Egypt Discovery
From per person · per night£67
HotelCairo

Safir Hotel Cairo

At a glance

Departs
Daily
Board
Bed & Breakfast
Class
4-star

The short answer

Safir Hotel Cairo is a 1-day hotel stay covering a 4-star bed-and-breakfast room in Dokki, Giza, arranged by Discovery Tours Egypt.
Best for

Snapshot

Good to know

Travel style
4-star
Accommodation
Bed & Breakfast
Destinations
Cairo

02Overview

A first look

Located in central Cairo, Safir Hotel Cairo is commonly used for overnight stopovers and group pickups. We typically recommend it for short stays where proximity to central Cairo and simple logistics matter more than boutique facilities.

Background

The facts

Safir Hotel Cairo is a 4-star hotel in the Dokki district of Giza, on Orman Street near El Missaha Square. Dokki sits on the west bank of the Nile, adjacent to central Cairo, and is commonly used as a base for access to Giza neighborhoods, Cairo University, and nearby commercial streets. The hotel is positioned for travelers who want a practical city-hotel location rather than a property in the Tahrir Square area.

The hotel is sold on a bed-and-breakfast basis, with room rates that include service charge and taxes. Facilities typically associated with business and short-stay travel include a front desk concierge, business center, meeting services, on-site restaurant, free Wi-Fi in rooms and public areas, gym access, and spa facilities. Spa treatments are not included in the room rate and are paid separately.

Dokki’s road network makes it useful for moving around Giza and central Cairo, especially for visitors combining government, university, or business appointments with sightseeing. Nearby reference points include Cairo University, Orman, and the wider Giza district; the hotel is not a Nile-side resort and does not function as a leisure beach property. Check-in and check-out follow standard hotel procedures, and the stay is booked per room per night rather than per person.

Suited to

Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • This hotel suits independent travelers, couples, and business guests who want a mid-range Cairo base with breakfast included and easy access to Giza-side roads. It is also suitable for first-time visitors who prefer a straightforward city hotel with standard services rather than a luxury property.

What lingers

  • 01Safir Hotel Cairo in central Cairo provides a practical base for sightseeing at the Egyptian Museum and downtown.
  • 02We arrange private airport transfers between Cairo International Airport and Safir Hotel Cairo, avoiding public-transport waits.
  • 03We can add guided half-day visits to the Giza Plateau, including Khufu and Khafre pyramid exteriors.
  • 04Flexible check-in options: we request early room allocation or luggage-hold for guests with early arrival or late Cairo International flights.
  • 05We can secure restaurant reservations and rooftop table bookings near the Nile; notify us for dietary or timing needs.
  • 06Unlike standard coach tours, we book Safir Hotel Cairo for private-party stays with the option of a private car.

Choose your room

Featured rooms

Standard Room – Safir Hotel Cairo

Standard Room

  • 24 m²
  • 1 Double bed
  • Sleeps 3

1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed 258-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with city and pool views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - LCD television with satellite channels Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub Practical - Safe, desk, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries Smoking And Non-Smoking

From

Single
£52/night
Twin / Double
£29pps/night
Triple
£27pps/night
Enquire

STANDARD ROOM TWIN / KING

    From

    Single
    £52/night
    Twin / Double
    £29pps/night
    Triple
    £27pps/night
    Enquire

    Standard

      From

      Single
      £72/night
      Twin / Double
      £40pps/night
      Triple
      £38pps/night
      Enquire

      On property

      What's here

      • business-center
      • spa
      • gym
      • wifi
      • concierge
      • restaurant
      • parking

      Bundled in

      • Breakfast

      The fine print

      What's included – and what isn't

      Included

      • Room rate, bed and breakfast, inclusive of service charge and taxes
      • Free Wi-Fi in rooms and public areas
      • Use of gym and spa facilities (treatments excluded)
      • On-site parking

      Not included

      • Spa and beauty treatments
      • Minibar and room-service charges beyond breakfast
      • City or municipal tourism taxes where applicable
      • Airport transfers and car hire
      • Gratuities for hotel staff

      Plan around price

      When to book

      Cheapest in Jun 2026 from £28 pps/night. Most expensive in Dec 2026 at £69 pps/night.

      Jun26

      £28

      Cheapest

      Jul26

      £29

      Aug26

      £29

      Sept26

      £29

      Oct26

      £60

      Nov26

      £59

      Dec26

      £69

      Highest

      Jan27

      £66

      Feb27

      £40

      Mar27

      £66

      Apr27

      £67

      May27

      £67

      Jun27

      £67

      Jul27

      £67

      Indicative rates for a 2-night stay, 2 adults sharing. Actual nightly rates vary; final quote always confirmed at booking.

      Watch out for these peak windows

      A handful of dates each year sit well above the typical monthly band. If your travel dates fall inside these, expect to pay a premium even in an otherwise quiet month.

      • Christmas 2026

        23–26 December — global European traveller peak across Cairo, Luxor and Nile cruises

        £62pps/night

      • New Year's Eve 2026/27

        30 December – 2 January — highest demand of the year in Cairo

        £87pps/night

      • Eid al-Fitr 2027

        ~10 March — Egyptian domestic surge in Cairo, Alexandria, Sharm; quieter in Luxor/Aswan

        £66pps/night

      • Western Easter 2027

        28 March — UK/US/Europe school-holiday peak across all of Egypt

        £66pps/night

      • Coptic Easter + Sham El-Nessim 2027

        ~18 April — short, sharp domestic surge in Cairo & Alexandria

        £67pps/night

      • Eid al-Adha 2027

        Mid-May — second major domestic peak in Cairo & Alexandria

        £67pps/night

      Accessibility

      Who can join this

      The Safir Hotel Cairo has step-free access from the main entrance into the lobby, and a lift serves all guest floors. Public areas and the restaurant have level thresholds but some older sections of the property have narrow corridors and thresholds that may feel tight for wider wheelchairs. Room door widths vary, and bathrooms are not all equipped with grab rails or roll-in showers. There are several short flights of steps between the lobby and the spa reception. If you require a ground-floor room, a roll-in shower, or mobility assistance on arrival, please tell us when you book so we can request suitable rooms and staff support. We provide assistance carrying luggage between car and reception on request, but we do not provide medical equipment or in-room hoists.

      Before you go

      What to pack & wear

      Children & families

      Minimum check-in age is 18 years for the primary booking guest. Children are welcome, and the bed and breakfast room rate applies per room per night; extra beds or cots incur an additional charge which varies by room type. Children under 6 may stay free when using existing bedding, subject to availability. Strollers are practical around the hotel lobby and wide pavements on Dokki Street, but may be awkward on some nearby side streets with uneven surfaces. High chairs are available in the hotel restaurant on request; please request these when you book to ensure availability.

      Indicative rates only – pricing and rooms fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.

      – Responsible travel

      How we travel here

      We work with the Safir Hotel Cairo to encourage lower-impact stays. The hotel operates a modern guest-bus fleet using Euro 4 compliant diesel minibuses for airport runs, and in-house laundry uses energy-efficient washers on reduced-heat cycles when requested. Housekeeping follows a linen-reuse program unless daily change is requested. The hotel sources some food from local suppliers in Dokki and Giza, including bakery items from a Cairo bakery and produce from nearby markets. We ask guests to reuse towels and avoid daily minibar replacement to reduce water and energy use. Where possible we contract Cairo-based suppliers for maintenance and laundry to reduce vehicle mileage and support local jobs.

      • Licensed local Egyptologists

        ETAA-credentialed, on payroll

      • Fair wages on the ground

        Drivers + guides paid above market

      • Site preservation

        We follow MoTA visitor caps and no-touch protocols

      • Carbon-aware itineraries

        Domestic flights only when train/road is impractical

      Asked & answered

      Frequent questions

      1. 01How far is Safir Hotel Cairo from the Pyramids?
        Safir Hotel Cairo is in Cairo; transfer times to the Giza Plateau vary greatly with traffic. Journeys can take significantly longer at peak hours, so allow extra time for visits and transfers. We recommend scheduling Giza visits early in the morning when traffic and crowds are lighter.
      2. 02Do you arrange airport transfers to Safir Hotel Cairo?
        Yes – as a licensed Egyptian tour operator, we can arrange private airport transfers between Cairo International Airport and Safir Hotel Cairo. Private transfers are direct and avoid multiple hotel stops; unlike shared coach arrivals, they are timed to your flight. Provide your flight details so we can monitor delays and adjust pick-up.
      3. 03What are the check-in and check-out times at Safir Hotel Cairo?
        Most Cairo hotels use 14:00 check-in and 12:00 check-out; please confirm Safir Hotel Cairo's exact times when booking. Early check-in or late check-out is sometimes available subject to availability and a possible fee. We will request these on your behalf at the time of booking.
      4. 04Is breakfast included at Safir Hotel Cairo?
        Breakfast inclusion depends on the room rate you book; some rates include breakfast and others do not. If you need breakfast included, we will book the appropriate rate or add it as an extra. Tell us about any dietary requirements and we will confirm options with the hotel.
      5. 05Is Safir Hotel Cairo suitable for families?
        Safir Hotel Cairo accepts families, but room types and extra-bed or cot availability vary by booking. Tell us the ages and number of children and we will confirm suitable room configurations and any child supplements. We often use this hotel as a practical city base for short stays rather than for longer family holidays that need larger connecting suites.
      6. 06Is Safir Hotel Cairo wheelchair accessible?
        Accessibility at Safir Hotel Cairo varies by room and building; please ask us for precise accessibility information. Many Cairo hotels have steps, narrow corridors or older lifts, so we will check step-free routes, lift dimensions and ground-floor room availability. If your mobility needs are significant, we can suggest alternative hotels with verified accessibility features.

      If plans change

      Cancellation

      More than 30 days
      Full refund less a £50 admin fee
      15–30 days
      50% refund
      Within 14 days
      No refund – date changes considered case by case

      Product ID: HTL-CAI-411303

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