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Windsor

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Egyptian Museum

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Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Deluxe Single Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Double Room | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels
Interior

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour room service
  • In-room childcare
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
For families
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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Deluxe Single Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Single Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
19 Alfi Bey Steet, Cairo, Cairo Governorate

What's nearby

  • Tahrir Square - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Egyptian Museum - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Al-Azhar University - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Khan el-Khalili - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Cairo Tower - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 34 min drive
  • Giza (SPX-Sphinx Intl.) - 48 min drive
  • Cairo Rames Station - 15 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪كاريبو - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪ماكدونالدز - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪بطاطس المهندس - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪دجاج كنتاكى - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪أفندينا - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Windsor

At Windsor, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of City Stars.

Languages

Arabic, English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 51 rooms
  • Arranged over 6 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • Pets stay free (dogs and cats only)

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar

Sleep well

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 8 per person (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional charge

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Windsor Cairo
Windsor Hotel Cairo
Windsor Hotel
Windsor Cairo
Windsor Hotel Cairo

Frequently asked questions

Does Windsor offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Windsor does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Windsor?
Yes, cats and dogs stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Windsor?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Windsor?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 8 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Windsor?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
Are there restaurants at or near Windsor?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Windsor like?
Windsor is in Downtown Cairo, a short 4-minute walk from Talaat Harb Street and 13 minutes' walk from Midan Talaat Harb.

Windsor Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

11-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Property is very old, so I do understand a bit of difficulty. Very hot when we were there, and ac cpuld not really cool room. Limited and dodgy wifi. Staff very eager to please. Tours arranged with Mr. Samir Fayek from hotel were great. Jotel has fewat driver and ac van for tour use, and Mohammed was a great guide! He spoke uent English, plus several ither languages. We were easily able to see all the sights.
7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

We booked this property because of the historic nature of the hotel. It has a fascinating original lift and is little changed from the early 20th C. However, the "faded glory" is fading quickly. The food was only fair and breakfast very disappointing and very limited. The internet didn't work at all. It was very noisy as there are major roadworks immediately outside the building. This could be a really good hotel but needs some major work, esp on amenities eg sheets were clean but old and torn. Walking distance to the Egyptian Museum.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Wonderful old hotel in central Cairo, filled with atmosphere andbold world, eccentric charm.
4-night trip
Verified CheapTickets guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Classic. Like stepping back into time. Could not have asked for a more unique experience.
6-night trip
Verified CheapTickets guest review

4/10 Fair

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Absolute gem. Incredibly hotel.
This is a stunning, old hotel. Takes you back in time. Romantic, Indiana Jones hotel.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

metro work may be the final blow to this historic
There are to be 2 years of major construction work in the streets nest to the Windsor and these go on all night - because that is when the metro is closed! So the general city centre street noise and calls to prayer pre dawn are drowned out by tunnel borers etcetera. Add to this the scary state the wiring, the grubbiness of the curtains and rugs, loose carpets on the stairs and antiquated plumbing and frankly, following the footsteps of some famous people may be better achieved elsewhere. Pity because the staff try hard in an old fashioned way, they just cannot fix a problem this big without a major investment: in their place I would use the two years of mayhem to renovate the place but maintain an early 19th century feel by decorative style, if I could rise the money.
mary, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

A precious time-capsule
This hotel is from a bygone era. It is updated just enough to make the rooms feel neat and functional but the styling is pure colonial and the service impeccable friendly. It is a true time capsule and if you value old buildings it is a gem! Ask them to connect you with Semir who will organise a guide for you. The guide Duoa which we had with George the driver was utterly perfect.
Tara, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, excellent value, charming history
The Windsor Hotel in Cairo provides the budget-minded traveler with excellent value. The hotel is well located within easy walking distance of the Egyptian Museum. The management and staff are gracious and helpful. The wonderful historic ambiance of the Windsor Hotel offsets the reality of it being an older structure.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Excellent Location, Very Quaint and Affordable
The Windsor Hotel gives you a chance to step back in time to 19th century Cairo. The staff is thoroughly charming (some wirh Ritz Carlton style, and some with Faulty Towers picadillos). The bar is nostalgic and comfortable. But the best is the location and the affordable price!
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Daily Life Experience
Interesting part of the city. Difficult to find but worth the effort if you want an authentic Cairo experience. The hotel itself looks and feels like it hasn't changed much since 1893 when it was a British Officers Mess. It's like staying in a living piece of history. Nothing much has changed including the switchboard, cage elevator, mattresses and hot water system. Thank you Samir for all your help in making our trip to Cairo a great experience.
Liz, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

quaint hotel stuck in the past
the Windsor is certainly an experience. The cage lift is wonderful, the staff are sweet and friendly and helpful. The rooms are adequate, though need serious upgrading. My big problem was the bar/restaurant area. It stank of smoke and had no "NO SMOKING" areas. smoking is a huge problem all over Egypt. Although the food in the Windsor was tasty, I found that my chest literally collapsed every time I went into the bar/restaurant area. We were due to stay there again after a break away for 10 days, but I could not bear the idea of the smoke, and made other arrangements.
Charles, 4-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, the staff was excellent.
I would recommend this to those who appreciate old hotels. Also, the staff was very helpful in making our stay a great one; great advice/recommendations.
s.a., 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

William, 1-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

This hotel has a lot of history, has been around since the late 1800's. It used to be a British officer's club, I believe, so there is some interesting history and memorabilia. If it was fixed up it could be an amazing place. But right now it hasn't been kept up too well. The air conditioner in our room could not adequately cool the room which was the main problem since my husband was sick and it was very hot out. Our room was large and clean, however. The staff were very nice and helpful. It does not have modern hotel conveniences. If you want history and charm but don't care about the rest, this is the place for you.
Rebekah, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Turn of Century Elegance
My third stay over 11 years and just as pleasant as ever (but I've been patronizing the bar for over 25 years). Egypt is starving for tourists and has become safe again after period of instability. For those eager to avoid the generic large corporate hotel and willing to dispense with 5-star amenities, the Windsor is the place in Cairo -- many of its competitors have folded or failed to maintain standards. Rooms are comfortable and clean, internet is good, TVs are now up to date and package is good. Staff is helpful for those less familiar with Cairo/Egypt.
11-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed a night in this colonial era hotel - one of the best bars in the city which used to be the British Officers club ,was a pleasure to meet the owners -good food prepared by the chef.Gr8 location in Cairo downtown
Himet, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Windsor old world charm and funk still has it.
We stayed at this hotel mostly for the reason it was historic.... old world charm. The owner and staff are like family to assist all your needs. It is definately quirky from the elevator cage to the staff.. but big time charm. This is not a modern hotel by any stretch and Internet is poor but they are making improvements to it.... in fact most hotels have rather bad internet or as they say "only in the lobby" .... Area has great shopping and a few good authentic Egyptian restaurants. If you want colour in a funky old hotel this is it.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

A view of former grandeur
It must have been incredible in its day but now it is very run down. The dining room is a treat and we enjoyed hanging out there in the afternoon.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Quaint classic hotel. Rooms straight out of early 1900's. Clean, simple.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A step back in time
The hotel has a turn of the century feel. The elevator alone is a museum piece and the feel is very much like a movie set. Care has been taken to keep the hotel from being too modern. The room was very clean. The wifi was sketchy however, but it could have been just my room. The bar had good wine and lots of spirits.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Shabby but with history.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review