Houseboat65 - Historic home on the Nile - Central Cairo

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Houseboat65 - Historic home on the Nile - Central Cairo

1 / 45
Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Free WiFi

10
  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Reliable info:
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Historic Setting: Houseboat65 in Cairo offers a historic apartment with a sun terrace and a garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi, ensuring connectivity during their stay. Comfortable Amenities: The apartment features air-conditioning, a kitchenette, balcony, and private bathroom. Additional amenities include a washing machine, patio, and outdoor dining area. Prime Location: Located 19 km from Cairo International Airport, the property is a short walk from Cairo Tower and Tahrir Square. Nearby attractions include The Egyptian Museum and Giza Pyramids. Guest Services: Private check-in and check-out, concierge, and tour desk services are available. Guests appreciate the sailing, boating, and attentive staff.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Laundry
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Breakfast info

    • Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal

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Availability

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Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Niamh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Loved the decor and the character. Clean and cosy. Lovely view of the river. Staff were lovely. Pretty spot by the river once you enter the gate.”
  • Gags
    France France
    “Beautiful houseboat with amazing views and very calm and cosy rooms. The whole team was so helpful and lovely. Recommendations for restaurants around were very useful.”
  • Alice
    Italy Italy
    “The Houseboat65 is simply a dream! The interior design is stunning, the location is super convenient and the staff is incredibly friendly. The Egyptian breakfast they offer is delicious.”
  • Rina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful setting and amazing decor, we absolutely loved staying here! We were able to walk to nearby restaurants and felt safe throughout. Great communication with hosts too.”
  • Esra
    Belgium Belgium
    “The staff is incredibly nice and helpful. They go the extra mile to help us. The location is amazing and beautiful. It looks like a movie set. Just beautiful.”
  • Juan
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “The view, the mattress, the pillows, the room, the breakfast, the people, the location, everything.”
  • Gary
    Australia Australia
    “Absolutely so helpful every step of the way and kept surprising us with so many extras”
  • Eulalie
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “The place is truly unique, we really love the decoration of the flat and felt so privileged to be on the Nile. The staff is friendly and helpful. Location within the city is great.”
  • Suzanne
    Australia Australia
    “Absolutely everything! Houseboat 65 is a stunning place to stay! It’s quite surreal watching the river traffic on the Nile River go by. From the fishermen in the mornings to the vibrant party cruises at night, this accomodation is totally...”
  • Julie
    Australia Australia
    “Marie collected us from the airport and drove us straight to our lovely spacious ground floor apartment on the moored boat. It’s behind a gate on the street level then you walk down steps to the shoreline through a garden sitting area. She...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Jerome

9.8
Host review score
Jerome
Imagine waking up on a houseboat in the middle of Cairo, graced with the gorgeous view of the great Nile river. This two stories houseboat offers you a unique and authentic Egyptian experience. Houseboat65 is a stationary floating house situated on the Nile River and in front of Zamalek island and close to Cairo’s must-see attractions. The place is built entirely out of wood with an architectural style from the 1920s and it is suited for both business and leisure travellers. Please note that there will not be any other guests allowed on the houseboat than the ones mentioned in your actual reservation. It's a place that needs a lot of care, not suited for parties, no invitations, no smoking inside and no BBQ or shisha.
Young interior designer and carpenter. Travel and nature enthusiast. Passionately building beautiful spaces & experiences on the Nile river.
• You can easily embark on a city tour and explore Cairo’s city center. A 10-minute drive will get you to Downtown Cairo, Tahrir Square, and The Egyptian Museum. Explore this area with its Italian, French and British architecture, Greek restaurants and Egyptian cafés. • On a lazy day, just cross the bridge to get to Zamalek island. It is a 2-minute drive or a 10-minute walk away from Home. It is a posh neighborhood where most of the embassies, nice villas, cafés, and restaurants are located. On your way there, you will encounter many art galleries, and if you want to spice your night a little, you can have a drink on one of Zamalek’s scenic rooftops or party in the best clubs in town. • A 35-minute drive will get you outside the city to visit Egypt iconic Giza Pyramids. • If you are an artist, you can spend most of your time home, seeking inspiration from the sweeping panorama of the Nile River. • “Felucca” is a traditional Egyptian boat. Go for a little tour on the Nile and enjoy the sunset. This is a very short list of what you could do; the rest is left to your imagination!
Languages spoken: Arabic,English,French

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 8 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Houseboat65 - Historic home on the Nile - Central Cairo in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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