Secret of Horus

Location: Mina, Cairo, eg

Star Rating: 9.2 Stars

Property Type: Bed and breakfasts

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 01:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Non-smoking rooms
• Terrace
• Pets allowed
• Express check-in/check-out
• Tour desk
• Packed lunches
• Currency exchange
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Concierge service
• Grocery deliveries
• Allergy-free room
• Outdoor furniture
• Fruits
• Pet bowls
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Cashless payment available
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• 24-hour security
• Shopping on site
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Covered parking
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Double Room with Private Bathroom

  Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. This double room has a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher

• Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom

  Providing free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. This twin/double room is air-conditioned and features a tea and coffee maker and a wardrobe. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm

• Double or Twin Room with Private External Bathroom

  Providing free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The twin/double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker and a wardrobe. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm

Guest Reviews

• Emmanuelle (10/5): Nous avons passé un excellent séjour chez cet hôte. La famille est très accueillante, à l’écoute et toujours disponible -
• Marcell (10/5): Fantastic days in Cairo! - The owner, Mr. Asraf saved our day several times by helping us to enter the Giza plateau (by pulling us out from an embarrassing situation we caused to ourselves at the entry (confiscation of a gadget, khm…)), by giving us sandwiches, water and scarfs, by organizing a whole day custom program etc. Exceptional service indeed! The neighborhood is “as usual” in Egypt, not a western cultural island, but it is a given, it’s the same everywhere.
• Naïma (10/5): - I liked everything. This family is very nice and makes you feel at home. Thanks to Islam (the son) who was there at this time of the year. He cared and helped with everything I could need. Thanks to the family that received me at their table every night. Clean, comfortable, well located. /
• De Girolamo (10/5): - We ended up at Secret of Horus after our original booking didn’t work out, and it turned out to be the best part of our trip. The room had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. What really makes this place unique is the family who runs it. They welcomed us very warmly and made us feel at home from the first moment. Throughout our stay, they were kind, helpful, and always ready to support us with anything we needed. Their hospitality and genuine friendliness made the experience feel very personal and authentic. If you are looking for a simple place with warm, caring hosts, this is a great choice. We would definitely come back again.
• محمود بدوي (2/5): -
• Yi (8/5): - 位置不错，离狮身人面像步行15分钟，离公交车站、家乐福步行10分钟。卫生情况可以接受，是埃及民宿里唯一提供瓶装饮用水的，管理人员很热情，早餐简单，在屋顶的一角可以看到吉萨金字塔。12欧元的价格很值
• Mohamed (10/5): -
• Neus (8/5): -
• George (9/5): -
• Mena (7/5): -
• Ibrahim (1/5): -
• andrea (7/5): - Personale gentile, posizione vicino alle piramidi. Check in flessibile. Comunque ottimo rapporto qualità Prezzo (basso) Non troppo pulito, noi l abbiamo usato per appoggio per andare in aeroporto
• wwaldorf (1/5): - Ich könnte die Unterkunft am angegebenen Standort nicht finden und die Unterkunft war leider auch nicht telefonisch erreichbar, sodass ich im Auto schlafen musste.
• Vera (1/5): -
• Sascha (8/5): -
• Guest (10/5): I definitely advice you to book this place and you will never regret it! - Ashraf and all his family were just amazing. We felt at home since the very first time and they helped us so much and were so kind. They provided us with all the necessary things, making sure we were safe and doing fine. The room was very good, clean, with a small refrigerator. It's located in a very typical Cairo quarter, Giza... We loved it! We loved the breakfast! The terrace with the pyramid view! Everything about their huge hospitality. Cannot reccomend it enough, go and book it and you'll see! Thank you guys, see you next time!! Nothing
• Santos (10/5): - This family hospitality is an exception in today's world. I arrived at 5 am and they woke up to cook me food. They offered me to take a shower before my bus to Aswan free of charge. They even offered me free gifts. An experience to repeat for sure.
• crazvy (2/5): dissapointing - the host tried to be kind and helpful with all the requests, free tea, breakfast and supper although it was not included, AC worked well, pretty close to the pyramids and Grand Museum, I walked there they promised a car at the airport, I waited 2 hour and didn't arrive, not very clean room, windows look to neighbouring buldings, I did not opened them, pretty shady walls, small bricks, very little cement, look like they could colapse at anny minute, very noisy, dirty and smelly all the city, facilitated some services probably at double the price, hotel pictures are edited, not real, the "Exceptional" reviews are probably from family anf friends, most are from arab countries
• Liam (10/5): - Amazing hotel with great staff, from the moment we arrived the hosptitality was first class. We cannot thank Ashraf, Islam and Bozo enough, they are truly an amazing family. They booked us a privare driver for saqqara which included incredible food and a visit to the papyrus museum, wgich i highly recomend. They organized a private boat trip up and down the nile for us which was stunning. There was food and refreshments available all the time, the room was perfect for me and my mate, the rooftop terrace had a view of the great pyramid. I recomend this hotel to anyone, thank you again.
• KOKAJI (10/5): 完璧 - 最高にいいオーナーでした。 ここに行けば絶対いい思いすると思います。 英語できなかった自分が悔しいです！ 屋上からはピラミッドも見れますし、夜ご飯朝ご飯全て無料でした、レビューを見てガツガツ行かずにまず、一度お話ししてみてください。 本当にいい人でした。 いっぱい悪い人もいる中オーナーのアシュラフは最高でした。 無し
• tomas (9/5): Fine place with friendly owner,thank you der friends - Feell like with long time friends,nice rooftop and good brekfast
• Sylvain (3/5): - Eau chaude et électricité fonctionnelles Famille sympathique et accueillante L'emplacement est compliqué d'accès pour les taxi (bien isolé dans les ruelles derrière les pyramides), batiment vetuste et en travaux, petit dej quelconque (a signalé une heure avant), une serviette pour deux, une odeur assez chimique dans la chambre difficile a dissiper, vue partielle sur unr pyramide depuis le toit mais pas top
• Montenegro (10/5): - Excelente toda su familia me abrieron las puertas de su casa y me trataron como uno más de la familia me llevaron a todos los lugares .me mostraron las costumbres del día a día de la gente del lugar era lo que yo buscaba . Excelente es lo que yo buscaba sentirme como un egipcio más . Confianza 100%
• Dhammika (10/5): Awesome 🤩 - The hotel I booked before going to Cairo did not have a room, so I found a hotel on booking.com called Secret of Horus. My check-in time was 12.00pm, but they prepared a room for me to check in at 8.00am without any extra charge. The owner of the hotel, his son, daughter and staff are really nice. Even though I am a solo traveler, they suggested the best restaurants, shopping malls and markets for me, and everything made my tour very good. They treated me like a member of their own family. The breakfast was delicious. They offered me tea every time I was there.. Every day I spent with them, I felt like I was at home.. So I highly recommend Secret of Horus Hotel to anyone traveling to Egypt.. I am really lucky to have a hotel with such good people.. When I went out alone, they called me and looked after me a lot.. Another thing is that many Egyptians expect money after doing something, but no one in this family asked me for any extra money.. Even though I gave them some money voluntarily, they did not take it.. Thanks again Mr Asraf.. Nothin..
• vasiliki (10/5): BOOK IT, THERE IS NO BETTER PLACE IN GIZA. - I have never met such helpful and kind people in a hotel before. First of all, regarding the location, the hotel is very well situated, in a central spot. As for the facilities, the hotel was very clean, the breakfast was nice, and they even ask you what time you would like to have it. When it comes to the people at Secret of Horus, you won’t find better ones!!! We met the father and the son, who helped us with everything we needed. The father welcomed us with dinner as soon as we arrived, the next day he offered us lunch without us even asking, he drove us to the pyramids himself to help us get in, he gave us gifts, and both he and his son helped us on our last day when we were about to miss our flight — they packed and sent our things by taxi to where we were, since we didn’t have time to return to the room… and all this without asking for a single penny. They are truly amazing people who make your stay even more worthwhile! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!
• Elia Cecilia (10/5): - La atención de toda la familia, todos muy amables y dispuestos a ayudarte. Cuando llegué me recibieron con un rico aperitivo 💖. En las noches me invitaban a cenar una tipica cena egipzia con toda la familia 💖. Me acompañaron a tomar mi taxi al aeropuerto 💖. Siempre estuvieron pendientes de que estuviera cómoda. Gracias al Sr. Ashraf y a toda su familia ☺️!!!
• Hui (9/5): -
• Manuel (10/5): Empfehlung!!! - Wir hatten einen super Aufenthalt hier :) Tolle Gastgeberfamilie & leckeres Frühstück. Absolute Empfehlung! -
• Li (7/5): - 楼顶可以看到部分金字塔，价格便宜 不是太好找
• Alberto (7/5): - Cama cómoda y buena ubicación Tendrían que limpiar más la habitación y cambiar mantas y sábanas y estar más limpio se agradecería al huésped
• Márkó (9/5): - Kiadós reggeli nagyon jó áron. Ashraf és Mohamed nagyon kedvesek, befogadóak voltak, rengeteget segítettek, és támogattak az itttartózkodásunk alatt. A környék nem a legjobb, hiába voltunk messzebb a piramisoktól, több helyen is "turista árat" számoltak a rendes helyett.
• AZUSA (9/5): - 部屋が綺麗でした！オーナーは親切な人でピラミッド付近で働いてるのでいろんな情報をくれます。 安くて、ピラミッドも歩いていけました！ 予約してた部屋がバスルームつきでしたがバスルームが外にあったのが残念でした。 朝食がもう少し美味しかったらなお良かった
• Artuel (10/5): Perfect. - Everything! The people who took care of me and my room were so nice and I’ll never forget the care that they took for me, making sure that everything feels like home and just fine. I can’t be grateful enough. I loved everything about Secret of Horus.
• Andrew (9/5): A nice family run hotel, great value for money. - Very friendly family run hotel. Very nice welcome, even when we arrived very late. They arranged collection and return transport to the airport.. Also extremely close to the Pyramids. Breakfast was very nice but not too suitable for children. As my kids are a bit fussy.
• YAN (9/5): -
• ROU ROU (10/5): - 住宿空间舒适，接待友善
• Yassin (10/5): Very Nice - Everything was good, near the pyramids, the owners were so kind with me, i recommand to everyone
• Ali (8/5): Very good - Special thanks to Islam, the hotel manager, for the warm welcome and hospitality. I will definitely come back again.
• Mohamad (9/5): Superb -
• Kurzaa (10/5): Exceptional - I can't say a bad thing about our stay at this place — the hosts' hospitality was unmatched, the room was very clean, and the breakfast served was unbelievably tasty. If you are planning a trip to Giza and Cairo, you should choose Secret of Horus!
• Liz (8/5): Clean Comfortable Friendly - The family who run the hotel are very kind and considerate. I arrived at 1.30 in the morning and they made food for me in their apartment. If you need help with anything they will be there for you. The beds are spotless and extremely comfortable. An Uber to the pyramids or the GEM costs about €1.50 The only negative is that it is on an unlit back street. I only stayed one night so it was not a problem, but as a solo traveller I wouldn't have felt comfortable walking there at night. However, this is a great, cheap place to stay for a short time in Giza
• Lucia (10/5): Exceptional - Ashraf was a brilliant host, so welcoming, kind, and helped us find our way around. Would highly recommend.
• Konstantinos (10/5): Exceptional - The place is 15 minutes walking from the Sphinx entrance of the Pyramids, the family that own it are very friendly, budget price and good breakfast!
• Shalian (10/5): Exceptional -
• Georgina (9/5): Friendly family Bed and Breakfast 😊 - Very friendly family, very accommodating and generous 😊
• Ping (10/5): A wonderful experience at Secret of Horus - Secret of Horus is a small home hotel which provides only 4 rooms for the guests.İ was so lucky successfully booking one room with king size bed for only 6 dolar and stayed there 2 nights for totally 12 dolars.the hotel is very clean ,i saw with my own eyes, the clean lady changes and washes sheets after the guests check out.the boss of the hotel Mr Ashraf s very kind and helpful,inviting me to have traditional Egypt dinner with his wife and daughter the day i arrived, and took me with his nostalgic car to the pyramids the next morning. He helped me to find a camel with the official price 500 Egypt pound per hour ,that prevented me from being scammed. İ will definitely advise my friends and relatives come and stay at this hotel if they visit the Pyramids. Thanks so much Mr Ashraf 🙏
• Bo (10/5): Local hospitality at its finest - We had a fantastic stay at the Secret of Horus! We stayed with Ashraf and his family, the owners of the guesthouse, and it was truly an exceptional experience. We arrived early in the day and were immediately offered a meal, even though this wasn't included in the reservation. From the start, we had many great conversations with Ashraf, who later invited us to have dinner with him and his family in their home, which is in the same building. It was a beautiful and heartwarming evening. Ashraf did everything to help us during our trip. He owns a small shop near the pyramids and has all the right connections. He arranged two incredible days of tours for us, all at an amazing price. On the first day, we explored the pyramids by camel, including the Great Pyramid and another one nearby. On the second day, he arranged a driver who took us on a full-day tour to Memphis, Saqqara, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (with the royal mummies), and the Egyptian Museum. We had no fixed plans beforehand, and Ashraf made everything happen smoothly and spontaneously. On top of that, we were invited again to have dinner with Ashraf and his family on our final evening, which made us feel incredibly welcome. This entire stay was a rich and unforgettable local experience, the kind you could never have in a large hotel. In short: an absolute recommendation if you're looking for something truly special. The room was clean and perfectly fine, we enjoyed breakfast every day, and we were lucky enough to share two lovely evening meals with the family. A stay we'll never forget.
• Evgenii (6/5): Good value for money for backpackers - It located within the native district, for me it was rather positive experience. These are some rooms in a private house and the host family was very helpful and provided me all the necessary service. All the services are basic. I wouldn't recommend it for a family
• Mark (10/5): Perfect stay - The host was extremely accommodating. He offered me tea and lunch upon arrival and I was invited into his house He sorted out a camel tour for me around the pyramids and it was one of the highlights of my trip! He gave me a souvenir upon departure too Location is lovely and the place is very well named
• Esraa (1/5): Bad - Dear I recently stayed at hotel for two nights from Check in 28. Upon check-in, I fully paid for my stay. However, the reception requested additional charges ,which were not mentioned earlier
• Naieem (8/5): Very good -
• Max (10/5): Amazing views and lovely hospitality! - This is as good as it gets for budget accomodation! The pyramids are visible from the roof, incredible food is on offer with a large menu and the staff are incredibly nice and concerned with your comfort. I cannot speak highly enough of this hotel and the staff running it :) Trust me, don’t look elsewhere, this is the place you want!
• Anonymous (10/5): Thank you 🙏 - I must first say that I am pleasantly surprised and very happy to have had the honor of meeting Mr. Ashraf and his family and friends. Mr. Ashraf did absolutely everything to make my stay perfect and I will never forget it. I am grateful. Location, food everything... Mr. Ashraf also limited the excursions and suggested only the best. They will also make you feel safe and arrange only the best people for you. I will definitely come back again. Everything is great.
• Karim (7/5): Good - Good value for money, comfort and cleanliness
• Reginald (10/5): Exceptional -
• Sherif (10/5): Exceptional - Really the staff are friendly and wonderful amazing people felt like my family warmth and Mr Ashraf was great at hospailty There are toiletries in the toilet all the staff you need is provided by host Honest people Wifi works well Comfy place A little far from main street but I enjoyed even I stayed one night but really I like it
• Susanne (10/5): Exceptional - Everything was perfect! Room: very clean, beds very comfortable, good pillows, good shower, kettle, shampoo, fridge Location: very close to pyramids Owner: so so kind and willing to do everything for you and help you. Offer you thee, sweets and food Best place in Egypt I have been so far highly reccommend!!!
• Veiga (10/5): Home away from home - I was treated like family and felt safe and as a female solo traveler it is priority ....it was great hot shower nice remodel as well of interior . clean rooms , breakfast included they also have a menu can order at your convenience and all good prices as well they natural fresh juices!!!!!! And they even have laundry service !!!!!! And they have the real deal in organic 100 percent perfumes and sandalwood oil unlike the others that try to tell u it's real .let's not mention last minute transport help to and from the airport as all that wasn't enough ,they accomadted a last minute tour of the light show at the pyramids with tuk tuk and shisha was awesome .this is a truly hidden Gem right at the pyramids .do not hesitate and book I promise you will not find better prices for everything and since and good family.
• Alexandra (10/5): Exceptional -
• Dan (10/5): Exceptional -
• Reginald (10/5): Excelente - Family environment , very nice welcome ! Nothing wrong for me
• Qasim (10/5): you’re so nice place to visit and stay with and to feel at home - privacy and comfortable
• Anonymous (10/5): Exceptional - Very good. Everything went well. Booked in short time and asked for early check in. Mr arshataf welcomed me and cecked me in earlier than check in time. He even offered a drink. The breakfast very good .
• Gerdan (10/5): Highly recommend - Ashraf the manager was extremely generous and helpful. I will definitely go there again Everything was perfect.
• Dariusz (9/5): Highly recommended - The staff was very friendly and helpful. They offered us a welcome drink and welcome dinner. The breakfast was also very tasty and it was served around 13:00 when we came back from rhe pyramides. The room was clean and it's a great value for money.
• Anna (10/5): It was like staying with the family / locals))) Great! Extremely nice and helpful people They were taking care of us - It was like staying with the family / locals))) Great! Extremely nice and helpful people They were taking care of us The breakfast was perfect, homemade! Feel sorry that we weren’t able to stay more nights, but we were happy with that place for 100% Thank you!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ All was great
• Grace (10/5): Unforgettable stay at Secret of Horus - Secret of Horus is a hidden gem in Giza! Mr Ashraf, his son Islam and his family are very welcoming, hospitable and generous. They invited me over for dinner the same day I arrived and Mr Ashraf's wife is a great cook. The breakfast was delicious and home made. The view from the terrace is impressive, I could not believe my eyes when I first saw how close the pyramids are! The property is located on a quiet street and the mattress in new and super comfortable. Also the rooms are clean and the wifi is fast! ( Hard to find). Whenever I needed help they were there for me ❤️ I felt like one of the family and I experienced the authentic Egyptian hospitality. Thank you Mr Ashraf for my wonderful stay! I liked everything
• Shanwen (10/5): The hotel staff are very friendly and the room facilities are good. It is close to the Sphinx. -
• Ahmed (10/5): Exceptional -
• Hassine (10/5): Exceptional - It was one of the greatest stay ever the Hotel is managed by family and literally they take care of everything your tours your transfers your deliveries etc… Everything is perfect
• Mohammed (9/5): Superb -
• Allen-wright (10/5): Exceptional -
• Vieira (5/5): stay couple hours - The road is very strange so much nosy in the road the propriety is just shared two photos only only Internet is not working at all
• Waqas (10/5): Exceptional -
• Alex (10/5): Very friendly people and they organise all the trips and transportation.honestly I would like come back again 🥰 - Everything was great Nothing all is ok
• Rita (10/5): Friendly family run hotel in central Giza with easy access to Pyramids. - Great family run hotel overlooking Pyramids. Everyone was so friendly and caring. Easy to book excursions. Highly recommend
• Farid (10/5): Awesome place!! Loved it. - It was very clean and quiet. Location was great very close to the pyramids. Nothing really. Everything was great

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