How Axel worksAxel $23 a night vs $26 on Booking.com at Gardenia Hotel, Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026: $3 a night less (12%). Seen Oct 13.
3-star hotel · 32 Talaat Harb St - Cairo, Cairo
ATM · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoking areas · Smoke-free property · Newspapers · Ticket assistance · Cable TV · Minibar · Laundry · Safe-deposit box · Concierge services
Hotels in CairoA basic, hostel-style budget hotel in an older downtown Cairo building
6.3/10
Central and inexpensive, but room consistency and upkeep make this a cautious pick.
Gardenia is a basic, hostel-style budget hotel, not a conventional full-service three-star. Its downtown location is the strongest reason to book: shops, restaurants, metro stations and Tahrir Square are within walking distance. Tripadvisor and Booking.com guest feedback includes praise for helpful staff and clean, comfortable rooms, and Booking.com's overall rating is a mixed 6.8. We'd consider it for a short, location-first budget stay rather than a dependable comfort base.
The trade-offs are more than cosmetic. Guests repeatedly mention street noise, tired bathrooms and uneven cleaning; reviews also describe unreliable lifts in the older building. Room expectations need checking carefully: an August 2026 guest reported being offered accommodation without air-conditioning or an en-suite bathroom. Confirm those essentials and your room allocation before arrival. We'd skip it for light sleepers, travelers with mobility limitations, or anyone expecting consistent three-star standards.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Booking.com · en.planetofhotels.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia · wanderlog.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$28 a night with Axel against $29 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $1 a night less (5%).
Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
$1/night less than Expedia (5%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$23 a night with Axel against $26 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $3 a night less (12%).
Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
$3/night less than Booking.com (12%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 22 to Oct 28, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
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Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 25 to Oct 31, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 27 to Nov 3, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 9 to Nov 19, 2026 · 10 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 9 to Nov 25, 2026 · 16 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
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Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 10 to Nov 19, 2026 · 9 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 20 to Jan 1, 2027 · 12 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
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Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 21 to Dec 28, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
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Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 21 to Jan 1, 2027 · 11 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
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Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 23 to Jan 3, 2027 · 11 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
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Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 24 to Jan 3, 2027 · 10 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
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Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 26 to Jan 9, 2027 · 14 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 27 to Jan 9, 2027 · 13 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 30 to Jan 10, 2027 · 11 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Mar 1 to Mar 13, 2027 · 12 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Mar 1 to Mar 16, 2027 · 15 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Mar 2 to Mar 16, 2027 · 14 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Mar 5 to Mar 13, 2027 · 8 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
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Axel $23 a night vs $26 on Booking.com at Gardenia Hotel, Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026: $3 a night less (12%). Seen Oct 13.
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Central and inexpensive, but room consistency and upkeep make this a cautious pick. A basic, hostel-style budget hotel in an older downtown Cairo building, scored for what it is.
Gardenia is a basic, hostel-style budget hotel, not a conventional full-service three-star. Its downtown location is the strongest reason to book: shops, restaurants, metro stations and Tahrir Square are within walking distance. Tripadvisor and Booking.com guest feedback includes praise for helpful staff and clean, comfortable rooms, and Booking.com's overall rating is a mixed 6.8. We'd consider it for a short, location-first budget stay rather than a dependable comfort base.
The trade-offs are more than cosmetic. Guests repeatedly mention street noise, tired bathrooms and uneven cleaning; reviews also describe unreliable lifts in the older building. Room expectations need checking carefully: an August 2026 guest reported being offered accommodation without air-conditioning or an en-suite bathroom. Confirm those essentials and your room allocation before arrival. We'd skip it for light sleepers, travelers with mobility limitations, or anyone expecting consistent three-star standards.
Best for: Flexible budget travelers; Short downtown sightseeing stays
Watch out for: Street noise and uneven upkeep; Unreliable lift access; Confirm air-conditioning and private bathroom
Location: Central Talaat Harb address, walkable to Tahrir Square, restaurants and metro stations.
Rooms: Some guests find rooms comfortable; others report tired fittings or accommodation unlike the booked category.
Cleanliness: Mixed: recent praise sits alongside recurring complaints about bedding and bathrooms.
Service: Helpful staff earn praise, but room-allocation and reservation problems appear across reviews.
Amenities: Breakfast, Wi-Fi and reception are listed; lift reliability and room-level air-conditioning need checking.
Fees and surprises: Expedia lists cash-only payment, paid airport transfers and a possible checkout cleaning charge; confirm terms.
Axel's opinion of Gardenia Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Booking.com · en.planetofhotels.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia · wanderlog.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Gardenia Hotel within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $28 a night · non-refundable · Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | $29 a night on Expedia | $1 a night less (5%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $23 a night · non-refundable · Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | $26 a night on Booking.com | $3 a night less (12%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $28 a night · non-refundable · Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | $26 a night on Booking.com | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $23 a night · non-refundable · Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | $19 a night on Booking.com | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $23 a night · non-refundable · Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | $19 a night on Booking.com | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 22 to Oct 28, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $27 a night · non-refundable · Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 25 to Oct 31, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $26 a night · non-refundable · Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 27 to Nov 3, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $26 a night · non-refundable · Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 9 to Nov 19, 2026 · 10 nights · 1 adult | $26 a night · non-refundable · Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 9 to Nov 25, 2026 · 16 nights · 1 adult | $26 a night · non-refundable · Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 10 to Nov 19, 2026 · 9 nights · 1 adult | $26 a night · non-refundable · Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 20 to Jan 1, 2027 · 12 nights · 2 adults | $23 a night · non-refundable · Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 21 to Dec 28, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $21 a night · non-refundable · Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 21 to Jan 1, 2027 · 11 nights · 2 adults | $23 a night · non-refundable · Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 23 to Jan 3, 2027 · 11 nights · 2 adults | $23 a night · non-refundable · Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 24 to Jan 3, 2027 · 10 nights · 2 adults | $23 a night · non-refundable · Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 26 to Jan 9, 2027 · 14 nights · 1 adult | $21 a night · non-refundable · Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 27 to Jan 9, 2027 · 13 nights · 1 adult | $21 a night · non-refundable · Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 30 to Jan 10, 2027 · 11 nights · 1 adult | $21 a night · non-refundable · Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Mar 1 to Mar 13, 2027 · 12 nights · 1 adult | $21 a night · non-refundable · Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Mar 1 to Mar 16, 2027 · 15 nights · 1 adult | $21 a night · non-refundable · Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Mar 2 to Mar 16, 2027 · 14 nights · 1 adult | $23 a night · non-refundable · Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Mar 5 to Mar 13, 2027 · 8 nights · 1 adult | $23 a night · non-refundable · Comfort Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
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