Located in Downtown Cairo, ELShams Hotel offers a unique blend of comfort and culture. Start your day with local cuisine at the free breakfast, then explore nearby Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square. Unwind with a coffee or meal at the restaurant or cafe.
American University of Cairo - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Tahrir Square - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Khan el-Khalili - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Cairo Tower - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Getting around
Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 30 min drive
Giza (SPX-Sphinx Intl.) - 45 min drive
Cairo Rames Station - 20 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
كوستا كوفى - 3 min walk
كاريبو - 3 min walk
ماكدونالدز - 4 min walk
ماكدونالدز - 2 min walk
قهوة بين البنكين - 4 min walk
About this property
ELShams Hotel
ELShams Hotel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square. Free perks include WiFi and local cuisine breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Also, Khan el-Khalili and City Stars are within a short drive.
Languages
Arabic, English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
30 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 15
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps; 2-device limit)
Parking
No onsite parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Coffee shop
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Lockers available
Accessibility
Elevator
8 stairs to reach property
Thin carpet in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LCD TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Soap and shampoo
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps and 2-device limit)
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 18 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
Policies
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
ELShams Hotel Cairo
ELShams Hotel Bed & breakfast
ELShams Hotel Bed & breakfast Cairo
Frequently asked questions
Does ELShams Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, ELShams Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at ELShams Hotel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at ELShams Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at ELShams Hotel.
Is airport shuttle service offered by ELShams Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 18 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at ELShams Hotel?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
Are there restaurants at or near ELShams Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around ELShams Hotel like?
ELShams Hotel is in Downtown Cairo, a short 14-minute walk from Egyptian Museum and 15 minutes' walk from Tahrir Square.
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ELShams Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2024
Staff was very friendly.
Fouad
Fouad, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 1, 2025
Elshams help us have a great time
The service here is really good! They arranged airport pick up and drop off for us, had local suggestions for food and tours. Their English was good and they were very friendly. The morning breakfast was very good, we are two active brothers and it filled us up, which is not easy to do. All the staff were very honest and helpful. The room to clean and comfortable.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2024
Decent hotel for the price, good location, let us check in much earlier than we expected
Cherrelle
Cherrelle, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 13, 2025
We stayed here a few days before in an awesome room on 6th floor. This time we were on 1st floor above the take out restaurant on ground floor. Ramadan was still going on as it was before. Not a good experience with all the noise right outside below our windows.
Daryl
Daryl, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 29, 2024
Great service from the staff and easy access to all areas as well as being close to local amenities.
Mohammed
Mohammed, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2024
Very friendly staff. Delicious local breakfast. The front of house man was an ex tour guide and very knowledgeable about history and site seeing
Prashant
Prashant, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 13, 2023
Great location and staff
Great location and staff is always nice and helpful. The building is well mantained, breafkast is at a nice terrace in the rooftop of the building.
Marcos
Marcos, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 15, 2024
Good hotel but noisy downstairs
Good hotel and conditions, also the location. But weak windows cannot isolate the noise from the restaurant downstairs until 03:00 a.m. or more.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 17, 2023
Good option at a really good location
Really good location, on a well maintained building (from both outside and inside). Staff is good, and courteous. Internet is very slow though and erratic.
Marcos
Marcos, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 30, 2024
Internet connection horrible !!! Never clean room and never changes towels and bed sheets
Felix
Felix, 8-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 24, 2023
Okay for the price
Okay for the money. Friendly staff. No soap. Had to ask for it. Still a nice atmosphere.
juan
juan, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Oct 11, 2023
downtown location, couldn't get any sleep due to car noise and had to check out earlier than expected.