Expert reviews
“This sophisticated customer has been shaking up the Downtown hotel scene since it opened in early 2017. From the vast, modern minimalist lobby with casual bar to the spacious, contemporary styled rooms, the Steigenberger is a soothing oasis right in the heart of the city.”
“The efficient staff is eager to please at this hotel, which sits on a corner across from the Egyptian Museum. Street noise in this busy location is an issue, but it’s a small price to pay in exchange for the great location, service, and overall value for money.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Friendly staff
- Swimming pool
- Comfortable beds
- Free Wifi
All you need to know
The Steigenberger El Tahrir is one of the best-located eco-friendly hotels in Cairo. Its central location at Tahrir Square provides guests easy and quick access to the Egyptian Museum, El Khalili Bazaar, various restaurants, and shopping centers.
The strategic location makes it one of the ideal spots to host large travel groups for maximum efficiency.
The hotel has a practical and modern decor style perfect for hosting business meetings and social events for international guests. It also supports various accommodation options for small and large families with children. However, pets aren’t allowed.
Amenities and facilities available at the hotel include one fine dining restaurant, two bars, six conference rooms, a swimming pool, a gym, a sauna, a gift shop, and more. It also provides disabled access rooms and toilets and a doctor on-call 24/7.
The Steigenberger El Tahrir follows the Travel Sustainable program for sustainable hotels and has an ETIC Silver Certification.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
9 January 2026
Fabulous
Ir was great. The staff are very kind and helpful .
9 January 2026
Fabulous
My family liked the location, very friendly staff and the food at the hotel.
The room could be a bit bigger and it is quite noisy on the street , especially in the evening
9 January 2026
Effortless - booking, arrival and stay. Great central location, relaxed feel and tasty breakfast.
Effortless - booking, arrival and stay. Great central location, relaxed feel and tasty breakfast.
8 January 2026
Great experience
All was better
Nothing
8 January 2026
Exceptional
Mr.Rezk was very nice and helpful all over the 3 nights that I was in the Hotel. He is really a smart guy. Ms.Riham is very nice as well. I hope yo visit in the hotel to meet her again.
7 January 2026
Superb Staff, great location and very comfortable.
Great location
Choice of food in the restaurant and quality was a little disappointing
7 January 2026
really really wonderful, thank you everyone
I really loved the staff the most about the hotel - everyone was so caring and kind with my daughter Esmee, and treated us like family as we experienced a travel hiccup and had to prolong our stay over the holidays. The staff at reception, the morning breakfast staff and the bellman and lobby staff were just wonderful. And so were the cleaning staff! Can't speak highly enough for their professionalism, kindness and humanity.
6 January 2026
We had a great and comfortable time.
They were very attentive and helpful.
All was good. Thanks
5 January 2026
Very nice location and service.
Everyone was kind and helpful, the entertainment was excellent.
The dogs out barking waking us up every night all the time.
5 January 2026
Exceptional
Thanks a lot
4 January 2026
Quiet and comfortable place to stay (requested high floor, away from elevator, on non-busy side of the hotel) in busy Ca
Nice pool, clean, quiet, comfortable room. Polite cleaning staff, decent exercise room.
Slight smell in the bathroom, perhaps it’s older plumbing?
4 January 2026
Very good
The location, the quality of the room
4 January 2026
Exceptional
Clean and good location
3 January 2026
I will definitely recommend this place to friends with a new Cairo.
Great location and helpful staff. The breakfast buffet was amazing!
3 January 2026
i definitely will staying here again due to the location and also the facility the hotel have
The location very central located. near tahrir square. the bed is comfortable. the bathroom is clean and modern
room maybe a little bit small according to asian preference
3 January 2026
Fabulous
All good and worthwhile
3 January 2026
Exceptional
It was my 3rd time to stay in this hotel. The service was good. The staff is very helpful and friendly and they asked manytimes if there is anything we need . My wife was feeling cold, and i told the hotel, and they immediately sent a heater to our room. Breakfast has a lot of variety . Overall, it's very good.
2 January 2026
It was excellent
Hospitality and support of staff
1 January 2026
Best hotel in Cairo!!!
Farida, Muhammad, Monica and management at Reception were fantastic. Haitham at the door was welcoming and always has a friendly smile. We loved this hotel and when we come back to Cairo we will definitely stay here again. There are far to many names to remember but every single staff member was fantastic and accommodating. The breakfast was delicious!!!
The wifi can be upgraded so that one can receive wifi by the pool area and at the front of the hotel when calling an Uber.
1 January 2026
Fabulous
It's Clean & friendly staff
1 January 2026
Exceptional
Good location, nice staff, clean rooms and a good bar
31 December 2025
Fabulous
The hotel was great and provided a perfect one night stop for us in Cairo on our return leg to London. What stood out most of all was the customer service, assistance and energy of one particular employee. One of our group had left his wallet in our hotel in Luxor. Farida on the front desk checked us in and went over and above to help resolve the matter and proceeded to follow up with us the next day. The same friend was suffering from a cold and Farida also made sure he was as comfortable as possible for the few remaining hours of our stay. She really stood out from our whole trip to Egypt.
Everything was just right on our one night stay.
30 December 2025
Very good
The location is amazing. The service is excellent.
The decor in the rooms seems outdated.
30 December 2025
Exceptional
Staff was good and specially Farida and abdelrhaman rezk
30 December 2025
Exceptional
Farida and Mohammed were amazing at check-in. Farida is the sweetest loveliest person I have ever had at check-in. She truly is an asset to the Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir. The rooms and the hotel is exceptionally clean and the ambience is amazing. Haitham the doorman is also really lovely. The buffet is spectacular. An awesome stay and I will definitely be coming back
29 December 2025
Exceptional
Everything was amazing! For our first time in Cairo, we chose the right hotel for the stay. Breakfast is great with a variety of choices! The room was impeccable, clean, refreshed and spacious. The staff is definitely have to get a special Thank You as they were helpful, flexible with requests and always supportive! The location is awesome as well, right in the middle of the old city, you're maximum 30min away from the major "touristic attractions". When were back to Cairo, definitely this hotel is a go to choice.
28 December 2025
Exceptional
The breakfast was awesome with huge variety, service was excellent, located best
Nothing
28 December 2025
I would come back to this hotel if I travel to Cairo because it was very clean.
Location was really good, room was very clean which finding a clean hotel in Cairo is a very hard job. The water pressure in bathroom was really good; receptionist and staff at entrance were really friendly and helpful. We had two rooms and we arrived 3 hours earlier than check in time but they kindly checked us in without us even asking for it. The hotel was very communicative and continuously was collecting the feedback from us.
Rooms were small and the room lighting wasn't adequate; it was very dark that I had difficulties to find my stuff for packing; the restaurant' staff had a minimum to zero level of English and were not trained for their job. Food and breakfast was OK but again restaurant staff were no well trained at all.
27 December 2025
Exceptional
Our stay at the Steigenberger Tahrir Hotel was very pleasant. The hotel’s central location is ideal and makes it easy to explore the city. The service was professional and well organized. From arrival to departure, we were well received and assisted. The staff was kind, welcoming, and always helpful, which contributed greatly to the quality of our stay. Overall, the combination of location, service, and the friendliness of the staff made our experience enjoyable. We would recommend this hotel and would be happy to stay there again.
27 December 2025
Excellent
Vert warm abd helpful staff
A Nothing mich
27 December 2025
Very good stay
Excellent service overall. The staff are very friendly and attentive, especially Monica and Farida, who went out of their way to make sure we had a great stay and lacked nothing. Highly recommended.
26 December 2025
Great choice in downtown Cairo
The hotel was well run, very clean, comfortable and the staff was very helpful and professional. Breakfast was very abundant and everyone there very attentive. The room had a beautiful view and the hotel was well located in Tahrir Square to access most everything.
There is a lot of noise outside, but to be expected everywhere in Cairo. The bedroom and bathroom needed much more lighting.
26 December 2025
Loved Egypt
Great Location
Lots of car honking
26 December 2025
Very good
Nice location, nice staff
I would have expected better prices for airport pick ups and auto tours of Cairo. The service is helpful but at a steep pricing.
26 December 2025
Excellent location in Cairo
Excellent location in Cairo. Walking distance to shops, cafes, restaurants. Clean hotel with very friendly staff. Small but cozy bar and pool on the second floor.
Rooms are a little cramped but comfortable. Breakfast was good with a good spread but they had the same menu everyday. But nothing really that we did not like.
26 December 2025
Good luxury downtown hotel
Super friendly staff and a great hotel. Nice bit of luxury and calm in downtown
Lots of Cairo traffic noise at the front
25 December 2025
Fabulous
Very nice location. Good restaurant inside.
Do not expect anything exciting from the pool.
25 December 2025
It’s was very very good stay in this hotel ❤️🔥
It’s was amazing and so good stayed ❤️🔥👌
Was very good and calm ☺️
25 December 2025
Would stay there again. Excellent place to stay. Would recommend to all
I liked the Staff especially Faarida and Abdel who were most helpful and accommodating
Liked everything
25 December 2025
Great comfortable stay
The Staff is very helpful and accommodating
Liked everything
25 December 2025
Excellent standard, central location and extremely helpful staff.
Didn't have breakfast this time
24 December 2025
Everything was perfect!!!
Everything was awesome !!!! Will def come back again!!!
Trying to rebook as I loved it so much unfortunately pricing is gone up :(
24 December 2025
Exceptional
Very center location Manager was very responsive at 2am to change the bedding for us. Very friendly staff.
Not the hotel’s problem, El Tahrir Square was a bit noisy at night
24 December 2025
Friendly stay in the heart of Cairo.
Location and maintenance. Staff was helpful and welcoming. Farida helped me in late checkout as well. Clean and cozy rooms.
24 December 2025
Awesome!
The staff, food and location was fantastic! The staff was very welcoming and would do anything to do above and beyond to help. We had a great time.
Nothing, we liked everything
23 December 2025
It was an amazing experience through the stay
Cleanliness, very friendly staff & the location
Nothing
23 December 2025
Exceptional
Breakfast was amazing and the staff was super friendly
23 December 2025
Exceptional
I would give Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir a full score without hesitation. The location is simply unbeatable, right on Tahrir Square and directly opposite the Egyptian Museum, which makes it ideal for anyone who wants to experience Downtown Cairo properly without relying on constant transportation. Being able to walk to major sights and feel connected to the city adds real value to the stay and sets this hotel apart from many other options in Cairo. What truly elevates the experience is the service and breakfast. The staff are attentive, professional, and genuinely welcoming, from check-in to daily interactions, always ready to help without being intrusive. Breakfast is a highlight and well above expectations, with a generous, well-organized buffet offering excellent variety and quality, making mornings relaxed and enjoyable. Overall, it is a hotel I would confidently recommend for both leisure and business stays, especially for travelers who value location, comfort, and consistent service.
22 December 2025
Exceptional
Staff very attentive. Food lovely. Location fabulous.
Fridge light flashed when the door was shut and 2 men came to stop it but they didn't do it so continued to flash annoyingly throughout my 3 day stay and I put cushions in front to stop it distracting my sleep.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Evening entertainment
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Foot massage
- - Head massage
- - Hand massage
- - Full body massage
- - Fitness
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Live music/performance
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Outdoors
- - Outdoor pool
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Raised toilet
- - Lower bathroom sink
Pool and wellness
- - Heated pool
- - Pool bar
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available

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11 January 2026
Wonderful stay in hotel