
Stay in Cairo's Most Famous Building — From $20/Night
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Our Rooms
26 rooms — all with private bathroom, AC, and soundproofing

Single Room
Compact and comfortable with private en-suite bathroom. Everything you need in the heart of Cairo.

Twin Room
Spacious twin room ideal for friends traveling together. Private bathroom, soundproofed walls.

Triple Room
Room for three with all the essentials. Great for small groups exploring Cairo together.

Quadruple Room
Our largest room, fully soundproofed. Perfect for families or groups of friends. Surprisingly quiet for downtown.
The Yacoubian Building
Sleep in Cairo's Most
Famous Address.
Built in 1937, the Yacoubian Building is an Art Deco masterpiece that became the setting of Alaa Al-Aswany's bestselling novel and a blockbuster Egyptian film. Cotton millionaires and royal family members once called it home. Today, Miami Cairo Hotel occupies the 2nd floor — putting you inside a living piece of Egyptian literary and architectural history.
What Guests Say
Real reviews from verified travelers
“Location is perfect, right in the middle of Cairo. Our private room was really spacious, had AC and even a fridge. Big shoutout to Abdallah — honestly such a great guy and amazing guide.”
Moritz Steinemann
Germany · September 2025
“The best hotel I stayed in Cairo. Everybody very friendly, nice comfortable rooms and a good, safe location. Working AC, good hot shower and most importantly — it was silent.”
Marius R
Germany · December 2025
“Incredible service. Abdallah at the front desk walked me to exchange money, showed me cool places to eat, and offered to do laundry. Location is fantastic, so much fun on this street.”
Alex Krentsel
USA · January 2023
“Really enjoyed my stay. Very central location. Impressed with the amenities — bath/shower en-suite, fridge, dresser, TV, and good wifi. Staff went above and beyond.”
Tatiana Campbell
USA · February 2023
“The staff was so wonderful, we loved talking with everyone, they made us feel very comfortable and very happy!”
Velina Rusjakova
Bulgaria · December 2025
“Very pleasant stay. Shout out to Abdullah — very nice and helpful with suggestions. The place was comfortable, you couldn't hear much of the noisy streets, and clean.”
Navjit Garcha
Canada · October 2023
“Location is perfect, right in the middle of Cairo. Our private room was really spacious, had AC and even a fridge. Big shoutout to Abdallah — honestly such a great guy and amazing guide.”
Moritz Steinemann
Germany · September 2025
“The best hotel I stayed in Cairo. Everybody very friendly, nice comfortable rooms and a good, safe location. Working AC, good hot shower and most importantly — it was silent.”
Marius R
Germany · December 2025
“Incredible service. Abdallah at the front desk walked me to exchange money, showed me cool places to eat, and offered to do laundry. Location is fantastic, so much fun on this street.”
Alex Krentsel
USA · January 2023
“Really enjoyed my stay. Very central location. Impressed with the amenities — bath/shower en-suite, fridge, dresser, TV, and good wifi. Staff went above and beyond.”
Tatiana Campbell
USA · February 2023
“The staff was so wonderful, we loved talking with everyone, they made us feel very comfortable and very happy!”
Velina Rusjakova
Bulgaria · December 2025
“Very pleasant stay. Shout out to Abdullah — very nice and helpful with suggestions. The place was comfortable, you couldn't hear much of the noisy streets, and clean.”
Navjit Garcha
Canada · October 2023
“Excellent stay! Very clean, breakfast is simple but helps you start the day. The location is great — you can walk through old Cairo. Staff are very friendly!”
Ana Suely Zurita
Brazil · April 2024
“In THE Yacoubian Building!!! Staying in the famous building from the novel and film was incredible. Highly positive experience all around.”
TripAdvisor Guest
USA · 2024
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Location
34 Talaat Harb Street, 2nd Floor, Downtown Cairo
How Close Is Everything?
Talaat Harb Square
100m · 2 min walk
Egyptian Museum
750m · 5 min walk
Tahrir Square
1.1 km · 10 min walk
Gamal Abdel Nasser Metro
300m · 5 min walk
Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
1.5 km · 20 min walk
Address: 34 Talaat Harb Street, 2nd Floor, Downtown Cairo, Egypt
Annual Event
Crazy Nights International Dance Festival
July 15–22, 2026
40+ hours of workshops, galas, competitions, desert parties, and cultural tours celebrating oriental and folklore dance.
20% off hotel bookings for festival guests
Learn More About the FestivalMeet the Team
The people guests write home about
Abdallah
Front Desk & Guide
The legendary face of Miami Cairo. Helps with money exchange, city tips, laundry, and knows every corner of Cairo.
Mohamed
Manager
Speaks excellent English. Known for offering the best rates and making sure every guest feels at home.
Mahmoud
Staff
Called 'the intelligent personality in the hostel' by guests. Always ready with thoughtful advice.
Ahmed
Staff
An especially amazing person who makes guests feel welcome from the moment they arrive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before your stay
The Yacoubian Building is one of Cairo's most famous landmarks, built in 1937 in Art Deco style. It's the setting of Alaa Al-Aswany's bestselling 2002 novel and a 2006 Egyptian film. Miami Cairo Hotel occupies the 2nd floor of this iconic building.
Yes! Miami Cairo is specifically praised by solo travelers, including solo female travelers, for its safety and welcoming atmosphere. We scored 10/10 on Hostelworld with 512 reviews.
Yes — our rooms have soundproofing, which is unusual for downtown Cairo. Multiple guests describe being surprised by how quiet the rooms are despite being on one of Cairo's busiest streets.
Yes! Complimentary continental breakfast every day from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Includes ful medames (beans), falafel, cheese, bread, and beverages.
Book directly to save up to 39% compared to booking platforms. Our single rooms start from $20/night direct, compared to $33 on OTAs. Contact us directly for the best rates.
Yes! Nour Hostel is on the 6th floor of the same Yacoubian Building. It offers a more budget-friendly option with dorm beds starting from $17/night.
Crazy Nights is an international oriental and folklore dance festival hosted by our owner Mohamed Atta every July. Festival guests get 20% off hotel bookings at all our properties.
