Cairo: Pension Roma

Lonely Planet Review

Run by a French-Egyptian woman with impeccable standards, the Roma brings dignity, even elegance, to the budget-travel scene. Towering ceilings, dark-wood floors and filmy white curtains create a feeling of timeless calm. Evening meals are an option. Book ahead, as the place is very popular with repeat guests, many of whom could afford to stay at more expensive hotels but prefer the old-Cairo atmosphere here.