Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Talaat Harb Street - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Royal Chariots Museum - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Midan Talaat Harb - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Midan Ataba - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Sixth of October Bridge - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Tell el-Amarna - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Abdin Palace - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Mikerinos Pyramid - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Alabaster Sphinx - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Museum of Islamic Art - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
American University of Cairo - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Tahrir Square - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Egyptian Museum - 1.5 km / 1 mi
Kefre, the second pyramid - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Egyptian National Railways Museum - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Nearest airports
Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 19.2 km / 11.9 mi
Giza (SPX-Sphinx Intl.) - 42.8 km / 26.6 mi
About the property
Property policies
Check-in
Check-in: From 11:00 amCheck-out: Until 12:00 pm
Check-in Instructions
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards
Check-in Special Instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Important information
You need to know
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Fees and extras
Optional fees
Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
Self parking fee: USD 7 per night
Pet fee: USD 5 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Property description
In Cairo (Downtown Cairo)
Location
In the heart of Cairo, Velvet Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of American University of Cairo and Tahrir Square. This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Khan el-Khalili and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Egyptian Museum.
Dining
Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned guestrooms. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include desks, housekeeping is provided daily, and rollaway/extra beds (complimentary) can be requested.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Business, and other amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.