Cairo, Giza, Apartment (#21490)

December 2008

Recently stayed in this apartment which is situated 5mins walk from the entrance to the Giza pyramids. The apartment itself is very modern and spacious and the view from the balcony is breathtaking. You can just sit there on the balcony and absorb all the local culture. The owner (Ashraf) was very helpful. He gave us a mobile phone so that we could contact him anytime. He lived in the same building so was always nearby to answer questions. He also helped to sort out our trip to Luxor and his brother is a guide at the Egyptian museum so arranged for us to have a private tour of the museum which was really excellant. There are plenty of shops and restaurants nearby (KFC and pizza hut!) and the local people are very friendly and helpful. Thoroughly recommend it if you want to sample some real Egyptian Culture with the added bonus of having the pyramids on view for 24 hours a day.