Steigenberger Cairo Pyramids Hotel (Bed & Breakfast)

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.

• Luxury

Snapshot

Good to know

Travel style

5-star

Accommodation

Bed & Breakfast

Destinations

Cairo

Background

The facts

Suited to

Is this for you?

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

Plan around price

When to book

Cheapest in Jul 2026 from $73 /night. Most expensive in Nov 2026 at $223 /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

– 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

1. 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).
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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