Garden City Hotel Nile Palace

Hotels
21 Kamal El Din Hussein Street , Cairo , eg

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Tour desk
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Easy booking process
Friendly staff interaction noted in some reviews
Cons:
Scam operation
Poorly maintained facilities
Uncomfortable stay
Did not honor reservations

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Several reviews mentioned poor cleanliness and lack of care for common areas.
Service
1
Service was noted as unfriendly at times, impacting the overall experience.
Location
1
Location was mentioned positively, but overshadowed by other issues.
Room Quality
1
Rooms were described as poor quality and lacking necessary maintenance.
Amenities
1
Amenities were not discussed; assumed to be standard for low-budget hotels.
Value for Money
1
Value for money was heavily criticized, not reflective of the pricing.
Food and Beverage
1
Food and beverage options were not mentioned; assumed to be average.
Overall Experience
1
General sentiment was overwhelmingly negative across reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-03-02 17:15

Property Description

Situated in the heart of Downtown Cairo, Garden City Hotel Nile Palace is your gateway to an unforgettable Egyptian experience.

Prime Location
Enjoy unparalleled access to iconic landmarks such as The Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square, making sightseeing a breeze.

Comfort and Convenience
Our well-appointed, air-conditioned rooms feature modern amenities including a fridge, coffee machine, and flat-screen TV, ensuring a relaxing stay. Choose from rooms with stunning river views or tranquil terraces.

Culinary Delights
Satisfy your palate at our restaurant offering a diverse menu with African, American, and French dishes. Custom options are available, including vegetarian and halal choices, to cater to all dietary preferences.

Book your stay at Garden City Hotel Nile Palace for an exceptional blend of comfort, culture, and cuisine!

Important information:

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

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

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
محمد solo_traveller sa
1
2026-02-15 via Nuitee
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Abdullah couple ae
1
2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Li Wah couple my
2
Do not book this hotel. It is a scam.
Pros:

Very little. My wife stood outside and refused to go in, believing it was not the hotel we had so carefully researched, reviewed and booked. I will do my best to write objectively and resist the temptation to go on and on and turn this into a mini rant. In short, the set-up is a scam. Basically, the hotel operates under four different names:
Garden City Hotel In Downtown
Garden City Hotel Nile Palace
Garden City Hotel Downtown
Garden City Inn Hotel
The ratings are either 1 or 10! My guess is that in response to dreadful reviews, the hotel changes its name, submits a whole series of fictitious reviews of 10, and then charges a room rate reflecting this, which is how we were caught. Similarly, the list of items provided in the room does not match the reality. Some staff were helpful and friendly but those at the front desk were cold and unfriendly bordering on hostile, particularly when discussing issues connected to the room. Had the room rate been one third of what we were charged I would have said it was reasonable value for money, not that I would have wanted to stay there.

Cons:

I have two issues. My first issue is with the Hotel, and how it operates. (It is on the second floor of what can only be described as a run-down tenement building.) My second issue is with Booking, who clearly did not carry out due diligence on the hotel and the way it operates (are we seriously expected to believe red flags do not appear on Booking's software in the case of the rating patterns like the one I have described above) and also failed in its duty of care to protect its customers and provide them with accurate information.

2026-01-21 via Nuitee
M
Marco family_with_children it
3
Pros:

Nulla

Cons:

Le struttura in realtà è una HOUSE HOTEL posta al 3° piano di un edificio con ascensore fatiscente. L’ingresso principale si presenta in condizioni non adeguate, con la presenza di animali (gatti e cani) con ciotole di cibo in vista e lasciati anche di circolare e dormire all'interno dell'edificio. Abbiamo trovato un cane addormentato sulle scale e poichè l'ascensore non funzionava lo abbiamo dovuto "scavalcare". In generale un’impressione di trascuratezza e scarsa cura degli spazi comuni. Tra l’altro nelle foto inserite sul sito Booking non a caso l’ingresso non è mai rappresentato, anzi sono inserite foto che possono forviare il cliente.
Verificare bene le recensioni trovo quelle con un valore super eccellente veramente distanti dalla realtà.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
V
Valentina couple it
1
Non prenotare li
Pros:

Solo la Posizione

Cons:

Servizi , camere e disorganizzazione

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
G
German couple co
1
Mala Experiencia
Pros:

Fue una pésima experiencia. No nos respetaron la reserva y nos obligaron a acomodarnos en otro hotel de muy mala calidad. Era muy tarde entonces no tuvimos opción y fuimos forzados ante la incertidumbre de no saber que hacer.

Cons:

Fue una pésima experiencia. No lo recomiendo. No nos respetaron la reserva y nos obligaron a acomodarnos en otro hotel de muy mala calidad. Era muy tarde entonces no tuvimos opción y fuimos forzados ante la incertidumbre de no saber que hacer.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
محمد extended_group ae
10
Pros:

The room was newly renovated with brand new furniture. The air conditioning was cold, and the internet connection was fast. Excellent value for the service provided.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
R
Raul family_with_children ch
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
K
Karel Jeroen couple nl
6
voor een budget reiziger die niet veel verwacht
Pros:

aardige mensen maar langzaam het hotel is groezelig en rommelig

Cons:

het hotel alleen de mensen van het hotel waren aardig en de locatie is goed

2026-01-18 via Nuitee
C
Corentin solo_traveller ch
1
2026-01-10 via Nuitee
N
Natalia extended_group ru
4
Cons:

Отвратительный номер. Вентиляция в ванной комнате отсутствует и соответственно постоянная сырость, проникающая даже в номер. Чувствуется грибок. Полотенца не сохли. И не менялись. Уборка номера за три дня не было, даже мусор не убирали. Не рекомендую отель

2026-01-09 via Nuitee
F
FRANCOIS couple fr
2
A fuir
Pros:

Emplacement idéal près de la place Tahir

Cons:

Immeuble extrêmement vétuste. Voir la photo pour se rendre compte de la réalité de ce qu'est cet hôtel. Equipements hors d'âge, voire dangereux (comme l'ascenseur !). Plomberie hors d'usage. Petit déjeuner carrément mauvais et manque de tout : le deuxième jour, plus de café ! Pas de jus de fruit ou de fruit frais. Le propriétaire essaie de tricher : il nous fait annuler notre réservation avec Booking afin d'éviter la commission et se faire payer en liquide et devise.

2026-01-08 via Nuitee
H
Hendrikus couple nl
4
Lot of fuss about payment. Risk of paying double
Pros:

The beds are excellent. The bathroom is basic, but the hot water of the shower is ok.;

Cons:

This hotel has a problem with Booking.com So you book, you pay the bill before you go, but arriving at the hotel they demand you cancel your booking. They will accept that. Than you need to get your money back from Booking someday. Then you have to pay the hotel again with your credit card. There is the risk that you pay double. They threaten to refuse you. It is all very aggressive. If you follow their policy it may be allright.
Breakfast is a problematic thing. They are late in serving and it is not very good, even by a low standard.

2026-01-07 via Nuitee
S
sylvie couple ch
1
Une triste mauvaise surprise
Cons:

Nous ne sommes pas restés dormir.
Les chambres ne font pas du tout 30 m2, l’ascenseur est ouvert sur deux faces … et ne se ferme pas pendant toute la montée. Le taxi vous dépose devant des marches de béton défoncées qui montent vers une ouverture béante qui ne ressemble pas à un immeuble d’habitation. Bref, nous avons choisi un autre hôtel.

2026-01-07 via Nuitee
J
Jirka a Jitka couple cz
4
I na Egypt slabota
Pros:

Poloha hotelu a vcelku vstřícný personál. Snažil se vyjít vstříc, problém byla velmi nízká znalost angličtiny u naprosté většiny zaměstnanců.
Pokoj měl vlastní balkon s výhledem na Nil.
Cena ubytování po slevě byla příjemná, ale...

Cons:

Vybavení pokoje absolutně neodpovídalo popisu v nabídce Booking.com. I s přihlédnutím k tomu, že jde o hotel se třemi hvězdičkami a Egypt. A to jsme měli zaplacený pokoj "De Luxe"!!!! Na stránkách Booking jsou pokoje nafocené tak, aby vypadaly vcelku bezproblemově. Realita je jiná - proležená matrace, špína v koupelně, hluk z ulice, sprcha na zdi hned vedle záchodu a nekryté elektroinstalace. Na 2 lidi jsme dostali 1 ručník a 1 osušku, kterou nám za celý týden nevyměnili. V pokoji nebyla ani židle, natož fén a dokonce ani trezor, který byl dle popisu na Booking.

2026-01-03 via Nuitee
A
Ana Lia O M solo_traveller pt
1
Fotos nao parecem
Pros:

Gentileza do staff

Cons:

Limpeza

2025-12-31 via Nuitee
V
verlaine73 extended_group it
1
Non ci siamo
Pros:

La disponibilità e cortesia del personale

Cons:

Condizione della struttura, del bagno, della camera.Non adeguato alla categoria. Scarsa pulizia. Abbiamo dovuto ricordare di pulire la stanza.Bagno in pessime condizioni.

2025-12-31 via Nuitee
K
Kris couple be
1
De naam hotel onwaardig
Pros:

Niets, de vermelding in booking.com is helemaal fake: ingang is erg vervuild, gebruik van de lift volledig op eigen risico ( we hebben voor alle veiligheid de trap naar het 3de verdiep genomen, zelfs met zware bagage; bij aankomst werd ons gevraagd onze reservatie te annuleren wegens overboeking, ... Als alternatief werd ons een kamer aanbevolen in een werfzone waar we uiteraard niet op zijn ingegaan.

Cons:

Zie bovenstaande
Dit hotel zou echt niet in het booking.com aanbod mogen terechtkomen

2025-12-29 via Nuitee
C
Cuma couple tr
3
2025-12-29 via Nuitee
Ágnes family_with_children hu
1
Overpriced hostel with small breakfast with a noce coffee.
Pros:

Nothing:(

Cons:

There is not any point that is trues about this place what they announce on Booking.com:( The real name is Hotel Nile House. The pictures are not true, there are no such things that coffee machine, kettle or table. There are mould in the room, seems like the renivatio. Has never been finished. It is hardly a hotel, it is more an overpriced hostel:( We are really dosappointed by the fact that we were scammed. When we booked it was 8,9 rate, by the time we got there it dropped to 5,4!!!! The breakfast is by a menu, not what is promised on pictures.

2025-12-14 via Nuitee