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Alexander Hotel

2.0 of 5
165 Mohamad Farid St, Cairo 506011, Egypt
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Alexander Hotel
Ranked #13 of 46 Cairo B&B and Inns
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Vancouver, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

I had wanted to visit Egypt for some time, and now was the time. Prior to my travel, I read numerous reviews and forums about properties in Cairo. I decided that I wanted to stay in the downtown core of Cairo, as I would be getting around on my own, and wanted to feel like the area I stayed in... More

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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

I arrived in Cairo not knowing anything about the city, i met the hotel manager at the entrance and decided to have a look. I was immediately impressed with their service and charming manners. After viewing the rooms i decided to stay, i ended up staying for more than a week due to the hotels excellent proximaty to central Cairo,... More

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Torrance
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

I enjoyed satying in Alexander Hotel as its location, in the center of the city, enabled me from finding all what i needed easily. The shops kept opened till late night. It was safe to walk around. The place was really nice for its simplicity and calm atmosphere. I had a great experience in cairo despite the short period of... More

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Brooklyn, New York
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

Please take this review with a grain of salt. I had a horrible time in Cairo, so I am not sure how objective my review of this hostel will be, but I will try. When I arrived, there were no rooms available so I had to wait, which wasn't a problem since I was early, but all the bathrooms are... More

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Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2013

Alexander Hotel is one of the best hotels in Egypte Cairo, i really like it and i felt safe, confortable as its so clean and friendly :) Alexander Hotel is in the middle of the city,near to everything u want to go. the service is great, free breakfasts and free internet. Clean and confortable, and there are nice guys working... More

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Helwan, Al Qahirah, Egypt
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

the hotel was clean and the staff was helpful,the room with private bathroom and satellite TV and with very good price, the only thing was the elevator which I think was old, the hotel is on a busy street and you can pop out and in to buy anything you want from morning until night . on the street.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

the hotel was clean and the staff was helpful,the room with private bathroom and satellite TV and with very good price, the only thing was the elevator which I think was old, the hotel is on a busy street and you can pop out and in to buy anything you want from morning until night . on the street.

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Amman, Jordan
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

its anice hotel u will feel that u r in your home and the service is very good (clean room, clean bathroom,special common room) the pepole there are so frindly so u wl never forget it :) i advise any one wana visit cairo live in alexander hotel.

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Bonn, Germany
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013

The hostel is well located, close to a metro station and to the Egyptian Museum. The toilets were broken in the bathroom of the triple room but otherwise the rooms were nice. Using the elevator can be quite an adventure but if you understand how to use it, it works The staff wanted to charge for the internet access, that... More

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Lima, Lima, Peru
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2011

The Alexander hostel must say that this was very good, affordable, very comfortable rooms and excellent service, the hotel is very clean and has all services. I highly recommend it! Another important thing is that the hotel recommend you tour agencies that are also very good ..Good travel!!!

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Additional Information about Alexander Hotel

Address: 165 Mohamad Farid St, Cairo 506011, Egypt
Region: Egypt > Cairo Governorate > Cairo
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Room Service
Hotel Style:
Ranked #13 of 46 B&Bs / Inns in Cairo
Price range (per night): S$18 - 34
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Alexander is the latest hotel opened in down town, Cairo. Opened on May 2009. By its perfect location, well furnished rooms and the decoration which make the place has a magical atmosphere , ''YOU WILL NEVER FORGET IT''Our location is the best . few steps to every where, the Egyptian national museum only two short streets by walk And the lovely River Nile is behind it , the subway stations are around us. Also for traveling only five Min walk to and from the main Cairo Bus station Elturgman, and the main Cairo train station Ramses. ... more   less 
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