The sun setting between the pyramids of Giza, seen from the guest house rooftop

9.5Exceptional on Booking.com · 104 reviews

Family guest house in Nazlet El-Semman, Giza

Sunset betweenthe pyramids

A rooftop facing the pyramids of Giza, rooms named after them, and a family that takes care of everything, from the airport to the plateau.

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A family home a few streets from the Sphinx, with a rooftop that faces Khufu and Khafre. Our rooms carry the names of the pyramids; the view is of the real ones.

Rami and his family pick you up at the airport, cook for you and arrange your guides and tours, so your days at the pyramids are easy.

Tours with Rami's Insight Tours

The pyramids at sunset, framed by a guest room window — Sunset from one of our rooms

9.5on Booking.com, from 104 reviews
4.9on Google, from 138 reviews
9.9for the staff, guests' top score
24hfront desk, with airport pickup on request

Choose your room

Every room has a private bathroom, air conditioning, a balcony and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is served on the rooftop every morning.

Double room with a large bed, blue linen and a patterned curtain

For two

Double rooms

A large double bed and a balcony, in a quiet, bright room. King and queen rooms, both 16 m².

1 large double bed
Balcony
Air conditioning

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Family room with three beds and blue linen

Families and friends

Triple and family rooms

Space for three or four, from 20 m² triples to a 36 m² room with four single beds and a spa bath.

20 to 36 m²
Up to 4 beds
Private bathroom

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All room types

1King Room with Balcony
1 large double bed16 m²
2Queen Room
1 large double bed16 m²
3Classic Triple Room
1 single bed and 1 large double bed20 m²
4Deluxe Room (2 adults + 1 child)
1 large double bed, or 1 single and 1 large double20 m²
5Family Room
1 single, 1 double and 1 large double bed32 m²
6Triple Room with spa bath
4 single beds and a spa bath36 m²

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A day on our roof

Breakfast, 08:30

Breakfast facing Khufu

Breakfast is served on the rooftop with the pyramids in front of you: continental, American, full English or halal, with fresh pastries, fruit and local specialities.

Sunset, 17:30

The sun sets between the pyramids

In the evening the terrace fills up. Take a seat on the cushions, order a tea and watch the sun go down behind Khafre and Khufu.

Night, 19:30

The light show, from the roof

After dark the Sound and Light show colours the pyramids and the Sphinx, and you watch it from the rooftop, a few streets away.

Life on the roof

Most guests end up spending their evenings up here: rugs, cushions, tea, other travellers and the pyramids at the end of the view.

Rooftop lounge with rugs, floor cushions and a brass tray — The lounge

Rooftop tables with the pyramids under a cloudy sky — Lunch with a view

The pyramids lit up at night above the rooftops of Nazlet El-Semman — After dark

What guests say

9.5Exceptional on Booking.com104 reviews

4.9out of 5 on Google138 reviews

Staff9.9
Location9.6
Value for money9.6
Cleanliness9.5

Like staying with family

Guests describe Rami and his family as warm, generous hosts, and many end up sharing meals with other travellers on the roof.

Everything arranged

Airport pickup, guides and tours to the pyramids are organised for you at fair prices, so there is nothing to worry about.

The view

Breakfast and evenings with the pyramids in front of you. For many guests it is the highlight of their trip to Egypt.

Scores from Booking.com and Google, October 2026.

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A few streets from the Sphinx

Sayed Gabir St, Nazlet El-Semman, Al Haram, Giza

Sphinx entranceabout 10 min walk
Great Pyramid of Khufuabout 1 km
Grand Egyptian Museum10–15 min by car
Downtown Cairo45–60 min by car
Sphinx Airport (SPX)about 40 min
Cairo Airport (CAI)31 km, pickup on request

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Good to know

Check-in from 13:00, check-out until 11:00
Children of all ages are welcome
Pets allowed (charges may apply)
Free Wi-Fi, private parking and a 24-hour front desk

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