Pension Roma

Top choice in Cairo


Run by a French-Egyptian woman with impeccable standards, the Roma brings dignity, even elegance, to the budget-travel scene. The towering ceilings, fresh white-painted walls, antique furniture and filmy white curtains create a feeling of timeless calm while everything's kept neat as a pin. Most rooms share toilets, though many have showers. Rooms in the new extension have full bathroom and air-con.

You’ll never be pressured to buy a tour here (they’re not even an option), and staff are genuinely friendly and welcoming. Unsurprisingly, this place is popular with repeat guests, many of whom could afford more expensive places but prefer the old-Cairo atmosphere here.


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