“Excellent Place to stay”

It was located in an area where you can have access to all the tourist attractions. The staff are very nice and friendly, they make you feel as though you are part of the Egyptian culture and family. They also have an optional tour guide. The staff is extremely accomidating to your needs. I would recommend this hotel to people who want to travel with limited funds. i also recommend this hotel to students and young people.

“Friendly authenticity...”

Had an absolutely wonderful stay here. I was quickly on first name terms with all of the staff and owner. Nothing was too much trouble and they are always willing to help and advise. Location is surprisingly quiet , despite being walking distance to Khan il Khalili and a short cab to downtown... Arabian Nights is located in the more genuine district of Islamic Cairo which I recommend experiencing... My room was beautifully recently renovated, fully air conditioned. I had opted for a shared bathroom which was also fine, constant hot water etc... Staff were always on hand to help, or just for a cup of tea and friendly chat, any time. Will definitely stay here again when I return!

“Old city Cairo”

The staff was so friendly. Perfect place for a student on a limited budget.

“Basic and friendly”

Basic facilities, but very helpful and friendly staff. My travelling companion had to change rooms in order to achieve fully-functioning plumbing, but there was plenty of hot water! Some of the electrical appliances seemed to have a purely decorative function, but any problems raised were dealt with, with plenty of good humour. As long as you have a laid-back attitude it's a great place to stay, with a mixture of foreign guests (mainly youngish, student-types) and some Egyptians.

“affordable accomodation in the islamic district”

Hard to find for many taxi drivers, friendly staff, wifi internet in rooms, far from metro station - about 20 minutes walk, nearby major souk - Khan el-Khalili, low presure in water mains

“In Pre-Election Cairo: a City of Contrasts”

Well, for a budget motel in Cairo, I was very pleased. It was in a pretty run-down area near Khan Khalili, but the night manager was superb, helpful, considerate, and accomodating. I did have a problem in the morning trying to get my breakfast, and there were ants in the upstairs seating area. Cairo is kind of a rough, unkempt city, so I don't know how much to be appalled by or surprised by. The hotel was extremely clean: showers, floors, sinks, bedding, etc., so that was marvelous. There was a very affordable, delicious take-pizza eaterie just down the street, not a nice place to linger at for long, as there were rabid dogs and stray cats, but to watch the local Egyptians smoking their nargileh and watching the news and soccer games was culturally interesting.

“I would love to go back, but done Cairo, Luxore next.”

For a One star Hotel it was satisfactory this was collective opinion from 3 people who stayed at this Hotel, Continental breakfast could have been upgraded with Egg, toasts etc with more option, Tissue for the bathroom and cleaning product highly recommended, but the cleaners have done well to keep the whole hotel clean. Some rooms had small problems and did not have many ventilation but we did not have any problems changing the rooms. However the staff were extremely helpful (high praise goes to Mostafa and Mohammed one who has been to America both were stand in Porters). Hotel also do excretion trips with reasonable information. The Porters were always helpful, making us teas and coffees when ever we wanted. They have a lovely roof where you can smoke Shisha and have your food. The Porter can call you a cab or order food from GAD (very reasonable prices not far from the market and all priced). The Hotel is located off the main road, there are shops which sales drink and other savoury stuff just to your left when you come out of your Hotel (for 2litre water cost us 2EP V. cheap).