Philo Hotel

Hotels
8.9 (72 reviews)
17 Kasr Al Nile , Cairo , eg

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Ironing service
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Breakfast delivery problems
Room quality inconsistencies

Categories

Cleanliness
8.15
A review mentioned garbage left in the shower, indicating a cleanliness issue.
Service
9.65
Multiple reviews highlighted the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.
Location
9.65
Several reviews emphasized the convenient location and proximity to attractions.
Room Quality
8.65
Some reviews mentioned room issues like old mattresses, but overall decent.
Amenities
9.15
General amenities were sufficient, although some inconsistencies noted with bottled water.
Value for Money
9.15
Feedback indicated a good balance of price and services offered.
Food and Beverage
7.65
Breakfast issues mentioned, affecting overall enjoyment.
Overall Experience
9.15
Positive sentiments overall with some acknowledged issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 08:08

Property Description

Central Location and Stunning Views
Philo Hotel in Cairo offers a prime location near Tahrir Square and The Egyptian Museum, providing breathtaking city views from its terrace and shared lounge.

Comfortable Accommodation with Modern Amenities
Each guest room features a cozy seating area, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom stocked with complimentary toiletries. The 24-hour front desk, free WiFi, and airport transfers ensure a convenient stay for all guests.

Delicious Breakfast Options
Start your day with a choice of a continental or American breakfast at Philo Hotel, setting you up for a day of exploring the nearby El Hussien Mosque and Mosque of Ibn Tulun.

Book now and experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Philo Hotel in Cairo.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 72 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.15
Service: 9.65
Location: 9.65
Room Quality: 8.65
Amenities: 9.15
Value for Money: 9.15
Food and Beverage: 7.65
Overall Experience: 9.15
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zuo family_with_children cn
10
一次优异的开罗入住
Pros:

老板philo非常和蔼可亲,到达旅馆后给我讲解了当地的具体情况,同时旅店的工作人员都很专业与友好,让我对于开罗的体验和印象提升很多,床铺卫生尚可,房间很大,有一个阳台可以透气

Cons:

酒店位于闹市区,不可避免的会有一些噪音,如果对于噪音比较敏感请慎重选择

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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José Manuel couple es
8
Hotel limpio, céntrico y con buena relación calidad-precio
Pros:

Muy buena ubicación, personal muy amable, que te aconseja cosas. Habitación y baño amplios

Cons:

La ducha no desaguaba bien

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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BONGJIN family_with_children kr
10
Pros:

100년이 넘은 유럽풍의 건물에 위치한 이호텔은 휴식을 취하기에 최고. 단, 중심지라 차량소음이 있음.
탁월한 위치. 친절한 직원. 안락한 룸컨디션. 항상 직원들이 상주해 있어서 안심하고 외출이 가능했음.

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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BONGJIN family_with_children kr
10
Pros:

카이로 중심으로 주변에 쇼핑과 식당이 다야했음

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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TANG HUA solo_traveller cn
10
Pros:

非常好的酒店,前台和老板很和蔼可亲。

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Ingrid extended_group de
8
angenehm, freundlich, lebendig, abwechslungsreich und interessant
Pros:

My two-week stay at the Philo Hotel over Christmas and New Year was very pleasant. The staff was always very friendly and responded to requests immediately. Staying in Cairo for the first time (as a single travelling woman) and arriving after midnight, I felt very safe and pleasant, thanks to the hotel: they booked me a driver who waited for me for over an hour (without complain) and took me safely to the hotel. Likewise, on departure, a driver was ordered to take me to the airport on request (even at short notice).

The view from the terrace of my room, looking at a church and a mosque was very beautiful. The bed was large with a pleasantly firm mattress. Mirror and dressing table available. A small balcony and a big terrace with shutters and curtains so that you can darken the room during the day if necessary. A romantic lift/elevator with cast iron decorations in the stairwell.

The location is very central, on Talaat Harb Square, just a few minutes' walk from the famous El Tahrir Square. If you want a more quiet stay, you can also choose a room overlooking a small side street. However, I enjoyed the liveliness of the street and the call of the muezzin in the morning.

The people were always very friendly everywhere and especially in the hotel and also down in the entrance area. If you try to talk a few words, sentences, greetings in Arabian language, you get very positve response. It was my first stay in Cairo and I will definitely come back and stay at the Philo Hotel again.

2026-01-13 via Nuitee
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KEIKO solo_traveller jp
5
まぁまぁ
Pros:

便利な場所にあり、歩いてAbu aufに行って買い物してきました。
フロントの人は感じよかったです

Cons:

前の人のゴミがシャワーに置きっぱなしだったので、マットも変えてないだろうな…

2025-12-27 via Nuitee
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manel solo_traveller tn
8
2025-12-25 via Nuitee
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chiu ling couple tw
4
Checkin時就確定隔天8.可以提供早餐,結果當天早上8.等到9.還是沒早餐,期間詢問多次都說等一下快好了!等到9.櫃檯人員只說請自己訂。服務爛透了!
Pros:

床單乾淨

Cons:

櫃檯人員無法用英文溝通

2025-12-18 via Nuitee
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Aimee couple gb
1
2025-12-13 via Nuitee
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chen ying family_with_children sg
5
Pros:

飯店地點非常好
附近餐廳很多,有很多小商店
飯店人員非常樂意幫忙解決問題
非常感謝飯店~讓我們寄放行李在我們前往黑白沙漠時
大大感激

Cons:

床墊凹陷嚴重
房間毛巾數量和杯子都不相符
瓶裝水不確定是否有提供?
因為第一次入住有提供
第2次入住沒有,所以跟飯店詢問,有拿到
第3次入住時,被要求須要付上次水的費用(最後沒有收取)
所以這次就沒有詢問飯店水的問題

2025-12-07 via Nuitee
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chen ying family_with_children sg
5
2025-12-07 via Nuitee
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chen ying family_with_children sg
5
2025-12-07 via Nuitee
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YUSUKE solo_traveller jp
10
施設は古いが機能的であり、それらを加味しても、何より立地とコスパが最高である!
Pros:

コスパが最高である。施設は古いが、それ以上に価格が安く、トイレ、シャワーベットと冷蔵庫、必要なものがそろっていて、それらが当たり前のように「普通に」使える。立地もよく周りのレストランに徒歩でいける!ただし車が多いので、通りを渡るのに慣れは必要だ。

Cons:

最初、ホテルの入口が見つけにくい・・・インスタでなんども確認してみつけたことと、エレベータが使いにくい(2重扉になっていて、開け閉めがだるいし重い!)

2025-10-22 via Nuitee
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RIE family_with_children jp
9
Pros:

スタッフの方々がとても親切でした。
また、部屋がとてと広く、天井も高く、リラックスできました。

Cons:

部屋にティッシュがあるとありがたいかなと思います。
またスタッフ間の伝言が上手くいっていないようで、チェックインの際に時間を指定して朝食を頼んだり、事前にレイトチェックアウトを頼んであったのですが、伝わっていませんでした。

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
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YOKO
10
Pros:

This was an absolutely wonderful hotel.
What I love the most about this hotel was the hospitality of the staff, especially the owner, MR.Philip.
Although I had to travel between the airport and the hotel alone,the owner, Philip himself, kindly picked up for me.
Every time I returned to the hotel from sightseeing, Mr.Philip and his wife would ask, "Happy?"
It made me very relived, as if I were at my home in Cairo.While it's true that the outside can be a bit noisy, wearing earplugs solves any issue, and above all, this hotel offers a great sense of being comfortable.
The breakfast they made was very delicious, and I enjoyed my meals on the lovely balcony.
The furniture was charming as well. It's the kind of hotel that makes me want to return again.
最高に素敵なホテルでした。
特に素晴らしいのはオーナーのフィリップさんをはじめスタッフの人の温かさです。
空港⇔ホテルは1人で移動せねばならなかったのですが、
オーナーのphilipさんが送り迎えしてくれました。
観光からホテルに戻るたびにオーナー夫婦が「happy?」と聞いてくれて
まるでカイロの家であるかのような安心感がありました。
たしかに少し外は賑やかですが、耳栓をすれば何も問題ないですし、とにかく安心感のあるホテルでした。
朝ごはんも手作りでおいしかったですし、素敵なバルコニーでご飯が食べられました。
家具もかわいかったです。また戻ってきたいと思えるホテルでした。

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
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Murray solo_traveller ie
7
Great for location, price & clean.
Pros:

Location great. Staff friendly. Rooms clean with fridge & aircon.

Cons:

Initially hard to find. Through an unmarked door into communal hall with the smallest sign showing it was on 3rd floor. Rooms lacked attention to detail and very worn - kettle provided but no cups. Breakfast only available in your room & not very appetising.

2025-10-08 via Nuitee
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marco family
10
Pros:

Pulito e in posizione strategica

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Takeshi family
8
Pros:

食事、買い物等は便利でした。部屋は普通、6人の家族旅行でした。ホテルの周辺で全てOKでした。スタッフは親切でした。
イスラムなのでお酒はダメですが、近くにアルコール販売の店も有りました。両替も有りました。場所的には良かったです。

2025-09-18 via Nuitee
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Naoko family_with_children jp
9
Pros:

立地は抜群。
カイロ特有の建物自体がホテルではなく上階ワンフロアがホテル、という作りなので入口が分からなかったが、到着の連絡をしておいたらマネージャーがきてくれた。
周辺には飲食店も多くあり、考古学博物館やナイル川までは徒歩圏内。地下鉄の駅も割と近い。
部屋はアンティークな雰囲気。エレベーターはレトロでまたよし。旅情アップ。
スタッフはみんな迅速丁寧。マネージャーは こころある配慮をしてくれる。

2025-09-16 via Nuitee