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Steigenberger Cairo Pyramids Hotel (Bed & Breakfast)
At a glance
- Departs
- Daily
- Board
- Bed & Breakfast
- Class
- 5-star
The short answer
Steigenberger Cairo Pyramids Hotel is a 1-day hotel stay covering Cairo and the Giza Pyramids area in Cairo, arranged by Discovery Tours Egypt.
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Snapshot
Good to know
- Travel style
- 5-star
- Accommodation
- Bed & Breakfast
- Destinations
- Cairo
02Overview
A first look
Bed & Breakfast rate: breakfast is included with standard rooms. The hotel sits roughly 3.5 km from the Giza Plateau (about a 12-minute drive), making Khufu and Khafre easily reachable for sunrise or sunset visits.
Background
The facts
Steigenberger Cairo Pyramids is a five-star hotel in Cairo on Alexandria Road, about 4.3 km from the Giza Pyramids plateau. This location places it within reach of the Giza area while remaining on a main road corridor used for travel between western Cairo and the pyramid district.
The property offers rooms with balconies overlooking the garden or pool, air conditioning, and complimentary WiFi in rooms and public areas. As a hotel stay product, room bookings are arranged by Discovery Tours Egypt, a licensed Egyptian tour operator, while the hotel itself is operated by its third-party hospitality management.
Facilities include a year-round outdoor swimming pool, landscaped garden grounds, an on-site restaurant serving international menus, and halal and kosher options. Guests also have access to concierge services and on-site parking, which is useful for travelers staying near Giza but planning to travel onward to other Cairo districts.
Travel time from this part of Cairo to central sightseeing areas can vary significantly with traffic, especially during peak commuting hours. Journeys to the Egyptian Museum, downtown Cairo, or Cairo International Airport often require extra time beyond the basic map distance due to congestion and route conditions.
Suited to
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- This hotel suits travelers who want a modern 5-star base near the Giza Pyramids, especially couples, families, and first-time visitors who prefer a room with breakfast rather than a full sightseeing package. It also works well for guests who value a pool, balcony, and parking, and who are comfortable using car transfers across Cairo.
What lingers
- 01Daily breakfast is included at the hotel restaurant; we can arrange early boxed breakfasts for sunrise tours.
- 023.5 km from the Giza Plateau (12-minute drive); unlike downtown hotels, it cuts Giza transfer time significantly.
- 03Public terraces and select rooms offer pyramid views; reserve a terrace table at sunset for clearer light.
- 04Private airport transfers from Cairo International Airport typically take 45–60 minutes; traffic varies by time of day.
- 05We do not include pyramid interior tickets; Khufu interior entry, premium tombs, and gratuities are excluded unless requested.
Choose your room
Featured rooms
On property
What's here
- parking
- non-smoking
- air-conditioning
- pool
- restaurant
- room-service
- concierge
- laundry
- airport-shuttle
- wifi
- beach-access
- garden
Bundled in
- Breakfast
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Bed & Breakfast (breakfast buffet)
- Complimentary WiFi in rooms and public areas
- Use of year-round outdoor swimming pool
- Room air-conditioning
- On-site parking
Not included
- Airport transfers and city transfers unless requested
- Spa treatments and beauty salon services
- Meals other than breakfast unless stated at booking
- Tourism or city tax if levied by local authorities
- Gratuities and porterage unless requested
Plan around price
When to book
Cheapest in Jul 2026 from $73 /night. Most expensive in Nov 2026 at $223 /night.
Jul26
$73
Cheapest
Aug26
$73
Sept26
$104
Oct26
$198
Nov26
$223
Highest
Jan27
$188
Feb27
$188
Mar27
$188
Apr27
$223
May27
$164
Jun27
$95
Jul27
$106
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
$217/night
New Year's Eve 2026/27
30 December – 2 January — highest demand of the year in Cairo
$197/night
Eid al-Fitr 2027
~10 March — Egyptian domestic surge in Cairo, Alexandria, Sharm; quieter in Luxor/Aswan
$223/night
Western Easter 2027
28 March — UK/US/Europe school-holiday peak across all of Egypt
$201/night
Eid al-Adha 2027
Mid-May — second major domestic peak in Cairo & Alexandria
$106/night
Accessibility
Who can join this
The Steigenberger Cairo Pyramids property has level public areas at the lobby and restaurant, and ground-floor rooms that access the garden and pool with short ramps. Expect uneven paving in garden paths, steps at some pool edges, and standard-height curb kerbs in the parking area. The hotel does not provide hospital-grade wheelchairs; guests who require a mobility scooter or specialised equipment should bring their own. Elevators serve the upper floors, but some rooms with balconies are only accessible by a single flight of stairs. We arrange specific room allocations on request but cannot guarantee step-free access without advance notice.
Before you go
What to pack & wear
Children & families
Minimum age for an independent room booking is 18. Children under 12 stay free when using existing bedding and sharing a room with parents, subject to hotel policy and room occupancy limits; extra beds or rollaway beds incur an additional charge payable to the hotel. Cot availability is limited and should be requested at the time of booking. Strollers are practical on paved hotel paths and in the lobby; they are less practical on garden paths with uneven paving. High chairs in the restaurant are available on request.
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 Steigenberger Cairo Pyramids to reduce single-use plastics by encouraging guests to refill water bottles at filtered water stations and to participate in linen and towel reuse programmes. The hotel operates an on-site laundry with energy-efficient machines and uses municipal water supplied by Cairo Water Company; guests should expect standard urban water treatment. Transfers you request from us to and from the hotel are provided in late-model air-conditioned sedans or minivans that follow local fuel standards; when available we offer modern diesel or LPG vehicles to reduce per-passenger emissions. We source catering requests through the hotel kitchen which employs local chefs and sources produce from Cairo wholesalers; special requests for community visits or local craft purchases can be arranged through our office to support nearby suppliers.
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
01Is breakfast included with the Steigenberger Cairo Pyramids Hotel Bed & Breakfast rate?
Yes – the Bed & Breakfast rate includes the hotel's morning buffet in the main restaurant. If you need an early packed breakfast for a Giza visit we can request it from the hotel. Tell us dietary requirements in advance and we will confirm options (vegetarian, halal, gluten‑free).02Can you arrange airport transfers to and from the hotel?
Yes – as a licensed Egyptian tour operator we arrange private airport transfers to and from Steigenberger Cairo Pyramids; transfers are extra to the room rate. Your driver meets you in arrivals with a name card and handles luggage and fast‑track formalities if requested. We do not place clients on shared shuttles; private cars avoid taxi negotiation and save time during peak traffic.03How do I visit the Giza Pyramids from the hotel and what should I know about timings?
We recommend a private car plus an Egyptologist for a Giza visit; morning departures avoid the hottest hours and larger crowds. Pyramid interior tickets (Khufu/Khafre) and premium tombs are excluded unless you ask us to add them; we can schedule a 7:00–9:30 start to be on site before tour buses arrive. Allow extra time for passport checks when purchasing site tickets and for traffic between the hotel and the Giza Plateau.04Do rooms at Steigenberger Cairo Pyramids have views of the Pyramids?
Some room categories and suites offer direct views of the Giza Pyramids; pyramid‑view rooms are allocated by category and availability. If a pyramid view is important, request a pyramid‑view room at booking and we will confirm availability and upgrade options. The hotel's rooftop restaurant and some public areas also have pyramid sightlines at sunrise and sunset.05Are entrance fees, guide fees, and pyramid interior tickets included when you book excursions from the hotel?
Entrance fees are included only when we list them in the itinerary; pyramid interior (Khufu) and premium tombs (e.g., Tutankhamun, Seti I) are excluded unless explicitly added. We can book a licensed Egyptologist guide, handle ticket purchases, and arrange private early access where possible. Note that ticket prices and opening rules change; we will confirm exact inclusions and any passport copy requirements before travel.
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-743111
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