Villa Belle Époque

Villa Belle Époque was built in the 1920s in the quiet and affluent suburb of Maadi, just 12 kilometers from the center of Cairo, and is a beautiful example of colonial architecture offering an enticing alternative to the city’s large branded hotels.

This secluded hideaway, together with its two swimming pools, sundeck, and patios, is surrounded by lemon, mango, olive, and guava trees intermingled with centennial palms. Richly decorated yet understated, with a period feel and embellished with works of contemporary Egyptian art, Villa Belle Époque allows visitors to relive the comfort and elegance of a bygone era while enjoying every modern amenity.

Each of the hotel’s 27 air-conditioned guest rooms and five suites has a balcony or mini-conservatory and is individually designed in a period style. Bathrooms combine period elegance with modern amenities, marble-topped cabinets, bathtubs, and powerful showers.

All meals are served in the beautifully restored conservatory and offer a choice of Egyptian, French or Italian cuisine. Following dinner, you may wish to retire to one of the Villa Belle Époque’s comfortable lounges for a nightcap or stroll around the luxuriant gardens and enjoy the bird song and sweet-scented flowers.

It should be noted that Villa Belle Époque does not have views of the Nile, and some may feel the location is too isolated. However, Cairo’s first boutique hotel has character in abundance.

It is the perfect choice if you are looking for tranquillity combined with personalized service and a small hotel with a real sense of place.