Dein Aufenthalt — Eileen Hotel Cairo
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Das Eigentum — Eileen Hotel Cairo
The Eileen Hotel Cairo is a no-frills 3-star property in the Dokki district, offering clean, functional rooms and a small rooftop pool with partial Nile views. Its lobby feels tired but efficient—fluorescent lights, marble floors, a coffee corner and a concierge who can organise taxis to the pyramids. It suits budget-conscious travellers who plan to spend most of their time sightseeing and just need a safe, central place to sleep and shower.
Chroniken von Cairo
Cairo was founded in 969 AD by the Fatimid dynasty on the east bank of the Nile, near the ancient Roman fortress of Babylon. The city’s architecture evolved from Islamic-era mosques and madrasas through 19th-century European-style boulevards under Khedive Ismail to the sprawling informal settlements and concrete high-rises of today. Its contemporary identity is a chaotic, vibrant megacity where millennia of history sit beside stalled traffic and street vendors. The city remains the political and cultural heart of the Arab world, home to Al-Azhar University and the Egyptian Museum.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Cairo-Guide →Die besten Monate
October, November, March: daytime temperatures 25–30°C, low humidity, clear skies and manageable tourist crowds around Giza.
Peak / Festival Surge
December–February: peak season due to European winter sun-seekers and Christmas/New Year holidays. Hotel prices can double. The Cairo International Book Fair (late January/early February) also drives demand.
Budget Schulter Saison
April and September: still warm (30–35°C) but thinner crowds and hotel rates drop 20–30% from peak. Early May can also work if you can handle heat.
Wetter & Verpackung
Cairo's summer is dry heat but July can hit 38°C with sudden dust storms (khamsin). Pack loose, light-coloured cotton or linen; bring a scarf to cover your head when entering mosques or for dust protection.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Cairo
- The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) near Giza partially opened in late 2023 and continues to open new galleries; main halls are accessible but the Tutankhamun collection is not fully installed yet.
- Cairo's metro line 3 extension to the new Administrative Capital is running to the first station (Adly Mansour); useful for reaching the airport faster, but the city centre transfer points are still congested.
- A new pedestrianisation of Al-Muizz Street in Islamic Cairo has improved access to historic souks, though some shops complain of reduced footfall.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Eileen Hotel Cairo, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the middle floors (3rd to 5th) facing away from the street — these are high enough to avoid ground-level noise but low enough to avoid roof-top machinery hum. If available, ask for an interior courtyard-facing room, as the hotel is on a Cairo street where traffic noise is constant.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor overlooking the street — they catch direct exhaust and honking from the busy road. Also steer clear of rooms next to the lift shaft (often marked on floor plans) or above the ground-floor entrance, where late-night comings and goings from lobby and any café are loudest.
Best views
The best view is from a room on floors 4–5 facing west or north-west — you get a glimpse of the Cairo skyline and maybe the Nile if the building is tall enough, but not the direct sun blast. Street-facing rooms give a view of traffic and shopfronts, which is authentic but loud.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5 tend to be quieter, especially if not facing the street — the building's concrete mass dampens upper-floor noise from the lift motor and stairwell, and these floors are less used by staff.
🔊 Noise notes
Cairo street noise is persistent — honking, buses, and moped backfires from dawn till late. The hotel's entrance is at street level, so lobby din carries up the stairwell. If there's a ground-floor café or shisha bar, expect chatter and music until 11pm–midnight.
Insider tips
1) Ask for a room on the back side away from the main road — if the building has a central lightwell or rear windows, it's significantly quieter. 2) Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper; Cairo doesn't do quiet nights. If the hotel offers a 'city view' upgrade, skip it unless you love street noise — the cheaper interior rooms are better for sleep.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Einrichtungen — Eileen Hotel Cairo
Free Wi-Fi in all guest rooms and public areas, speed sufficient for browsing and streaming (approx. 15 Mbps download), login via room number and surname.
Single lift serves all five floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital access to PressReader available on hotel tablets in lobby; no physical newspapers.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00; late check-out until 16:00 costs 50% of nightly rate (subject to availability).
Free luggage storage at reception before check-in and after check-out.
Ground-floor lobby and restaurant are step-free; lift accessible to all guest floors; no specially adapted rooms.
No on-site parking; valet parking available street-side for 100 EGP per night (22:00–08:00); nearest public car park is Garage Mohandessin, 200 metres away, 50 EGP for 12 hours; no EV charging.
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: Egyptian government imposes a tourism tax of 15 EGP per person per night; no separate city tax.
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; a refundable cash deposit of 500 EGP or credit card hold at check-in for incidentals.
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Mosque: مسجد الشيخ معروف (507 m · ~6 min walk)
- Mosque: مسجد عمر مكرم (535 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: كنيسة البشارة الأرمنية الكسليكية (536 m · ~7 min walk)
- Mosque: مسجد الرحمة (583 m · ~7 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
مركز البستان التجاري — 452 m · ~6 min walk
ميدان التحرير — 340 m · ~4 min walk
المتحف المصري — 263 m · ~3 min walk
Qasr el Nil Theatre — 216 m · ~3 min walk
Gezira Club Childrens Playground — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Nearest — 219 m · ~3 min walk
Al Azaby — 423 m · ~5 min walk
Tharwat Market — 314 m · ~4 min walk
السادات — 402 m · ~5 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Egyptian Pound, EGP
Use ATMs for decent rates; avoid airport or hotel bureaux – their rates are poor.
Cards accepted in malls, hotels and pricier restaurants; street stalls and local taxis need cash.
Round up taxi fares, leave 5–10% in restaurants (cash preferred), and give hotel staff 10–20 EGP for service.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →A glass of strong Egyptian tea or instant coffee from a kiosk: about 5–10 EGP.
Ful and ta’amiyya (broad-bean falafel) sandwich from a street cart: 10–15 EGP.
Grilled chicken or koshari (mixed rice, lentils, pasta) at a local diner: about 30–50 EGP per main.
Downtown Cairo’s side streets and the area around Talaat Harb Square are packed with carts selling koshari, sandwiches and shawarma.
Good budget options are Metro Market, Kheir Zaman, and Hyper One for staples and produce.
Head to the main market on Sharia Abdel Aziz or the chain outlets on 26th July Street for budget garments; expect to haggle.
A single public bus ride costs 2–3 EGP; metro tickets are 5–10 EGP per trip. From the airport, take the metro (line 3) or a fixed-fare microbuses for about 10–20 EGP.
Haggle firmly at markets. Drink tap water only after boiling (or buy bottles from supermarkets). For longer stays, buy a metro card rather than single tickets.
Emergency Contacts
CairoWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Cairo, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Eileen Hotel Cairo
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 219 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Al Azaby — 423 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Downtown Cairo (Tahrir area) → Zamalek Island (near hotel)
💡 Charming heritage transport option for exploring Zamalek. Combine with metro or taxi to reach Downtown first. Scenic ride along Nile. Vintage experience but slow and crowded.
Helwan Station (near airport shuttle) → Sadat Station (Downtown Cairo, walkable to Zamalek)
💡 Most economical option. Take airport shuttle (25-50 EGP) to metro station. Women-only cars available. Avoid rush hours. Change to Line 1 at Sadat for Zamalek access.
Cairo International Airport (CAI) → Novotel Cairo El Borg (Zamalek Island)
💡 Use Uber or Careem for fixed pricing and safety. White taxis are cheaper but negotiate fare beforehand. Avoid peak hours (7-10am, 5-8pm).
Cairo International Airport (CAI) → Novotel Cairo El Borg (Zamalek Island)
💡 Airport shuttle is reliable and safe. Public buses are very cheap but crowded and unpredictable. Best for budget travelers comfortable with local transport.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at Eileen Hotel Cairo?
Request a room on the middle floors (3rd to 5th) facing away from the street — these are high enough to avoid ground-level noise but low enough to avoid roof-top machinery hum. If available, ask for an interior courtyard-facing room, as the hotel is on a Cairo street where traffic noise is constant.
Which rooms should I avoid at Eileen Hotel Cairo?
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor overlooking the street — they catch direct exhaust and honking from the busy road. Also steer clear of rooms next to the lift shaft (often marked on floor plans) or above the ground-floor entrance, where late-night comings and goings from lobby and any café are loudest.
Is Eileen Hotel Cairo noisy?
Cairo street noise is persistent — honking, buses, and moped backfires from dawn till late. The hotel's entrance is at street level, so lobby din carries up the stairwell. If there's a ground-floor café or shisha bar, expect chatter and music until 11pm–midnight.
Which rooms have the best views at Eileen Hotel Cairo?
The best view is from a room on floors 4–5 facing west or north-west — you get a glimpse of the Cairo skyline and maybe the Nile if the building is tall enough, but not the direct sun blast. Street-facing rooms give a view of traffic and shopfronts, which is authentic but loud.
What are insider tips for staying at Eileen Hotel Cairo?
1) Ask for a room on the back side away from the main road — if the building has a central lightwell or rear windows, it's significantly quieter. 2) Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper; Cairo doesn't do quiet nights. If the hotel offers a 'city view' upgrade, skip it unless you love street noise — the cheaper interior rooms are better for sleep.
What time is check-in at Eileen Hotel Cairo?
Check-in at Eileen Hotel Cairo is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Eileen Hotel Cairo have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in all guest rooms and public areas, speed sufficient for browsing and streaming (approx. 15 Mbps download), login via room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Eileen Hotel Cairo?
Egyptian government imposes a tourism tax of 15 EGP per person per night; no separate city tax.
Where can I eat cheaply near Eileen Hotel Cairo?
Ful and ta’amiyya (broad-bean falafel) sandwich from a street cart: 10–15 EGP.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Eileen Hotel Cairo?
A single public bus ride costs 2–3 EGP; metro tickets are 5–10 EGP per trip. From the airport, take the metro (line 3) or a fixed-fare microbuses for about 10–20 EGP.
When is the best time to visit Cairo?
October, November, March: daytime temperatures 25–30°C, low humidity, clear skies and manageable tourist crowds around Giza.
Top-Attraktionen in Cairo
💡 Free to wander. Haggle hard—start at half the asking price. Go in the evening when it's cooler and lit by lanterns. Fishawy Cafe is overpriced but iconic for a tea.
💡 Free to enter. Dress modestly and remove shoes. The guard may ask for a small tip for showing you the hidden upper balcony—it's worth it.
💡 Entry costs around 100 EGP for foreigners. Go on a weekday morning to avoid crowds. The mausoleum-style courtyard is quiet and free to sit in.
💡 Costs 20 EGP entry. Bring a picnic—there's a cheap snack kiosk inside but the restaurant is overpriced. Best at sunset.
💡 Entry about 100 EGP. Combines cheaply with a visit to the Hanging Church next door. No photography allowed in the main hall.