Pension Roma

Hotels
8.3 (206 reviews)
169 Mohamed Farid Street, Down Town, Cairo, , Cairo , eg

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Personnel accueillant
Emplacement central
Cons:
Petit déjeuner basique
Problèmes de bruit

Categories

Cleanliness
8.19
Chambres et espaces communs sont d'une propreté irréprochable, mais des commentaires sur le bruit peuvent affecter la perception.
Service
9.16
Le personnel est très accueillant et prévenant avec des commentaires positifs sur le service.
Location
9.2
Bien situé, avec un cadre calme loin du bruit de la rue.
Room Quality
7.65
Chambres désuètes et problèmes avec le lit double.
Amenities
7.68
Les équipements sont basiques avec des commentaires sur le petit-déjeuner et le Wi-Fi.
Value for Money
9.14
Le rapport qualité-prix est très bien pour le quartier.
Food and Beverage
6.69
Le petit déjeuner est assez basique et pourrait être amélioré.
Overall Experience
8.66
Une expérience positive avec des éléments à améliorer, mais le lieu est apprécié pour son charme.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 20:05

Property Description

Central Location
Located in the heart of Cairo, Pension Roma offers easy access to major attractions like Tahrir Square, Al-Azhar Mosque, and The Egyptian Museum, making it the perfect base for your stay in the city.

Comfortable Accommodation
Relax in our cozy rooms equipped with wardrobes and comfortable bed linen, ensuring a good night's sleep after a day of exploring the bustling streets of Cairo.

Multilingual Assistance
Our 24-hour front desk staff fluent in Arabic, German, English, and French are dedicated to providing exceptional service, ensuring all your needs are met during your stay at Pension Roma.

Book now to experience the convenience and comfort of Pension Roma during your visit to Cairo.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 206 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.19
Service: 9.16
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 7.65
Amenities: 7.68
Value for Money: 9.14
Food and Beverage: 6.69
Overall Experience: 8.66
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yi chang • solo_traveller • tw
10
Pros:

Just in the center and with everything around.

Cons:

Prepare for the noise of Cairo, you will get use to it for a while.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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marisa • family_with_children • it
6
Pros:

Noi abbiamo soggiornato per 2 notti
Il personale è gentile, reception (24 su 24)
zona centrale ben servita, silenzioso
Stanze rifatte ogni giorno, letti comodi, camera grande
(la nostra nonostante fosse una matrimoniale aveva un letto in più)

Cons:

La struttura avrebbe un gran potenziale, basterebbe ristrutturala con un po' di gusto, senza stravolgerla e diventerebbe un posto davvero interessante. Hotel stile anni 30/40 con salone lettura, grande sala colazione (sembra si stare in un film di Hercule Poirot ) ascensore in ferro battuto.
Purtroppo ora è un albergo che risente dei suoi anni, i bagni delle camere andrebbero completamente rifatti.
Le stanze comuni risultano buie e i tendoni davanti alle finestre e ai balconi non aiutano (certo nascondono la vista dei tetti fatiscenti di fronte, ma tanto il Cairo è tutto così... meglio far entrare il sole e dare una pulita ai vetri)
Nel bagno c'è solo un piccolo sapone sul lavandino, non sono offerti altri prodotti da bagno
Colazione molto basica.
Nessun servizio navetta x l'aeroporto nonostante indicato sulla pagina di booking

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Hichem • solo_traveller • eg
8
Pros:

Tres bien placé
Propre
Acceuil top

Cons:

Un peux chere (qualité/prix)

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Francesca • solo_traveller • it
10
Pros:

Per chi ama le atmosfere d'altri tempi un posto imperdibile. Pensione pulita e accogliente in pieno centro, personale gentile è quasi come stare in famiglia. Se dovessimo tornare al Cairo sarebbe sicuramente la nostra scelta!

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Nathan • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Pension Roma is not your typical hotel—and that’s exactly the point. If you’re expecting polished luxury, look elsewhere. This is an old-school downtown Cairo building with character: creaky floors, a slightly intimidating elevator, and a mix of rooms—some with private baths, some without. But if you understand what you’re walking into, it’s part of the charm rather than a drawback.

What makes this place special is the atmosphere and the people it attacks. Pension Roma seems to pull in travelers who are curious, thoughtful, and more sophisticated than the average tourist. It’s rate to see a hotel like this these days. You’ll probably also meet writers, backpackers, academics, and people who actually want to experience authentic Cairo.

The location is centered in an area with lively streets, local food, and zero of the overly commercial “tourist Egypt” feel. Yet inside, it’s frozen in time and calm. The breakfast is simple and the staff are genuinely kind and helpful in a way that feels personal.

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Marco • solo_traveller • it
7
Pros:

Great great staff. Right in the center of the city. Excellent value for money and the feeling of being an archeologist in the 20ies.

Cons:

Rooms were very very noisy. Bed bugs on the mattrass.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Juliette • solo_traveller • in
10
shhhh... a gem in Cairo. Magical place. Only for the chosen travellers...
Pros:

shhhh... a gem in Cairo. Magical place. Only for the chosen travellers...

Cons:

imperfection is perfection. Especially when you travel in time.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Mercedes • extended_group • es
10
2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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yi chang • solo_traveller • tw
10
Pros:

Good location and helpful staff !
Always come back .

Cons:

This is the place for this price.
Not perfect but it is Cairo !

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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James • family_with_children • fr
10
Pros:

Great location in downtown Cairo. Very helpful and attentive staff Knowledgeable front desk.Very quiet.Arranged departure taxi Very nicely.

Cons:

No dislikes

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Jean • family_with_children • fr
9
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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yi chang • solo_traveller • tw
10
Pros:

Good location and friendly staff. Old-fashioned hotel with comfort.

Cons:

The mosquito could be annoying if just for few days.
Besides, traffic noise is around the street although it will calm down after midnight.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Anna • extended_group • gb
8
Excellent value for money.
Pros:

Good service, clean, friendly, good value for money.

Cons:

Bathroom very tired and shower not great.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Judith • family_with_children • it
8
Pros:

People, pleasant, helpful

Cons:

Noise of trafficl

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Olga • extended_group • fr
5
Pros:

I had the most amazing balcony with the stunning view (if you don't mind noise, it's worth it!) but also I must say that for such an old building the windows were very isolating. Most of the pension staff are very lovely people and were here for me. I loved my old furniture, giving my stay a special Cairo touch.

Cons:

For those who book through booking - the property does not issue a receipt while it's their obligation. I am a very frequent traveler and it never happened to me to be refused an invoice while booking through booking, especially while traveling for work it's a bummer.
A perfume that has a lot of sentimental value for me, has disappeared from my room. The computer was there too, but it stayed! So I guess the cleaning person loved it as much as myself.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Gazala • family_with_children • fr
10
Hôtel vintage sympa
Pros:

Tees bon accueil avec un personnel au petits soins très bon emplacement pour les visites

Cons:

Wifi à l étage capricieuse

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Brigitte • extended_group • ch
10
Beautiful Jugendstil hotel with very gentle owner family, a gem not to miss!
Pros:

Leaving busy Mohammed Farid Street and taking the elevator to Pension Roma in the 4th floor, is like a time travel to around 1900. Pension Roma is a quiet oasis built in wonderful Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) style with each room differently. Wooden parquet floors and plenty of gorgeous details which you won't find in Europe anymore as most of theses houses are renovated. Simple beauty with very high ceilings and a touch of Wes Anderson.
The owner family are truely heartfelt, caring people and staying at Roma felt like a gentle family gathering.
Breakfast is simple and continental, though we would have preferred Egyptian humus and bread. Three lovely cats live in the hotel and make the living room even cosier.
The location is perfectly downtown with many sightseeing option in walking distance.
Highly recommended!

Cons:

I personnally would prefer a local Egyptian breakfast instead of continental.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Evdoxia • solo_traveller • gr
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Vincent • couple • be
9
Au cœur du Caire !
Pros:

Ambiance rétro !

Cons:

Petit déjeuner à améliorer…

2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
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Dominique • extended_group • be
8
Bien.
Pros:

Très bon rapport / qualité prix. L’ambiance « Agatha Christie a un vrai charme.
Le personnel est super gentil. La localisation est top !

Cons:

Ce serait super d’avoir une toilette ds la chambre.

2026-01-17 • via Nuitee