Talisman Hotel de Charme is neither a plan Jane chain nor bug-ridden hostel but rather a great base for exploring Cairo. This boutique hotel in downtown Cairo is just a 10-minute walk from the Egyptian Museum and short cab ride from Khan el Khalili. It is well appointed and boasts an Oriental-style décor. The rooms are spacious and clean. And unlike other small hotels, this 25-room inn comes with but two disclaimers. The breakfast is simple. The small elevator or 5 flights of stairs are near impossible to negotiate with a stroller.