Don't be fooled by the cover, it's in this location but not this building. We can only say the location is good, and the rest of the hotel can be compared to domestic B&Bs. The front desk is on the rooftop, and the elevator is Egyptian style (a bit scary the first time you take it). The sanitation is okay, but don't expect a good view outside the window.
When I first checked in, I almost collapsed. The door and toilet were so broken that I wanted to escape. Later, I contacted Ctrip and they helped me to change to a bigger house. Only then did I think about the room type I booked. Otherwise, I really couldn't stay there for a minute.
It is located in a very old building across the road from the Egyptian Museum and right next to a very busy and noisy road. We were first being allocated a room facing that very busy road. Vehicle horns can be heard throughout the night non-stop - horrendous! We got a transfer to another room the next day. It was slightly better but still noisy by any decent hotel standard. There was no towel hanger nor any hook to hang clothes. The shower head holder fell off! I will not stay here again. The good rating of this hotel is misleading.
I enjoyed my stay at this hotel. The rooms were fine. The breakfast was okay, enough to set you up for the day and the gym was particularly good. The staff were friendly and helpful.
My only complaint is the about the air conditioning. My room was always very hot and when I asked why the AC couldn’t cool the room down, they told me that for winter there are no cold options on the ACs. My room was about 28 degrees and the staff suggested using the fan function but that only put more hot air in the room. It was cooler in the corridor than my room. I hope that they can reconsider this policy as I wasn’t able to get much sleep on my final night as the room was far too hot (even with the window open)
The boss was very enthusiastic. I arrived at 8 o'clock in the morning and arranged a room for me without saying anything. He also talked to me a lot but I didn't quite understand. It is 300m away from the Egyptian Museum. The location is great
Very nice experience in Cairo for a first in Egypt, very beautiful monument to visit, we ate well there for not very expensive, we did not have time to do everything, to do again
The hotel is average, the owner is very friendly. The location is very good, in the city center, next to the Egyptian Museum, the Nile River is right next to it, and it is very convenient to take a cruise on the Nile River at night (50 Egyptian pounds per person).
I stayed In that convienent Hotel for couple of days and it exceeds my expaction, from the moment of arrival through hospitality of the staff, diversity of the breakfast till the time of check out I want to highlight unforgettable receptionist guy his name is marwan was really sweety and genune
Just little note is that place is In downtown and sometimes crowdy but simply you ask the for a calm room
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XXINLAN1. The location is good, within walking distance to the Egyptian Museum, subway, and kazaz, which is a 1.3km walk from gobus tahir station, which is very downtown.
2. The hotel has an elevator, which is very rare. I have stayed in a nearby hotel which is also located in an old house. There is no elevator and I need to carry my luggage. The elevator is not big enough to accommodate about 4 people (without luggage), but it is much better than climbing stairs by yourself.
3. There is one triple room and one double room. The triple room is quite spacious and the standard room is not large enough.
4. There is no hot water kettle or hair dryer in the room, you can ask for it at the front desk, but the number of these two items in the entire hotel is limited, so I waited for a long time...
5. It’s more cost-effective to pay in US dollars than in Egyptian pounds. The exchange rate for paying Egyptian pounds is not so good.
6. Breakfast starts at 8:00. If you want to go to the Black and White Desert, the driver usually picks up at 7:30. If you don’t have time to eat breakfast, you can go to the rooftop restaurant to pack some (the restaurant is still preparing breakfast at 7:30, and the things that can be packed are limited. Eggs, bread, flatbread, jam, that’s all)
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When I arrived at the hotel I didn't find my booking!
Trip.com assistance helped me out in a few seconds.
Front desk 🥹
Wasn't helpful at first but then all was good.
The reception manager was of great help.
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The hotel, the rooms, and the staff are underrated.
I only payed $10 per night, and I think it deserves more.
Recommended ✌️
If you're planning to stay in Center Cairo, this hotel is in the center of Ramsis Square, with all transportation options around. It's even a good cheap option for near-airport stay.
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GGuest UserWe would definitely come back again! We have enjoyed staying at Salam 275 hotel during our visit to Cairo. The room we booked was exactly as it’s described online, the stuff are very nice and respectful and they go above and beyond to help their gusts with everything they need
And specially MOHEMADE RIFAD who work at the front desk is a supper genuine, very special nice man! The first night we checked in at their hotel, we did not have any Egyptian currency yet to purchase anything, and thus, he went ahead and paid for all of our meal from his own money… (and offer to help if theirs anything else that we need) and we returned his money to him the next day.
They assisted us with everything we need at the hotel and or outside, directing us touring the city, places to go and even find us the honest taxi drivers that we can use. We appreciate their hospitality
Aaa1111111111zzThe room is very clean, the transportation is convenient, the door is right at the Liberation Square, there are food, drink and entertainment
BBeckCastle Hotel is the best place to discover Cairo! It felt like home to me. I was in 8 different hotels in Cairo on my tour: castle hotel is my family and my choice no1 now. I know where to go to on future trips. Castle Hotel :) The hotel is located in the 16th floor, so you have the best view you can find. You can see so far. You can the city, the Nile, a little bit of a pyramid. Best traffic connection because ramses street. Shops 1 minute walk. Abu tarek koshari 5 minute walk, river Nile 5 minute walk. The staff is amazing. Friendly, always willing to help, welcoming, discrete. It’s a very nice vibe up there. The sounds of the city far away. Very relaxing. Next time I book an extra night just to enjoy the view. It’s just vibrant there and you feel the energy of the city. Can’t wait to come back! Thank you for everything! See you!
MMohamedAkl1We spent one night at the Rivana Residence hotel. The location was confusing at first as it doesn't have big hotel signs. Once we got in we were welcomed by reception. We had a nice apartment which looks like we were one of the new users of the room or even the whole building. Everything was very clean, the room had a kettle and a microwave as well as some cutlery. The room also included a sofa and a big desk. Overall the stay was very nice and if I want somewhere near 5th district this would be definitely one of the first choices to book.
Only one improvement I can think of is that there were no teabags or instant coffee packets. This is usually included in most hotels and would've been great to have a cup of tea in the morning
GGuest UserIn the same building with other hotels, it is not easy to find. The facilities in the building are relatively old, the elevator is very old, and the door has to be opened by itself, which is quite interesting. The facilities in the house are okay, you can try it. The price of this kind of hotel in Cairo is still cheap. It is very close to the Khalili market. The breakfast is also very good. If you are not very particular, you can stay here.
AAnonymous UserGeneral impression - a normal place to stay for a few nights.
Perfect location nearby Egyptian Museum and the Sadat subway station. But this causes a very noisy surrounding: honking cars move just beneath the windows all day long. Helpful staff. A very nice cafe La Poire accessible without leaving the building. Good breakfast, a lot of options changing daily. Coffee could have been better though. The room was cleaned (I moved two beds together and found no dust underneath), but it's quite weary. The window lock didn't work, the fridge was loud. Black mold in the shower was upsetting, too. No iron nor ironing board in the room, but ironing service available at a reasonable price about 50 EGP per piece.
GGuest UserI enjoyed my stay at this hotel. The rooms were fine. The breakfast was okay, enough to set you up for the day and the gym was particularly good. The staff were friendly and helpful.
My only complaint is the about the air conditioning. My room was always very hot and when I asked why the AC couldn’t cool the room down, they told me that for winter there are no cold options on the ACs. My room was about 28 degrees and the staff suggested using the fan function but that only put more hot air in the room. It was cooler in the corridor than my room. I hope that they can reconsider this policy as I wasn’t able to get much sleep on my final night as the room was far too hot (even with the window open)
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