Guardian Guest House

Everything great, amazing views

While it is simpler and less fancy than nearby hotels, this property offers a wonderful value for any traveler. The guest house is run by a family that has lived there for generations. They are gracious and kind. They do not hassle you to buy knickknacks or trips you don’t need, though they will help arrange trips if you ask. The front desk is available 24 hours per day. The breakfast is mostly local foods but adequate for any tastes. The best thing about this hotel is the rooftop, which has a direct view of the sphinx and pyramids without obstruction. It is literally right across the street. The rooftop is open 24 hours. Laundry service is available and very affordable but it does not come back folded. However, there is an iron and ironing board available for all guests to use. They do not have a restaurant, but there are many good restaurants just a short walk away ( try Restaurant Pyramids, El Gizawy, or Abo Emad) . The downside is that if you have a physical disability this hotel would not be for you. There are stairs but no elevator. Also there is some loud (sometimes obnoxious) music from an adjacent hotel in the neighborhood that can interrupt the serenity of the rooftop in the evening but that is true for every hotel in the area and not something that the guesthouse can control. We have stayed with this family 4 times in past trips to Egypt, and we will do so again in the future.

Third stay at the best dollar-for-dollar hotel in the world. It's not the Ritz, but the staff are friendly, the rooms, though basic, are clean and comfortable, and the view of the pyramids, from room or roof, is unmatched, particularly at sunrise and sundown. It's also 20m from the secondary entrance to the pyramid complex, so you can be on site first thing in the morning before it gets too hot.

A family run guesthouse. Furnishings are old but clean. Staff was responsive and helpful. Good breakfast. The best thing is of course the location. Pyramid view from my room. The rooftop deck is amazing. Airport pickup was smooth.