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title: "Hilton Cairo Heliopolis vs The Gabriel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Hilton Cairo Heliopolis. It leads in 2 of 5 categories. Hilton Cairo Heliopolis or The Gabriel in Cairo? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities…"
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# Hilton Cairo Heliopolis vs The Gabriel

Both are in Cairo, 2.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Qebaa
## [Hilton Cairo Heliopolis](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-cairo-heliopolis-cairo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.1

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

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Hotel · ★★★★★ · Qebaa
## [The Gabriel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-gabriel-cairo/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.7 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 2.2

- **Score by category:** 0 of 5

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The short answer

## Pick Hilton Cairo Heliopolis

It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 2.3 km apart.

### Choose Hilton Cairo Heliopolis if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   to walk to the sights

### Choose The Gabriel if you want

-   free parking

### Why is Hilton Cairo Heliopolis better than The Gabriel?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.1 vs 7.7) (+0.4)
2.  Has a gym

### Why is The Gabriel better than Hilton Cairo Heliopolis?

1.  Has free parking
2.  4 more listed amenities (20 vs 16) (+4)
3.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
4.  Later check-out (23:59 vs 12:00) (+12h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Hilton Cairo Heliopolis | The Gabriel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.1  (+0.4) | 7.7 |
| Location | 2.1 | 2.2 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Families | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0  (+0.5) | 2.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.1  (+0.4) | 7.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.1  (+0.4) | 7.7 |
| Number of reviews | 178 | 314  (+136) |
| Rank in Cairo | top 48%  (+26%) | top 74% |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.1 | 2.2 |
| Distance to Qebaa centre | 4.4 km | 4.1 km  (−260 m) |
| To the airport | 3.3 km | 1.3 km  (−2.0 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 21 | 23 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 25 |
| Floors | 6 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2012 | 2012 |
| Listed amenities | 16 | 20  (+4) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 23:59  (+12h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

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## Location

2.3 km apart

## Hilton Cairo Heliopolis or The Gabriel: common questions

### Which is better, Hilton Cairo Heliopolis or The Gabriel?

Hilton Cairo Heliopolis leads in 2 of 5 categories, including guest rating, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Hilton Cairo Heliopolis or The Gabriel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Gabriel is closer: 4.1 km from the centre, against 4.4 km for Hilton Cairo Heliopolis.

### How far apart are Hilton Cairo Heliopolis and The Gabriel?

The two hotels are 2.3 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hilton-cairo-heliopolis-cairo-vs-the-gabriel-cairo/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/