Boasting a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Philo Hotel is set in Cairo, 600 metres from Tahrir Square. The property is around 700 metres from The Egyptian Museum, 2.5 km from Al-Azhar Mosque and 2.6 km from Cairo Tower. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. All guest rooms at the hotel come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower. The units feature a wardrobe. Guests at Philo Hotel can enjoy a continental or an American breakfast. El Hussien Mosque is 2.8 km from the accommodation, while Mosque of Ibn Tulun is 3.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cairo International Airport, 16 km from Philo Hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Cairo, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Breakfast info

Continental, American


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
3 single beds
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Cairo
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mohammad
    Jordan Jordan
    Clean place, professional staf, polite and helpful owner Most important thing that the staff don't wait for the tips like other places, very polite
  • Torsten
    Germany Germany
    Centrally located at Talaat Harb Square. Many traffic, but the noise level acceptable. Very friendly owner and staff. Connected by elevator at 3rd floor. Spacious rooms and nice balcony. Basic facilities but bed is okay.
  • Yuko
    Japan Japan
    I really enjoyed for first time traveling egypt but I was so tired and being nervous most of the time my schedule were so tight I didn't have a really rest untill I got to philo hotel the last 2days egypt I'm so relaxed and felt comfortably at...

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Philo Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Laundry
  • Lift
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • City view
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Strollers
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • English

House rules

Philo Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 12:00 to 13:00

Check-out

From 11:00 to 11:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about Philo Hotel

  • Check-in at Philo Hotel is from 12:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

  • Philo Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Philo Hotel is 550 yards from the centre of Cairo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Philo Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Triple

    • The prices at Philo Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.