Title: Talisman Hotel - 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) # Talisman Hotel Hotel in Cairo with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk ![Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, free internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1360000/1359700/1359612/dabc9402.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1360000/1359700/1359612/dc118655.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1360000/1359700/1359612/2ac8f72c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1360000/1359700/1359612/683eeced.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1360000/1359700/1359612/8d6ed0b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located in Az-Zahir's center, Talisman Hotel offers a complimentary continental breakfast and on-site shopping. Guests can browse the library, use public WiFi, or dine at the restaurant. The multilingual staff provides concierge services praised for their attentive care. 7.8 Good ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk - Laundry - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 19 - Nov. 20](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=1359612&PinnedHotelID=1359612&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=1359612&PinnedHotelID=1359612&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 20 - Nov. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=1359612&PinnedHotelID=1359612&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=1359612&PinnedHotelID=1359612&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 21 - Nov. 23](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=1359612&PinnedHotelID=1359612&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=1359612&PinnedHotelID=1359612&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 28 - 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Airport (CAI) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Al Qubeisy | القبيصى - ‬13 min walk - ‪ملك المانجا والفراولة - ‬6 min walk - ‪Dream Cafe - ‬9 min walk - ‪Koshary El Zaieem - ‬10 min walk - ‪Karam Sandwich - ‬13 min walk ## About this property ### Talisman Hotel Hotel near Khan el-Khalili Take advantage of free continental breakfast, shopping on site, and a library at Talisman Hotel. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant. Additional perks include: - A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and multilingual staff - Concierge services, a porter/bellhop, and a front-desk safe - A TV in the lobby Room features All guestrooms at Talisman Hotel feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like separate sitting areas and bathrobes. 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Air conditioning - Desk - Phone - Separate sitting area ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: anytime Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### You need to know 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 This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property ### We should mention Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms; guests are responsible for providing proof of marriage, if requested by the property ### Property is also known as Talisman de Charme Talisman de Charme Cairo Talisman Hotel de Charme Talisman Hotel de Charme Cairo Talisman Hotel Cairo Talisman Hotel Talisman Cairo Talisman Hotel Hotel Talisman Hotel Cairo Talisman Hotel Hotel Cairo ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Talisman Hotel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Talisman Hotel? > Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. ### What time is check-out at Talisman Hotel? > Check-out is at noon. ### Where is Talisman Hotel located? > Located in Islamic Cairo, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Ain Shams University, Bab al-Futuh, and Al-Hakim Mosque. El Kharazaty and Egyptian National Railways Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km). Abdou Pasha Station is 8 minutes by foot and El Geish Station is 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Talisman Hotel Reviews 7.8 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 22 8 - Good 22 6 - Okay 8 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 5 ### 8.2/10 Cleanliness ### 8.2/10 Staff & service ### 8.8/10 Amenities ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 6.4/10 Eco-friendliness ### 8/10 Good #### Ilan Oct 10, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Don't take credit card though it is stated on the reservation confirmation that it is an option?! Breakfast is pretty basic. The location is great, clean and nicely decorated. Staff is friendly and kind (but depends who is attending). ##### Ilan Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark Jul 31, 2011 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Hotel Talisman Cairo - friendly and unique The hotel staff were so friendly and helpful and the public rooms were furnished with fab Egyptian historical pieces throughout. Breakfast lovely and particularly cool was the fact we were only in our room for about 1 minute when a knock on the door revealed the waiter with welcoming fresh fruit drinks. You will though need to arrive by taxi as not easy at all to find. In small sidestreet with no obvious signage. ##### Mark ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Nov 30, 2011 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Excellent for a feel if Cairo Charming as the name indicates. Down an alley off Talit Harb St. Old fashioned open cage elevator. Hotel is on fifth floor. Great for travellers who like the local flavor rather than the "Hilton" feel. Staff speaks English and were very helpful and accomidating. In a typical bustling Cairo neighborhood in downtown Cairo. Walk to Tahrir Square, Egyptian Museum and the Nile. Highly reccomended. ##### Verified traveller ### 4/10 Poor #### Dwight Dec 7, 2022 Liked: Amenities Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Please be advised, the building in which this hostel is located is a semi-abandon building. There was a man sleeping in the hallway entrance of the place and another one in another floor since this hostel is on the 5th floor. The building is in terrible shape, and very sketchy. Once in the “hotel” the electricity went off. My partner and I decided to leave the next night and stayed somewhere else, although we were supposed to stay there another night. (Still haven’t gotten my money back for the 2nd day cancellation) Due yourselves and love ones a favor and do not book here. ##### Dwight ### 6/10 Okay #### Nikta Dec 23, 2023 Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort #### Not happy with location, payment, breakfast Location : It is extraordinary difficult to find the entrance especially over the weekend as it is crazy crowded near the entrance. We had to drag our luggages and go through the crowd to enter the main building. In the building it was not easy to find the main door, and we had to go up and down multiple time with a no so safe elevator. Payment: I had to pay the fee at the hotel and wanted to pay in Egyptian pound, but I was told I can only pay in $, or the equal amount in Egyptian pounds but with THE BLACK market exchange rate, which was almost double of what I exchanged my $. (1$=31 EGP, vs 50EGP in black market) Breakfast: it was way below expectations, very simple, not much variety, it took them almost 10 min to give us bread. ##### Nikta Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel Dec 25, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We loved this meticulously restored to its 1800s splendor--think Haussmann Parisian high ceilings and large French windows--with exquisite Egyptian antiques yet all modern conveniences (en suite bathrooms, air conditioning etc). Atmosphere is completed by being met each morning by elderly woman maitre d' in flawless French. High on 5th floor down a pedestrianized side street, no Cairo traffic noise to disturb you. Walkable to Egyptian Museum and old Cairo but in an Egyptian medium/high shopping neighborhood so no hassle and lots of good local (ie not tourist) food options. As others have said, dont be put off by rather run down ground floor covered courtyard from which you get lift to 5th floor. This hotel is the antidote to bland, impersonal, 5 star hotels and grotty noisy backpacker hotels. Plus, instead of trying to sell you tours or overpriced transport, here they told us about Uber which was a fraction of the price, very reliable and had seatbelts, and local restaurants from which they got no commission! Character, cleanliness, convenience. You could not do better. ##### Rachel ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Jul 11, 2025 #### good once you find it, and bring cash! Nice people and rooms, but awful breakfast and virtually impossible to find. through an unmarked doorway on a side street of the street named in the address, with no signage externally. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Françoise Jan 31, 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities En positif : lit confortable , eau très chaude et puissante pour la douche. En négatif ; hôtel au 5 éme étage et parties communes absolument dégoûtantes - voire immondes !! Petit dej très médiocre … et thé / café ds les gobelets de carton. Rideaux et décoration très poussiéreux … et tentative pour nous facturer les bouteilles d’eau habituellement offertes !! ##### Françoise Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Dec 6, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Location is perfect @ down town Caïro. Best spot to witness local life of the inhabitants of Caïro. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 26, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Die inneneinrichtungtung desd Hotels ist einzigartig, seh wertvoll. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Dec 5, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Totally unique for Cairo, a real sanctuary right in a downtown area full of wonderful 1930s French architecture. I visit Cairo a lot and usually stay in one of the 4 or 5 star chains. All so far are dull, large concrete buildings with no soul. The staff were wonderful and everything worked perfectly. We stayed 3 nights. It may not be everyone's ideal but for those who want to experience old Cairo, rather than an anonymous bunker, this is a real sanctuary. One review said breakfast was 'basic' but there was a good range of options, the fresh guavas were my highlight. Don't miss a visit to Cage Riche 5-10 mins walk away, another institution. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Christian, Paris Nov 21, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Décoration soignée style années 50 , MAIS HOTEL TRÈS DIFFICILE À TROUVER INCONNU DE SES VOISINS... au cinquième étage d’un immeuble dont l’entree n’est pas dans la rue principale où se trouve l’adresse officielle des guides mais dans une rue perpendiculaire ... avec une enseigne de 80cmx40 perdue parmi dix autres ... ##### Christian Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nora, O Nov 6, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Hübsches historisches Hotel Hervorragend, historisch und chic in jedem Detail ##### Nora ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller May 4, 2015 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### おすすめしません 2015年4月に2泊しました。1泊めはシャワーからお湯が出なかったので、その旨話すと、10〜15分位すれば出るというのですが、結局出ませんでした。結構暑い日だったので、安くもない値段のホテルで汗も流せないのは地獄だと思いました。翌日朝、部屋を替えてもらい、今度の部屋は暑いお湯が出ましたが、排水が悪いため、シャワーを浴びているうちに足が排水に浸かってしまいます。掃除もあまり綺麗でなく、部屋の作りも、ホテルではなく、ホステルかペンションです。値段が安いのならまだしも、この値段なら絶対泊まらないほうが良いです。後悔します。 Don't stay this Hotel。 ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jan 20, 2012 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Piccolo hotel di charme L'hotel si trova in zona centrale, ma vi si accede da una traversa un po' sporca e polverosa. E' al quinto piano di un palazzo fatiscente e malandato ma, superata la porta dell'hotel, l'esperienza e' davvero piacevole. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jan 10, 2012 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### perfecte kennismaking met Cairo! Mooie centrale plek en stijlvol ingericht hotel. Ook de touroperator waar het hotel mee samenwerkt is een aanrader ('Adventure in Egypt'). ##### Verified traveller ### 6/10 Okay #### Giosue, Milan , Italy Aug 22, 2011 Liked: Room comfort Disliked: Cleanliness Charming but...... The old building is dirty behond decency; the rooms have poor bathrooms and dirty floors; breakfast is a bit depressing and the downtown traffic and noise quite disturbing. Staff very kind , nice furnishing, large rooms. ##### Giosue ### 2/10 Terrible #### Celia, Sydney Aug 13, 2011 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### DO NOT STAY AT THIS HOTEL!!! THERE ARE THIEVES!! The hotel was fine, I was happy until the last day when I realised that someone has stolen all the precious stones, jeweleries, and cash from the safe box inside the room. If you stay at this hotel do not leave anything valuable in the safe box as advised. I did just that, and even with my own individual code they open the safebox and stole everything that was valuable. Do not stay at this Hotel!!! ##### Celia ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jul 27, 2011 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Cairo Haven We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Cairo. The transport from the airport was an issue and consideration should be given for airport pick up which would assist in the frenetic conditions of the arrival section of the airport. Hotel arranged transport to airport when we left which made life easier. Best wishes to all at the Hotel Talisman. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Alex, London Apr 26, 2011 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A quiet refuge in the heart of Cairo The Talisman Hotel is the perfect place to stay in the heart of Cairo if you are looking for a friendly boutique hotel that is well-run and has easy access to the Egyptian Museum at a reasonable price. ##### Alex ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Apr 19, 2011 Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort #### Hotel Talisman Le Caire Rapport qualité prix nul. Pas d'info pour trouver l'hôtel dans la rue, ni à l'intérieur de l'immeuble. La honte : servir du nescafé au pdj, pour ce prix on peut proposer du café... ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jan 7, 2011 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely As previously stated the entrance to the hotel might leave you a bit wary, but once you get to the fifth floor it feels completely different. Our Egyptian guides were unaware of it, since the hotel does little/no publicity within the country, but even they were impressed when they dropped us off or picked us up. The fact that there is complimentary breakfast and wireless is very rare and speaks to how homey the hotel is. Everyone at the front desk was helpful and gave us great directions on how to get around Cairo on foot and on the metro. I wholeheartedly recommend this place. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Abhishek, New Delhi Dec 8, 2010 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Talisman The Hotel was a great experience and we were wowed by the decor and the thoughtful design of the place- though finding it could be a slight challenge a better map (in English) and instructions with bookings could do the trick. The stay was very comfortable and the room was clean, well stocked and with all the comforts expected from a hotel at this price range (though in Egypt the expected cannot be taken for granted) The Breakfast was a good spread and the staff was very helpful and polite. On the whole a very warm and charming experience. ##### Abhishek ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Dec 5, 2010 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### talisman hotel le caire Accueil très sympa - tout était parfait - ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anel, Pretoria - South Africa Nov 23, 2010 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Best thing about Cairo is the Talisman... The Talisman Hotel has been a pleasant surprise in a not so friendly city. We stayed for two nights, in two different rooms and both were very nicely decorated. We had some issues on our first night with the bathroom, and then asked to be moved, without any hassle. The hotel is absolutely beautiful in terms of decor and atmoshpere. Breakfast was very basic. MacDonalds just accross the street! Try to avoid the hotel's Inhouse tour operator, sitting at the reception, till you know what you want to do and where do you want to go. We almost got bombarderd into booking a very expensive taxi ride to the Pyramids. We ended up booking a taxi, to take us around for the day, at a fifth of the price. Just make sure, that both parties agree on the price. This taxi can take you straight to the pyramids, don't fall for the donkey car ride, and that you can't go any further with a car. I will definitley recommend this hotel, as it is great value for money, and looks even better than on the pictures. It has great atmosphere and is very clean! ##### Anel ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairo-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Cairo-At-Nile-Plaza.h1083214.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel Cairo Heliopolis](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairo-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel-Cairo-Heliopolis.h2602684.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel Cairo Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairo-Hotels-Novotel-Cairo-Airport.h1678.Hotel-Information) > > [Le Méridien Cairo Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairo-Hotels-Le-Meridien-Cairo-Airport.h6456907.Hotel-Information) > > [BestWestern Hotels in Canmore](https://www.expedia.ca/Canmore-Hotels-Best-Western.0-0-d10131--bBestWestern.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairo-Hotels-Sheraton-Cairo-Hotel-Casino.h2030.Hotel-Information) > > [Cheap Hotels in Toronto](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-Cheap-Hotels.0-0-d178314-tCheapHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Motels Toronto](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Motels.d178314-aaMotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Marriott Mena House Cairo](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairo-Hotels-Marriott-Mena-House-Cairo.h17162680.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal Canadian Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-Hotels-Royal-Canadian-Lodge.h18100.Hotel-Information) > > [Al Masa Hotel Nasr City](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairo-Hotels-Al-Masa-Hotel.h10069968.Hotel-Information) > > [The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairo-Hotels-The-Nile-Ritz-Carlton.h5261.Hotel-Information) > > [Flamenco Hotel Cairo](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairo-Hotels-Golden-Tulip-Flamenco.h9028.Hotel-Information) > > [Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairo-Hotels-Sofitel-Cairo-Nile-El-Gezirah.h11072.Hotel-Information) > > [Cairo Marriott Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairo-Hotels-Cairo-Marriott-Hotel-Omar-Khayyam-Casino.h6661.Hotel-Information) > > [Ramses Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairo-Hotels-Ramses-Hilton.h177796.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Pyramids Golf](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairo-Hotels-Hilton-Pyramids-Golf.h859389.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in St. John's](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Johns-Hotels.d181832.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows](https://www.expedia.ca/Kaanapali-Hotels-Royal-Lahaina-Resort-Bungalows.h34767.Hotel-Information) > > [Kempinski Nile Hotel Cairo](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairo-Hotels-Kempinski-Nile-Hotel-Cairo.h3050071.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Cairo Heliopolis](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairo-Hotels-Hilton-Cairo-Heliopolis.h22840340.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Niagara Falls](https://www.expedia.ca/Niagara-Falls-Hotels.d6023515.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at First Residence](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairo-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Cairo-At-First-Residence.h470285.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Mohali (IXC) to Nanded (NDC)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ixc/ndc/chandigarh-to-nanded) > > [Flights from Goffs (YHZ) to Tampa (TPA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yhz/tpa/halifax-to-tampa) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Washington (DCA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/dca/calgary-to-washington) > > [Air India](https://www.expedia.ca/Air-India-Flights.cAI.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to British Columbia (YAZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/yaz/vancouver-to-tofino)