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
11 April 2025
Great stay
The location is great and staffs are so friendly!
11 April 2025
Exceptional
Thanks to Riham from Reception, helped me in late check out
11 April 2025
Could not have been better!
I had a fantastic stay at Steigenberger! I wish I could have stayed longer. The staff are absolutely amazing. They are kind and concerned for your comfort. Riham in reception was especially great, calling to check on me my first day. Highly recommended!!
10 April 2025
Exceptional
They are very welcoming especially Ms.Fraida in front desk
10 April 2025
Very good experience
Great location. Great staff and breakfast is pretty diversified!
10 April 2025
Exceptional
It is a very good hotel. All people here were very kind and make you feel great
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10 April 2025
Exceptional
Staff super friendly and great pool
9 April 2025
Exceptional
Everything ws super great and clean , also, ms. Riham she was very helpful and very nice accommodating my inquiries
9 April 2025
Exceptional
The Service and the incredible job of Monica and Farida at the reception, they really helped my family during our stay! We have had a really nice time in the hotel
9 April 2025
We enjoyed our trip to Cairo and the hotel provided a relaxing space after being out on the busy city
The room was very clean and well presented. It had everything we needed. The pool bar was very pleasant and a nice place to have a snack.
8 April 2025
Very good Experience, very good location
Provided full mini-bar for us, check-in check-out very smooth. Dining is a big plus, the restaurant on the lobby floor provided very delicious food. Room is clean and comfortable.
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8 April 2025
An excellent choice
This is a perfect hotel and I would certainly come back again
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7 April 2025
Great location
Location
Price of drinks was silly. ( You could buy the full bottle at Liquor Store 200m away for the price of 1 short in the hotel bar). Plus hidden in fine, fine print on drinks menu was, that this does not include tax and service charge. Nor any mention of what % these charges are. Very few actually having a drink in the bar and this is probably why. Rooms have no opening windows so can feel claustrophobic at times. Not up to the same standard as other Steigenburger Hotels in Luxor or Hurghada.
6 April 2025
Location and friendly staff
Location
6 April 2025
Right in the buzz
Location is in the heart of the city. While the room felt old in design it was very clean with an updated bathroom. The room supposed to be Nile view, for honesty’s sake it was however you glimpse the nile just about. Also the window was very small and neighboring building tenants could invade your privacy and vise versa
5 April 2025
Great service and hassle free stay in central location
We were very satisfied with the hotel, it's location and the service provided. Even though on the first day we found some mold in the shower, it was removed immediately and without any delay from the shower by exchanging the entire fugues where the mold had developed... They ensured us that this was a rare thing to happen to them and as a compensation we were allowed a late check out free of charge. The staff and especially the guest relations supervisor Ms. Riham Khaled were always helpful, kind and available at all times. Some of our friends were staying at nearby hotels (also big international chains) and they reported that their rooms were badly maintained and loud from the busy street nearby. Even though the Steigenberger hotel has sort of a business flair to it, the atmosphere and prompt service also with issues, gave us a full holiday vibe. We would recommend a stay at Steigenberger in Kairo to anybody visiting and wanting a hassle free experience in busy Cairo.
5 April 2025
Great pick
Great location for downtown Cairo and very good staff and facilities
5 April 2025
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4 April 2025
Great Location and Friendly Service, but Some Comfort Issues
The hotel’s central location in the heart of downtown makes it an excellent choice for exploring the city. The room was clean, and the water pressure and temperature were both great. The staff were friendly and accommodating—if you need a bidet shower, they’ll install one free of charge upon request. However, the bed was quite firm, and the lighting in the room wasn’t sufficient. Despite requesting a non-smoking floor, I noticed cigarette smoke on my last night. Also, given its prime location, some city noise is to be expected. If you’re looking for convenience rather than luxury, this hotel is a solid choice.
4 April 2025
Good
Good
Good
4 April 2025
Perfect stay
Staff are very helpful and happy to serve. Location is great for exploring and is close to other attractions. They also have good food options for kids and provided our little one with a coloring book.
4 April 2025
Couldn’t have been better
We strongly recommend this hotel for its location, guest friendly staff and superior service.
4 April 2025
Wonderful
We stayed for 4 Days and really enjoyed our stay. The staff were very attentive, with daily calls to check we were ok. At the end the guest relation supervisor spent time with us. The food was excellent
3 April 2025
Exceptional
We would love to thank Monica and Riham for their hospitality and their kindness ❤️
3 April 2025
Fabulous
Excellent location, friendly staff and comfortable rooms. Breakfast was very good.
3 April 2025
Hotel is beautiful and service is great, Riham in guest service was amazing and provided discount for late checkout so w
Nothing bad to say.
3 April 2025
Exceptional
We enjoyed our stay a lot. The breakfast menu was changing daily, so it didn't get boring. Clean, spacious rooms with all necessary things and even slightly more. And a great location in the middle of burstling Cairo. Looking forward to be back
3 April 2025
Exceptional
The breakfast offers a wide variety of options. The location is outstanding, providing easy access to key attractions. The staff is exceptionally friendly and always ready to assist. The room is impeccably clean, ensuring a comfortable stay. They genuinely prioritize customer satisfaction with attentive service.
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2 April 2025
Lovely and helpful people
The service
2 April 2025
Great location & fantastic staff!
This location, in Cairo, is excellent. The food and service, in the restaurant, is wonderful! We unexpectedly added a night and organized a tour driver at the last minute- all of our changes were quickly facilitated by staff. The staff is so welcoming and helpful at all times- great stay! We highly recommend this hotel!
1 April 2025
Fabulous
Very loudly because of the road
1 April 2025
It served our purpose, very safe and clean with calm quiet bedrooms. Breakfast was chaos.
The tables were not cleared quickly, it was very busy and noisy. We always had to ask for water and coffee , even though there were staff there they didn’t come to fill the drinks we had to approach them. There were not any bowls and not enough chef making fresh eggs, we couldn’t get any at all. The front desk didn’t know any tourist information. They didn’t know about the new station Bashteel when we wanted to confirm our onwards journey. Everything was complicated to ask for help. We arranged all our travel independently so it would be better if they had some knowledge. There were no maps of the area , no tourist information at all.We asked for some money to be changed into smaller notes to use the metro and we were given damaged notes. When we went to the metro the cashier told us the money was useless as it was damaged and it was a bad hotel for giving us the money. He gave us tickets anyway, he was very kind. When we were busy eating or trying to go out for day trips we keep being asked to give reviews. What we wanted is to get service and information ! I don’t expect to be asked for this until after I leave , this is not relaxing or 5 star. We were never shown anything in the hotel we booked it for central location and pool, no one told us anything. We wanted to get coffee and bowls and information, not to constantly be asked for a review everytime we sit down or ask for something from front desk. Food and room was lovely and it was clean, staff were mostly friendly but restaurant some very unhappy faces and sometimes staff using their phones.
31 March 2025
overall highly recommended!
Excellent hotel right on El Tahrir Square, very central near the Egyptian Museum, clean and well-kept, great pool area, particularly friendly and helpful staff, great food at the buffet
31 March 2025
Would book again! Great location and friendly team.
Staff very attentive, very clean. Good location. Friendly and good facilities
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30 March 2025
Very good
Clean and comfortable, but prices for travel trips at the reception are higher then in the internet about 2 times. Also, all day breakfast was not available in the restaurant, but was present in the menu. It changed our plans unpredictably
29 March 2025
Exceptional
Service
28 March 2025
Fabulous
Good service, very clean and functional. It offers a great stay and bo worries. Ok for the price in Cairo.
28 March 2025
Excellent.
The location, the cleanliness, the breakfast and the staff- everybody was courteous and polite. Service was excellent.
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28 March 2025
Enjoyable and helpful staff
It was clean as I expected. The disappointment is no bath tub. It is always nice to have both as an option.
28 March 2025
Very good
Liked staff, location, comfort and breakfast buffet.
28 March 2025
Good Stay but not 5*
Good experience overall. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Rooms are small, so bear in mind if you bring big or many suitcases or if travelling with children. Food at the hotel wasn’t the best, just ok. Super close to the Cairo Museum.
26 March 2025
Strongly recommended.
The room was comfortable and clean. The breakfast was very tasty. The staff was polite and helpful. The location is very good close to the city centre.
26 March 2025
Very lovely stay, clean rooms, wonderful staff and friendly
The staff, the warmness
25 March 2025
Fabulous
The location of the hotel in the center of Cairo is really great! You can reach many nice and interesting places in a very short time. Some things are also within walking distance. The breakfast was great, a very large selection of all dishes. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The rooms we had were not very big but comfortable.
Basically everything was fine, but if we could wish for something, we would be happy to have a better coffee (espresso/cappuccino) from the portafilter machine.
25 March 2025
Beautiful hotel and good staff
Cleaning service and all
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25 March 2025
Wonderful
Clean and lovely workers
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25 March 2025
Fabulos week-end in Cairo
Great hotel very good location 2 minutes from one of the most beautiful museum of Cairo. Near the Nil. The breakfast is very good and has a big choice. Thank you to Monica and Farida for everything they were very professionnal if you need anything ask these 2 womens. We recommend this hotel at 100%.
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25 March 2025
Very good and pleasant and everyone were really helpful
Breakfast, service, helpful people, customer service, easy transportation, middle of the city,polite people
A little bit the location outside of the hotel .
25 March 2025
Luxury oasis in the midst of Cairo
It’s not clear why this is only a 4 star hotel as it certainly had a 5 star feel and service. Outstanding staff, often asking for feedback about their service, very comfortable rooms and beds, outstanding breakfast buffet, the best we have seen. Room service excellent with very generous portions that we could not finish, and reasonably priced laundry service. Highly recommend for a stay in Cairo
No complaints about any aspect of our stay. Could not have been better
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
- - Higher level 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
11 April 2025
Exceptional