Bab ash-Sha'riyah Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Giza Pyramid Complex
You can learn more about the history of Giza when you make a stop at a top site such as Giza Pyramid Complex. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
Grand Egyptian Museum
You can study the exhibits at Grand Egyptian Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Giza. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
Pyramid of Khufu
Pyramid of Khufu is just one of the places to see in Giza, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
Great Sphinx of Giza
Great Sphinx of Giza is just one of the places to see in Giza, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
Egyptian Museum
You can study the exhibits at Egyptian Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Cairo. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Tahrir Square
Learn about the local history of Cairo when you spend time at Tahrir Square. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Top hotels in Bab ash-Sha'riyah
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
A beautiful hotel connected to Terminal 3 at Cairo Airport. Couldn’t be any more convenient, especially for a 5:30am flight. I got a 90 minute signature massage, which was the best I’ve had. Mary is amazing, I would highly recommend her. I wish she lived in New York.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
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Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Cairo Marriott Hotel
The building is historic and looks so gorgeous. The rooms were beautiful, beds were comfortable and we were not bothered by the outsider noise/car honking at all. Service is great and breakfast is just wonderful. Highly recommend plus the location is central
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Marriott Mena House Cairo
Good view and help staff
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino
Good customer service, But the traffic noise doesn't let you sleep peacefully.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Giza Pyramids View Inn
The room was an in excellent view right in front of the pirámides an the staff very helpful and courteous I recommend this hotel and ask for the rooms with the view
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Bab ash-Sha'riyah
Downtown Cairo
Known for its interesting museums and stunning river views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Cairo. Top attractions like Talaat Harb Street and Midan Talaat Harb are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Orabi Station or Nasser Station to see more of the city.
Abdin
While you're in Abdin, take in top sights like Abdeen Palace or El-Ghuri Wakala, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mohamed Naguib Station or Attaba Station.
Qasr an-Nil
If you're spending time in Qasr an-Nil, check out sights like Tahrir Square or Egyptian Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Sadat Station or Nasser Station.
Garden City
Some popular features of Garden City include its restaurants and museums. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Qasr El Nil Bridge or Tahrir Square are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
As-Sayidah Zaynab
While you're in As-Sayidah Zaynab, take in top sights like Townhouse Gallery or Gayer-Anderson Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Sayyeda Zeinab Station or Saad Zaghloul Station.
Zamalek
Cafes, museums and historical sites are just a few things travellers like about Zamalek. Sights like Zamalek Art Gallery and El Sawy Culture Wheel are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Cairo area at Safaa Hegazy Station.
Bab ash-Sha'riyah Travel Guide
- St. Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church
- Mosque of Al-Hakim
- Al-Hakim Mosque
- Great Sphinx of Giza
- Tahrir Square
- Khan el-Khalili
- Cairo Tower
- Citystars Heliopolis
- Cairo Citadel
- Cairo International Stadium
- Egypt International Exhibitions Center
- Al-Azhar University
- Cairo University
- Cairo Opera House
- American University of Cairo
- Cairo International Convention Centre
- National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
- Qubbah Palace
- Rehab Mall 1
- Mall Of Egypt
- Downtown Katameya
- The Hanging Church
- Qasr El Nil Bridge
- Talaat Harb Street
- Mirage City Golf Club-J W Mariott
- Maxim Mall
