AL Farida Boutique Pyramids

Hotels
9.3 (91 reviews)
4-6 Abou Al Hool Al Seiahi , Cairo , eg

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Good facilities
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Limited food options
Some cleanliness issues in the area
Hard beds for some guests

Categories

Cleanliness
8.75
Most reviews mention that rooms are clean, though some suggest the surrounding area may be untidy.
Service
10
Staff are consistently noted as kind and helpful, providing a warm welcoming experience.
Location
9.72
The location is praised for being very close to the pyramids, ideal for guests.
Room Quality
9.26
Rooms are spacious and well-equipped, although some found the beds a bit hard.
Amenities
9.21
The hotel features modern facilities, though some amenities like breakfast choices received mixed reviews.
Value for Money
9.24
Generally perceived as good value for the services offered, despite some complaints about food options.
Food and Beverage
8.2
Food options are limited, leading to some dissatisfaction, particularly regarding the restaurant service.
Overall Experience
10
Overall experience is highly rated, with many guests expressing great satisfaction with their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-02-27 18:35

Property Description

Prime Location near Great Sphinx and Giza Pyramids
Discover AL Farida Boutique Pyramids, a stunning hotel nestled just steps away from the iconic Great Sphinx and Giza Pyramids. Immerse yourself in the rich history and beauty of Cairo with ease.

Modern Amenities and Exceptional Service
Enjoy a comfortable stay with air conditioning, flat-screen TV, and room service at your fingertips. Let our 24-hour front desk assist you with anything you need, ensuring a hassle-free experience.

Delicious Dining Options and Complimentary Breakfast
Relish in a variety of dining choices, including a restaurant serving delectable meals and a complimentary breakfast to kickstart your day. Indulge in a memorable culinary experience during your stay.

Book now for an unforgettable experience at AL Farida Boutique Pyramids.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 91 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.75
Service: 10
Location: 9.72
Room Quality: 9.26
Amenities: 9.21
Value for Money: 9.24
Food and Beverage: 8.2
Overall Experience: 10
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Cecilia • couple • it
9
Pros:

Hotel in ottima posizione per visitare il complesso di Giza. Praticamente a fianco dell’ingresso secondario lato Sfinge. Camera al quarto piano nuova e spaziosa, letti comodi. Rumorosità buona rispetto alla media degli hotel in zona. Bel rooftop con vista piramidi. Staff molto gentile e disponibile. Colazione mediocre (molti alimenti confezionati)

Cons:

Ascensore sporco; alcuni spazi comuni necessitano di manutenzione

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Filippo • extended_group • it
9
Da tornarci
Pros:

Staff gentilissimo e disponibile a risolvere ogni problema. Struttura pulita e accogliente oltre le aspettative. Vicinissima alle Piramidi.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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nana • family_with_children • it
8
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • at
10
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Lukas • couple • at
10
Pros:

Sehr freundliches Personal, Abend Essen top, Aussicht grandios.

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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David • extended_group • au
10
Great safe haven in bustling Cairo!
Pros:

Fantastic hotel. Really well situated in the hustle and bustle of Cairo's "main strip" which becomes your little safe house against all the street vendors that can get quite pushy to get a sale.

We went through the hotel for our activities with Muhammad El Khawaga as our guide. Mo was fantastic, speaks English well and is obviously a passionate student of this amazing part of the world! Loved the first day (GEM and Pyramids) especially which is obviously Mo's main passion.

We stayed for lunch and dinner at the hotel which, while very expensive for Cairo, is clean, delicious and you don't have to worry about getting sick. Which to us was a very high priority!

The room was fantastic with an unbeatable view of the pyramids (especially at night).

We grew closer to the staff throughout our 3 night stay who were fantastic with our kids (2yo and 5yo). Case and point when our little girl left her handbag in the car from the airport, ZiZi (our hotel driver) came back to meet us at the security gate to drop it off. Amazing service.

Would highly recommend the small premium to go through the hotel for the airport drive to/from.

Cons:

Difficult to comment as some of the downsides/not perfect bits may have been impacted from the recent downturn in tourism (from Iran conflict) but overall, really happy with our stay.

Note there's a 3% surcharge for paying by card, payment is expected at check in and local ATMs have max limits (ate our card).

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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monica • couple • it
10
Esperienza Top
Pros:

Albergo molto pulito, staff giovane disponibile in tutto, camera enorme, sempre pulita, accogliente con arredamento moderno.
Abbiamo prenotato dei tour con loro ed è stato tutto bello, perfetto, organizzati benissimo e con Fabio, guida formidabile.
Parla benissimo italiano e ci ha dato tantissime informazioni, notizie e ci ha fatto passare due giornate bellissime.
L'albergo ha anche una bellissima terrazza con vista piramidi dove abbiamo potuto fare colazione e cena.
Colazione veramente abbondante sia dolce che salata.
Consiglio davvero questo albergo perché anche prima di partire abbiamo comunicato via whatsapp per qualsiasi esigenza.
Abbiamo richiesto anche il transfer da e per l'aeroporto ed il driver è stato quello che ci ha accompagnato poi per tutti i giorni dei tour. Un driver molto simpatico e puntualissimo.
Esperienza top!!❤️

Cons:

Forse la strada un po' rumorosa anche di notte, ma è una città ricca di vita a qualsiasi ora del giorno e della notte, ma questo non ci ha impedito di dormire 🤩

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Mauro • couple • it
9
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Torsten • family_with_children • de
7
Super für Pyramiden und Museum, Zimmer sehr gut, der Rest hat Potenzial.
Pros:

Das Zimmer ist toll. Sehr groß, genau wie auf den Fotos, die Pyramiden im Blick sind keine Fotomontage, der Blick ist echt. Bad und Zimmer entsprechen mitteleuropäischem Niveau. Es ist ideal gelegen zum Eingang der Pyramiden, es sind vielleicht 200m bis zum Eingang und weitere 300-400m bis zur Sphinx. Die Angestellten waren stets sehr aufmerksam und hilfsbereit, das war wirklich lobenswert. Man kann sagen, inmitten einer tristen Ecke Kairos ist das ein Kleinod mit Potenzial für mehr.

Cons:

Keine Reinigung (wir warem Freitag-Montag dort), Frühstück ist vermutlich sehr gewöhnungsbedürftig. Neskaffee teils mit verdorbener Milch, Schimmel am servierten Käse, pappiges Weissbrotbrötchen der billigsten vollständig geschmackfreien Sorte. Verpackte Marmeladen, Honig, Yoghurt waren ok, wer Müslis sucht, sucht vergebens. Es gab 1 Orange und 1 Banane. Also man kann davon seinen Magen füllen, aber gut ist das leider noch nicht.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • family_with_children • fr
1
Safety concern and lack of transparency
Pros:

This stay showed a stark contrast: genuinely kind and supportive frontline staff, alongside serious failures in how the situation was handled at a management and service level.
The room was clean and comfortable. A replacement guide was provided the following day and behaved professionally and appropriately.

Cons:

Safety concern and lack of transparency

During our stay, we experienced a serious incident involving a guide arranged, booked, and paid for through the hotel.

The guide kissed our 5-year-old daughter on the lips.
The hotel checked with us the first evening whether everything was fine with the guide. At that point, we said it was, as we were not yet aware of what had happened to our daughter. We became aware of this the following morning and clearly told the guide not to touch our children, which he acknowledged. Later that morning, the guide separated from us for around 20 minutes while holding my phone with our tickets, then returned stating he had been waiting after the ticket control. At that point, we ended the service.

We informed the hotel immediately. The hotel offered to replace the guide for the remainder of the day, but we did not feel comfortable having another guide join us.
The hotel refused to reimburse the full day and refused to offer any financial compensation.

We were told the guide was reported to the authorities; however, we have not been contacted or asked to provide any statement.

There were also significant pricing inconsistencies for excursions and taxis, reflecting a lack of clear, consistent pricing processes, which undermined trust.

Breakfast timing often made departures before 9am difficult. Leaving early meant taking a takeaway breakfast and missing the pyramid view, while leaving later meant visiting the pyramids during peak crowds.

If your main reason for staying here is a pyramid view, there are other hotels that offer this without the issues we experienced.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Gaetana • extended_group • it
10
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Cihan • family_with_children • tr
8
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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MICHELE • couple • it
10
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Martina • family_with_children • it
10
Vista piramidi dalla camera, personale educato e molto accogliente ci siamo sentiti come a casa
Pros:

Posizione eccezionale con vista piramidi molto silenzioso

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Brent • couple • us
10
Great location. Good breakfast great staff.
Pros:

Great location and great staff
Staff was very helpful arranging drivers.
You can easily walk to the pyramid. We also walked to the grand Egyptian museum however you have to cross a busy freeway.

Cons:

No complaints

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • au
8
Spacious, clean room in a very convenient location for the pyramids.
Pros:

Spacious room overlooking the pyramids. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Restaurant disappointing with long waits and a cold buffet in the evening.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Burma82 • extended_group • ch
9
Absolut lohnenswert
Pros:

Terrasse, super Aussicht, Lage extrem gut, quasi direkt am Gate zu den Pyramiden

Cons:

Etwas laut zur Strassenseite hin

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Nathalie • extended_group • fr
9
Excellent emplacement, chambres spacieuses et propres
Pros:

Excellent emplacement pour cet hôtel dont la terrasse permet de voir les pyramides, à deux pas de l'entrée de la billeterie.
La vue est spectaculaire (mais pas directe).
La chambre était trés spacieuse et confortable, trés propre.
Personnel trés aimable.

Cons:

RAS

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Alexa • family_with_children • it
9
Short but lovely stay
Pros:

We loved the location. It’s really like 5 minutes away from the sphinx entrance. They have a restaurant where you can see the pyramids. The staffs are young and very friendly.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Noktbu • extended_group • th
8
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee