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Situated in Cairo, within 1.3 km of Tahrir Square and 2 km of Al-Azhar Mosque, El Shams Plaza Hotel offers accommodation with a terrace. Featuring a shared lounge, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. At El Shams Plaza Hotel rooms have bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers à la carte, continental or halal options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving local cuisine. Vegetarian and halal options can also be requested. El Hussien Mosque is 2.4 km from El Shams Plaza Hotel, while The Egyptian Museum is 1.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cairo International Airport, 16 km from the hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Cairo, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.9

Breakfast info

Continental, Halal


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
or
1 double bed
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
7.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ibrahim
    Norway Norway
    If you are visiting Egypt, make sure to book at the Al-Shams Hotel. The possibilities of choice, friendly people, all services are available to them, and reasonable prices. All the museums, ancient Egypt, and the history of ancient Egypt,...
  • Stephen
    South Africa South Africa
    Location was great. Roof top cafeteria allowed us to relax at the end of the day. Room was clean and comfortable.
  • Duncanridgley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great staff. Just book a taxi very ealry if you are going to the airport.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • El shams restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian

Facilities of El Shams Plaza Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

El Shams Plaza Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 13:00 to 00:00

Check-out

From 08:00 to 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about El Shams Plaza Hotel

  • The prices at El Shams Plaza Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at El Shams Plaza Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Twin/Double
    • Suite
    • Triple

  • Guests staying at El Shams Plaza Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Halal
    • À la carte

  • El Shams Plaza Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • El Shams Plaza Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • El shams restaurant

    • Check-in at El Shams Plaza Hotel is from 13:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • El Shams Plaza Hotel is 1,050 yards from the centre of Cairo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.