Up Town Hotel

The hotel is simple yet comfortable, well located, and has great staff. The staff is excellent, especially Yasmeen and Mohamed Yousef and the reception, Islam during breakfast service, and Omar that helped us settle in, and with our bags. We got a room that had just been renovated and it was great. We got a room without a view, which if you want to be away from Cairo’s busy streets, is the right choice, since we had great undisturbed sleep. The hotel itself is still being set up, so minor hiccups are expected, yet the staff smooth out all of them. We requested clean towels and a different kettle for our room, both of which were delivered to us within minutes! Breakfast is simple and tasty. All in all a great value for our money. We will be coming back here for sure!

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Nice - location is perfect

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Excellent hotel with super friendly staff, clean room, and a peaceful atmosphere. Special thanks to Mr. Kerlus for his outstanding hospitality and kindness, he was incredibly welcoming, helpful and even accommodated my late luggage storage request. The location is perfect, with major attractions just a short walk away, and the view of Tahrir Square is fantastic. Great value for money and highly recommended.

Up Town Hotel is located right in the heart of Cairo, just off Tahrir Square, with the entrance on the left side of the Attijariwafa Bank, on the 5th floor. The location is undeniably central, which is great for sightseeing – but it comes at a cost. Breakfast was served on the rooftop terrace. It was tasty and freshly prepared by a very kind lady who remembered guest preferences – a nice personal touch. However, it's worth noting that breakfast is not a buffet and tends to be repetitive over multiple days. The air conditioning and fridge worked well, and the internet connection was reasonably fast. I’d rate the cleanliness at around 3.5 out of 5. All in all, it’s an acceptable option considering the price and location. However, I would not recommend it for families with small children (who may struggle to sleep) or for travelers with strict hygiene standards. If you choose to stay here, be prepared – and don’t forget your earplugs.

When you're traveling, what you usually expect from a hotel is the ability to clean up, take care of yourself, rest, and get a good night's sleep. Unfortunately, this wasn't always possible here. Even though my room faced an internal courtyard, the noise was relentless – day and night – with constant car horns echoing from the street. While Cairo is known for its traffic, a hotel in such a location should invest in proper soundproof windows. Without them, restful sleep is nearly impossible. Another major issue was the water supply. On the day I arrived, there was no running water at all – not even cold – due to a building-wide outage. After a long journey, I was really looking forward to a shower, but the water didn't return for over two hours. On another day, water was unavailable from morning until evening, making it impossible to brush teeth, wash hands, or freshen up before heading out. In a country like Egypt, where hygiene is particularly important, this is a real concern. Other minor inconveniences included a non-working TV remote (which I ignored) and very thin doors that do not block hallway noise – you can hear every neighbor coming and going. That said, the hotel staff are quite skilled at allocating rooms to minimize disturbance between guests.