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Hotel Velvet 1928

3.5 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Tahrir Square

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Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi
Ecotours

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Non-smoking
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains

Room options

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Classic Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

Classic Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Netflix
In-room safe
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 4 Single Beds

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Classic Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Netflix
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Netflix
In-room safe
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Netflix
Desk
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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8, Gawad Housny Street, Cairo, Cairo, 02002

What's nearby

  • Tahrir Square - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • American University of Cairo - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Egyptian Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Khan el-Khalili - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Cairo Tower - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.) - 32 min drive
  • Giza (SPX-Sphinx Intl.) - 44 min drive
  • Cairo Rames Station - 24 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪كوستا كوفى - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪كاريبو - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪ماكدونالدز - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪قهوة بين البنكين - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪كافيه قمرين - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Velvet 1928

Hotel Velvet 1928 offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. Free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Languages

Arabic, English, Norwegian, Swedish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 14 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Off-site parking nearby (USD 5 per night)

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Ecotours

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch plasma TV
  • Netflix

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 25 per vehicle (one-way)

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs USD 5 per night

Policies

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

Hotel Velvet 1928 Cairo
Velvet 1928 Cairo
Velvet 1928
Hotel Velvet 1928 Hotel
Hotel Velvet 1928 Cairo
Hotel Velvet 1928 Hotel Cairo

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Velvet 1928 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Velvet 1928 does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Velvet 1928?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Velvet 1928?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 25 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Velvet 1928?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Hotel Velvet 1928 and nearby?
On-site recreation at Hotel Velvet 1928 includes ecotours.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Velvet 1928?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel Velvet 1928 like?
Hotel Velvet 1928 is a short 11-minute walk from Tahrir Square and 15 minutes' walk from Egyptian Museum.

Hotel Velvet 1928 Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

6.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The staff at Hotel Velvet were incredibly helpful! They were very accommodating with an early check-in and they got us a taxi at 3 am.
Colin, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Seif, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nuraishah, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Khalid ahmed gibreel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect hotel for the price in a central location.
Great hotel for the price you pay and very nicely decorated rooms. I've seen previous reviews saying negative things about this hotel however I have not experienced any of the things I read that were negative about this hotel. Let me list some of positives about this hotel. 1- big rooms and comfy beds. 2- beautifully decorated bathrooms. 3- always have hot water seems like an endless supply. 4- very friendly reception staff 5- nice little breakfast in the morning 6- very friendly lady who does the cleaning and breakfasts 7- very accessible to everything in downtown Cairo 8- little shop right outside hotel and a restaurant and cafe 9- air conditioning and wifi! 10- very clean rooms 11- very affordable Now the hotel is in one of the oldest cities in the world so people who come here expecting the Ritz Carlton are just silly people. The building is old and obviously not brand new looking in the stairways but the hotel and rooms itself is beautiful and we'll kept. The only negative I had was when I was looking out my window (I was on 5th floor) This man in the building next to the hotel started taking my picture with his cellphone from his apartment. I was very uncomfortable about that however it has nothing to do with the hotel and everything to do with the man's personality. Other then that this hotel was perfect for me a solo male traveler and I had no complaints. Would recommend to friends and would stay again.
Tye, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

This property being advertised as a Hotel 3 star. Turned out it is actually a Hostel in the middle of ghetto!!!! Demanded refund as i paid 2 extra days what i did not used. It has been denied....
J.Csonka, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The staff was so friendly esp Mustafa. The location was great. The bad thing it was only ground floor and near the street which was so noisy.
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Very bad place and no sign no security, in bad area
2-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

6/10 Good

Very basic. You get what you pay for. No TV. No hot water (we visited late May so the weather is very hot so the unheated water was fine). No free bottled water. No mini-fridge. The wall sockets can be used by US and EU plugs only. The hotel do have free wifi. The bathroom is just like a built-in closet built inside the room, there is no ceiling, only some wood decor to block out the rest of the whole room, thus no exhaust going outside. On a better note, the staff (just a single person on the reception at a time) was friendly, helpful and quite hospitable. Do not be fooled by the chandeliers nor the padded headboard, there is nothing luxurious about this hotel (one of locals said that this is only actually a hostel). Will we stay again? Yes, because we need only basic accomodation and the price is reasonable. The location is great (right in the middle of Cairo). The hospitality is great.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good firm beds,excelent staff,plentiful breakfast,good location in walking distance to everything,restaurants,shops,banks,we only have minor inconveniences,a door lock malfunction,Shakin give us another and better room,hot water is good 75% of the time,we really enjoided our stay.
4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The hotel is situated in an alleyway with no hotel sign, so can be difficult to find. Make sure to to use google maps. Hotel room is clean but had little facilities - the shower has little hot water. The hotel location is a bonus and everything is walking distance - the staff is willing to help. Breakfast is on the 5th floor - you’ll get a hearty meal for the day. Overall it’s an average hotel and I would highly recommend it.
6-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Comfortable value hotel. Beds and baths were fine, and air conditioning was very good. Location is downtown Cairo so traffic noise is expected. Can't say enough about the staff - friendly and helpful at every turn!
JDE, 1-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The Hotel Velvet 1928 is a delightfully quirky hotel in the heart of downtown Cairo. It has rooms on the first and fifth floors of an old government building built in 1928 (hence its name). As you enter, you wonder what on earth have you gotten yourself into as it is a run down building. However, the space this hotel takes up has a throwback eclectic feel that is fun for those with a sense of adventure. The staff is earnest and bent over backwards trying to please. I was assigned a room on the first floor which, though spacious, was quite noisy. The next 3 nights I was provided with a lovely room on the 5th floor that included a balcony. The bed was extremely comfortable. My breakfasts each morning were hearty, and the staff was always ready to provide suggestions or call an uber or cab if needed. The location of the hotel is perfect for walking to most downtown sites (ten minutes from museum for example). If you love a good adventure, and want an inexpensive hotel near the downtown sites and restaurants, this is a good option. Just be sure to inquire about the fifth floor rooms.
JH, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

the staff was very fruiendy and helpful. considering the age of the hotel it is well kept. the price was right for the hotel and servie provided.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Hotel Velvet 1928 is an “interesting” place to stay if you want the experience of staying in a hotel room that’s on a film set. It looks great on the surface but it feels as though the entire place could be packed into a crate tomorrow. The finishings aren’t perfect but they’re clean and work. It’s not very well labeled on the outside and most of the rooms are on the 5th. floor. There’s an antique elevator that may or may not be working. This is not a big deal as the staff will happily help you with your bags if you need it. All this said it’s a bit of a gem in a city as polluted and overcrowded as Cairo. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I wish them well with this project.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

This hotel is in a great location if you want to experience downtown Cairo and don't want to pay the 5-star rates. The staff were super helpful, a pleasure to deal with, and they took care of everything I needed, including a 1am drive back to the airport. I feel like I made a great decision to stay there, because it was a great deal, the people were friendly, and I got to experience the city in a way that I wouldn't have otherwise. Take a walk from here to Tahrir Square and then over the Nile. It's also a short walk to the Egyptian Museum.
2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Run down
The place is just atrocious. To simply avoid it would be my recommendation!
Aly, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

3 nights in Cairo
We agreed to relocate from Velvet 1928 to Velvet 1915 to experience their newer hotel. It was a good decision because Velvet 1915 location is closer to centre Cairo and the rooms slightly more spacious. However there were 4 power trips in the 3 nights causing blackouts and no water supply for about an hour each time. Very comfortable beds but room floors a bit unclean with dust and hair balls.
William, 3-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Eens maar nooit meer
Het hotel personeel was heel vriendelijk. Kamer was niet zoals geadverteerd. Het was minstens de helft kleiner en geen internet op de kamer. Kamer 505 bevindt zich op de begane grond en direct boven een straatcafe; luide muziek tot 2-3 uur in de morgen.
Johannes, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Buen hotel si lo pagas barato
Cumple su funcion. La zona no es linda pero esta cerca de todo. El personal es amable.
Agustin, 1-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good

Le Digabel, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Mostafa, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Mostafa, 1-night trip
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