Are hotel and apartment buildings in Egypt well soundproofed?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 17 days ago
TL;DR
Guests report hearing corridor conversations, footsteps, stairwell activity and noise near room doors, including at night. Light sleepers should request a room away from corridors, staircases and entrances.
What the community said
A recent guest report suggests the issue is not limited to one room: footsteps can be heard from staircases and lower floors in different buildings. For a quieter stay, choose a room and floor away from the stairwell.
19 days ago Stairwell
Guests note that corridor noise carries clearly through room doors, including conversations, shouting and footsteps on tiled floors. If sleep is important, request a room away from high-traffic areas and bring earplugs.
20 days ago Room away from the corridor
Night-time corridor noise is a separate concern: even where neighboring rooms are reasonably isolated, sounds from common areas may disturb guests. When booking, ask where the room is located relative to the entrance and lobby.
20 days ago Entrance and lobby