Carlton Downtown Cairo

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Egyptian Museum

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An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by vibrant flowers.
A lobby with a checkered floor, wooden furniture, and potted plants.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and staircase leading to upper floors.
A traditional wooden gate with a view of a modern building through a lattice screen.
Lobby

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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21 26 July St, Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11522
  • Place, Talaat Harb Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Egyptian Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Tahrir Square
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Romantic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Cairo

Downtown Cairo stay.Your stay at this Downtown Cairo hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square. Talaat Harb Street and Royal Chariots Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Talaat Harb Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Royal Chariots Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Midan Talaat Harb - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Egyptian Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tahrir Square - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Nasser Station - 3 min walk
  • Cairo Ramses Station - 19 min walk
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Al Americaine | الأمريكين - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Koshary El Tahrir | كشري التحرير - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Chesa - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Karam El Sham - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Al Americaine | الأمريكين - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Carlton Downtown Cairo

3-star hotel near Egyptian Museum
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The business-friendly Carlton Downtown Cairo also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Carlton Downtown Cairo offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. 40-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Carlton Downtown Cairo to the airport?

Carlton Downtown Cairo is 12.5 mi (35-min drive) away from the Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Carlton Downtown Cairo?

As of Jul 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carlton Downtown Cairo on Jul 8, 2026 start from CA $60, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Carlton Downtown Cairo have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Carlton Downtown Cairo.

Does Carlton Downtown Cairo offer free breakfast?

Carlton Downtown Cairo offers free full breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Carlton Downtown Cairo?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Carlton Downtown Cairo?

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Carlton Downtown Cairo?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Carlton Downtown Cairo have a pool?

Carlton Downtown Cairo does not have a pool.

Does Carlton Downtown Cairo have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Carlton Downtown Cairo have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Carlton Downtown Cairo to downtown Cairo?

Carlton Downtown Cairo is 0.7 mi away from Cairo.

Carlton Downtown Cairo Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 57 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Duaa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean, kind and helpful staff. Location is good, everything is nearby. The hotel has a nice rooftop.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abdoulaye

Gorgeous old style place in downtown cairo, the place is like a trip back to the. The roof top is really nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing art deco hotel with rooftop bar/restaurant. Even a pool table. bars are rare in Cairo so you will love having a safe place overlooking the city to have a drink.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is great. Authentic and a great roof terrace restaurant. Rooms and staff good. Only negative is the bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Espectacular place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel has a good location and much character as a mid 1930s building, with a wonderful roof terrace where breakfast is served. Bedrooms are basic, bathroom was functional, and the bedroom had a fridge which is useful. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved it, excellent. And try the chicken shop food next door!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dirk

OK retro hotel in downtown Cairo, a fabulous neighborhood. With the demise of the Windsor, I guess this is an alternative, but not as nice. A/C worked well and hot water solid. Loved the area but the hotel needs a "sprucing".
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SAAD

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
calm hotel in busy area
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved roof top restaurant and bar. Staff amazing. Great location for sightseeing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Johanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Interesting hotel built in 1935 and still has many of the features from that time. All the staff were absolutely wonderful. We had the romantic top floor room with a little garden and loved the privacy. Bathroom was a little dated but everything worked fine.
Our deck at night
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Hisae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good service, first room had good WiFi and shower with north facing window. When we changed to south facing room, not so good WiFi and shower. It’s trade off. Staff friendly.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hello there this is my experience to stay at this such a comfortable hotel. Really really a recommended it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lina

Disliked: Amenities
Quality price ratio is very high, in the heart of the city,
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haidar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This historic property takes you back in time to how people lived a peacfull life, and easy going.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Grand Old Gal

The hotel is a tired old beauty. A little rough around the edges but a classic old hotel with its open elevator to the rooftop restaurant. The staff is friendly and courteous. Take the rooftop garden suite for an incredible stay :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian Georg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is a Gem! Frozen in 30 to 1950th style you can stay in the past. The Breakfast at the rooftop is mesmerising, the staff is doing sonwell you cant barely find some equivalent. Around the Corner younwill find the shoe manufacturer Babel, Ihighly recommend, the Swiss restaurant, which inlove and serve famous swiss local dishes. The traffic is a little rushing, but to get a real royal Cairo experience - do it!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jay Everett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a rustic charm. They clean it well, but it felt like parts of the room could use a bit of an update. We had a room facing the street where we could hear music from businesses below, but it didn't keep us up at night.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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4/10 Poor

Hong

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is too old and should be renovated before in the market.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is full of charm and original wooden panelling. I loved it. Like stepping back in time. The bedroom furniture was a bit disappointing but the rest of the hotel made up for that. From the period elevator to the lovely rooftop bar/restaurant, there was something to look at. No bland, corporate walls in sight. The staff were lovely. Staying here is a taste of the glory days of travel in the early 20th century.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

ANA PAULA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Beautiful old furniture

Nice old hotel with beautiful furniture! Bathroom box very small and water splashes everywhere. TV only local channels. Located at dirty area. Breakfast very basic! Front desk very friendly!
Hotel Vintage
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was horribly substandard. Sign in restroom "Do not flush toilet paper!" Bugs, very dimly lit, many other problems. Only stayed first night because it was so late. We need a refund of 5 nights stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Hubert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good location one block from Nasser Metro so very easy to reach most points of interest. Hotel fixtures are not up to date--old style room keys required a bit of patience. But room was perfectly fine, and rooftop lounge was a pleasant place for breakfast. All staff very comfortable. If modern western fixtures aren't critical to you, Carleton offers very good value
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mohammed

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Heat is not working inside the room very high level of Humidity and cold. There is misquotes flying around at night time inside the room. very difficult for Uber or a taxi to drop customers or pick them up from the hotel. The staff are amazing friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Masako

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff and location are great, but the room key is hard to open, the bathroom door doesn't open after it's been closed, the air conditioner doesn't work, and the Wifi isn't working. Is it just my room? I will come back to this hotel again during my stay in Cairo. I am very excited but a little nervous. The hotel is very antique and the elevator is amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024