Superior Room
- 35 m²
- 1 King bed
- Sleeps 4
HotelCairo
Radisson Blu Cairo Heliopolis
Five-star hotel on Abdel Hamid Badawy Street, around 15 minutes by car from Cairo International Airport, with pool, spa and fitness centre.
At a glance
- Departs
- Daily
- Board
- Bed & Breakfast
- Class
- 5-star
The short answer
Radisson Blu Cairo Heliopolis is a one-night hotel stay in Heliopolis, Cairo, near Cairo International Airport, arranged by Discovery Tours Egypt with accommodation provided by the Radisson Blu property.
- Cultural
- Luxury
- Family
- Wellness
Best for
- Couples·
- Groups·
- Solo traveller·
- Families with kids
Snapshot
Good to know
- Duration
- One day / one night
- Travel style
- Five-Star Hotel Stay
- Accommodation
- Five-Star Hotel
- Destinations
- Heliopolis · Cairo · Cairo International Airport
- Includes
- Rate per room, per night · Buffet breakfast with bed and breakfast · Complimentary Wi-Fi · Use of the heated outdoor pool · Fitness-centre use
- Best for
- Airport layovers · Business travellers · Early- or late-flight travellers · Families seeking hotel facilities
- Arranged by Discovery Tours Egypt, a licensed Egyptian tour operator
- Class-A licensed by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism
- Member of the Egyptian Travel Agents Association (ETAA #718)
- Room rates and inclusions are presented per room per night
- Airport transfers are clearly identified as separate unless pre-booked and paid for
- Hotel facilities and optional charges are stated separately from the room rate
02Overview
A first look
By late afternoon, Abdel Hamid Badawy Street carries the steady rhythm of Heliopolis traffic, while the garden offers a quieter pause between flights or meetings. The heated outdoor pool, fitness centre and lobby bar give the day an easy shape, whether you are resting after travel or preparing for business nearby. Cairo International Airport is approximately 15 minutes away by car, depending on traffic, and the Egyptian Museum is typically around 20 to 30 minutes from the hotel.
We arrange the room on a Bed & Breakfast basis, with Wi-Fi, pool access and fitness centre use recorded in the rate. Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:30. Our Cairo team can request an airport shuttle, early check-in or room preferences, subject to availability.
Background
The facts
Radisson Blu Cairo Heliopolis is a five-star hotel on Abdel Hamid Badawy Street in Heliopolis, north-east Cairo. The property is approximately 15 minutes by car from Cairo International Airport, although journey times vary according to traffic. The room rate is charged per room per night rather than per person per day.
The Bed & Breakfast rate includes a breakfast buffet, complimentary Wi-Fi in guest rooms and public areas, access to the heated outdoor swimming pool and use of the fitness centre. The property also provides a garden, concierge, business centre, meeting facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar. A full-service spa is available, with treatments charged separately.
Standard check-in begins at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:30. An airport shuttle may be arranged on request, but it is not included in the room rate unless pre-booked and paid for separately. City or tourism taxes, where payable locally, and room incidentals such as minibar, laundry and additional meals are also excluded.
The Heliopolis location is suited to travellers prioritising airport access, overnight stays before or after a flight, and business travel requiring meeting or office facilities. Cairo sightseeing locations are accessible by road, but traffic conditions should be considered when planning journeys across the city.
Named in this entry
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Suited to
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- This hotel suits leisure travellers needing practical access to Cairo International Airport, guests with early or late flights, and business travellers using meeting or business facilities. It is also suitable for couples, families and independent visitors who value a swimming pool, breakfast and on-site dining rather than a central sightseeing location.
Maybe not, if
- Choose a hotel nearer central Cairo or Giza if you want to spend most of your stay beside the principal archaeological sites. The location is also less convenient if you want to avoid Cairo road traffic or need an airport transfer included in the room rate.
What lingers
- 01Central Cairo base: we arrange Radisson Blu bookings with private airport pickup and meet-and-greet on arrival.
- 02Flexible logistics: early starts, late finishes, and secure luggage storage for Nile cruise transfers are organised by us.
- 03Book an Egyptologist pickup directly from Radisson Blu for full-day Cairo touring including the Egyptian Museum.
- 04Room requests handled pre-arrival: connecting rooms, ground-floor access, and dietary requirements relayed to the hotel.
- 05Unlike group coach hotels, we prioritise private cars for transfers and personalised pick-up times from Radisson Blu.
Honest assessment
The honest pluses and minuses, as our own team sees them after running this trip.
Highlights
- Around 15 minutes by car from Cairo International Airport
- Bed & Breakfast rate includes a breakfast buffet
- Wi-Fi and access to the heated outdoor pool
- Fitness centre, garden, restaurant, bar and concierge
- Business centre and meeting facilities for work trips
Things to Consider
- Airport transfers are not included in the room rate
- Central Cairo archaeological sites are not on the doorstep
- Cairo road traffic can extend journey times
- Spa treatments and meals beyond breakfast cost extra
Worth knowing
How this compares
Unlike hotels in central Cairo, this property is positioned in Heliopolis and offers practical access to Cairo International Airport rather than immediate proximity to the main historic visitor sites. Unlike a room-only rate, the stated Bed & Breakfast rate includes a breakfast buffet, Wi-Fi, pool access and fitness-centre use; transfers and spa services remain optional extras.
Choose your room
Featured rooms
Dining
Where you'll eat
The hotel has an on-site restaurant, so guests can dine within the property. We'll confirm current opening hours, menus, breakfast arrangements and whether your rate is Room Only, Bed & Breakfast or another basis. Rooms in these categories include a coffee and tea maker and an electric kettle.
On property
What's here
- Business centre
- Spa
- Gym
- Parking
- Wi-Fi
- Garden
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Airport shuttle
- Swimming pool
Bundled in
- Breakfast
The fine print
What's included – and what is left out
Included
- Room charge quoted per room, per night
- Buffet breakfast included with bed and breakfast
- Wi-Fi at no extra charge in guest rooms and public areas
- Use of the swimming pool
- Access to the fitness centre
Not included
- City or tourism tax, where payable locally
- Airport transfers, unless arranged and paid for separately in advance
- Spa treatments, massages and beauty services
- Minibar, laundry and other incidental charges added to the room
- Services or meals not expressly listed as included
Field notes
From our Egyptologists
- 01
Request an airport shuttle in advance if needed; it is not included in the room rate.
- 02
Confirm whether your selected rate is Bed & Breakfast before booking, as breakfast inclusion depends on the rate basis.
- 03
Budget separately for spa treatments, minibar use and laundry, which are charged beyond the stated room-rate inclusions.
- 04
Check whether local city or tourism tax applies, as it may be payable at the property.
Plan around price
When to book
Cheapest in Jul 2026 from £38 pps/night. Most expensive in Oct 2026 at £67 pps/night.
Jul26
£38
Cheapest
Aug26
£38
Sept26
£55
Oct26
£67
Highest
Nov26
£64
Dec26
£55
Jan27
£53
Feb27
£49
Mar27
£56
Apr27
£57
May27
£53
Jun27
£63
Jul27
£63
Indicative rates for a 2-night stay, 2 adults sharing. Actual nightly rates vary; final quote always confirmed at booking.
Watch out for these peak windows
A handful of dates each year sit well above the typical monthly band. If your travel dates fall inside these, expect to pay a premium even in an otherwise quiet month.
Christmas 2026
23–26 December — global European traveller peak across Cairo, Luxor and Nile cruises
£59pps/night
New Year's Eve 2026/27
30 December – 2 January — highest demand of the year in Cairo
£59pps/night
Eid al-Fitr 2027
~10 March — Egyptian domestic surge in Cairo, Alexandria, Sharm; quieter in Luxor/Aswan
£63pps/night
Western Easter 2027
28 March — UK/US/Europe school-holiday peak across all of Egypt
£57pps/night
Coptic Easter + Sham El-Nessim 2027
~18 April — short, sharp domestic surge in Cairo & Alexandria
£57pps/night
Eid al-Adha 2027
Mid-May — second major domestic peak in Cairo & Alexandria
£53pps/night
Tailor it
Make it yours
Discovery Tours Egypt can arrange the stay on a room-only or Bed & Breakfast basis where available, and can help request suitable room preferences. Airport transfers, additional meals, spa treatments and sightseeing arrangements may be added separately and are subject to availability and additional charges.
Your own specialist deals with each request before you book.
Where it fits
This hotel works as an airport-side overnight before or after time in central Cairo, or as a base for visiting Heliopolis. Cairo International Airport is around 15 minutes away by car.
Accessibility
Who can join this
The Radisson Blu Cairo Heliopolis has a lobby, lifts, guest rooms, restaurants, a heated outdoor pool and a fitness centre. We’ll confirm step-free entrances, adapted room layouts, bathroom grab rails, lift dimensions and pool access equipment before booking. Abdel Hamid Badawy Street and nearby pavements may be uneven, busy and difficult for wheelchairs. The spa, pool and fitness centre may involve steps or narrow access routes.
Before you go
What to pack & wear
Children & families
Children can stay only within the occupancy limits and current rules for the selected room. Please provide each child's age when booking so we can check the applicable rate and bedding arrangements. Strollers are generally practical inside the hotel but may be awkward on surrounding pavements. We’ll confirm the minimum age, child pricing and high-chair availability.
These fares are a guide, as prices and rooms move through the year. Do ask us and we will confirm the fare for the days you have in mind.
Location
The setting
Radisson Blu is on Abdel Hamid Badawy Street in Heliopolis, northeastern Cairo, postcode 11787. Heliopolis is an established urban district with local services and access to the wider city. The hotel lists an airport shuttle, parking and concierge assistance, although transfer arrangements should be confirmed before check-in. Guests can also use the garden, pool, gym and spa on the property. For visits beyond Heliopolis, ask the concierge to advise on suitable transport and journey times for your plans.
While you're here
Worth pairing
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Why book this with us
Three reasons, stated plainly
01
Stay in Heliopolis, around 15 minutes from Cairo International Airport
02
Breakfast buffet included in the Bed & Breakfast room rate
03
Heated outdoor pool and fitness-centre access included
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
The hotel is in Heliopolis, approximately 15 minutes by car from Cairo International Airport, which can limit unnecessary cross-city travel for airport arrivals and departures. We arrange rooms through local hospitality suppliers, supporting hotel staff, food service teams, cleaners, drivers and other Cairo-based providers. No verified information has been supplied about the property's energy systems, water-saving measures, waste handling, renewable electricity or environmental certifications, so we make no wider claims. Guests can help reduce resource use by reusing towels, switching off lights and air conditioning when leaving the room and avoiding unnecessary single-use items.
Licensed Egyptologist guides
State-licensed, and people we have worked with for years
Fair wages on the ground
Drivers + guides paid above market
Site preservation
We follow the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' site rules: marked paths, no touching reliefs
Local teams, real help
Our own offices in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh
·In summary
Radisson Blu Cairo Heliopolis is a five-star hotel on Abdel Hamid Badawy Street, approximately 15 minutes by car from Cairo International Airport. Its Bed & Breakfast room rate includes a breakfast buffet, Wi-Fi, heated outdoor pool access and use of the fitness centre; airport transfers and spa treatments cost extra.
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
01How long can I stay at Radisson Blu Cairo Heliopolis?
Your stay is booked by room and night, so the length depends on the dates selected for your reservation. Check-in begins at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:30. If you need an earlier arrival or later departure, ask the hotel in advance; approval and any charge depend on availability and the final arrangement.02How can I travel from Cairo International Airport to Radisson Blu Cairo Heliopolis?
The hotel is on Abdel Hamid Badawy Street in Heliopolis, about a 15-minute drive from Cairo International Airport. An airport shuttle may be arranged on request, but it is not part of the room rate and must be booked and paid for separately. You can also take a taxi from the airport; allow extra time for Cairo traffic.03What does the room rate at Radisson Blu Cairo Heliopolis include?
The Bed & Breakfast room rate includes a breakfast buffet, Wi-Fi in guest rooms and public areas, pool access and use of the fitness centre. The rate is for the room per night, rather than per guest. Check your booking confirmation for the exact room and board basis, as other meals and services are not included unless listed.04What is excluded from the room rate at Radisson Blu Cairo Heliopolis?
Spa treatments, massages, beauty services, minibar use and laundry are charged separately or excluded from the room rate. Airport transfers are also separate unless booked and paid for in advance. A city or tourism tax may be payable locally where applicable. Check with the hotel about any other service before using it, as unlisted items are not included.05Is Radisson Blu Cairo Heliopolis accessible for guests with mobility needs?
The available information does not confirm step-free routes, accessible room features or pool access arrangements at Radisson Blu Cairo Heliopolis. If you have mobility needs, contact the hotel before booking and describe the support you require, including any need for a step-free shower or lift access. The hotel can confirm what is available for your dates.06Is Radisson Blu Cairo Heliopolis suitable for children and families?
The hotel has a heated outdoor pool and a garden, which may give families options between outings in Cairo. The supplied room information does not specify family-room layouts, children’s pool arrangements, cot availability or age policies. Ask the hotel to confirm these details for your children’s ages before you book, especially if you need adjoining rooms.07What should I bring for a stay at Radisson Blu Cairo Heliopolis?
Bring sun protection for time outdoors in Cairo, including a hat, sunglasses and high-factor sun cream. Pack comfortable shoes for walking around Heliopolis and any sightseeing you plan beyond the hotel. Modest clothing is useful for visits to Cairo’s mosques and religious sites; swimwear is for the hotel pool. Check the forecast before travelling.08Can guests take photographs at Radisson Blu Cairo Heliopolis?
We’ll confirm the hotel’s photography rules before your visit. Respect anyone who does not wish to be photographed. For visits to museums, mosques or other Cairo attractions, check each site’s rules separately, as photography restrictions can differ.09When is the best time to stay at Radisson Blu Cairo Heliopolis?
Cairo’s cooler months, generally from November to March, are often more comfortable for sightseeing, while the hotel’s heated outdoor pool is available for time on the property. Summer brings greater heat, so plan outdoor visits for earlier or later in the day. Dates around Easter, half-term and Christmas can affect room availability; check your chosen dates.10Is Radisson Blu Cairo Heliopolis a practical base for airport and business visits?
Its Heliopolis address on Abdel Hamid Badawy Street places the hotel about a 15-minute drive from Cairo International Airport, making it a practical choice for an airport-focused stay. The property also has a business centre and meeting facilities. Cairo traffic can change journey times, so allow a margin for flights and scheduled meetings.
If plans change
Cancellation and refunds
What you receive back if you cancel depends on how far ahead of your holiday you let us know and the kind of holiday you book. See our current cancellation and refund terms
Last updated 8 March 2025Product ID: HTL-CAI-993208
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