Hotel Cairo
AZAL Pyramids Hotel, Giza
At a glance
- Departs
- Daily
- Class
- 4-star
The short answer
AZAL Pyramids Hotel is a 1-day hotel stay covering Giza and the Pyramids of Giza in Cairo, arranged by Discovery Tours Egypt.
Best for
Snapshot
Good to know
- Travel style
- 4-star
- Destinations
- Cairo
02 Overview
A first look
AZAL Pyramids Hotel sits in Giza, a short drive from the Giza Plateau. We arrange private transfers, room requests and timed Egyptologist-led visits to the plateau from this hotel.
Background
The facts
AZAL Pyramids Hotel is a 4-star hotel on 252 Haram Street in Giza, Cairo, in the district that serves visitors heading to the Giza Plateau and the Pyramids of Giza. Haram Street is one of the main hotel corridors in Giza, and it provides relatively direct road access to the pyramid area compared with staying in central Cairo.
The property is sold on a bed and breakfast basis, with a daily breakfast buffet included in the room rate. Standard rooms and suites are available, and the hotel provides unlimited Wi-Fi in guest rooms and public areas, a front desk, concierge service, and a business centre. On-site dining and spa facilities add convenience for guests spending most of the day at nearby monuments.
Practical features include airport shuttle service and parking, which are useful for arriving travellers and guests using private vehicles. The hotel’s location makes it suitable for visits to the Giza Plateau, where the main monuments include the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx, all located on the west bank of the Nile opposite central Cairo.
Peak demand periods noted for this property include 20–25 March 2026, 3–10 April 2026, and 27–31 May 2026, when availability may be more limited. Guests who want a straightforward Giza base with hotel services and easier access to the pyramids than many downtown Cairo properties often choose this area.
Suited to
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- This hotel suits travellers who want a 4-star base in Giza rather than central Cairo, especially couples, families, and independent visitors planning early starts at the Pyramids of Giza. It also works well for business travellers or guests who value Wi-Fi, concierge support, and an on-site restaurant after sightseeing.
What lingers
- 01 As a licensed Egyptian tour operator, we meet guests in the AZAL Pyramids Hotel lobby for all Giza pickups.
- 02 Private transfers to the Giza Plateau and Khufu Pyramid depart from the hotel; licensed drivers and A/C vehicles.
- 03 Early-start option: we organize 6:00 AM departures from AZAL Pyramids Hotel to avoid midday heat and crowds.
- 04 Bag storage and day-room requests handled at AZAL Pyramids Hotel so guests can visit the Egyptian Museum midday.
- 05 Unlike large coach tours, we arrange private check-in timelines and flexible departures at AZAL Pyramids Hotel for Khafre visits.
Choose your room
Featured rooms
Standard Twin Room
- 27 m²
- 2 Twin bed
- Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds 291-sq-foot room with city views Internet - Free WiFi 50+ Mbps Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and free bottled water Sleep - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, and deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead Practical - Safe, highchair, and iron/ironing board (on request); cribs (free) available on request Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and climate-controlled air conditioning Accessibility - Toilet grab bar height (inches): 90 Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available Smoking And Non-Smoking
Dining
Where you'll eat
The property has an on-site restaurant that provides a breakfast buffet; the front desk will confirm board basis at the time of booking. Rooms include a coffee and tea maker for in-room hot drinks. If you need specific meal times, dietary requests, or packed breakfasts for early departures, our concierge can arrange these with the restaurant and confirm any extra charges.
On property
What's here
- spa
- wifi
- concierge
- parking
- restaurant
- business-center
- airport-shuttle
Bundled in
- Breakfast
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Room rate, Bed and Breakfast (daily breakfast buffet)
- Unlimited Wi-Fi in guest rooms and public areas
- Use of on-site facilities, where available (spa access may be chargeable for treatments)
Not included
- Local tourism or city taxes payable at check-in, if applicable
- Spa treatments and specialist wellness services
- Minibar items and in-room paid services
- Airport transfers or private transfers unless confirmed at booking
- Late check-out charges where imposed
Plan around price
When to book
Cheapest in Jul 2026 from $37/night. Most expensive in Mar 2027 at $51/night.
Jul26
$37
Cheapest
Aug26
$37
Sept26
$38
Oct26
$45
Nov26
$45
Dec26
$45
Jan27
$45
Feb27
$45
Mar27
$51
Highest
Apr27
$51
May27
$48
Jun27
$48
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
$45/night
New Year's Eve 2026/27
30 December – 2 January — highest demand of the year in Cairo
$57/night
Eid al-Fitr 2027
~10 March — Egyptian domestic surge in Cairo, Alexandria, Sharm; quieter in Luxor/Aswan
$45/night
Western Easter 2027
28 March — UK/US/Europe school-holiday peak across all of Egypt
$65/night
Coptic Easter + Sham El-Nessim 2027
~18 April — short, sharp domestic surge in Cairo & Alexandria
$51/night
Eid al-Adha 2027
Mid-May — second major domestic peak in Cairo & Alexandria
$49/night
Indicative rates only – pricing and rooms fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.
Location
The setting
Azal Pyramids Hotel is at 252 Haram Street in Giza, within the western side of the city of Giza. The hotel sits on a busy urban thoroughfare, with local shops, cafes and government offices in the immediate area. Getting around: taxis and ride apps operate from outside the lobby; the front desk can arrange airport shuttles and parking on site. Unlike Nile-front hotels, this property gives straightforward access to Giza neighbourhoods rather than riverside promenades.
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
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01 How far is AZAL Pyramids Hotel from the Pyramids of Giza?
AZAL Pyramids Hotel is a short drive from the Giza Plateau. Traffic in Cairo varies, so journey times depend on time of day and route. Walking from the hotel to the plateau is uncommon; most guests use a vehicle. We can schedule pickups timed to avoid peak traffic where possible. -
02 Do rooms at AZAL Pyramids Hotel have views of the Pyramids?
Some rooms at AZAL Pyramids Hotel offer views of the Giza Pyramids. Views are room-category and orientation dependent; not every room faces the plateau. We can request a pyramid-view room at booking but the hotel allocates rooms on arrival, and an upgrade fee may apply. -
03 Is breakfast included in the room rate at AZAL Pyramids Hotel?
Breakfast inclusion depends on the rate or package you book at AZAL Pyramids Hotel. Some rates include buffet breakfast while others are room-only; the hotel's policy is shown at booking. If breakfast is not included, we can add it to your reservation or book a rate that includes breakfast. -
04 Can you arrange airport transfers to AZAL Pyramids Hotel from Cairo Airport?
We can arrange private transfers between Cairo International Airport and AZAL Pyramids Hotel. Our drivers meet you in arrivals with a name card, monitor delayed flights, and provide baggage assistance. We arrange private cars rather than shared coaches; transfer price depends on vehicle type and time of day. As a licensed Egyptian tour operator, we handle the logistics on the ground. -
05 How long does it take to get from AZAL Pyramids Hotel to the Egyptian Museum?
Travel time from AZAL Pyramids Hotel to the Egyptian Museum varies with Cairo traffic. Allow additional time during morning and evening peaks and on Fridays during prayer hours. Unlike staying in downtown Cairo, being near Giza can shorten transfers for morning or sunset visits, but actual times still depend on traffic. We can schedule pickups to avoid busy periods and arrange an Egyptologist-led visit. -
06 What are the hotel's check-in and check-out policies and can I request early check-in?
Check-in and check-out times at AZAL Pyramids Hotel depend on the hotel's published policy and your reservation type. We can request early check-in or late check-out on your behalf, but approval and any fee are at the hotel's discretion. Luggage storage is normally available if your room is not ready on arrival; tell us your flight details so we can coordinate.
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
Last updated 17 May 2026 Product ID: HTL-CAI-001730
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