The Square Boutique Hotel

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Michael

It's a very small hotel with only six rooms, three with balconies overlooking Talat Haab Square. With the doors to the balcony closed, the room is quiet at night. The breakfast is excellent, and the hotel is near many good downtown restaurants. The staff are great. I strongly recommend it.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

22 Apr 2026

Nicole

The staff was great and very accommodating. I wish the evening staff spoke a bit more English but we got through it. Breakfast was great especially the falafel. They do have excursion opportunities. Now for the property; the building is old and they cannot do a lot in the way of renovation but the elevator did not have a door, the area to the right of the elevator (once on the floor of the hotel) was dirty and so was the stair well leading up to the hotel (if you did not take the elevator) was also dirty, the patio had torn up tile and the cushions we old and stained, the bathroom had too much calking over old calking that looks sloppy/messy, the bathrooms are VERY small and not big girl/boy friendly. Also, one of the rooms with the patio has very little space between the bed and the walkway; that room should be rearranged or made to have 2 twin beds? Pool, well I didn't see one and that was not mentioned when we checked-in. The hotel is located downtown, so if you're ok with street noise (day through late night), then that will not be a problem for you. I wanted my customers to have an authentic experience, but it was almost uncomfortable.

Friends

4/10

Poor

04 Apr 2026

Rodrigo

Terrible, I have booked a room with different amenities and was not available at my check in , they took me to a place that it’s very close to the location I booked but was not fair, I tried so many times to try to contact the hotel before my arrival several days before and never got response until last day and it was thru instagram which is very annoying and frustrating to try to contact your booked hotel thru some many apps, messages and phone calls. staff members were very nice overall except management they were not available to resolve.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

SHELLEY

Extremely welcoming and helpful, room was clean, bed was comfortable and breakfast was delicious. Location is perfect, walking distance to Nile, Tahir square, and many restaurants. Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2026

Antish

Clean yes. Bed headboard could use so.cleaning
Overall was good. Basic breakfast

2/10

Poor

31 Jan 2026

Josiana

Disappointing Stay – Serious Maintenance and Cleanliness Issues
Unfortunately, this hotel did not meet basic standards of cleanliness or comfort. The ceiling paint is peeling and falling, including in the bathroom. The bathroom itself is extremely small and not clean. One corner of the bedroom, right next to the bed, had visible mold, which is unacceptable and concerning from a health perspective.

The bed frame is very old and worn, and the bedsheets were dirty, giving the impression that they had not been properly changed. Overall, the room felt neglected and poorly maintained. See pictures!

The only positive aspect of this hotel is the staff, who were genuinely kind, polite, and very helpful. Unfortunately, good service cannot compensate for the poor condition of the rooms. I would not recommend this hotel to travelers expecting basic hygiene and comfort standards

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2026

Snehil Meet

A great place to stay in Cairo downtown, ton of places to eat and shop around. The hotel’s room is very cozy and comfortable, really loved the staff - very friendly, helpfully and respectful.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2025

Nicolette

Location is right in the middle of the square and close to the old Egyptian museum. Breakfast was filling and delicious and everyone is very kind. Bathrooms could do with a bit more cleaning and possibly a repaint but everything else was great. I would visit again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2025

Douglas

Would stay again and again.

This was my second stay here, this time at the end of my trip. Again lovely staff, fantastic breakfast, very good value for the cost. If you want to be central Cairo, and don't have a massive budget, then this is your place.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2025

Douglas

Wonderful stay

A very filling breakfast, slightly different on eirher day, freshly prepare. Clean comfortable room, wonderful staff, and bang centre so great location. If you stay here lopk for the Hotel Tulip signs, its in that entrance.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jan 2025

Enkhmaa

Good location for the price I paid. Room had no window! Only window was facing to the wall of the next building and covered with shutters. We did not have sense of daytime in this room. Bathroom was super small, shower was leaking, that looked like was an old issue. Breakfast was good, stay were friendly, wi-fi was slow.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2025

Daniel

Wonderful Boutique Hotel in Heart of Cairo

Wonderful hotel for this price point and location. Staff was exceptionally kind and helpful. Room had a great view of Talaat Harb Square, the heart of downtown Cairo and Cairo city life, and was clean. You won’t be disappointed as long as you know what you’re getting into: a boutique hotel in an old historic building located at Talaat Harb Square, the heart of downtown Cairo. If you choose a room with a street view, there will be noise. If you’re looking for something glamorous with five star amenities, this isn’t for you.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2024

Luis

Great little hotel in the heart of downtown Cairo! The room was very comfortable and clean, and the breakfast was delicious. The staff were incredibly helpful, providing me with tips on what to do in Cairo. They also assisted in calling all my Ubers and negotiating with drivers regarding the price, which was extremely helpful since I don't speak Arabic.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2024

Anthony

Excellent budget downtown hotel

Excellent little downtown hotel. Friendly and helpful staff, a delicious breakfast, and a good nights sleep at a great price

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2023

Jaclyn

It was a nice hotel with friendly staff. Good location, walkable.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

13 May 2023

Nomi

Excellent place to stay right in the middle of all the action. A little intimidating in the beginning as i had to stay my first night at a sister hotel due to booking error but that place and staff were very nice. After moving to my booked room everything was great. The staff is amazing and super helpful, they made sure everything was taken care of. Special shout out to Muhammed and Heidi.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2023

Jefferson

The property was very well located. Staff were friendly and managed to book transfer from/to the airport. I would there stay again.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

23 Mar 2023

Verified traveler

Never stay here

Very shabby hotel, anything was working, from the tv to the shower. Be aware of the publicity they make whit the fotos of the hotel, their are fake. From boutique hotel maybe the only thing that is near is the elevator ride, in a old not safe device that ad a freytning experience to the all bad thing.

Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Dec 2022

JESUS

The property is small in the 4th floor; bathrooms are too small and only one towel provided for two people

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2022

Charles

The boutique square hotel has a very friendly staff.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2022

Larry

I was switched to the Capitol Hotel nearby. Sister hotel owned by same company. Hotel and staff were terrific. I highly recommend.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2022

Luca

elegant good breakfast comfortable bed good internet close to restraints museum train and bus station no=ice staff

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2022

Jose

The customer service at this hotel is excellent. Very willing to help you. The location of the hotel is very good. The hotel and security of the hotel is excellent. For the price this hotel is excellent. Honestly I cannot say enough good things about it. I am coming back to Cairo and I will be staying at this hotel again. The staff make you feel like family.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2022

Darlene

It was so Boutique! The sound and sight of Talaab Square were delightful. Single African American women, felt safe ,greeted by hotel on 3rd floor as i took the step down to the square. Many eateries have menus in english jusy blooks away from the Egyptian Musuem and independant square, you can walk behind the Musuem and find the Nile! I might have to stay again to get pcr ttest to go home, New York!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2022

Quennie Ann

I love this hotel because the beds are so comfortable and clean compared to some hotels around the area. However, I did not like that I paid a room with balcony and ended up getting the one with just an open window. They told me that its occupied and that's kinda upsetting I should just pay for a regular room if I know this will happen. The staffs and very nice and helpful if you need something. Also, the breakfast is just okay if you compared them from the others. We've been to 4 different hotels in Egypt and so far their breakfast in my least favorite. I would still give 5 stars because they treat us like a family and very helpful but if you stay here don't book a balcony because who knows if you'll get it.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2022

Stefanie

The Square Boutique Hotel is a sweet little place on the 4th floor of the Tulip Hotel building on the south side of Talaat Harb Square. The room we stayed in overlooked the square from a small balcony. Staff were super helpful with everything from check in to printing out travel documents for us to oranging our airport transport. Great value and within walking distance of restaurants and museums.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2022

Mandy

Smooth and great

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Mar 2022

adam

Good view and hotel

Very nice view of the square

Partner

2/10

Poor

01 Mar 2022

Omar

Bad bad

It is very bad Hotel is not clean and is not like in pictures everything is bad

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

12 Feb 2022

Ivan

Worst hotel. Avoid.

Dont normally leave reviews, but this one topped the cake with being the worst hotel iv ever stayed in.

At check in recpetion they had issues finding my booking because their laptop was broken. Then i couldnt pay because their card machine was also broken. It was 4am so i couldnt get cash, but they kept asking. I paid the day after after 3 hrs of sleep. Then the shower had issues with hot and cold settings and the wifi didnt work.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2021

Patricia

The staff go above & beyond to help in any way they can. Keyrolos & Omnia are incredible!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2021

Azucena

The hotel is in a great location in the middle of downtown Cairo. It’s easy to find anything nearby including food, a pharmacy, or a convenience store. It’s within walking distance of the Egyptian museum as well as the Nile river. The staff was great and very helpful. I would definitely recommend this place. :)

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Sep 2021

Farid

it is in downtaoin

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

06 May 2021

Verified traveler

Really I. Was dirty, shower leaked paint was chipped

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2021

Verified traveler

Hospitable and clean place that is affordable and centrally located.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

07 Dec 2020

Shannon

The two main items that qualified the hotel is the wi-fi and breakfast. There is no breakfast and the wi-fi is terribly weak.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Sep 2020

Casha

Mostly great

This hotel is a great value. The rooms are beautiful, and the view of the square is nice. People have complained of the tiny bathrooms.. but they’re just fine. The people working there were nice and helpful.
One thing to be wary of, specifically for unmarried couples: we stayed there 3 nights, and on the first night things were fine. Check in was smooth, they made copies of our passports, and we went to our room. On day 2 after exploring, we returned to our room for a nap, when there was a knock on the door. We were told that they needed to make copies of our passports—again. I’m not exactly sure what was going on.. they rifled through the pages and then told us they needed a copy of our marriage certificate. We’re not married, but in a panic we told them that we were and didn’t have copies. Eventually they let it go.. but I wasn’t sure what to make of it. There are laws against unmarried Egyptians staying together, or Egyptians and foreigners.. but it’s very much legal for westerners, so I don’t know. I never want to violate people’s cultural standards, and wouldn’t have stayed there if they mentioned this before hand.. but I did feel pretty uncomfortable after. If married or single, I would highly recommend though! In the same building as the Tulip hotel, on the 4th floor

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Adequate accommodations in a convenient location

This place is difficult to find since it's on the 4th floor and there is no sign on the street level. You should follow the Tulip Hotel sign instead and take the elevator.

The bathroom was cramped but at least there was a small table and chair for my laptop.

Fortunately there was also a wall heater/AC which came in handy since the weather was somewhat chilly.

There are a couple on inexpensive Egyptian fast food places nearby, e.g. Kazaz and Felfela, which are quite popular with the locals but may require some figuring out how they operate. Menus available in English on the wall.

This area is very noisy with the constant traffic in the square, but I just took out my hearing aids and it was bearable then.

On the positive side Tahrir Square and the Egyptian Museum are well within walking distance.

Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Feb 2020

Gay

Clean, comfortable, quaint... but noisy

Excellent staff, responsive, and friendly. Noisy location. Rooms are nice but bathroom small. Difficult to sleep as I could hear people in check-in area talking. Door to my room was across from breakfast area, so no sleeping in. Bed very comfortable, water hot, clean, beat, minimal amenities. Very good location for food, shopping, ATMs. Difficult to find for taxi drop off and pickup. Not fancy but clean and Adam went out of his way to make me feel at home.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2020

Putul

Excellent service. Management is super friendly and helpful.they will alway try to accommodate all your needs and will help you selflessly. Service is really good and quick. I will definitely stay here If I visit Cairo again

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

13 Jan 2020

Jim

Photo shop

Photo shop does wonder on websites, everything looks 5 stars , very different from actual . Our room smells like sewage, so hotel try to mask it with a very strong air freshener. bathroom floor flooded every time sink drains . Supposedly have a balcony with chairs, but is broken and can't be opened . Overall the staffs were friendly and try hard to please.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2019

Sunny

I had a great stay at Square Boutique. The location is perfect and the staff was extremely friendly and went above and beyond to make me feel welcome. I will stay here again next time I’m in Cairo and would definitely recommend this to anyone

2/10

Poor

10 Dec 2019

Kiara

Worst property ever do not stay here. It’s not safe and impossible to find I didn’t even stay here I payed the extra money to stay at steigenberg hotel which is a 5 star hotel well worth it. This place doesn’t want to give me my refund back I didn’t even stay there.
Worst place is Cairo it’s listed as a hotel
And it’s NOT A HOTEL it’s a HOSTEL

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Dec 2019

Shamim

Nice stay

The square boutique hotel is more of a pension than a boutique hotel, in the sense that it’s not luxury or particularly stylish, is slightly run-down but does have a lot of character. The entrance to the main building is in a very bad state of disrepair but the hotel itself, which is on the fourth floor, is nice for the price. It’s in a old building, so has high ceilings, original features etc, which gives a unique ‘cairo’ feel to it. The rooms are clean and the staff are very friendly. The location is excellent and if you ask for a room with a balcony facing talaat harb square you get to see the charming old buildings nearby, although it is quite noisy! the hotel
Also provides a shuttle service to and from the airport, which is really efficient and very good value. I would recommend this hotel if you’re on a limited budget.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

06 Dec 2019

MYKY

The building is not new but this hotel is very updated. Great location, only 10 min walk to the museum. Friendly front desk and big breakfast! It is a bit noisy because of traffic. Don’t miss the entrance, the hotel is located on the 4th floor.
You have to take an old elevator, which is pretty cool.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2019

Pinky

Prompt service for anything asked. Very clean. Airy inside. All amenities available.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

very nice small hotel , affordable price and friendly staff

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

staff are nice , willing to help . Room is comfy and sparkly clean .

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2019

Gaby

was very nice experience , clean rooms , hard to find

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

We booked 3 nights at this hotel , and it was very nice . Location is near to everything . A bit noisy , but it’s ok very where in Cairo . I recommend it .

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

The hotel is so nice , so clean , and in a perfect location , staff are super friendly , thank you guys

Friends_and_family Partner

2/10

Poor

20 Oct 2019

Diana

Do not recommend

It was very hard finding the hotel. The taxi just dropped us off on one of the side streets cause he asked several people and still couldn’t find it. We walked around with our suitcases for an hour until finally we found someone who called the hotel for us to find out exactly where they were.
THEN we left to camp in the desert for the night and put the sign on the door to clean room. Came back the next day and nothing was done. The housekeeper just put the sign back in the side table.
Would not recommend this place.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

perfect ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

The property lacks many basic amenities one would expect such as gift shops, restaurants, pool, fitness center, etc. However the staff is friendly and helpful as they can be. While the hotel may be suitable for backpackers or people on budget, it did not meet our expectation and we left after our first night stay.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

My friend and I arrived very late - we arranged a taxi from the airport and he was waiting for us with our names. He was very friendly (younger kid - skinny, very smiley). He got us to the hotel quickly.

At check in, Michael (I believe that was his name - shorter, stockier) was quite rude. We inquired about our tour that was booked for the following day and he put his hand up to interrupt and said yes I know. We didn’t even ask our question yet so how could you possibly know?

Thank goodness, the next morning Sarah was at the desk. She is so friendly and helpful. We also had another male desk attendant the next night, younger kid, skinny but very helpful. He told us he was from Giza.

As far as accommodations go - the location is great. It’s a 5 minute walk to the museum. The rooms are smaller - we were in room 34 which sits right in the lobby and opens onto the street facing balcony. It was fine for us but if you’re a light sleeper, you definitely need a room in the back.

We had a mini flood in our room when we used the shower. Apparently, when the shower head is pointed at the granite wall, it seeps through and soaks the floor in the bedroom. There’s also an electrical outlet on this wall so it made me nervous it could cause a fire. We let the desk staff know and he mopped it.

The breakfast was included but very minimal. I would eat elsewhere.

We also did the tour w Mo, he was amazing!

Overall average hotel.

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

07 Jul 2019

Nic

Terrible hotel

Didn’t actually get to stay at the hotel I’d booked and paid for. Arrived there to be told I was staying somewhere else. Marched over the road with my luggage to a completely different hotel. Was never told why. Do NOT use this hotel!!! Totally dodgy and totally unreliable!!!!

4/10

Poor

05 Jul 2019

vikas

Disappointing service. Not recommended.

I was surprised this hotel received such high reviews. The service was onerous. When I arrived late at night after a long trip I was accosted with attempts to arrange tours. A hotel should be a place to be at peace from the hustle and bustle of Cairo. The night desk person was also basically rude. Confronting me once about being 5 minutes late for a tour I did schedule with them. And breakfast was pathetic. Two pitas with two pieces of processed cheese.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Good location and very handy, staff were super friendly and helpful.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2019

Alicia

unique property. Very close to museum. short ride to American Embassy

Business Partner

2/10

Poor

18 May 2019

Verified traveler

This property was extremely disappointing - so much so that my friend and I abandoned our reservation and immediately booked a new property. This place was falsely advertised and upon arrival, we were told to wait and then transported to another hotel that looked nothing like the photos. It was dirty, felt unsafe, and was next to a busy street with loud noises. The hotel was apparently a sister property but it did not look at all what was advertised as a quaint boutique hotel.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

06 May 2019

Verified traveler

My sister and I stayed at this hotel for 6 nights and we were overall quite happy. We had no problems whatsoever with our room, which was really comfortable and clean. The only comment I would make is that the shower curtains would be a good addition in the bathrooms and prevent the floor from being drenched.

Breakfast starts from 8.30-11.30am, but this was too late for us most days, as our tours were booked for much earlier.

Most of the staff we met were really nice and welcoming, however, both my sister and I found Saif to be quite patronising at times. It also didn't leave us with a very good impression that he challenged another hotel guest about a prior incident, right in front of us. We felt that that could have been addressed a lot more appropriately and professionally.

Like other people have mentioned, the hotel is on the 4th floor of the building, and if we hadn't booked airport transfer, it would have been very difficult to find ourselves; as there is no obvious signage. Tahrir Square is in Downtown Cairo, and is a good place to stay if you aren't necessarily looking for a touristy area.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Great Option for Downtown Cairo

The Square Boutique was just as pictured. The rooms well appointed and clean. The staff are friendly and helpful. We loved the balcony overlooking the square, and yes, it was noisy as mentioned. Cairo is just a noisy place! However, when we shut the door and curtains, noise was muffled considerably. We slept very well. We loved the Square Boutique. However, we just had one wrinkle. Seems they may have overbooked the room for which we reserved and prepaid. On arrival we were told we would be in their \"other\" building and, when we walked over, found an entirely different hotel. They were \"outsourcing\" us to a lesser property. So we refused the room and insisted our pre-paid reservation was at the \"Square Boutique\". Luckily, the Square Boutique was able to accommodate us in a bigger room, but we were told we would have to switch the next day. Turns out we never had to switch rooms and got to enjoy the bigger room, though we had to pack our bags each day not knowing if we were switching rooms or not! So, Square Boutique has a great product: very clean rooms, nice daily breakfast and good location downtown, but needs to better manage it's reservations. They should have offered us the bigger room instead of trying to outsource us. But, that being said, even though we pushed back, the desk staff remained just as friendly and helpful during our stay. I give them lots of credit for their kindness!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2019

Ian

Good location, clean and friendly.

Pretty good place overall, can’t beat the location. Friendly staff too, pretty clean for Cairo. They actually bumped me to their sister hotel the capitol hotel but it was literally right next door so no problem. Good hotel for the price no real complaints.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

The service and the location were excellent . Breakfast was very good.
The entrance to the building and the elevator were the 2 areas that I did not like

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2019

MadamOuda

Smaller style, great location, updated and clean. Managed by very considerate and cooperative people. Best place at the price in Cairo. Recommend highly!

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

The staff were incredible, rooms were spacious and nicely upgraded, the building has charm.
The hotel was well situated and the value is excellent.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Great staff, very helpful.
Bathroom somewhat small but good value

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Mar 2019

Nazanin

Location

Location

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

The Hotel Staff at this hotel is very helpful Sarah and Said was great and made our time at The Square Boutique Hotel a very pleasant one they were very attentive and we loved them. We booked our tours thru them and was a great price and very informative tour guides. The location of the hotel is well accessible to many places. The Bathrooms are very small and everything gets wet as there are no shower curtains. The sink in my room leaked everywhere. Overall the hotel was good and the Breakfast included was great.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2019

Tony

Staff were friendly,Breakfast Falafel and Egyptian breakfast was excellent. Room was Modern and clean.
Room layout could be improved, towel rails and bath mat are required.
Should be non smoking in lobby.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Great little hotel, in great location near Tahir square, but quiet, luxurious and affordable.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

23 Feb 2019

Abraham

The reception was incredibly helpful, especially Verina who speaks excellent English help us kindly with highlights things to visit and where to eat good local food.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2019

Isabel

Everyone was very helpful!!

Rooms are a little small but very clean

Have very good prices on tours

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Great location, excellent value for money, attentive staff and extremely comfortable bed!
I suggest to add show curtains in your bathrooms.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

everythung was amazing ,licatiin was so good and staff