Mandarin Hotel  

In central Cairo — a short walk from Tahrir Square and the Egyptian Museum. Minutes from the American University of Cairo, the Ethnological Museum and Omar Makram Mosque. A family-friendly city hotel that puts cultural sights on your doorstep.

An intimate, 12-room property with air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars, LCD TVs and satellite channels. Private bathrooms come with showers, complimentary toiletries and bathrobes; some rooms offer pleasant garden views. The hotel is accessible, with an elevator and services to assist guests with disabilities.

Sip evening drinks at the on-site bar/lounge and take tour help from the hotel’s excursion desk. Complimentary Wi‑Fi runs through the property. Practical perks include laundry and dry-cleaning, a safe-deposit box, concierge service, a garden and a 24-hour front desk.

Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected. 24-hour front desk, concierge assistance and complimentary newspapers in the lobby help keep plans on track.

There’s a bar/lounge for drinks and light evenings, plus room service during limited hours to tide you over after a day of sightseeing.