Hotel Cairo
Steigenberger Cairo Pyramids Hotel (Bed & Breakfast)
At a glance
- Departs
- Daily
- 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.
Best for
Snapshot
Good to know
- Travel style
- 5-star
- Destinations
- Cairo
02 Overview
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 travellers 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 travellers 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
- 01 Daily breakfast is included at the hotel restaurant; we can arrange early boxed breakfasts for sunrise tours.
- 02 3.5 km from the Giza Plateau (12-minute drive); unlike downtown hotels, it cuts Giza transfer time significantly.
- 03 Public terraces and select rooms offer pyramid views; reserve a terrace table at sunset for clearer light.
- 04 Private airport transfers from Cairo International Airport typically take 45–60 minutes; traffic varies by time of day.
- 05 We do not include pyramid interior tickets; Khufu interior entry, premium tombs, and gratuities are excluded unless requested.
Choose your room
Featured rooms
Dining
Where you'll eat
The hotel offers an on-site restaurant plus a bar and room-service, with a typical breakfast buffet service available. Expect standard hotel dining formats: buffet breakfast in the main restaurant, all-day menu items, and bar service by the pool area. Spa treatments and specialty dining are not listed among the supplied facts and should be confirmed directly with the front desk at check-in.
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 $232/night.
Jul26
$73
Cheapest
Aug26
$73
Sept26
$104
Oct26
$198
Nov26
$232
Highest
Jan27
$188
Feb27
$188
Mar27
$188
May27
$231
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.
New Year's Eve 2026/27
30 December – 2 January — highest demand of the year in Cairo
$197/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
$231/night
Indicative rates only – pricing and rooms fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.
Location
The setting
Steigenberger Cairo Pyramids sits on Alexandria Road in the Pyramids district, directly addressing the Giza Plateau area. The hotel has a suburban feel with gardens and pool terraces rather than a dense city-centre frontage. The Egyptian Museum and downtown Cairo are reachable by car; taxi and private transfer are the usual ways to get around from here. We often advise booking pyramid-view rooms for early-morning light and quieter street noise.
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
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01 Is 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). -
02 Can 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. -
03 How 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. -
04 Do 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. -
05 Are 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
Last updated 17 May 2026 Product ID: HTL-CAI-743111
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