Sea Star Hotel (tel. 483 1787/2388, fax 80 53 43), across from the Ailema Hotel. Formerly the Hotel Admiral. Spacious, though style-less, well-furnished rooms with fans, external phones, and TV. All rooms with baths. Singles LE27, doubles LE48, triples LE66. Breakfast included.

Hyde Park House (tel. 483 5666). above the Ailema Hotel. OK. Singles LE17. Doubles LE26.50, with bath LE31- Triples LE37, with bath LE42. Towels, oldish bathroom with huge tub. Breakfast included.

Hotel Piccadilly, 11 Al-Hurriya St., 6th floor (tel. 493 48 02). At the intersection with Nabi Danial St., on the southeastern corner. Halfway between the corniche and Goumhouriya Sq., which is next to Misr Station. Shabby rooms, obsequious staff. Near train station. Singles LE7.50. Doubles LE12, with bath LE14.50.