Talisman Hotel de Charme
Boutique hotel set in central Cairo, one kilometre from the Egyptian Musuem and 15 kilometres from the pyramids of Giza.Air-conditioned guestrooms feature North African-style decor in warm colours, and come with satellite TV and Internet access.
The front desk has a safe-deposit box, and the hotels multilingual staff are on hand to offer guests tour assistance.
Hotel prices and availability
Map showing Talisman Hotel de Charme
Dining at the Talisman Hotel de Charme
The hotel does not have its own restaurant, but there are several dining options within the surrounding area.
Nearby restaurants:
Felfela Restaurant
Le Peking Restaurant
Attractions near this hotel
Khan El Khalili Bazaar – 5 kilometres (3 miles)
Coptic Museum – 5 kilometres (3 miles)
Pharaonic Village – 10 kilometres (6 miles)
Museum of Islamic Art – 12 kilometres (9 miles)
Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx – 15 kilometres (12 miles)
Cairo International Airport (CAI): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes.
Black and white taxis are available from the airport to central Cairo. They leave from outside the Arrivals hall. Buses are available from the airport to central Cairo. An airport bus service operates from Terminal 1 (Old Airport). Bus service 400 leaves approximately every 30 minutes during the day and every hour at night.
One of the best ways to explore Cairo is by the new Metro system. It is very inexpensive and not too crowded. However, buses and minibuses are still the most common form of transport for Cairenes, although taxis are often 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).