King Hotel

Cairo


This modern mid-rise does a lot right; one of the reasons it's used by many tour groups. Staff here are charming and on the ball, and while the large rooms may be boring beige, they all come with TV, mini-fridge, powerful air-con and clean bathrooms. A major bonus is the rooftop Nomad Bar where your beer comes with a Pyramids view.

Check online for discounts, as it often sells rooms at about US$20 less than their rack rate, making it only a pinch more expensive than a budget hotel.


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