Walid and Tamer are twin brothers that run this joint. As the other reviewers have mentioned, Paris Hostel is on the 3rd floor in central downtown with an elevator with a big lock around it. Negative for some, mostly positive, in my view, as incidental exercise is what is needed in Cairo, where the food tastes really good, and there... more

By far one of the best hostels I've ever stayed in!! The staff bend over backwards to help you in any way they can and they are really fun as well! The location is perfect, right down the street from the Egyptian Museum and the NIle! Rooms are very spacious and clean! Every morning we were served coffee and tea... more

We spent 4 nights in Cairo at the Paris Hotel at the start of our Egypt trip. Despite the rather grubby stairwell, the hotel was excellent for the price. They arranged our taxi to / from the airport as well as a trip to Dashur, Saqquara etc. Very useful advice on correct taxi fares as well as writing down addresses... more

We stayed here for two nights when we first arrived in Egypt. Walid is an amazing host. He gave great tips on where to go, and how much cab fare was fair. The room was basic, but very clean and comfortable. We had a table and chairs, A/C, and an electric mosquito repellent, which we never had to use. We... more

We stayed here for one night and managed to pack in Egyptian museum, light and sound show and full day giza/dashur/saqqara (excuse my spelling!) in one and a half days. The staff at the hotel were extremely helpful. If you need a personal driver/driver make sure you ask for Sayed!! Rooms are clean and comfortable, with good air con, but... more

The area round the hotel is very busy right in the middle of Cairo, less than 500 metres from the Egyptian Museum. The entrance is hard to find and gives no indication what a good hostel is on the third floor. The owner is immensely helpful; we had only a day in Cairo and he fixed up a driver to... more

Two brothers - Walid and Damon - run a very comfortable amd clean top floor hostel in the heart of downtown Cairo. They are extremely friendly and helpful, and for first timers in Cairo we found the hotel and our rooms nice to come back to. We had a room with a private bathroom - it was very clean, a... more

Stayed there for 4 nights in September. The location is perfect in the downtown area, easy access to the metro station Sadat. Felfela restaurant just by the hotel door. There is a little noise in the rooms facing the street. The entrance is cavernous, but once you climb up the stairs you will find a nice guest house. There is... more

My sister and I stayed at the Paris Hotel in Cario for a total of nine nights, and it came to feel like our home away from home. It is in a great location, CLEAN, has a respectful and professional staff, and a perfect place to unwind from a day in the city. The best part, however, was the balcony... more