Difficult to find location in alley of downtown Cairo, away from the primary tourist hotels. Old building with classic old elevator to 5th floor. Friendly helpful staff and charming, clean,spacious rooms with middle eastern decor. Free internet access in the library. Must pay in dollars, euros or egyptian pounds as no credit cards accepted. Also, highly recommend tour operator Hamdi,... more

We had booked this hotel to stay on the last leg of our travels in Egypt and I am truly glad we made the right decision! After "roughing" it out at budget accomodations in the various Egyptian cities (in fact, there was one which was billed as a 5-star locally operated hotel but looked and felt more like a 2-star... more

I stayed here one night and it cost me around 60Euro from memory... It was difficult to find because it's kind of tucked in a seedy looking alleyway in Cairo. I spent 4 weeks in Cairo so I am describing it in comparison to other little alley ways and parts of Downtown, not as a foreigner. I personally did not... more

Absolutely LOVED this hotel! we ended our Gap adventure tour and stayed a few extra nights in Cairo at the Talisman. The rooms are soooo charming, service is great, and its located in the center of town. The only funny thing is trying to find it! The entrance is in a small alley/street and we kinda got lost getting up... more

A very clean and comfortable hotel and excellent value apart from the cost of extras like tea in the room (2 Euros each which soon adds up in a hot climate!). Usual comments about hard to find (try asking for the Adidas shop or Cafe Americaine), even booking a taxi for a transfer to the airport is problematic (try City... more

We just returned from two stays there. First, one night before we left for Luxor, and later four nights as we toured Cairo. The location is excellent, centrally located off a busy shopping street. However, cabbies do not always know the hotel. We found if we told them "Cinema Miami" (a movie theater around the corner from it they could... more

This is a small hotel on the fifth floor in downtown Cairo. They have done an excellent job upgrading the rooms. The rooms are large and comfortable. Even though it is in downtown Cairo it is quiet with little street noise. Good nights sleep. For a continental breakfast it was complete: juices, pastries, fresh fruit and vegetables, soft boiled eggs,... more

My sister and I stayed here for six nights in May 2009, and our overall impression was positive. This is a hotel with a lot of charm--winding hallways, comfortable lounge areas, colorful decorations. Our room was spacious, with very high ceilings, and the bathroom was modern and clean. The hotel also has a free breakfast (with somewhat limited selection) and... more

We stayed in the Talisman hotel for our last two nights in Egypt The hotel was beautifully decorated. The rooms were clean, the double paned windows kept the room quiet, and the staff was friendly. Since we were short on time, we also booked a trip to the pyramids and the Citadel with a company that works with the hotel.... more