Title: Charming bed & breakfast in marvelous Giza Governorate with WiFi, AC 2 twin beds - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Charming bed & breakfast in marvelous Giza Governorate with WiFi, AC 2 twin beds Bed & breakfast in Giza, near Giza Pyramid Complex ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118100000/118097500/118097422/20aaa493.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118100000/118097500/118097422/cc15aa3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hair dryer, towels, toilet paper](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118100000/118097500/118097422/265b57dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118100000/118097500/118097422/bc474c9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hair dryer, towels, toilet paper](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118100000/118097500/118097422/01f67558.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Close to Great Sphinx of Giza and Pyramid of Khufu, Charming bed & breakfast in marvelous Giza Governorate with WiFi, AC 2 twin beds provides amenities like laundry facilities. 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Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - Smoke-free premises Room features All guestrooms at Charming bed & breakfast in marvelous Giza Governorate with WiFi, AC 2 twin beds offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like internet access. 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special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming bed & breakfast in marvelous Giza Governorate with WiFi, AC 2 twin beds pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Charming bed & breakfast in marvelous Giza Governorate with WiFi, AC 2 twin beds? > Check-in begins at 10:00 AM. ### What time is check-out at Charming bed & breakfast in marvelous Giza Governorate with WiFi, AC 2 twin beds? > Check-out is at 1:00 PM. ### Where is Charming bed & breakfast in marvelous Giza Governorate with WiFi, AC 2 twin beds located? > Located in Kafrat al Jabal, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Sound and Light Theater, Giza Pyramid Complex, and Great Sphinx of Giza. Pyramid of Khufu and Pyramid of Menkaure are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? 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