Very nice hotel with a view on the pyramids of Abussir. The staff is super dedicated. The owner is an archeologist who knows very well the place. He was super helpful. A perfect spot to explore the area!

Stayed in June 2025

The hotel is beautifully located right beside the stunning Abusir pyramid complex. The hotel owner couldn't be more helpful and kind. I was lucky enough to stay during Ramadan and got treated to delicious home-cooked meals. If you really, really want to see Egypt's ancient sites that can be hard to reach and are off the beaten track, this is the place to stay. The owner will be able to arrange drivers and all other logistics for a very reasonable price. I had an awesome trip with unforgettable experiences. I will be back as soon as I can.

Stayed in March 2025

The atmosphere of pyramids as the nice host and amazing food

Stayed in November 2024

The owner was very helpful and friendly. He was flexible in arrival times and welcomed us warmly. The room is clean and with a nice view out of the balcony.

Stayed in October 2024

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I am so glad that we found this beautiful house. I didn't know what to expect, as I haven't been to Cairo in 16 years! But this place was stunning. And quiet!!!! It looks like a Palace from the outside, has everything you need for a comfortable stay, amazing freshly prepared breakfast (and often also lunch / dinner), and most importantly, wonderful caring people, who really try their best to help you out in any way possible. We will definitely be back. Shukran 🥰🙏

Stayed in October 2024

Very nice guesthouse, we felt welcomed from the beginning, the rooms are quiet and clean and the hosts makes sure you feel like at home!

Stayed in September 2024

It is hard to find the property, but Essam came out to the main road and met our tuk-tuk when we arrived. There are no local shops/restaurants, so consider shopping or buying takeout on your way there. Essam generously shared his family's meal with us when we got there late. Maybe an evening meal could be offered to guests for a fixed price?

This guesthouse is beautiful, modern, and spotlessly clean. It actually feels more like a mini palace than a guesthouse. You can sit on the roof terrace in the morning and evening for hours and look at the Abu Sir pyramids (currently closed to visitors). The owner, Essam, is very welcoming, and immediately makes you feel like part of his family. He can arrange a local driver to take you to North Saqqara and Dahshur (both well worth visiting). We didn't want breakfast, so he left juice and mangoes from his garden in the fridge for us instead - delicious! There is a basic kitchen that guests can use. My daughter enjoyed playing with his children and his goats (the goats are kept in a separate area away from the guests).

Stayed in August 2024

View on piramides from the balcony. Very friendly, helpful host who can give you tips about the tourist attractions. Close to supermarkets . Very tasty Egyptian breakfast served on the roof terras. Very clean room.

Stayed in January 2024

There were some signs that the room hadn’t been used in a while e.g. water smelt metallic in the beginning so had to let it run for a while before it disappeared, the boiler needed to be switched on for hot water and the drain was clogged. However, this was all addressed & resolved very quickly :)

Spacious rooms, quiet area, lovely rooftop breakfasts and convenient access to the Saqqara pyramids. Our highlight was Essam’s (the owner) exceptional service. We always felt very welcome. Essam made sure we were safe when travelling in and out of the property, and often drove us to nearby locations - and even once to the Saqqara pyramids! Essam also addressed any questions/requests we had about the property very promptly to make sure we had a good stay. Thank you!!

Stayed in October 2023

When we entered it looked like the room wasn’t used for a while. But staying there longer (a week) we noticed that the desert dust just made everything look dusty, even though it’s clean. We had to find out how the hot water would work (with a switch). But for every minor issue the owner would immediately come and make sure it was okay again!

View from the rooftop of the beautiful Saqqara pyramids. Me and my friend both booked a single room, and never had such a warm welcome. The owner went out of his was to help us in anything we needed. Always made sure we got home safe (picked us up from and brought us to our sport trainings and even Saqqara!). If we needed something for our room he arranged it immediately. Invited us for tea and traditional dessert. Breakfast was nice home cooked falafel. we Loved the Egyptian coffee. The service was just exceptional. Thank you again!

Stayed in October 2023

No restaurants close by

Great view and very nice staff

Stayed in September 2023

I highly recommend this place if you want to be witinn a few meters from the pyramides, but away from the throngs of tourists near the sphinx.

Stayed in June 2023

Without a doubt, the best place to be comfortable and calm in Egypt, great comfort, clean, very good people ( owner, staff... ) , super terrace with views that are difficult to be better, good price The list of virtues is endless If I return to Egypt (which I hope I do) I will stay in this place again

Stayed in May 2023

If you want to catch a glimps of a rural life in Egypt it could be the best place to explore it. The village itself is not a tourist spot and don't expect too much. The hostel is a good value for money and offers nice views of Abusir pyramids . The staff were very nice and took care of safty.

Stayed in April 2023

The room wasn't very clean. There were hairs in the bed and I had to clean the bathroom before using it.

The Guest House is in a quiet Village close to the old Pyramids. While you can just look at the ones closeby, you can take an Uber to the Sakkara Pyramids. Essams brother helped me with food shopping. And there was breakfast on the beautiful roof terrace. The accomodation is basic and simple with a cold shower. I met wonderful people in the village. And Essam shared some of his knowledge about Ancient Egyptian Healing.

Stayed in April 2023

Nothing , all perfect

every thing in Sunset guesthouse is beyond AMAZING , from professional staff to great location facing the two pyramids of AbuSir . I really thank Mr.Essam for his great hospitality . will love to come back again for sure.

Stayed in February 2023

The owner of this hotel is archaeologist, he is very professional, and very helpful for everything, home feeling here, the view here is amazing, I can see the beautiful pyramid from room, also very very beautiful sunset. All the staff here are very kind, I like the food here too

Stayed in December 2022

The place is so remote it was impossible to get even to a shop without the driver of the hotel or Uber. I would also have like the opportunity to make my own coffee. But the coffee of the house is really good.

Essam and Omar are most friendly and helpful. As the rest of the staff. My special regards to Frank! The house is beautiful and the view is astonishing! It was lovely to visit the Sahura pyramids very nearby.

Stayed in December 2022

Sunset Guesthouse was like home away from home. I had a nice size room with a beautiful view. Theres AC in the room with a fan. Hassan and the staff are very accommodating. Its away from all the hustle and buzzle so you get to experience a very serene and chillax environment and you feel like family. My uber driver cancel on me last minute and Hassan got his brother to take me to the airport. Thank you!! Will definitely be returning and highly recommend it to anyone arriving to cairo.

Stayed in October 2022

nice location, right next to AbuSir pyramid field.

Stayed in October 2022

There is nothing in the local area and as the Saqqara area is quite spread out, I would stay in Cairo/Giza, and make a day trip to the area rather than trying to stay locally, unless you like street food.

The owner tries to be helpful, but it's a double edged sword. Flexibility in check-in/out and room selection is good, but the place has an amateur feel and a bit made up as you go along. Same with transfers and dinner, helpful but also priced knowing there is nothing else around, coupled with a misunderstanding/miscommunication. Rooftop pyramid views are good. Perhaps would be better for a big group 6+

Stayed in December 2024

It was not clean, they were not prepared for me- I had to ask for towel and soap and bare essentials. There was breakfast included but I did not see any or get offered any. The tv and air con did not work.

Stayed in October 2024

I have been in this hotel before and found it super. But now I think I was the only guest there because of some renovation going on. I did not get even milk To my Coffee. The staff was practically one minor. The roofterrace with a view was not In use because of the

Omar saved me after I was badly lost, he fetched me in his car. The elderly gentleman - caretaker - whose name I do not recall is ever do nice, although he does not speak English. I lost my heart To his Golden dog.

Stayed in December 2023

No towel, no soap, no shampoo, Check-in was very long cuz the guy sleep, asked me more than in booking, knock my door to pushing me for good rate in Booking at 11pm...

Ac and location

Stayed in October 2022