Cairo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Cairo
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.
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.
Nasr City
Nasr City is well liked for its parks and casinos. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, International Park and City Center Shopping Mall are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Stadium Station or Fair Zone Station to get around.
Heliopolis
Consider a visit to Tivoli Dome and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Heliopolis. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at El Nozha Station or Alf Maskan Station.
Al Haram
If you're spending some time in Al Haram, Giza Pyramid Complex and Grand Egyptian Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Maadi
Appreciated for its live music and riverfront, you might consider exploring Maadi. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Mostafa Kamel Museum, and jump on the metro at Maadi Station or Maadi Gardens Station to get around the city.
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Needed to be close to airport for early departure. There is a 5 min walking bridge to/from hotel which is great. Hotel is ideal, nice, and well kept. Restaurant by the pool was enjoyable.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino
The property was clean and well maintained. The staff were friendly and professional. There are several very good restaurant options as well as room service. We had an excellent stay.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Marriott Mena House Cairo
This hotel is the perfect base to explore the Pyramids at Giza and Saqqara. We used their personalised entrance service to go directly to the pyramids without the usual entrance way which was nice - it’s not a glamorous entrance mind, but it’s very convenient. We also added the additional tour guide ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Parkside Boutique Serviced Apartments
Very clean, modern building in upscale neighborhood Heliopolis. Friendly staff. Good value.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Ocean Blue Studios
The room was very small Not the room I I reserved And one thing they don’t tell you You need a marriage certificate to stay at this hotel This should be written in bold letters Stayed in five hotels in Egypt and this one was by far the worst one
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Afnan Cairo Airport
Excellent value stay, I felt really safe here. I’m glad that there are locked doors at every floor. I ordered lunch and dinner which is really convenient in this chaotic city. I suggest coming for grand Egyptian museum and pyramids for two days only. Cairo has 16th century vibe with a lot of honking ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
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.
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.
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.
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.
- Great Sphinx of Giza
- Tahrir Square
- Citystars Heliopolis
- Khan el-Khalili
- Cairo Tower
- Cairo Citadel
- Cairo International Stadium
- Al-Azhar University
- Cairo University
- Coptic Museum
- Egypt International Exhibitions Center
- Talaat Harb Street
- Al Manara International Conferences Center
- Cairo Opera House
- Qubbah Palace
- Qasr El Nil Bridge
- Mall Of Egypt
- American University of Cairo
- KidZania Cairo
- The Hanging Church
- National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
- Cairo International Convention Centre
- Midan Talaat Harb
- Maxim Mall
- Rehab Mall 1
