Novotel 6 October, 6th of October City (Cairo)
Five-star hotel in 6th of October City, with garden-view rooms, an outdoor pool, spa, fitness centre and family rooms.
At a glance
- Departs
- Daily
- Board
- Bed & Breakfast
- Class
- 5-star
The short answer
Novotel 6 October is a hotel stay in 6th of October City, Cairo, with pool- or garden-view rooms, arranged through Discovery Tours Egypt.
- Luxury
Snapshot
Good to know
- Duration
- Per night
- Travel style
- Hotel stay
- Accommodation
- 5-Star Hotel
- Destinations
- 6th of October City, Cairo
- Includes
- Room rate with breakfast buffet · Wi-Fi in rooms and public areas · Use of outdoor pool · Use of gym and hotel gardens · On-site parking
- Best for
- Families · Travellers preferring 6th of October City · Guests seeking a pool and spa · Travellers visiting the Giza Plateau
- Discovery Tours Egypt is a licensed Egyptian tour operator.
- Room rates are described with bed and breakfast, including the hotel breakfast buffet.
- The hotel lists a 24-hour front desk and concierge service.
- Wi-Fi is available in rooms and public areas.
- For the applicable 2026 dates, the Christmas Gala Dinner is optional and the New Year’s Gala Dinner is compulsory.
02Overview
A first look
Novotel 6 October is located in 6th of October City, a suburban business and residential district west of central Cairo. We arrange private transfers and tailored excursions from this hotel.
Background
The facts
Novotel 6 October is located on Ext. 26th of July Street in 6th of October City, on Greater Cairo’s western side. Rooms offer pool or garden views, and bed and breakfast rates cover the hotel’s breakfast buffet.
The hotel is approximately 25 km from the Giza Plateau, typically about a 45-minute drive in normal traffic. It is outside central Cairo, in a district suited to travellers who would rather stay in 6th of October City.
Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, spa, fitness centre, hotel gardens, concierge, 24-hour front desk, on-site parking and Wi-Fi in rooms and public areas. Family rooms and facilities for children are available. Airport shuttle transfers may be arranged on request.
For stays on 24 December 2026, the Christmas Gala Dinner is optional, with the per-person rate available on request. The New Year’s Gala Dinner on 31 December 2026 is compulsory, with the per-person rate available on request. Check-in and check-out times and facility opening hours were not provided; confirm them with the hotel before arrival.
Named in this entry
Novotel 6 October·The city of 6th of October·Cairo·Greater Cairo·Giza Plateau·Ext. 26th of July Street·Christmas Gala Dinner·New Year’s Gala Dinner
Suited to
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- Novotel 6 October suits families, couples and independent travellers who prefer western Cairo to central Cairo. It is a practical choice for guests wanting a pool, gym and breakfast buffet, with the Giza Plateau around 25 km away, typically a 45-minute drive in normal traffic.
Maybe not, if
- Choose accommodation in central Cairo if you want to be near downtown sights and dining. The hotel is also less convenient for travellers who want to reach the Giza Plateau without a substantial road transfer.
What lingers
- 01Located in 6th of October City, convenient for Mall of Arabia retail, pharmacies and nearby corporate offices.
- 02On-site outdoor pool, fitness centre and 24-hour front desk – useful for late-night arrivals and early departures.
- 03Flexible meeting rooms and business services; we book these for conferences and corporate groups in West Cairo.
- 04Around forty-five to sixty minutes' drive to the Giza Plateau (Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure); timings vary with traffic.
- 05Limited public transport links – we recommend private transfers; we arrange Cairo airport pickups and day-trip drivers.
- 06We select this hotel when clients need modern rooms near western Cairo employers, avoiding central Cairo traffic.
Honest assessment
The honest pluses and minuses, as our own team sees them after running this trip.
Highlights
- Outdoor pool, gardens and rooms with pool or garden views
- Family rooms and children’s facilities are available
- Breakfast buffet is included with bed and breakfast rates
- On-site gym, spa, concierge and 24-hour front desk
- Giza Plateau is about 25 km away
Things to Consider
- Around 45 minutes by car to the Giza Plateau in normal traffic
- Central Cairo sights are less convenient from 6th of October City
- New Year’s Gala Dinner is compulsory on 31 December 2026
- Spa treatments and airport transfers cost extra
Worth knowing
How this compares
Many Cairo hotel stays are based in central districts; Novotel 6 October is in 6th of October City, on the western side of Greater Cairo. We arrange the room booking and can organise airport transfers on request, rather than presenting the hotel as a sightseeing package.
Choose your room
Featured rooms
Dining
Where you'll eat
Meal arrangements depend on the selected room rate.
On property
What's here
- Spa
- Gym
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Concierge
- Laundry
- Bar
- Wi-Fi
- Beach access
- Garden
- Airport shuttle
The fine print
What's included – and what is left out
Included
- Room rate
- Bed and breakfast, including the hotel breakfast buffet
- Wi-Fi in guest rooms and public areas
- Use of the outdoor pool, gym and hotel gardens where available
- On-site parking
Not included
- City or tourism taxes, payable at the hotel if applicable
- Christmas Gala Dinner on 24 December 2026 is optional; per-person rate available on request
- New Year’s Gala Dinner on 31 December 2026 is compulsory; per-person rate available on request
- Spa treatments and salon services, unless paid for in advance
- Airport transfers, except where requested and separately confirmed
- Tips and personal spending
Field notes
From our Egyptologists
- 01
Allow extra driving time beyond the stated 45-minute estimate if travelling during busy Cairo traffic.
- 02
Check whether your room has a pool view or garden view before confirming, as both view types are listed.
- 03
Confirm the 2026 gala dinner charges before booking festive dates, especially the compulsory New Year’s dinner.
- 04
Ask the hotel to confirm check-in, check-out and facility hours before arrival, as these details were not supplied.
Plan around price
When to book
Cheapest in May 2027 from £37 pps/night. Most expensive in Jan 2027 at £72 pps/night.
Jul26
£44
Aug26
£51
Sept26
£43
Oct26
£49
Nov26
£52
Dec26
£50
Jan27
£72
Highest
Feb27
£50
Mar27
£50
Apr27
£40
May27
£37
Cheapest
Jun27
£37
Jul27
£37
Aug27
£38
Sept27
£57
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
£49pps/night
New Year's Eve 2026/27
30 December – 2 January — highest demand of the year in Cairo
£50pps/night
Eid al-Fitr 2027
~10 March — Egyptian domestic surge in Cairo, Alexandria, Sharm; quieter in Luxor/Aswan
£48pps/night
Western Easter 2027
28 March — UK/US/Europe school-holiday peak across all of Egypt
£49pps/night
Coptic Easter + Sham El-Nessim 2027
~18 April — short, sharp domestic surge in Cairo & Alexandria
£39pps/night
Eid al-Adha 2027
Mid-May — second major domestic peak in Cairo & Alexandria
£37pps/night
Tailor it
Make it yours
Airport shuttle transfers may be organised on request and will be confirmed separately. The Christmas Gala Dinner on 24 December 2026 is optional, with the rate available on request; the New Year’s Gala Dinner on 31 December 2026 is compulsory, with the rate available on request.
Your own specialist deals with each request before you book.
Where it fits
Novotel 6 October works as a base for the western side of Greater Cairo, particularly if your plans include the Giza Plateau. It is about 25 km from the plateau, usually a 45-minute drive in normal traffic, and is less convenient for daily visits to central Cairo.
Accessibility
Who can join this
The hotel has level access at the main entrance, lifts between floors and a staffed front desk. Access varies by room: some rooms are step-free, while others may involve a short flight of steps. Poolside paving can be uneven, and garden paths include paving stones and compacted gravel. The spa and gym are on the ground floor, although some treatment rooms have small thresholds. Ground-floor or lift-accessible rooms can be requested, subject to availability. Wheelchair-accessible vehicle transfers may be arranged on request, but dedicated hotel wheelchairs and hoists are not guaranteed. Please tell us about mobility requirements before booking so we can check the room and transport arrangements.
Before you go
What to pack & wear
Children & families
Children can generally stay from infancy, and family rooms are available, though extra-bed and cot arrangements depend on room type and availability. Children sharing existing bedding may be free or charged at a reduced rate under the hotel's policy; cots and rollaway beds may incur an extra fee. High chairs are available in the dining area, subject to availability. Strollers work in the lobby and garden, but can be awkward on gravel paths by the pool. Please provide each child's age so we can confirm the applicable rate and facilities.
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
Novotel 6 October is in the 6th of October area of Cairo. The hotel is five-star.
While you're here
Worth pairing
- Giza Plateau25 km
- Mall of ArabiaRight here
- Sheikh Zayed CityRight here
Why book this with us
Three reasons, stated plainly
01
Room options include pool or garden views
02
Breakfast buffet is included with BB rates
03
Airport transfers can be arranged on request
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
The hotel uses standard petrol and diesel vehicles for its airport shuttle and staff transport; an electric shuttle is not available. The hotel team separates some waste in back-of-house areas, and guests can choose to reuse towels and bed linen through the housekeeping scheme. The hotel reports using local suppliers for some bakery items and produce where possible, and employs people from 6th of October City and nearby Cairo districts. These details do not amount to a formal environmental certification. We can request current supplier information from the hotel if you would like further details before booking.
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
Novotel 6 October is roughly 25 km from the Giza Plateau, around a 45-minute drive in normal traffic. Bed and breakfast rates include the hotel buffet, while airport shuttle transfers can be arranged separately.
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
01How far is Novotel 6 October from the Pyramids?
Novotel 6 October is in 6th of October City, west of central Cairo. Travel to the Giza Plateau requires a private car; journey times are longer than from hotels in Giza. We can arrange pickups for Giza visits, but expect earlier departures to avoid peak traffic. We rarely recommend 6th of October hotels for first-time Cairo visitors because travel times to central sites are longer; we normally suggest central Cairo if you prioritise short transfers.02Do you provide airport transfers to Novotel 6 October?
We can arrange private transfers between Cairo International Airport and Novotel 6 October. As a licensed Egyptian tour operator, we supply a driver who meets you at arrivals and handles luggage at the hotel. Please send flight numbers and arrival times so we can adjust for delays or early arrivals. Transfer cost and vehicle size are confirmed at booking.03Is breakfast included in the room rate at Novotel 6 October?
Breakfast inclusion depends on the rate or board basis you choose. We confirm the board code at booking and can add breakfast to your reservation if it is not included. If you have dietary needs–vegetarian, gluten-free, allergies–tell us in advance and we will request appropriate options from the hotel. Any local supplement for breakfast will be shown on your booking confirmation.04What are the hotel's check-in and check-out times?
Check-in and check-out times are set by the hotel and can differ by rate and room type. We will confirm the precise times on your booking confirmation. If you need early check-in or late check-out we can request this, but it is subject to availability and the hotel's policy; charges may apply. For guaranteed early arrival we usually book the room for the previous night.05Does Novotel 6 October have a pool and fitness centre?
Hotel leisure facilities vary; we will confirm pool and gym availability and opening hours when you book. Seasonal closures, maintenance or local rules can affect access, so we check current status before arrival. If a pool or gym is essential for your holiday, tell us at enquiry and we will prioritise a hotel that guarantees those facilities. Pool towels, lifeguard presence and child rules differ by hotel.06Is Novotel 6 October suitable for families with young children?
Family suitability depends on room allocation and services you require. Tell us children's ages and we will request cots, extra beds or interconnecting rooms where available, and confirm child-meal options. Note that staying in 6th of October City means longer transfers to major sites compared with central Cairo hotels, which can matter with small children. We will outline trade-offs and recommend the best option for your party.07Can you collect me from Novotel 6 October for private tours?
Yes – we can pick you up from Novotel 6 October for private tours across Cairo and Upper Egypt. Pickup is usually from the hotel lobby; we confirm a specific driver and vehicle on your booking voucher. Expect pickups to be scheduled earlier than from central hotels to allow for traffic; please be ready at the agreed time. We provide licensed drivers and guide meet-ups when required, and we handle parking permissions where necessary.
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
Last updated 8 March 2025Product ID: HTL-CAI-838352
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