ABOUT HOUSEBOAT65
Imagine waking up on a houseboat in the middle of Cairo, graced with the gorgeous view of the great Nile river.
Houseboat65 is a stationary floating house situated in Zamalek island and close to Cairo’s must-see attractions. The place is built entirely out of wood with an architectural style from the 1920s and it is suited for both business and leisure travelers.
Even a year wouldn’t be enough to discover all the jewels of this ancient city. However, a few days on this houseboat can give you a good glimpse of what life is like in Cairo
ABOUT OUR FOUNDERS
The story of Houseboat 65 started when Jerome Geyer, came back to Egypt from Europe to visit his family during the pandemic. “That’s when I stumbled upon the houseboat and decided to stay in Egypt and take on this project of renovating the houseboat as it was in the 1920s,” Geyer tells #CairoScene. “I wanted to create an Egyptian vintage living experience.”
The 27-year-old Egyptian-French strategy consultant and entrepreneur quit his job in order to fully invest his time into this houseboat, becoming an official Airbnb Superhost. In the process he taught himself woodwork, carpentry and interior design.
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Lydia is the co-founder and creative director of Houseboat 65. After studying marketing in Canada, she decided to move to Cairo and embark on a journey with Jerome to bring this project to life, combining her entrepreneurial background with a deep love for art and culture.
"Houseboat 65 was born from a desire to create a unique retreat for creatives and travelers, blending modern comfort with the rich history of the Nile’s houseboats. My passion lies in fostering a space where creativity thrives, just as it has for generations of artists along the river's "
THE SPACE
Nominated Cairo’s most beautiful house by This Is Cairo
Most unique Airbnb stay across Egypt by Cairo Scene
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