Hotel Cairo
AZAL Pyramids Hotel, Giza
At a glance
- Departs
- Daily
- Class
- 4-star
The short answer
AZAL Pyramids Hotel is a 1-day hotel stay covering Giza and the Pyramids of Giza in Cairo, arranged by Discovery Tours Egypt.
Best for
Snapshot
Good to know
- Travel style
- 4-star
- Destinations
- Cairo
02 Overview
A first look
We arrange stays at AZAL Pyramids Hotel in Giza for clients prioritising easy access to the Giza Plateau. The hotel provides straightforward accommodation; some travellers trade facility size for shorter transfers to Khufu and the Sphinx.
Background
The facts
AZAL Pyramids Hotel is a 4-star hotel on 252 Haram Street in Giza, Cairo, in the district that serves visitors heading to the Giza Plateau and the Pyramids of Giza. Haram Street is one of the main hotel corridors in Giza, and it provides relatively direct road access to the pyramid area compared with staying in central Cairo.
The property is sold on a bed and breakfast basis, with a daily breakfast buffet included in the room rate. Standard rooms and suites are available, and the hotel provides unlimited Wi-Fi in guest rooms and public areas, a front desk, concierge service, and a business centre. On-site dining and spa facilities add convenience for guests spending most of the day at nearby monuments.
Practical features include airport shuttle service and parking, which are useful for arriving travellers and guests using private vehicles. The hotel’s location makes it suitable for visits to the Giza Plateau, where the main monuments include the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx, all located on the west bank of the Nile opposite central Cairo.
Peak demand periods noted for this property include 20–25 March 2026, 3–10 April 2026, and 27–31 May 2026, when availability may be more limited. Guests who want a straightforward Giza base with hotel services and easier access to the pyramids than many downtown Cairo properties often choose this area.
Suited to
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- This hotel suits travellers who want a 4-star base in Giza rather than central Cairo, especially couples, families, and independent visitors planning early starts at the Pyramids of Giza. It also works well for business travellers or guests who value Wi-Fi, concierge support, and an on-site restaurant after sightseeing.
What lingers
- 01 We use AZAL Pyramids Hotel in Cairo as a private base for Giza Plateau and Khufu Pyramid visits.
- 02 Private transfers from Cairo International Airport to AZAL Pyramids Hotel arranged by us; journey time depends on traffic.
- 03 We schedule early starts from the hotel, typically 07:00, to avoid midday heat at the Giza Plateau.
- 04 Pyramid-interior or premium tomb tickets are not included by default; we add them on request and prebook.
- 05 We don't run coach group pickups for AZAL; we operate private cars for transfers and guided excursions instead.
- 06 Booking through us: Discovery Tours Egypt, a licensed Egyptian tour operator, manages reservations and on-ground support.
Choose your room
Featured rooms
Standard Twin Room
- 27 m²
- 2 Twin bed
- Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds 291-sq-foot room with city views Internet - Free WiFi 50+ Mbps Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and free bottled water Sleep - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, and deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead Practical - Safe, highchair, and iron/ironing board (on request); cribs (free) available on request Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and climate-controlled air conditioning Accessibility - Toilet grab bar height (inches): 90 Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available Smoking And Non-Smoking
Dining
Where you'll eat
The property has an on-site restaurant that provides a breakfast buffet; the front desk will confirm board basis at the time of booking. Rooms include a coffee and tea maker for in-room hot drinks. If you need specific meal times, dietary requests, or packed breakfasts for early departures, our concierge can arrange these with the restaurant and confirm any extra charges.
On property
What's here
- spa
- wifi
- concierge
- parking
- restaurant
- business-center
- airport-shuttle
Bundled in
- Breakfast
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Room rate, Bed and Breakfast (daily breakfast buffet)
- Unlimited Wi-Fi in guest rooms and public areas
- Use of on-site facilities, where available (spa access may be chargeable for treatments)
Not included
- Local tourism or city taxes payable at check-in, if applicable
- Spa treatments and specialist wellness services
- Minibar items and in-room paid services
- Airport transfers or private transfers unless confirmed at booking
- Late check-out charges where imposed
Plan around price
When to book
Cheapest in Aug 2026 from £29pps/night. Most expensive in Mar 2027 at £40pps/night.
Jul26
£30
Aug26
£29
Cheapest
Sept26
£30
Oct26
£35
Nov26
£35
Dec26
£35
Jan27
£35
Feb27
£36
Mar27
£40
Highest
Apr27
£40
May27
£38
Jun27
£38
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
£35pps/night
New Year's Eve 2026/27
30 December – 2 January — highest demand of the year in Cairo
£45pps/night
Eid al-Fitr 2027
~10 March — Egyptian domestic surge in Cairo, Alexandria, Sharm; quieter in Luxor/Aswan
£35pps/night
Western Easter 2027
28 March — UK/US/Europe school-holiday peak across all of Egypt
£51pps/night
Coptic Easter + Sham El-Nessim 2027
~18 April — short, sharp domestic surge in Cairo & Alexandria
£40pps/night
Eid al-Adha 2027
Mid-May — second major domestic peak in Cairo & Alexandria
£38pps/night
Indicative rates only – pricing and rooms fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.
Location
The setting
Azal Pyramids Hotel is at 252 Haram Street in Giza, within the western side of the city of Giza. The hotel sits on a busy urban thoroughfare, with local shops, cafes and government offices in the immediate area. Getting around: taxis and ride apps operate from outside the lobby; the front desk can arrange airport shuttles and parking on site. Unlike Nile-front hotels, this property gives straightforward access to Giza neighbourhoods rather than riverside promenades.
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
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01 How close is AZAL Pyramids Hotel to the Giza Pyramids?
AZAL Pyramids Hotel is located in Cairo's Giza district, intended to serve visitors to the Giza Plateau. Exact walking distance and transfer times vary by room location and hotel entrance. When you enquire we confirm metres, typical taxi times from the Plateau and the best arrival route. -
02 Do rooms at AZAL Pyramids Hotel have a view of the Pyramids?
Some rooms in Giza hotels offer views of the Pyramids; availability at AZAL Pyramids Hotel depends on room category. We request pyramid-view rooms for clients but cannot guarantee them–hotels allocate views on arrival. If a view is essential, tell us at booking so we can note your request and advise on any view supplement. -
03 Can you arrange airport transfers to AZAL Pyramids Hotel?
As a licensed Egyptian tour operator we arrange private airport transfers to and from AZAL Pyramids Hotel. We monitor flight times, provide a meet-and-greet and can wait through delayed immigration. Unlike coach transfers, our private vehicles take you directly to the hotel entrance; give us flight numbers and passenger details when you book so we can quote a vehicle price. -
04 What are AZAL Pyramids Hotel's check-in and check-out times?
Check-in and check-out times are set by the hotel; we confirm the exact times when we book your stay. Standard practice in Cairo is often check-in from 14:00 and check-out by 12:00, but exceptions apply. Early arrival or late departure can usually be arranged for a supplement; we can request this in advance. -
05 Is breakfast included when booking AZAL Pyramids Hotel through you?
Meal inclusions depend on the rate you select; some rates are room-only while others include breakfast. Your booking confirmation will show the board basis and any supplements. We can arrange upgrades, dietary requests or in-room dining if you notify us at the time of booking. -
06 Is AZAL Pyramids Hotel suitable for guests with reduced mobility?
Accessibility features vary by property; we will check AZAL Pyramids Hotel's specific facilities before confirming a booking. Typical physical issues in Cairo hotels include steps, narrow corridors and small lift cabins; ground-floor rooms often have easier access. Tell us about mobility aids and transfer requirements so we can request accessible rooms and arrange appropriate vehicles.
If plans change
Cancellation
- More than 30 days
- Full refund less a £50 admin fee
- 15–30 days
- 50% refund
- Within 14 days
- No refund – date changes considered case by case
Last updated 17 May 2026 Product ID: HTL-CAI-001730
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