Accommodations and Food The Nefertari Hotel, 41 Sultan Hussein St. (tel. 32 28 22), offers budget-bracketed elegance. located three blocks north of Bank Misr, the Nefertari has a restaurant, agreeable bathrooms, pastel furniture, and some rooms with air-conditioning. (Singles LE15, with bath LE20. Doubles LEI 5, with bath LE26. Breakfast included.) Another popular bargain (especially for those who detest pink, violet, and mint green) is the Isis Hotel (tel. 22 78 21) with checkerboard floors, comfortable rooms, fans, and spotless bathrooms. (Singles LE9, with bath LE13.

Doubles LE12, with bath LE20. Breakfast in the cafeteria LE3 per person.) Purchase your fare from street vendors or try Nefertiti’s on Sultan Hussein St. (tel.n4 94) south of the Nefertari Hotel (full meal LE10). For dessert, Groppi’s across t treetVtel. 32 82 28) serves tempting pastries for 85pt. (Open Sat-Thurs. 9:30am-; closed during the first half of Ramadan.)