Dahab HostelvsMarriott Mena House, Cairo
Dahab Hostel and Marriott Mena House, Cairo are both endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, Marriott Mena House, Cairo scores significantly better than Dahab Hostel. Marriott Mena House, Cairo ranks #4 in Cairo with endorsements from 7 reviews such as Oyster, Fodor's and Rough Guide.
Dahab Hostel
26 Muhammad Bassiyuny, Cairo, Egypt
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Multilingual
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Lonely Planet
"Perhaps one of the oddest lodgings in Cairo, this small hotel is really a series of very ordinary small rooms built around the rim of the rooftop of a Downtown building, fashioned to..." Full review
Rough Guide
Star
"A very laidback hostel that’s like a beach camp from the Red Sea backpacker resort of Dahab transported – surprisingly convincingly – to the roof of a building in downtown Cairo."
Marriott Mena House, Cairo
6 Haram St., El Haram, Giza, Egypt
From $128/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure
"While the hotel does not make a smart base for exploring Cairo, it is a splendid oasis—one with unparalleled, pinch-yourself views of one of the great wonders of the world." Full review
Rough Guide
"Set in lush grounds by the Giza Pyramids, and with views of them from the pricier rooms, this one-time khedival hunting lodge witnessed Roosevelt and Churchill initiate the D-Day plan."
Star Service
"The Mena House is a true oasis from the hustle and bustle of Cairo." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
81.5
"It goes without saying the upgrade to rooms with a pyramid view is worth it." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"A luxury, historic Egyptian property, with views of the ancient pyramids, tropical gardens, 24-hour laundry service, limousine service, a heated outdoor pool, a spa and gym, golf course." Full review
Fodor's
"This is the great colonial-era hotel in Cairo and has hosted almost every politician, celebrity, and member of royalty to visit Egypt, and it's both comfortable and convenient for the pyramids." Full review
Fodor's
"The setting in the arches-and-romance splendor of the Mena House could hardly be more sublime, and Indian musicians create a seductive aural backdrop. Try luscious, yogurt-marinated tandoori." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Built in 1869 as Khedive Ismail’s hunting lodge, Mena House dazzles with intricate gold decoration and air that perpetually smells of jasmine." Full review
Independent
"Even if you don’t end up staying at the Marriott Mena House, it’s worth a visit to savour the breathtaking scenery while dining at the hotel’s restaurant. "
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