Fantastic location with beautiful Nile views — I could even see the Pyramids from my balcony. Breakfast had a wide variety of options, and it was convenient to have an on-site ATM with no extra fees. However, the staffs at the main entrance came across as a bit pushy (not sure if it’s a cultural thing or just individual attitude). Check-in and check-out were also quite slow, with about a 10–15 minute wait both times. The biggest issue was the hair dryer: it was very old and visibly damaged, patched with white tape, and it actually gave me an electric shock as it cracked while I was using it. This really shouldn’t happen at a well-known hotel chain.
This hotel is located on a busy street. The layout is relatively small, but the facilities are complete and well-equipped, making it suitable for a short stay.
The best hotel I ever stayed in! So pleasant & inviting. The staff were really nice & helpful and not interested in tips. The large heated outdoor pool was a real treat after a long day of travelling. The room was spacious & clean, the bed comfortable. The food was delicious. And all in walking distance from the airport :)
Прекрасный стильный отель, находится в самом центре города, откуда удобно добираться до всех достопримечательностей.
Чисто, красивый стиль номеров, а ещё есть терраса!
Что важно - не слышно шума машин. А ещё персонал помогал нам, отвечал на вопросы, спасибо им за это💕
ผผู้เข้าพักThe best hotel I ever stayed in! So pleasant & inviting. The staff were really nice & helpful and not interested in tips. The large heated outdoor pool was a real treat after a long day of travelling. The room was spacious & clean, the bed comfortable. The food was delicious. And all in walking distance from the airport :)
RRamyFirst room smelled like cigarettes despite picking no smoking. Second room was an upgrade but it was actually the upgrade I originally paid for. My first room was a downgrade.
ผผู้ใช้ไม่ระบุชื่อIn general, it is not bad for me to stay in a single room with a common bathroom for 10 nights.
Above all, I would like to express my gratitude to the staff's efforts to manage the City Hostel clean which is too old and out fashioned building.
* Location & Transportation
Without noise, it is the best location to stay. It is located at 2 2-minute walk distance from Attaba subway station that connects to the Ramsis Railway Station and the Egypt Museum, only 1~3 stops away, charging 6 EGP per way. Of course, you can go to both by walk in 20 minutes. It means you can also enjoy the Nile riverside which is close to the museum.
And it is a 2-minute walk distance from the Attaba market which is the biggest public market in Cairo and so many locals visit to buy their livelihoods stuff at a cheap price.
In addition, you can also walk to the Al Azhar Mosque and Khan El-Khalili traditional market in 30 minutes, and St. Marc Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in AL Azbakeya in 10 minutes
Two problems I experienced are firstly the noi⁹sy from 8 am to 3 am outside the building due to market area and cars' horns. It took 3 days for me to adapt it. Any room in the hostel cannot escape it without changing the windows to soundproof ones. If you are sensitive to sound, it is better to find other lodges in a residential area or modernized ones.
Secondly, its location on the Uber taxi map and other maps is not accurate, so drivers have some problems in finding the city hostel. I have to meet them in front of the KFC next to the Attaba subway station. The signboard of the hotel is too small to recognize it.
* Building and room conditions
Like many other buildings in Cairo, the hostel building is old and shabby. The interior design and facilities are also outdated. However, the staff manages it so clean, particularly a common toilet and shower room.
It is quite convenient a washstand in each room.
However, it is bad there is no electronic kettle to boil water in a room or a common space. I could not enjoy my tea or coffee time at any time. I have to ask for hot drink water every morning when receiving breakfast, and store it in my tumbler.
It will be better to provide a tea or coffee service area in the hostel.
* Cleanness & Safety
Cleanness and safety are very good. I have no issue with this.
* Services
There is no basic service that most guesthouses provide in general: toilet paper and drink water.
Wifi is too weak to use the internet.
Other services like laundry are satisfied.
* Others
During my stay, I couldn't enjoy having an exchange time with other travelers. I think it is because there is no reason to stay in a common space where only sofas and a table are. Largely guesthouse provides a commonplace where guests enjoy better the internet or drinks including tea or coffee and foods, which makes guests meet each other naturally and structurally.
In conclusion, if the hostel provides basic services like toilet paper and commonplace with drink water and electronic kettles, it will be much better.
And it is necessary to change its signboard so that is more recognizable.
Except issues I mentioned above, it is a very good budget lodge.
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Omar El-Sawaf
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Holiday ❘ Family
An Exceptional and Memorable Stay at Tolip Olympic City!
”First and foremost, I want to highlight the outstanding level of security and the pristine, cozy atmosphere of the rooms. The staff truly went above and beyond to ensure a fantastic experience for me and my family.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to the incredible team who made our stay so special:
* Ahmed (Bellboy) for his warm and welcoming assistance.
* The Reception Team (Moaman, Gehad, and Amina) for a highly professional and seamless check-in experience, as well as their attentive responsiveness throughout the day. A special thanks to their wonderful Team Manager, Mr. Karim.
* The Room Service Team for their dedication and impeccable attention to detail.
* A very special appreciation to the Restaurant Team—every single waiter was attentive and polite. The culinary experience was extraordinary, thanks to the two highly professional chefs, brilliantly led by Chef Hosny Amin.
Naturally, such sustained excellence reflects a highly professional, aware, and dynamic management, perfectly represented by the esteemed General Manager, Mr. Mohamed Abdel Aal.
You have undoubtedly left the absolute best impression on my family and me regarding Tolip Hotels, and specifically this magnificent Tolip Olympic City branch. Highly recommended!”
إقامة استثنائية وتجربة لا تُنسى في توليب المدينة الأولمبية!
”أولاً وقبل كل شيء، حابب أشيد بمستوى الأمان العالي جداً في الفندق، ونظافة الغرف المريحة اللي خلت إقامتنا العائلية ممتازة من أول لحظة. طاقم العمل هناك رائع واحترافي لأبعد الحدود.
حابب أوجه شكر خاص جداً بالأسماء للناس اللي تعبت معانا وخلو إقامتنا مميزة:
* أحمد (Bell Boy) على استقباله الممتاز وذوقه.
* فريق الاستقبال (مؤمن، جهاد، وأمينة) على تعاونهم واحترافيتهم العالية في إجراءات الدخول، واستجابتهم السريعة والممتازة طول اليوم. وشكر خاص لمديرهم الرائع أستاذ كريم.
* فريق خدمة الغرف بالكامل على مجهودهم واهتمامهم بكل التفاصيل.
* وشكر كبير جداً ومخصوص لـ فريق المطعم، من أول الويترز اللي كانوا في منتهى الذوق والاهتمام، لحد الشيفات المحترفين جداً، بقيادة الشيف المبدع حسني أمين.
وأكيد طالما كل التفاصيل دي هايلة وممتازة كده، يبقى ده انعكاس لإدارة احترافية، واعية، ونشيطة، متمثلة في المدير المحترف والمحترم أستاذ محمد عبد العال.
بجد الفندق ده ساب عندي وعند عيلتي أحسن انطباع ممكن عن سلسلة فنادق توليب، وبالأخص فرع المدينة الأولمبية الرائع ده. تجربة ممتازة وبرشحه بقوة!”