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7.4/10V. good Ismailia House Inn
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Hostel in Cairo

Ismailia House Inn Ismailia House Inn Cairo

Ismailia House Inn Ismailia House Inn Cairo

No 1 Tahrer Sq, 11102, · Cairo, Egypt View Map

7.4 V. good 306 Reviews View Map

Overview

Highlights, description and the facilities guests use most.

  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Great food & dining
  • Located in heart of Cairo
  • Great for activities

About Ismailia House Inn Cairo

A no-frills downtown stay positioned directly on Tahrir Square.

Ismailia House Inn sits above the rhythm of Tahrir Square, offering a central base for travelers who want Cairo’s energy right below their window. The building is older, but rooms remain functional with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, tiled floors, and WiFi. Some units feature balconies or wide city views—useful for getting a sense of downtown without stepping into the streets.

The inn keeps services straightforward: daily housekeeping, a 24-hour front desk, and optional airport transfers. Guests can settle into the shared lounge before heading out, or walk directly into the square where cafés, kiosks, and transport routes converge. Its appeal lies in the location—steps from the Egyptian Museum, the metro, and the city’s busiest crossroads.

Top Amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
  • Pet-friendly

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Explore Tahrir Square Hotel Rooms

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In every room: Balcony · Extra long beds (> 2 metres) · Cleaning products · City view

No photo yet Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom 2 Single beds

Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom

248 ft²

The double room offers parquet floors, a tiled floor, a terrace with city views as well as a shared bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.

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Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom

248 ft²

Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a bidet. The double room features parquet floors, a tiled floor, as well as a terrace and a balcony. The unit has 2 beds.

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Basic Triple Room Shared Bathroom

270 ft²

The triple room offers parquet floors, a tiled floor, a balcony with city views as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 3 beds.

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Small Single Room with Shared Bathroom

130 ft²

The single room provides a wardrobe, a tiled floor, a balcony with city views as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Economy Quadruple Room

291 ft²

The quadruple room features air conditioning, parquet floors, a terrace with city views as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 4 beds.

Quiet street view Terrace Air conditioning
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Deluxe Double Room with Balcony & bathroom

237 ft²

This double room features a fireplace. This air-conditioned double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with city views. The unit has 2 beds.

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom

248 ft²

The twin/double room provides parquet floors, a tiled floor, a terrace with city views as well as a shared bathroom featuring a bidet. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Deluxe King Room with Bathroom

237 ft²

This double room provides a fireplace. This air-conditioned double room includes a TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Triple Room with Bathroom

270 ft²

Providing free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a bidet. The triple room provides a wardrobe, parquet floors, as well as a terrace and a balcony. The unit offers 3 beds.

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Deluxe Triple Room

270 ft²

Guests will have a special experience as this triple room offers a fireplace. This air-conditioned triple room includes a TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with city views. The unit offers 3 beds.

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Ismailia House Inn at a glance

Location, travel times, listing details and guest feedback

Ismailia House Inn is on Tahrer Sq in Cairo. Cairo International Airport serves the hotel.

What guests say

Summary of recent guest reviews

The inn’s position on Tahrir gives some rooms a view across the square, and a guest also mentions having a terrace. Reception staff get praise for arranging airport taxis and offering visiting advice.

Often praised

  • Spacious rooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • Near the Egyptian Museum
  • Helpful reception team

Good to know

  • Bathroom facilities vary between sections; some bathrooms have limited amenities.

Quick facts

Airport
Cairo International Airport (CAI): 21.0 km by road, about 38 min by car without traffic (route computed 29 Oct 2026)
Station nearby
Sadat (subway station): 0.2 km, about 3 min walk (route computed 29 Oct 2026)
El Andalos Park
1.3 km, about 17 min walk (route computed 29 Oct 2026)
Abdin Palace
1.4 km, about 17 min walk (route computed 29 Oct 2026)
Cairo Tower
1.9 km, about 25 min walk (route computed 29 Oct 2026)

Places of Attractions nearby

Explore the best attractions, shopping destinations, and important places near Ismailia House Inn.

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Tourist attraction

6
  • orascomtourism0.1 km
  • Lazoghly Square - Lazoghly Statue0.7 km
  • Cairo2.5 km
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  • Mamsha Ahl Misr3.2 km
  • Darb 17184.6 km
  • Pharaonic Village5.6 km

Other

8
  • Tahrir Square0.2 km
  • AUC Tahrir Square0.3 km
  • Bab al Luq0.7 km
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  • Al-Ahly Sports Club1.4 km
  • Khan Al Khalili2.1 km
  • Kubri al Limun2.8 km
  • Cairo Citadel3.0 km
  • Manshiyat as Sadr6.3 km

Historical landmark

4
  • Talaat Harb Square0.4 km
  • Prince Mohamed Ali Palace (Al Manial Palace)1.8 km
  • Qalawun Complex2.4 km
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  • Bab El Nasr3.0 km

Museums and Art Galleries

3
  • The Egyptian Museum0.5 km
  • Museum of Egyptian Modern Arts1.3 km
  • Islamic Art Museum1.5 km
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National Parks

2
  • The Andalus Park0.9 km
  • The Azhar Park2.8 km

Historical place museum

1
  • Abdeen Palace Museum1.0 km

Historical Buildings

1
  • Opera house Cairo1.1 km

Monuments and Landmarks

1
  • Cairo Tower1.2 km

Museum

3
  • Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo1.6 km
  • The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization4.1 km
  • The Coptic Museum4.3 km

Mosque

5
  • Mosque of Ibn Tulun2.1 km
  • Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan2.3 km
  • Al-Azhar Mosque2.5 km
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  • Mosque of Muhammad Ali2.8 km
  • Al-Hakim Mosque2.9 km

Archaeological museum

1
  • Gayer-Anderson Museum2.2 km

Bazar

1
  • Khan el-Khalili2.5 km

Park

1
  • Al-Azhar Park2.7 km

Airports

1
  • Cairo Intl17 km

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Services & Facilities

73 amenities in 13 categories.

Cleaning Services

3 items
  • Daily maid service
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry

Cleanliness & disinfection

5 items
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Common Areas

1 item
  • Terrace

Food & Drink

3 items
  • Breakfast options
  • Bottle of water
  • Breakfast in the room

General

37 items
  • Towels changed upon request
  • Food can be delivered to guests room
  • Carbon monoxide source
  • Room is disinfected daily
  • Plastic cutlery and tableware (bowls, plates, knives, forks, and spoons)
  • Delivered food is securely covered
  • Guests have the option to reuse towels
  • Plastic cups
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express Check-In/Check-Out
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Pets Allowed
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Social distancing rules
  • Social distancing in dining areas
  • Towel change upon request
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with WHO guidelines
  • Plastic bottles for other drinks
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Plastic straws
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Guests can opt-out of accommodation cleaning service
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
  • Single-use miniature toiletry bottles (including shampoo, conditioner, body wash, moisturiser, hand soap)
  • Invoice provided
  • Physical distancing rules
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Rooms sealed for guest after cleaning
  • No single-use toiletries
  • Hand sanitizer in room and common areas
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Plastic bottles for water
  • Elevator
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Physical distancing in dining areas

Media & Technology

2 items
  • Free Internet Access
  • Shared lounge/TV area
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Reception services

3 items
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency Exchange
  • Tour Desk

Room Facilities

5 items
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Family room
  • Room Service
  • Shared kitchen

Safety & security

3 items
  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV in common areas

Safety features

2 items
  • First aid kit available
  • Process in place to check health of guests

Services

4 items
  • Free Internet In Public Areas
  • Internet services
  • WiFi
  • Free Internet Available

Services & Extras

4 items
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Invoices
  • Water cooler/dispenser
  • Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service

Transportation

1 item
  • Street parking

Policies

Check-in, check-out and house rules.

  • Check-in
    11:00
  • Check-out
    00:00
  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Pets Allowed

Where You’ll Be Staying

Explore Cairo

The property overlooks Tahrir Square, a central landmark surrounded by shops, government offices, and continuous street movement.

Nearby highlights:

  • Egyptian Museum – Just across the square
  • Sadat Metro Station – The city’s main interchange, right below the property
  • AUC Tahrir Campus – Short walk
  • Nile Corniche – A few minutes away by foot
  • Downtown restaurants and cafés – Clustered around every block

What to Expect Around Here

Expect a lively, urban atmosphere from morning to midnight. Traffic, movement, and neon-lit storefronts define the area, while the hotel’s upper floors offer calmer vantage points overlooking the square.

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FAQs about Ismailia House Inn Cairo

How far is Ismailia House Inn from Cairo city center?
The property is about 0.1 km from Cairo city center in a straight line.
Is breakfast available?
Yes, breakfast is available at the property. Whether it’s included depends on the rate you choose, and each rate shows this before you book. Rooms and rates
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in starts at 11:00. All policies at Ismailia House Inn
Is Wi-Fi available, and is it free?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available. All amenities at Ismailia House Inn
How far is the nearest airport?
The nearest airport is Cairo Intl Airport, about 18 km away in a straight line.
Can I cancel my booking?
Cancellation terms depend on the rate you choose. Each rate shows its terms before you book, so you can compare them.

Guest Score and Reviews

Loved by Guests, Trusted for Excellence

7.4 /10
V. good
Based on 306 Reviews
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Elesha
Aug 23, 2023
V. good
M
Mr.
Aug 14, 2023
Good
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Anonymous
Aug 7, 2023
Wonderful

The localisation was perfect. The room was clean and the view amazing.

M
Muhammed
Aug 3, 2023
Good
S
Sherif
Jul 20, 2023
Good

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Dining and Coffee Spots Close to Ismailia House Inn

Located near Ismailia House Inn, you'll find an array of delightful dining and coffee spots to suit every taste. Whether you're in the mood for a quick snack or a leisurely meal, the nearby establishments provide a convenient and enjoyable dining experience during your stay in Cairo.

  • Restaurant near Ismailia House Inn

    CAIRO DINNER CRUISE

    Restaurant 4.9/5 0.3 km away

    10 شارع طلعت EG

  • Egyptian near Ismailia House Inn

    Felfela

    Egyptian 3.8/5 0.3 km away

    قصر النيل, 15 Hoda Shaarawy EG

  • Izakaya near Ismailia House Inn

    استوريل

    Izakaya 4.2/5 0.3 km away

    12 Talaat Harb EG

  • Restaurant near Ismailia House Inn

    Estoril

    Restaurant 4/5 0.3 km away

    12, Commercial Passage EG