Nov 03, 2009 - This hostel is good for all travellers who want to enjoy Cairo
Aug 20, 2009 - Over a four month backpacking trip, this was the only hotel in which I had to request to change rooms - and i had to do so twice. The first room had a door onto a balcony that didn't even close, let alone lock, and a damaged powerpoint that not only didn't work but posed a genuine electrocution risk. The second room they attempted to put me in was actually a vacant dormitory with four beds and zero character, and not the private double i'd booked and paid for. When I mentioned that i'd booked a room with a double bed, the staff member told me to push two beds together. The breakfasts included in the room rate here were the worst of my entire trip. Literally this: one mug of the weakest imaginable instant coffee and one thin bread roll cut in half with a little portion of jam. Breakfast? I think not. Also, the moment you arrive they insist on providing their "free service that they provide all guests" which is actually an extended sales pitch of various tour options sold by the hotel. I opted for a driver for a day to see the pyramids and Giza, Dashur and Saqqara. I was genuinely unimpressed when my driver took me, unsolicited, to both papyrus and perfume shops, despite my advising him i was not interested in making any purchases. Can you believe he actually angrily demanded an explanation as to why i wouldn't buy anything?
I cannot recommend this hotel.
May 30, 2008 - I had a very nice time here. The staff was very nice and organized a great trip for me! Thank you very much!
Apr 11, 2008 - Really friendly staff and in good spot. Would stay there again.
Jan 14, 2008 - This hostel is located at the 12th level of a building in the down-town (one of the main street),very close to the Egyptian Museum (only 10 minutes by walk). The rooms are very clean, and the staff is very kind! You can enjoy your breakfast at the top of the building (13th level)with a beautiful landscape all over the Cairo! The quality versus price ratio is excellent!
Jan 09, 2008 - Guesthouse was centrally located. Staff was helpful.
Jan 08, 2008 - I would definitely stay at the Ramses II again! I had my own room with bath and balcony for a very reasonable price, breakfast included. This is NOT a party place which was fine with me, but may deter others. Fairly basic accommodation but it's clean and the staff is excellent. Abdo, Muhammed and Walled were all pleased to answer questions, explain how to get to places, and generally make my stay as pleasant and fun as possible. After talking to other visitors to Cairo that I met I believe I lucked out when I booked at the Ramses. Great value, excellent staff, central location close to the sights, and a restful place to return to at the end of each day.
Oct 30, 2006 - This is a very well located hostel, clean and decent, with a nice staff. The building is old and dirty like most of the places down town Cairo, but rooms, w.c., a/c, etc. are o.k. and they help you as much as possible.