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Reviews of Isis Guest House

Abd Al Aziz Al Basel, street Afify, Al Haram, Giza, Cairo, Egypt

  • Sarah

    Reviewed: 19 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025

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    The staff are fantastic. They're very sweet and helpful people. The inside of the apartment is nice and clean. We enjoyed the pyramid view and watching the world go by from the balcony

    As two female travellers I think it's worth mentioning the location. We enjoyed that it was an authentic local area and we felt very safe, however being two women stepping out onto the street without a man was uncomfortable. A lot of men would stop and shout at us and approach us in the street, which was more than in any other parts of town. We learnt quickly to order Ubers inside the building and wait inside until the driver arrives and then walk out to get directly in the car. For us we didn't enjoy that part of the location. It felt safe, just uncomfortable. That's no fault of the guesthouse but we feel women should be aware of this when booking so that they can decide if it's for them.

    Property response:

    Hi, Thank you for your stay and for your review. We have a lot, a lot of female travelers, foreigners and egyptian and there have never been any problem in the street from 6 years. All the neighbors from our building and from the other buildings in our small street know the owner of the guest house and are very helpful with the tourists. We tried to investigate. We asked to the security families if they are aware about something. They said no. We don't know which day and at what time you had a problem in the street. I think that you saw the cameras in the entrance of the building, outside in front of the building and in all the street. So nobody is stupid to make a problem when we can watch the video. We save the video 7 days so it's too late to find any information. Everybody knows each other in the street. I really don't understand why you didn't talk to us. We could help you. Keep the problem for you and wait the review to talk doesn't fix anything. It's probably a misunderstood. Anyway we'll never know... Best regards

    Hi, Thank you for your stay and for your review. We have a lot, a lot of female travelers, foreigners and egyptian and there have never been any problem in the street from 6 years. All the neighbors from our building and from the other buil… Show more

    Isis Guest House
    26 February 2025
  • Sarah

    Reviewed: 13 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025

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    Great view of the pyramids from the lounge balcony, friendly and helpful staff, good position in Giza and for the pyramids.

    Breakfasts were a bit small.

    Property response:

    Hi, Thank you for your stay and for your review. We wish you a nice trip to Morocco. Best regards Best regards

    Isis Guest House
    24 January 2025
  • Elizabeth

    Reviewed: 7 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025

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    The people are wonderful, helpful, genuine and even fun.

    Property response:

    Hi, Many thanks for your second time in our guest house. We wish you a nice trip in Saudi Arabia. Best regards

    Isis Guest House
    24 January 2025
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  • Susanna

    Reviewed: 13 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024

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    Almed is a wonderful young man, speak good English ,very responsible and diligent. He helped me all the way during the trip. A private room with ensuit bathroom with this price is amazing. Alds, there is a magnificent view of 3 pyramids.

    location is somewhere very local, you need to learn how to commute.

    Property response:

    Hello, Thank you for your stay and for review. Anytime you're welcome. Best regards

    Isis Guest House
    15 November 2024
  • Bart

    Reviewed: 2 November 2024 · Stayed in October 2024

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    It's a perfect place, the staff I absolutely amazing. They helped me with everything. And I could even get some dinner after arriving quite late.

    Nothing!

    Property response:

    Hello, Thank you for your stay and for your review. We wish you a nice trip with your bike. Anytime you're welcome. Best regards

    Isis Guest House
    2 November 2024
  • Susi

    Reviewed: 26 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024

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  • Jiajie

    Reviewed: 24 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024

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    Hi, Thank you so much. We wish you a nice trip. Best regards

    Isis Guest House
    25 October 2024
  • Cameron

    Reviewed: 1 July 2024 · Stayed in June 2024

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    Great accommodation and a perfect location and view of the Giza pyramids from the balconies. The surrounding area is safe and a nearby marketplace ensures that you can buy some fresh fruits and vegetables or stop at a cafe without any trouble. The host and all of the staff were very welcoming and helpful, as well as providing inexpensive opportunities to see the surrounding areas and sites. The included breakfast was also very good. I am certain I will return here someday in the future.

    Everything met or surpassed my expectations. Showers were a little tight for a tall guy like myself, but I managed to make it work.

  • Jan

    Reviewed: 4 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024

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    Highly recommended! It was hard to find a good accomodation in Giza. A lot of others look they have fake reviews. This guesthouse surprised us and exceeded our expectations (already got used to Egyptian standards). It's really clean, comfortable and the view from the common balcony is amazing. It's not in the first row to the pyramids but you have a great view to them. You can go by walk or take a tuktuk there. Local restaurants and shops are around. The staff is nice, one of them is French woman speaking fluent English and we had a very nice talk every morning during the breakfast. I think it's she who sets more over European standards of cleanless in this guesthouse. The breakfast is also very nice. If you need, they can arrange you trips you want (we didn't use,just the option is there).

    Property response:

    Hi, Thank you so much for your stay and for your review. It was nice to talk with you about travelling and other subjects. Anytime you're welcome. Kind regards

    Isis Guest House
    5 April 2024
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  • Sandra-traveller

    Reviewed: 25 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024

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    Isis Guest House welcomed me when I arrived a little earlier in the morning. I must say that the place is impeccable in terms of cleanliness, with super comfortable beds, a nice and spacious common area, and best of all, the most amazing views of the pyramids, either from the balcony or the rooftop. The surroundings are very safe, in a local neighborhood, and access to the building is also very secure. You can reach the pyramids area in just less than 20 minutes on foot. Although I only spent one night, the time I shared with the staff learning about Egypt and the culture was priceless. Thank you for everything... Can't wait to go back :)

    Property response:

    Hi, Thank you so much for your stay and for your review. I'm sorry for the late reply. Anytime you're welcome. Best regards

    Isis Guest House
    5 April 2024
  • Gonzalez

    Reviewed: 11 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024

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    Very warm attitude from all the team. Made me feel welcome very fast

    Property response:

    Hi, Thank you and we wish you a nice stay in Egypt. Best regards

    Isis Guest House
    14 February 2024
  • Wesley

    Reviewed: 10 February 2024 · Stayed in December 2023

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  • Wesley

    Reviewed: 9 February 2024 · Stayed in December 2023

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    The view from the main balcony, where you can see from the distance the 3 Pyramids were amazing. You get a free welcome drink on your arrival, which is a cup of Egyptian tea; after that you have to pay for any extra hot drink, or bring your own. Although Ahmed offered me free tea sometimes.

    -The internet only reaches around reception and the lounge which was very frustrating. You might get some weak signal in a few rooms -location was a bit dodgy to get to the accommodation, and it’s about 18 to 20 minutes walk to the pyramids, so it’s walkable -The room was very simple, with a tiny window on the top corner overbooking electrical cables and unfinished buildings from the area. So you don’t get to enjoy any pleasant view or day light, so I found it very depressing. Internet was super weak in the room and you can hear all the other guests and the staff from the room

    Property response:

    Hi, You booked 4 times on Booking day after day so you know the place where you book. You booked with us beginning of december. Yes the welcome drink is an egyptian tea and we have a menu for food and drink. You are free to bring your food and drink. Yes the staff was too much kind with you. Ahmed shared also his food with you and we accepted to give you your breakfast after the breakfast time and to your room. All the rooms, list of facilities, pictures of room with windows and bathroom, measurements are on Booking and you booked a single room then a pyramids view room so you know that we have different categories of room. Internet is weak in 2 rooms downstairs from the distance to the box. I was in a 3 stars hotel in Luxor and we didn't have internet in the rooms. Internet isn't the best in Egypt. It's like that and the 4G is cheap. If you need a good soundproofing you have to go to an hotel which is built to be an hotel, not in a guest house. Best regards Best regards

    Hi, You booked 4 times on Booking day after day so you know the place where you book. You booked with us beginning of december. Yes the welcome drink is an egyptian tea and we have a menu for food and drink. You are free to bring your food… Show more

    Isis Guest House
    10 February 2024
  • Andreas

    Reviewed: 10 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024

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    Extremly helpful staff, they even helped me to buy an egyptian sim card for small money. Also they make a nice breakfast and serve dinner as well.

  • Ana

    Reviewed: 1 January 2024 · Stayed in December 2023

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    The view was good

    When we arrived there was no internet, there was a lot of noise outside we couldn’t even sleep. One day there was no water. We scheduled breakfast for 7am cause we needed to leave and they started to make the breakfast at 7.15. Our toilet had a broken seat.

    Property response:

    Hi, When you arrived you had a free breakfast for 4 people and you had a free early checkin. The city is noisy, all the city is like that. Sometimes the wifi doesn't work, we aren't in Irland where probably the infrastructures are better. We are in Giza, Cairo and it's like that. If you want the same standard than in Europe you have to go to the red sea, new cities from 80 years old for tourists or you have to go to an hotel. For example 4, 5 stars hotels are built 1 km from the streets, good soundproofing, good wifi, probably breakfast on time. If you book any guest house 20 dollars per night it will be like us. It is the local life. The seat of your toilet isn't broke, we just have to change a screw. The second day of your stay, beginning of evening we stop the water because the plumber had to work and I said to you that we needed half an hour but 10mn after the water was working. I asked to Youssef about your breakfast, he doesn't remember. He had to provide 13 breakfast this day so I don't know. I can add that you didn't go to the airport or the railway station so if you are very strict about 15mn it's better to go to an hotel. 5 people work here for 9 rooms, they work 12 hours per day and they do their best. Regards

    Hi, When you arrived you had a free breakfast for 4 people and you had a free early checkin. The city is noisy, all the city is like that. Sometimes the wifi doesn't work, we aren't in Irland where probably the infrastructures are b… Show more

    Isis Guest House
    1 January 2024
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  • Kathrin

    Reviewed: 25 December 2023 · Stayed in December 2023

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    Great view of the pyramids from the terrace and room. Very quiet location, although only about 1.5 km on foot from the main entrance to the pyramids, it is not a touristy area. We were able to stroll through the streets in peace and enjoy our drinks in normal cafés at normal prices. And we really liked it there.

    Property response:

    Hi, Thank you for your stay and for your review. Best regards

    Isis Guest House
    25 December 2023
  • Qiujun

    Reviewed: 6 December 2023 · Stayed in November 2023

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    surprised i could stay so close to pyramid the staff are friendly and helpful

    Property response:

    Hi, Thank you so much for your stay and for your review. Best regards

    Isis Guest House
    6 December 2023
  • Gunasekaran

    Reviewed: 19 November 2023 · Stayed in November 2023

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  • Gunasekaran

    Reviewed: 19 November 2023 · Stayed in November 2023

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  • Anil

    Reviewed: 21 October 2023 · Stayed in September 2023

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  • Ahmed

    Reviewed: 21 September 2023 · Stayed in September 2023

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  • Matthew

    Reviewed: 5 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023

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    It's in a very good location. The owner is super nice and attentive. He offers a takeaway service for food at a very low price. They do tours and even offer a tuc tuc cab to supermarkets. Highly recommend this place. Rooms are very clean with air conditioning.

    Property response:

    Hi, Thank you so much for your stay and for your kind review. Best regards

    Isis Guest House
    20 September 2023
  • Sara

    Reviewed: 25 July 2023 · Stayed in July 2023

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    The view is excellent There was a great lovely and cool staff Quiet 'clean and comfort one

    I get some difficult issues with the location when dealing with ordinary drivers it will be sooooo good to have a small bus with your logo to serve the guest with reasonable fees as marketing tool too

    Property response:

    Hi, Thank you for your stay and for your review. We are happy that you could enjoy our place and we are sorry for the transfer. So many drivers didn't go to school and don't know how to use a map or an application. The best is to call us. We have a shuttle service also. Best regards Françoise

    Hi, Thank you for your stay and for your review. We are happy that you could enjoy our place and we are sorry for the transfer. So many drivers didn't go to school and don't know how to use a map or an application. The best is to ca… Show more

    Isis Guest House
    20 September 2023
  • Kristel

    Reviewed: 5 June 2023 · Stayed in May 2023

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    • Wonderful view over the Pyramids -> priceless • Big room and very very clean • Nice terrace where enjoy breakfast or whatever you want

    • It’s not very close to the Pyramids like it looks in the pictures (25 minutes by walk) • Breakfast timetable is very short (7am-9am) not possible when your fly arrives at 5am and you need to sleep.

    Property response:

    Hi, Thank you for your stay and for your review. The property is located 1.5 kms from the ticket office. 20mn by walk or 5mn by tuk tuk. The tuk tuk cost less than 1€. From our location we can see all the Giza plateau, the new museum and Saqqarah and Dashur pyramids ! Sorry for the breakfast time wich didn't suit you. Best regards Françoise

    Hi, Thank you for your stay and for your review. The property is located 1.5 kms from the ticket office. 20mn by walk or 5mn by tuk tuk. The tuk tuk cost less than 1€. From our location we can see all the Giza plateau, the new museum and Sa… Show more

    Isis Guest House
    5 June 2023
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