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • - Foot bath
  • - Spa/wellness packages
  • - Back massage
  • - Neck massage
  • - Foot massage
  • - Couples massage
  • - Head massage
  • - Hand massage
  • - Full body massage
  • - Fitness
  • - Yoga classes
  • - Personal trainer
  • - Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • - Themed dinner nights (additional charge)
  • - Happy hour (additional charge)
  • - Live music/performance
  • - Live sport events (broadcast)

Outdoors

  • - Garden
  • - Terrace
  • - Outdoor pool
  • - Sun terrace
  • - Outdoor pool (all year)
  • - Outdoor furniture

Entertainment and family services

  • - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)

Cleaning services

  • - Laundry (additional charge)
  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Ironing service (additional charge)
  • - Trouser press (additional charge)

Parking

  • - Parking garage
  • - Accessible parking

Accessibility

  • - Wheelchair accessible
  • - Lower bathroom sink

Pool and wellness

  • - Infinity pool
  • - Pool bar
  • - Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • - Sun umbrellas
  • - Kids' pool
  • - Swimming pool
  • - Swimming pool

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key access
  • - Key card access
  • - Security alarm
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Delivered food is securely covered
  • - Access to health care professionals
  • - Face masks for guests available
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