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Talisman Hotel

Name: Talisman Hotel
Address: 39 Talaat Harb St., Downtown, Az-Zahir, Cairo, Egypt, 39 Talaat Harb St., Downtown, Cairo, Egypt
Rating: 8

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8.0

/10

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61 reviews

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Rachel

10.0

/ 10

We loved this meticulously restored to its 1800s splendor--think Haussmann Parisian high ceilings and large French windows--with exquisite Egyptian antiques yet all modern conveniences (en suite bathrooms, air conditioning etc). Atmosphere is completed by being met each morning by elderly woman maitre d' in flawless French. High on 5th floor down a pedestrianized side street, no Cairo traffic noise to disturb you. Walkable to Egyptian Museum and old Cairo but in an Egyptian medium/high shopping neighborhood so no hassle and lots of good local (ie not tourist) food options. As others have said, dont be put off by rather run down ground floor covered courtyard from which you get lift to 5th floor. This hotel is the antidote to bland, impersonal, 5 star hotels and grotty noisy backpacker hotels. Plus, instead of trying to sell you tours or overpriced transport, here they told us about Uber which was a fraction of the price, very reliable and had seatbelts, and local restaurants from which they got no commission! Character, cleanliness, convenience. You could not do better.

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10.0

/ 10

Totally unique for Cairo, a real sanctuary right in a downtown area full of wonderful 1930s French architecture. I visit Cairo a lot and usually stay in one of the 4 or 5 star chains. All so far are dull, large concrete buildings with no soul. The staff were wonderful and everything worked perfectly. We stayed 3 nights. It may not be everyone's ideal but for those who want to experience old Cairo, rather than an anonymous bunker, this is a real sanctuary. One review said breakfast was 'basic' but there was a good range of options, the fresh guavas were my highlight. Don't miss a visit to Cage Riche 5-10 mins walk away, another institution.

Mark

10.0

/ 10

The hotel staff were so friendly and helpful and the public rooms were furnished with fab Egyptian historical pieces throughout. Breakfast lovely and particularly cool was the fact we were only in our room for about 1 minute when a knock on the door revealed the waiter with welcoming fresh fruit drinks. You will though need to arrive by taxi as not easy at all to find. In small sidestreet with no obvious signage.

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39 Talaat Harb St., Downtown, Az-Zahir, Cairo, Egypt

Main Facilities

24-Hour Front Desk

WiFi

Elevator

Staying at Talisman Hotel is a good choice when you are visiting Az-Zahir. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.

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39 Talaat Harb St., Downtown, Az-Zahir, Cairo, Egypt

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In Cairo (Islamic Cairo)

Location
Located in Cairo (Islamic Cairo), Talisman Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Khan el-Khalili and Tahrir Square. This hotel is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Giza Pyramid Complex and 13 mi (20.9 km) from Great Sphinx of Giza.

Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Ain Shams University - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
City of the Dead - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Al-Hakim Mosque - 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Khanqah-Mausoleum of Farag Ibn Barquq - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
El Kharazaty - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Egyptian National Railways Museum - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Midan Hussein Mosque - 3 km / 1.9 mi
Sharia al-Muizz li-Din Allah - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Al-Azhar University - 3.3 km / 2 mi
Khan el-Khalili - 3.3 km / 2 mi
Beit Zeinab al-Khatoun - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Al-Azhar Mosque - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Northern Cemetery - 3.6 km / 2.3 mi
Midan Ataba - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi

The nearest airports are:
Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 15.1 km / 9.4 mi
Giza (SPX-Sphinx Intl.) - 47.6 km / 29.6 mi

The preferred airport for Talisman Hotel is Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI).

Facilities
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and shopping on site.

Business Facilities
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.

Dining
At Talisman Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. A complimentary continental breakfast is included.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 air-conditioned guestrooms. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Partially open bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and separate sitting areas.

All facilities in Talisman Hotel

Common Space

Lobby

Bedroom

Restaurant

Hotel Services

Laundry service
Porter
Multilingual staff
24-hour Receptionist
Concierge

Food and Drinks

Breakfast
Continental breakfast

Things to Do

TV lounge
Library

Public Facilities

Safety deposit box
Elevator

Connectivity

Free WiFi

General

Smoking area

Nearby Facilities

Shops

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Talisman Hotel

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:

From 13:00

Check-out:

Before 12:00

General Check-in Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

, Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Pets

Pets Not Allowed

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General Information

Popular Facilities	24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi, Elevator
Check-In / Check-Out Time	From 13:00 - to 12:00
Breakfast Availability	Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Talisman Hotel	24
Another facilities in Talisman Hotel	Laundry service, Porter, Multilingual staff, 24-hour Receptionist, Concierge

Frequently asked question in Talisman Hotel

What are available facilities at Talisman Hotel?

There are top facilites at Talisman Hotel such as 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi, Elevator. (some may require extra charges)

What is normal check-in & check-out time at Talisman Hotel?

The standard check-in time at Talisman Hotel is starting from From 13:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 12:00

Does Talisman Hotel provide breakfast?

Yes, Talisman Hotel provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.

What is the star rating of Talisman Hotel

Talisman Hotel has a 3.0-star rating.

How many rooms are available at Talisman Hotel

Talisman Hotel has 24.

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Overall Ratings & Reviews Talisman Hotel

Other sources (61)

8.0

Very Good

From 61 reviews

Cleanliness

8.2

Room Comfort

8.0

Location

8.0

Service and Facilites

8.2

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Business

6.0

/10

Reviewed 61 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Nice people and rooms, but awful breakfast and virtually impossible to find. through an unmarked doorway on a side street of the street named in the address, with no signage externally.

Nikta

with Partner

6.0

/10

Reviewed 142 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Location : It is extraordinary difficult to find the entrance especially over the weekend as it is crazy crowded near the entrance. We had to drag our luggages and go through the crowd to enter the main building. In the building it was not easy to find the main door, and we had to go up and down multiple time with a no so safe elevator. Payment: I had to pay the fee at the hotel and wanted to pay in Egyptian pound, but I was told I can only pay in $, or the equal amount in Egyptian pounds but with THE BLACK market exchange rate, which was almost double of what I exchanged my $. (1$=31 EGP, vs 50EGP in black market) Breakfast: it was way below expectations, very simple, not much variety, it took them almost 10 min to give us bread.

Rachel

Leisure Family

10.0

/10

Reviewed 194 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Dwight

Leisure with Partner

4.0

/10

Reviewed 197 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Please be advised, the building in which this hostel is located is a semi-abandon building. There was a man sleeping in the hallway entrance of the place and another one in another floor since this hostel is on the 5th floor. The building is in terrible shape, and very sketchy. Once in the “hotel” the electricity went off. My partner and I decided to leave the next night and stayed somewhere else, although we were supposed to stay there another night. (Still haven’t gotten my money back for the 2nd day cancellation) Due yourselves and love ones a favor and do not book here.

Verified traveler

Leisure with Friends

8.0

/10

Reviewed 354 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Location is perfect @ down town Caïro. Best spot to witness local life of the inhabitants of Caïro.

Verified traveler

10.0

/10

Reviewed 406 week(s) ago

The hotel was clean, good service from the freindly staff and in the heart of downtown Cairo. It was close to shopping, resturants and the Cairo Museum

Susan

with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 830 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

If it's traditional Egypt you are after, then this is the place. Centred in the main area of Cairo, on opening the balcony doors, you can almost smell Egypt. Staff very friendly and welcoming, hotel very clean and relaxing. It's really quiet on the 5th floor (hotel is situated 5 floors up). Lovely rooms with traditional décor.

Andrew

8.0

/10

Reviewed 832 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

While a bit hard to locate (the entry is down an alley), the Talisman is a boutique hotel with an old-world charm, even including a 'cage' lift. The hotel is nicely decorated and has a cosy feel; and the staff are pleasant and obliging. Hamdi at the travel desk (Egypt Adventure Tours) is very helpful

Karyn

with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 836 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

As this was my first visit to Cairo I was unprepared for the condition of the downtown area where we stayed; the buildings reflect the beautiful detail of early 20th century architecture but so many of them are falling into disrepair. The exterior condition is somewhat disconcerting upon arriving at The Talisman and the mix of vacant floors with inhabited floors was also a surprise. The Talisman itself is a charming boutique hotel with a wonderfully helpful and accommodating staff. The furnishings are more than comfortable and make a guest feel quite at home. Once a visitor becomes accustomed to the downtown area's condition The Talisman's location as "base camp" makes for a convenient visit for all that Cairo has to offer.

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