Luxury Hotels in Cairo
7 luxury hotels compared on guest reviews. No paid placements.
Our picks
7 Recommended Hotels
The St. Regis Cairo in Cairo offers luxurious rooms with private balconies, featuring air-conditioning, free WiFi, and modern amenities. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out, ensuring a… Read more
Why this position
Highest guest score of the 7 hotels we rank here — 9.4 from 1,655 reviews. Leads the ranking: a higher guest score than #2 (9.4 to 8.7).
Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah
Cairo, Egypt
ViewsSofitel El Gezirah is a 5-star luxury hotel with a private promenade along the Nile. It is within a walking distance to the Opera House and Cairo Tower, as well as the Egyptian Museum and Khan El… Read more
Why this position
The largest body of guest feedback on this page: 3,450 reviews, averaging 8.7. Rests on more guest reviews than #1 (3,450 to 1,655), at a slightly lower score (8.7 to 9.4).
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
Cairo, Egypt
Spa & wellnessFeaturing panoramic views of the Nile, this 5-star hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen satellite TV and a marble bathroom. It has luxury spa facilities, and outdoor landscaped pool… Read more
Why this position
Scores higher than #2 (8.8 to 8.7), on a smaller body of reviews (1,239 to 3,450).
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Triumph Luxury Hotel in Cairo offers 5-star comfort with spacious family rooms, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room features air-conditioning, free WiFi, and stunning views… Read more
Why this position
Guests on Booking rate it above #3 (9.0 to 8.8), but #3 leads on Google (4.7 to 4.6), which the ranking weighs equally.
Four Seasons Cairo At The First Residence
Cairo, Egypt
Enjoying impressive views of Cairo’s skyline and the Pyramids, The Four Seasons Hotel in Cairo’s Gizah district features a full-service spa and outdoor pool. The Nile River is just 100 metres away… Read more
Why this position
Sits behind #4 on both the score (8.6 to 9.0) and the sample it rests on (992 to 1,481 reviews).
Located in Cairo’s affluent Garden City district, Kempinski Nile Hotel offers luxurious rooms on the shores of the Nile River. It features a wellness centre and a rooftop swimming pool… Read more
Why this position
Guests rate it above #5 (8.6 to 8.6) and on more reviews (3,027 to 992).
Situated in the heart of Cairo lies the iconic Nile Ritz-Carlton Cairo, situated between the Nile river, Tahrir square and adjacent to the Egyptian Museum. The hotel features panoramic views of the… Read more
Why this position
Scores higher than #6 (8.8 to 8.6), on a smaller body of reviews (1,409 to 3,027).
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When is it cheapest?
Nightly prices over the coming months compared with each hotel's own usual price, from Tripplo's daily price checks.
October
Usual prices
November
8% dearer
December
2% cheaper
January 2027
4% cheaper
Updated daily. We only show months with price checks from at least eight hotels.
Tripplo’s selection · Founder: Axel Hernborg · Updated 13 October 2026
Ranking updated 2 September 2026
7 hotels compared · How we choose hotels · No paid placements
Compare the hotels
| # | Hotel | Stars | Guest rating | Area | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The St. Regis Cairo | 5★ | Google4.7· 5,398 reviews Booking9.4· 1,655 reviews | Garden City & Downtown | Best overall |
| 2 | Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah | 5★ | Google4.8· 39,422 reviews Booking8.7· 3,450 reviews | Garden City & Downtown | Views |
| 3 | Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza | 5★ | Google4.7· 18,587 reviews Booking8.8· 1,239 reviews | Garden City & Downtown | Spa & wellness |
| 4 | Triumph Luxury Hotel | 5★ | Google4.6· 10,947 reviews Booking9· 1,481 reviews | New Cairo | Families |
| 5 | Four Seasons Cairo At The First Residence | 5★ | Google4.7· 10,363 reviews Booking8.6· 992 reviews | Giza | — |
| 6 | Kempinski Nile Hotel, Cairo | 5★ | Google4.7· 12,748 reviews Booking8.6· 3,027 reviews | Garden City & Downtown | — |
| 7 | The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo | 5★ | Google4.6· 19,561 reviews Booking8.8· 1,409 reviews | Garden City & Downtown | — |
How we ranked these hotels
8 hotels looked at for this destination: 7 ranked above, 1 more we recommend.
The Google and Booking ratings for these hotels are based on a combined 146,311 reviews reported by the sources. This is not the number of review texts Tripplo has analysed.
How guest ratings, hotel class and facts inform our selections.
Read our methodologyWhere to stay in Cairo?
Areas drawn from our hotels' addresses — updated as the selection changes.
Garden City & Downtown
Best for Central sightseeingCentred around the east bank of the Nile and Gezira Island, this area combines the historic diplomatic district of Garden City with the bustling heart of Downtown Cairo. It offers easy access to the Egyptian Museum and grand Belle Époque architecture.
Giza
Best for Ancient historyLocated on the west bank of the Nile, this district is home to the world-famous Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum. It provides a dramatic historical backdrop and sits slightly removed from the dense city-centre traffic.
New Cairo
Best for Business and modern leisureA rapidly developing upscale satellite city located on the eastern edge of the metropolitan area. It features contemporary residential compounds, shopping malls, and golf courses, offering a quieter and highly modern environment.
Areas to consider
Staying in Giza or New Cairo can lead to long, unpredictable journeys in heavy traffic if your main itinerary involves visiting the historic sights and museums of central Cairo.
More hotels we recommend in Cairo
These pass the same checks as the ranked list, but sit outside our top selection for this destination. Several of them lead our all-inclusive and adults-only guides.
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Based on outgoing hotel clicks over the last 7 days.
Weather & sea temperature — Cairo
Right now: 30°
Tripplo price index: Cairo
€633about £530
Typical price per night at the luxury hotels we recommend
8 hotels · check-in 14 Oct–12 Nov · two adults, two nights · checked daily by Tripplo
Stays starting on a Friday or Saturday cost around 4% more per night than those starting Sunday to Thursday.
| Hotel | Usual range | Typical |
|---|---|---|
| Triumph Luxury Hotel | Typically €221, usually between €191 and €232 | €221 |
| Kempinski Nile Hotel, Cairo | Typically €277, usually between €241 and €351 | €277 |
| Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah | Typically €449, usually between €372 and €467 | €449 |
| The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo | Typically €560, usually between €367 and €3,298 | €560 |
| Four Seasons Cairo At The First Residence | Typically €706, usually between €592 and €897 | €706 |
| The St. Regis Cairo | Typically €726, usually between €478 and €1,100 | €726 |
| Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza | Typically €772, usually between €628 and €995 | €772 |
| Marriott Mena House, Cairo | Typically €838, usually between €746 and €930 | €838 |
Each bar shows how a hotel's nightly price moved over the period, leaving out the most unusual days. The marker is its typical price.
Every hotel counts once, at its own typical price, so hotels we happened to check more often don't carry more weight. Prices are the lowest rate available for the whole stay, worked out per night in euros.
Tripplo's luxury hotel selection in Cairo — in numbers
Most common facilities
- Free WiFi (8 of 8)
- Pool (8 of 8)
- Spa & wellness (8 of 8)
- Parking (7 of 8)
- Restaurant (7 of 8)
- Gym (7 of 8)
What these hotels do best
- Pools (7 of 8)
- Dining (5 of 8)
- Views (5 of 8)
- Spa & wellness (4 of 8)
How we chose these hotels
At our latest review (August 2026) the properties listed above were measured against the same standard: sustained guest scores on both Booking.com and Google — weighted by how many reviews sit behind them — five-star class or an equivalent premium level, a genuinely first-rate location, and facilities that set the hotel apart.
As a guideline we look for around 8.5 or higher on Booking.com, but no single number decides on its own — when the sources disagree, the broader evidence wins. Guest scores on this page update continuously, and the selection is re-reviewed at regular intervals. The full standard is described in how we choose hotels.
