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Houseboat65 - Historic Home on the Nile - Zamalek, Central Cairo

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Outdoor dining
Kitchenette with all the needed essentials: Microwave, oven, fridge, etc
Living area
Room
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Houseboat65 - Historic Home on the Nile - Zamalek, Central Cairo

Imagine waking up on a houseboat in the middle of Cairo, graced with the gorgeous view of the great Nile river.

Houseboat65 is a stationary floating house situated in Zamalek island and close to Cairo’s must-see attractions. The place is built entirely out of wood with an architectural style from the 1920s and it is suited for both business and leisure travellers.

Even a year wouldn’t be enough to discover all the jewels of this ancient city. However, a few days on this houseboat can give you a good glimpse of what life is like in Cairo.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Low-volume music, but no parties or noisy activity

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Cairo

Cairo is home to this apartment. Egyptian Museum and Grand Egyptian Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Giza Pyramid Complex and Pyramid of Khufu. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Al-Ahly Sports Club or Cairo International Stadium.
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Cairo, Cairo Governorate

What's nearby

  • Cairo Tower - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cairo Opera House - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Qasr El Nil Bridge - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Egyptian Museum - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Tahrir Square - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Giza Suburbs Station - 6 min drive
  • Opera Station - 14 min walk
  • Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nea'ma | نعمه - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪سيخ مشوي - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Al Agha - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Flying Fish - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Antakh Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Houseboat65 - Historic Home on the Nile - Zamalek, Central Cairo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Houseboat65 - Historic Home on the Nile - Zamalek, Central Cairo?

As of 27 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Houseboat65 - Historic Home on the Nile - Zamalek, Central Cairo on 17 March 2026 start from NZ$439, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Houseboat65 - Historic Home on the Nile - Zamalek, Central Cairo?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Houseboat65 - Historic Home on the Nile - Zamalek, Central Cairo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Houseboat65 - Historic Home on the Nile - Zamalek, Central Cairo located?

Situated in Cairo, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Al-Ahly Sports Club and Tahrir Square. Museum of Egyptian Modern Arts and Cairo Opera House are also within 10 minutes. Opera Station is 14 minutes by foot and Sadat Station is 21 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lydia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The most amazing stay !!!

This place was an absolute dream and looked even better than the photos! I was lucky to spend a couple of nights here with my husband and two childrens. We travel a lot and this was by far our best Vrbo experience! The Houseboat was filled with beautiful touches, the plates and cups, the bedsheets, artsy decorations, everything was perfect. Paola and Jerome were extremely helpful and responsive. Their recommendations definitely changed the way we visited Cairo and later on Fayoum Oasis. The boat tour also provides such a memorable experience. It was so wonderful to be so centrally located. Mohamed the porter was adorable and would stop a taxi with counter for us whenever we needed one. The Air con heats and cools the whole apartment in a few minutes. The shower was hot and had a great pressure. A one of a kind experience!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

About the host

Your host

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Young interior designer and carpenter. Travel and nature enthusiast. Passionately building beautiful spaces & experiences on the Nile river.

What makes this property unique

Nominated Cairo’s most beautiful house by "This Is Cairo"
Most unique Airbnb stay across Egypt by "Cairo Scene"
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