Egyptian ratings are very different from International Hotel ratings. Take one or two stars off the Egyptian rating to get a similarity to International ratings. If you want somewhere neat and clean with friendly staff at a low cost then the Salma is for you. We found the staff to be very friendly and helpful. We felt important although our... more

Very friendly and tidy hotel. Cosy little bar to sit back and relax after a hectic day in Cairo. Their dinner menu is great (Indian and European) but beware of the lifts. If you dont mind using the stairs I would recommend them. The lifts have a tendancy to get stuck half way on a level. Great view of Cairo... more

Salma hotel is a comfortable hotel, good location and minutes walk for some good restaurants, the rooms are reasonably sized and cozy, staff are friendly and always remember a returning face! I have stayed there a few times now, mainly due to the fact its just right for somewehre to kip for a couple of nights, you can't go wrong... more

i stayed here for a couple of nights cause me tour started here. i stayed on the second level, the room had a real yuckky odour, there was cigarette butts on bedside table when i arrived and was still there the next night. the blanket on the bed was covered in stains. this hotel just had a terrible feel to... more

I stayed at the salma for a few nights while in Cairo. It's location isn't too bad, it's a short walk from alot of restuarants however make sure that if you use a taxi that you can give them directions as many get a bit lost. The rooms are always clean but the beds are a bit hard. If you... more