The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Cairo

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Cairo

Cairo, Egypt Cairo, Egypt

Visiting Cairo, Egypt for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Cairo, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Cairo based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Cairo for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Cairo before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Cairo for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Cairo for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

phoenix Pyramids- roof top

Inn with prices starting at $28 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 6 El Sabbah Mosque Street el Haram Giza, phoenix Pyramids- roof top has great rooms from $28 (before taxes). It offers skiing, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 12.3 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care at this relaxing hotel. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


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The St. Regis Cairo

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $224 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Cairo
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is The St. Regis Cairo which has nice rooms starting at $224. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant, it also has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1189 Corniche El Nil, Downtown Cairo. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a fitness center, a bar, parking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.6 km from the city center. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


The St. Regis New Capital, Cairo

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $243 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

We found The St. Regis New Capital, Cairo to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $243. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at New Administrative Capital. You'll also find parking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and city views which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 45.8 km from the center of town. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Panorama View Pyramids

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $39 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $39, Panorama View Pyramids, at 10 abo el hool st nazlet el samman 10 provides room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and hiking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and a game room. It's located just 13.4 km from the city center, too. The restaurant serves delicious food, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Pyramids tower inn

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $22 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Cairo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

Pyramids tower inn has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers skiing, room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $22 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1 شارع عسران متفرع من شارع زغلول 20.21.22.الدور ال 11 و12 عقار 1. Furthermore, it also offers parking, hiking, child care, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 5.6 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Crowne Plaza West Cairo Arkan By IHG

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $191 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Crowne Plaza West Cairo Arkan By IHG is 9.60 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $191, and it's located at Plot 29, Arkan Plaza, Zayed Entrance 2. We also love the rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, city views, a game room, and a spa which are great for visitors. And since it's just 23.8 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool


Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $104 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Cairo
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir because it has great rooms that start at $104. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 2, Kasr El Nil Street. Only 1.4 km from the city center, travelers will especially love a bar, parking, laundry services, city views, and a spa at this convenient hotel. Being able to relax at the pool bar is a great way to spend your time here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room


Brothers Pyramids View

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $20 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Brothers Pyramids View offers skiing, room service, a bar, hiking, and laundry services which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $20 (before taxes). It's located at 106 Al Mansourya and has earned a guest rating of 9.00/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers city views, a game room, free parking, evening entertainment, and horse riding which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 13.4 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Intercontinental Hotels Citystars Cairo By IHG

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $208 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Cairo
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at Omar Ibn El Khattab Street,P.O. Box 1026, Intercontinental Hotels Citystars Cairo By IHG has great rooms from $208 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a fitness center, a bar, parking, laundry services, and city views which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 9.7 km from the center of town. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Majestic Lounge Midtown Villa New Capital

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $40 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Majestic Lounge Midtown Villa New Capital which has nice rooms starting at $40. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and rooms with kitchens, it also has a great guest rating of 9.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Egypt. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and a hot tub. It's located just 45.6 km from the city center, too. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Cairo?

Cairo Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$55

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Cairo, Egypt. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Cairo, Egypt based on data from 256 hotels is an affordable $55. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Cairo.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $125
  • 4-star hotels: $44
  • 3-star hotels: $39
  • 2-star hotels: $32


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