Steigenberger Cecil Hotel Alexandria
A four-star hotel on Saad Zaghloul Square in central Alexandria, in business since 1929 and set in the Raml Station district.
At a glance
- Departs
- Daily
- Board
- Bed & Breakfast
- Class
- 4-star
The short answer
A four-star city hotel in Raml Station, Alexandria, booked through Egypt Discovery.
- New
Snapshot
Good to know
- Duration
- 1 night
- Travel style
- City hotel break
- Accommodation
- Four-star property
- Destinations
- Alexandria
- Includes
- A hotel room for your stay · Check-in at the front desk · Room amenities as set by your rate · Meals only if your rate includes them · Hotel services as per your booking
- Best for
- Staying in the city centre · Visitors interested in history · Access to the Mediterranean waterfront · Guests who like an urban setting
- Egypt Discovery is a licensed Egyptian tour operator.
- The hotel is listed as four-star.
- Its address is 16 Saad Zaghloul Square, Raml Station, Alexandria.
- The Cecil has been open since 1929.
- Room, meals and services follow the arrangement you book.
02Overview
A first look
Raml Station is where Alexandria's street life runs into the Mediterranean sky. Saad Zaghloul Square gives the Cecil a proper city-centre setting, with days spent among local streets and not behind resort gates. It has been part of the city for generations, and you can enjoy that without turning your stay into a history lesson.
The lobby is a handy place to pause between time outside and evenings in town. Egypt Discovery books stays at the Cecil, and can confirm the room category, meal basis and services attached to your booking before you commit, because they vary with the rate.
Background
The facts
The Steigenberger Cecil is a four-star city hotel at 16 Saad Zaghloul Square in Alexandria's Raml Station district. It has been open since 1929, so it belongs to the city's modern hotel history, and its setting is the centre of Alexandria and not a resort.
The address puts the hotel in the Raml Station area, close to the Mediterranean waterfront. Room type, view, meals and services depend on the arrangement you book; confirm those details before you buy.
Its 1929 opening ties it to Alexandria's twentieth-century growth. The square takes its name from the Egyptian political leader Saad Zaghloul, who lived from 1859 to 1927.
Check the hotel's current check-in and check-out times before you travel. Egypt Discovery books the stay.
Named in this entry
Alexandria·Raml Station·Saad Zaghloul·Mediterranean Sea·Alexandria Corniche·Bibliotheca Alexandrina·Qaitbay Citadel
Suited to
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- Adults and older teenagers who want to stay in central Alexandria near Raml Station and the waterfront. Couples, solo travellers and families who prefer a city address to a resort and plan to explore on foot or by local transport.
Maybe not, if
- Pick a resort outside the centre if you want a beach holiday or lots of leisure facilities on site. The central position may also bother light sleepers who dislike street noise.
What lingers
- 01Four-star hotel in the middle of Alexandria
- 0216 Saad Zaghloul Square, by Raml Station
- 03Open since 1929
- 04A city address, not a resort district
- 05Restaurant, bar, room service and business centre among the listed facilities
Honest assessment
The honest pluses and minuses, as our own team sees them after running this trip.
Highlights
- A central address on Saad Zaghloul Square
- In business since 1929
- A city base for the old centre of Alexandria
- Four-star hotel in a central neighbourhood
Things to Consider
- Central streets can mean traffic and noise
- Room features and meals depend on what you book
- Not a beach-style resort stay
Worth knowing
How this compares
Many stays in Alexandria are built around resort grounds, whereas the Steigenberger Cecil is a city property in Raml Station. Its address puts you in the middle of Alexandria, with room services and meals depending on what you book.
Choose your room
Featured rooms
Classic Room
- 2 Twin bed
- Sleeps 3
Dining
Where you'll eat
The listed facilities include a restaurant, a bar and room service, but we do not hold outlet names, cuisines, opening hours or meal plans. Ask the hotel which venues are open during your stay and whether breakfast is available. When comparing rates, check whether yours includes breakfast or is room-only rather than assuming a board basis. The front desk can also tell you about current hours and bookings.
On property
What's here
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Laundry
- Bar
- Business centre
- Family rooms
- Concierge
Field notes
From our Egyptologists
- 01
Check if your rate includes breakfast before comparing room costs.
- 02
Ask which room orientations are free on your dates before picking a category.
- 03
Confirm current check-in and check-out times before you finalise your plans.
- 04
Do not take Wi-Fi and other services as standard; check they are in your rate.
Plan around price
When to book
Cheapest in Dec 2026 from £67 pps/night. Most expensive in Apr 2027 at £104 pps/night.
Dec26
£67
Cheapest
Jan27
£74
Feb27
£102
Mar27
£101
Apr27
£104
Highest
May27
£104
Jun27
£104
Jul27
£104
Aug27
£104
Sept27
£104
Indicative rates for a 2-night stay, 2 adults sharing. Actual nightly rates vary; final quote always confirmed at booking.
Watch out for these peak windows
A handful of dates each year sit well above the typical monthly band. If your travel dates fall inside these, expect to pay a premium even in an otherwise quiet month.
Christmas 2026
23–26 December — global European traveller peak across Cairo, Luxor and Nile cruises
£69pps/night
New Year's Eve 2026/27
30 December – 2 January — highest demand of the year in Cairo
£84pps/night
Eid al-Fitr 2027
~10 March — Egyptian domestic surge in Cairo, Alexandria, Sharm; quieter in Luxor/Aswan
£102pps/night
Western Easter 2027
28 March — UK/US/Europe school-holiday peak across all of Egypt
£104pps/night
Coptic Easter + Sham El-Nessim 2027
~18 April — short, sharp domestic surge in Cairo & Alexandria
£104pps/night
Eid al-Adha 2027
Mid-May — second major domestic peak in Cairo & Alexandria
£104pps/night
Tailor it
Make it yours
Ask us to check room categories, views and meal arrangements for your dates, as these depend on the booking. We can also help with extra nights or other travel arrangements in Alexandria.
Your own specialist deals with each request before you book.
Where it fits
A central Alexandria stop within a longer Egypt trip, before or after time in Cairo. The Raml Station address puts you in the old city centre and not in a resort district.
Accessibility
Who can join this
The Cecil is at 16 Saad Zaghloul Square in Raml Station, in central Alexandria. Please ask the hotel to confirm step-free routes, adapted rooms, lift access and bathroom layouts before booking, particularly if you use a wheelchair or find stairs difficult. Pavements and crossings around the centre may be uneven or crowded, and getting to nearby sights can involve walking over hard or irregular surfaces. Ask about entrance steps, door widths and help available on your dates. Do not assume every room or public area is wheelchair accessible.
Before you go
What to pack & wear
Children & families
Minimum ages, child rates and any age-based charges depend on the hotel's current booking terms, so confirm them before reserving. Ask whether a cot or extra bed is available for your room type and if there is a charge. A pushchair helps in the city, but busy pavements and uneven paving can make some routes hard. Check high-chair availability with the hotel before you arrive.
These fares are a guide, as prices and rooms move through the year. Do ask us and we will confirm the fare for the days you have in mind.
Location
The setting
The hotel is at 16 Saad Zaghloul Square, in the Raml Station part of Alexandria. Because it stands on a named square, the address is easy to give a taxi driver or to someone meeting you. We do not describe the surrounding streets or nearby attractions here, so ask the concierge or front desk for current suggestions and routes. Confirm transport options and journey times with the hotel before setting out.
While you're here
Worth pairing
- Alexandria Corniche2 min walk
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina17 min walk
- Alexandria National Museum30 min walk
- Citadel of Qaitbay3 km
Why book this with us
Three reasons, stated plainly
01
Stay at the Cecil, open since 1929
02
A central address in Raml Station
03
Room and meal terms confirmed before you book
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
The hotel opened in 1929 and stands at 16 Saad Zaghloul Square in central Alexandria. We have no verified information on energy saving, local sourcing or community schemes, so we make no claims about them. Guests can ask the concierge about walking routes and taxi options, with vehicles and arrangements depending on the provider. Eating in nearby restaurants and shopping locally keeps money in Alexandria, though that is general advice and not a hotel programme. Ask the hotel directly about its energy, water and waste practices.
Licensed Egyptologist guides
State-licensed, and people we have worked with for years
Fair wages on the ground
Drivers + guides paid above market
Site preservation
We follow the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' site rules: marked paths, no touching reliefs
Local teams, real help
Our own offices in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh
·In summary
The Steigenberger Cecil opened in 1929 at 16 Saad Zaghloul Square, in Alexandria's Raml Station district. It is a city hotel and not a resort, with rooms and meals depending on your rate.
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
01How many nights can I book at the Steigenberger Cecil?
As many as the hotel has rooms for on your chosen dates. The address is 16 Saad Zaghloul Square in Raml Station. Look at the check-in and check-out details in your booking, since availability and any minimum stay depend on the dates.02What is the easiest way to reach the hotel?
It is at 16 Saad Zaghloul Square, in Raml Station district. A taxi from wherever you arrive is simple enough, though city traffic affects the time it takes. Confirm the route and any transfer plans before you travel.03What comes with the room rate?
That is down to the arrangement you choose. See whether your rate covers breakfast, Wi-Fi or other services before confirming, and ask us if something is unclear. Treat nothing as included unless your reservation says it is.04What does the room rate leave out?
Exclusions follow the rate you pick. Check your reservation for meals, optional extras and extra charges before paying. Airport transport and similar arrangements are not covered unless they are written into the booking.05Can guests with limited mobility stay here?
Please check with us before booking. Ask about step-free access, lifts, bathroom layout and anything specific to your room. The hotel is in a busy city centre where pavements vary, so tell us what help you need and we will find out.06Is the hotel a sensible choice for families?
Family rooms are among the listed facilities. How many people a room takes, whether rooms connect and what child policies apply depend on the booking, so confirm the children's ages, bedding and any child-rate terms before reserving. It is an urban base, not a resort.07What should I pack?
Clothes for Alexandria's Mediterranean weather and the season, plus sun protection on bright days. Comfortable shoes suit pavements and the waterfront. For mosques and other religious sites, bring clothing that covers shoulders and knees, and a scarf if you need one.08Can I take photographs inside the hotel?
Rules can differ between guest areas and private spaces. Ask at the front desk before photographing staff, other guests or restricted areas, and respect people's privacy. Museums and religious sites nearby each have their own rules.09Which time of year is best?
Spring and autumn bring milder weather for walking around central Alexandria and the waterfront. Summer is hotter and busier, and winter is cooler with some rain. As a city hotel, choose dates to suit the weather and the sights, not resort facilities.10What is there to see near the Cecil?
The hotel is on Saad Zaghloul Square in Raml Station district, close to the old centre and the Mediterranean waterfront, so it works as a practical base for city visits. Check current routes and journey times to specific sights before you plan.
If plans change
Cancellation and refunds
What you receive back if you cancel depends on how far ahead of your holiday you let us know and the kind of holiday you book. See our current cancellation and refund terms
Product ID: HTL-ALX-246773
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