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Talisman Hotel

3.0 star property
Comfortable Cairo hotel in Az-Zahir with free breakfast

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, free Internet
Double Room
Free continental breakfast
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, dressing gowns
Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, free Internet
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

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  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Map
39 Talaat Harb St., Downtown, Cairo
  • Popular LocationKhan el-Khalili5 min drive
  • Popular LocationTahrir Square6 min drive
  • Popular LocationEgyptian Museum6 min drive
  • AirportCairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.)27 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, free Internet

Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Satellite channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

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Reception
Cosmopolitan hotel
Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
3.8 out of 5, Good, (100)
The price is NZ$147
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
Cosmopolitan hotel

About the area

Cairo

At Talisman Hotel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Ain Shams University and Qauit Bey Madrassa. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and free continental breakfast. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Plus you'll find a library, dry cleaning/laundry services and multilingual staff. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Az-Zahir hotel include Khan el-Khalili and Tahrir Square.

What's nearby

  • Khan el-Khalili - 5 min drive
  • Al-Azhar University - 5 min drive
  • Tahrir Square - 6 min drive
  • Egyptian Museum - 6 min drive
  • Saladin Citadel - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Cairo Rames Station - 4 min drive
  • Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • دجاج كنتاكى - 10 min walk
  • ملك المانجا والفراولة - 6 min walk
  • كافتيريا ميمي فكري - 8 min walk
  • بيتزا هت - 10 min walk
  • كوفي شوب الحفيد - 7 min walk

About this property

Talisman Hotel

Comfortable Cairo hotel in Az-Zahir with free breakfast
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at Talisman Hotel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Cairo hotel.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Talisman Hotel offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary dressing gowns and a hairdryer. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite televisions are provided.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Arabic, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa.

We should mention

  • In accordance with local laws, unmarried guests may be restricted from sharing rooms. Guests are obligated to provide proof of marriage, if requested by the property.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Talisman Hotel?

Talisman Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Does Talisman Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental brekkie is offered at Talisman Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Talisman Hotel?

No, Talisman Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Talisman Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Talisman Hotel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Talisman Hotel?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Talisman Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Talisman Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 57 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Nikta

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Not happy with location, payment, breakfast
Location : It is extraordinary difficult to find the entrance especially over the weekend as it is crazy crowded near the entrance. We had to drag our luggages and go through the crowd to enter the main building. In the building it was not easy to find the main door, and we had to go up and down multiple time with a no so safe elevator. Payment: I had to pay the fee at the hotel and wanted to pay in Egyptian pound, but I was told I can only pay in $, or the equal amount in Egyptian pounds but with THE BLACK market exchange rate, which was almost double of what I exchanged my $. (1$=31 EGP, vs 50EGP in black market) Breakfast: it was way below expectations, very simple, not much variety, it took them almost 10 min to give us bread.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this meticulously restored to its 1800s splendor--think Haussmann Parisian high ceilings and large French windows--with exquisite Egyptian antiques yet all modern conveniences (en suite bathrooms, air conditioning etc). Atmosphere is completed by being met each morning by elderly woman maitre d' in flawless French. High on 5th floor down a pedestrianized side street, no Cairo traffic noise to disturb you. Walkable to Egyptian Museum and old Cairo but in an Egyptian medium/high shopping neighborhood so no hassle and lots of good local (ie not tourist) food options. As others have said, dont be put off by rather run down ground floor covered courtyard from which you get lift to 5th floor. This hotel is the antidote to bland, impersonal, 5 star hotels and grotty noisy backpacker hotels. Plus, instead of trying to sell you tours or overpriced transport, here they told us about Uber which was a fraction of the price, very reliable and had seatbelts, and local restaurants from which they got no commission! Character, cleanliness, convenience. You could not do better.

4/10 Poor

Dwight

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Please be advised, the building in which this hostel is located is a semi-abandon building. There was a man sleeping in the hallway entrance of the place and another one in another floor since this hostel is on the 5th floor. The building is in terrible shape, and very sketchy. Once in the “hotel” the electricity went off. My partner and I decided to leave the next night and stayed somewhere else, although we were supposed to stay there another night. (Still haven’t gotten my money back for the 2nd day cancellation) Due yourselves and love ones a favor and do not book here.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect @ down town Caïro. Best spot to witness local life of the inhabitants of Caïro.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Totally unique for Cairo, a real sanctuary right in a downtown area full of wonderful 1930s French architecture. I visit Cairo a lot and usually stay in one of the 4 or 5 star chains. All so far are dull, large concrete buildings with no soul. The staff were wonderful and everything worked perfectly. We stayed 3 nights. It may not be everyone's ideal but for those who want to experience old Cairo, rather than an anonymous bunker, this is a real sanctuary. One review said breakfast was 'basic' but there was a good range of options, the fresh guavas were my highlight. Don't miss a visit to Cage Riche 5-10 mins walk away, another institution.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Ilan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Don't take credit card though it is stated on the reservation confirmation that it is an option?! Breakfast is pretty basic. The location is great, clean and nicely decorated. Staff is friendly and kind (but depends who is attending).
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent for a feel if Cairo
Charming as the name indicates. Down an alley off Talit Harb St. Old fashioned open cage elevator. Hotel is on fifth floor. Great for travellers who like the local flavor rather than the "Hilton" feel. Staff speaks English and were very helpful and accomidating. In a typical bustling Cairo neighborhood in downtown Cairo. Walk to Tahrir Square, Egyptian Museum and the Nile. Highly reccomended.

2/10 Terrible

Celia, Sydney

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
DO NOT STAY AT THIS HOTEL!!! THERE ARE THIEVES!!
The hotel was fine, I was happy until the last day when I realised that someone has stolen all the precious stones, jeweleries, and cash from the safe box inside the room. If you stay at this hotel do not leave anything valuable in the safe box as advised. I did just that, and even with my own individual code they open the safebox and stole everything that was valuable. Do not stay at this Hotel!!!

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Devon, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel Talisman Cairo - friendly and unique
The hotel staff were so friendly and helpful and the public rooms were furnished with fab Egyptian historical pieces throughout. Breakfast lovely and particularly cool was the fact we were only in our room for about 1 minute when a knock on the door revealed the waiter with welcoming fresh fruit drinks. You will though need to arrive by taxi as not easy at all to find. In small sidestreet with no obvious signage.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cairo Haven
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Cairo. The transport from the airport was an issue and consideration should be given for airport pick up which would assist in the frenetic conditions of the arrival section of the airport. Hotel arranged transport to airport when we left which made life easier. Best wishes to all at the Hotel Talisman.