How Axel worksAxel $32 a night vs $52 on Booking.com at Indiana Hotel, Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026: $20 a night less (39%). Seen Oct 13.
3-star hotel · Adel Hussein Rostom, Ad Doqi A, Ad Doqi, 16, Giza
Shopping on site · Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Currency exchange · Terrace · Room service · Family room · Smoke Detector · Accessibility features · Luggage storage · Laundry
Hotels in CairoA worn budget 3-star in Dokki
5.2/10
A useful Dokki location, but unreliable upkeep makes this a gamble even on a budget.
Indiana is a budget 3-star in Dokki, better treated as a basic Cairo sightseeing base than a holiday hotel. Its location and sometimes-helpful staff are the strongest reasons to consider it; guests also mention generously sized rooms. But we'd generally look elsewhere: Booking.com, Expedia and Trip.com ratings suggest it falls short even of modest expectations, with recent reviews repeatedly describing tired furnishings, faulty bathroom fittings and uneven cleaning.
The drawbacks go beyond dated decor. Tripadvisor guests in early 2026 reported the swimming pool and rooftop cafe closed, and a June review described an empty pool; don't book expecting either facility without confirmation. Wi-Fi, air-conditioning and breakfast also attract recurring complaints, although some guests report satisfactory stays. We'd skip it for a relaxing break, dependable working internet or wheelchair access: a recent guest reported steps before the lift and an inaccessible bathroom.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com · Google · indianahotelcairo.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$32 a night with Axel against $52 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $20 a night less (38%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
$20/night less than Booking.com (38%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
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$20/night less than Booking.com (39%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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$20/night less than Booking.com (38%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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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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Standard Double room (full double bed) · refundable
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Standard Single room · refundable
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Standard Single room · 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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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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Standard Single room · 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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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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Standard room · 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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Standard room · 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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Standard Double room (full double bed) · 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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Standard Double room (full double 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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Standard Quadruple Family room · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 23 to Dec 31, 2026 · 8 nights · 4 adults · Seen Oct 7
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Standard Double room (full double 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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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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Standard Double room (full double bed) (smoking) · 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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Standard Double room (full double bed) (smoking) · 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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Standard Double room (full double bed) (smoking) · 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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Standard Double room (full double bed) · 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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Standard Double room (full double bed) · 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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Standard Double room (full double bed) · 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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Standard Double room (full double bed) (smoking) · 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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Standard Quadruple Family room · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jun 22 to Jul 20, 2027 · 28 nights · 4 adults · Seen Oct 10
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Axel $32 a night vs $52 on Booking.com at Indiana Hotel, Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026: $20 a night less (39%). Seen Oct 13.
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A useful Dokki location, but unreliable upkeep makes this a gamble even on a budget. A worn budget 3-star in Dokki, scored for what it is.
Indiana is a budget 3-star in Dokki, better treated as a basic Cairo sightseeing base than a holiday hotel. Its location and sometimes-helpful staff are the strongest reasons to consider it; guests also mention generously sized rooms. But we'd generally look elsewhere: Booking.com, Expedia and Trip.com ratings suggest it falls short even of modest expectations, with recent reviews repeatedly describing tired furnishings, faulty bathroom fittings and uneven cleaning.
The drawbacks go beyond dated decor. Tripadvisor guests in early 2026 reported the swimming pool and rooftop cafe closed, and a June review described an empty pool; don't book expecting either facility without confirmation. Wi-Fi, air-conditioning and breakfast also attract recurring complaints, although some guests report satisfactory stays. We'd skip it for a relaxing break, dependable working internet or wheelchair access: a recent guest reported steps before the lift and an inaccessible bathroom.
Best for: budget travelers prioritizing Dokki; short sightseeing stays with low expectations
Watch out for: recurring cleaning and maintenance problems; reported pool and rooftop cafe closures; unreliable Wi-Fi and questionable wheelchair access
Location: Dokki base near local dining and within walking distance of the metro; not a pyramids-side hotel.
Rooms: Some spacious rooms, but recurring reports of worn furnishings, broken fittings and unreliable air-conditioning.
Cleanliness: Mixed experiences, with repeated recent complaints about dirty rooms, bathrooms and linen.
Service: Helpful staff earn praise, but problem handling and communication are inconsistent.
Amenities: Restaurant and 24-hour reception listed; confirm pool and rooftop cafe operation before booking.
Fees and surprises: Confirm breakfast inclusion and any extras; recent guests say facility photos do not match reality.
Axel's opinion of Indiana Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com · Google · indianahotelcairo.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Indiana 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 | $32 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $52 a night on Booking.com | $20 a night less (38%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $32 a night · refundable · Standard room | $52 a night on Booking.com | $20 a night less (39%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $32 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | $52 a night on Booking.com | $20 a night less (38%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $32 a night · refundable · Standard room | $29 a night on Booking.com | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 21 to Nov 20, 2026 · 30 nights · 1 adult | $28 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 22 to Oct 28, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $25 a night · refundable · Standard Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 25 to Oct 31, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $25 a night · refundable · Standard Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 27 to Nov 3, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $25 a night · non-refundable · Standard Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 27 to Nov 26, 2026 · 30 nights · 1 adult | $29 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 9 to Nov 19, 2026 · 10 nights · 1 adult | $28 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 9 to Nov 25, 2026 · 16 nights · 1 adult | $28 a night · refundable · Standard Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 10 to Nov 19, 2026 · 9 nights · 1 adult | $28 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $32 a night · refundable · Standard room | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 20 to Jan 1, 2027 · 12 nights · 2 adults | $31 a night · refundable · Standard room | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 21 to Dec 28, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $29 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 21 to Jan 1, 2027 · 11 nights · 2 adults | $32 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 23 to Dec 31, 2026 · 8 nights · 4 adults | $52 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple Family room | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 23 to Jan 3, 2027 · 11 nights · 2 adults | $32 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 24 to Jan 3, 2027 · 10 nights · 2 adults | $32 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 26 to Jan 9, 2027 · 14 nights · 1 adult | $29 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (smoking) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 27 to Jan 9, 2027 · 13 nights · 1 adult | $29 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (smoking) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 30 to Jan 10, 2027 · 11 nights · 1 adult | $29 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (smoking) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Mar 1 to Mar 13, 2027 · 12 nights · 1 adult | $28 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Mar 1 to Mar 16, 2027 · 15 nights · 1 adult | $28 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Mar 2 to Mar 16, 2027 · 14 nights · 1 adult | $28 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Mar 5 to Mar 13, 2027 · 8 nights · 1 adult | $29 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (smoking) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jun 22 to Jul 20, 2027 · 28 nights · 4 adults | $56 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple Family room | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
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