Sofitel Le Sphinx Cairo 
Modern bungalow-style building with white façade situated within a kilometre of the Sphinx and the pyramids at Giza.Guestrooms have contemporary wood-panelled interiors adorned with art prints and include air conditioning and minibars.
After a day lounging by the lagoon-style outdoor pool guests can head for the bar or dance the night away in the hotel club.
Hotel prices and availability
Map showing Sofitel Le Sphinx Cairo
Dining at the Sofitel Le Sphinx Cairo
Romeo and Juliet - Mediterranean restaurant serving a selection of pizzas and a salad buffet. Modern decor with white walls, wood floors and ancient Egyptian ornaments.
Alexandria - International dishes as well as Egyptian specialities. Buffet dinner and a la carte lunch. Open 24 hours.
La Galleria - Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Tekkia Snack Bar - Serves drinks and light snacks.
Please note: an additional fee for the Gala Dinner, held on Christmas Eve and New Year''s Eve, will be included in the rates for stays over these nights.
Attractions near this hotel
Cairo International Airport (CAI): Approximate driving time is 40 minutes and distance is 35 kilometres (22 miles).
Black and white taxis are available from the airport to the hotel and cost approx. 10 US dollars. Limousines cost approx. 25 US dollars and leave from outside the Arrivals hall. An airport bus service operates from Terminal 1 (Old Airport).
One of the best ways to explore Cairo is by the inexpensive Metro system. Buses and minibuses are still the most common form of transport, although taxis are a better option for visitors. Boats depart frequently for University, a landing over on the Giza side of the river. Every second boat continues south to Manial, Rhoda, Giza and Masr al-Qadima (old Cairo).
Sphinx – 1 kilometre (0.5 miles)
Coptic churches - 10 kilometres (6 miles)
Museum of Islamic Art – 12 kilometres (7 miles)
Pharaonic village – 15 kilometres (9 miles)
Egyptian Museum (for Tutankhamun collection) – 17 kilometres (11 miles)
Coptic Museum – 18 kilometres (11 miles)
Khan el Khalili Bazaar – 23 kilometres (14 miles)