El Atareen Travel Guide
Alexandria
Popular places to visit
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
After visiting Bibliotheca Alexandrina, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Alexandria. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.
Pompey's Pillar
You can find out about the history of Alexandria with a stop at Pompey's Pillar. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Qaitbay Fortress
After visiting Qaitbay Fortress, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Alexandria. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Roman Theatre
Find out about the history of Alexandria with a stop at Roman Theatre. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Alexandria Corniche
Alexandria Corniche is just one of the places to see in Alexandria, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Graeco-Roman Museum
You can study the exhibits at Graeco-Roman Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Alexandria. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Top hotels in El Atareen
Le Metropole Luxury Heritage Hotel Since 1902 by Paradise Inn Group
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Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Windsor Palace Luxury Heritage Hotel Since 1906 by Paradise Inn Group
Everything was great about the room, however the shower didn’t have hot water.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Sea Star Hotel
Enjoyed
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025
Semiramis hotel
Perfect location and view، and the staff very friendly.
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025
Steigenberger Cecil Hotel
Fantastic large room with high ceilings and great view. Location means there is traffic noise past midnight, but that doesn’t bother us - just steps to the Corniche. Best location in Alexandria. Bed was very comfy! Internet a bit weak.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Royal Jewel Al Raml Hotel
Hotel staff made experience very enjoyable
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around El Atareen
Al Mesallah East
If you're spending some time in Al Mesallah East, Graeco-Roman Museum and Ruins of Caesareum are top sights worth seeing.
Al-Manshiyah
If you're spending some time in Al-Manshiyah, Manshia Square and Unknown Soldier are top sights worth seeing.
Bab Sharqi
While visiting Bab Sharqi, you might make a stop by sights like Alexandria National Museum and Mamoura Beach.
Bahari
While visiting Bahari, you might make a stop by sights like Anfushi Tombs and Alexandria Aquarium.
Port al-Basal
Port al-Basal might not have many top sights, but Pompey's Pillar and Catacombs of Kom es-Shoqafa are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Roshdy
When in Roshdy, you can plan a visit to Alexandria Sporting Club and Smouha Sporting Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
El Atareen Travel Guide
- Graeco-Roman Museum
- Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue
- Al Qaaed Ibrahim Basha Mosque
- Cavafy Museum
- St. Mark's Coptic Cathedral
- Montazah Palace
- Montazah Beach
- San Stefano Grand Plaza
- Mamoura Beach
- Qaitbay Fortress
- Pompey's Pillar
- Smouha Sporting Club
- Green Plaza Mall
- Alexandria University
- Alexandria Stadium
- Alexandria Sporting Club
- Borg El Arab Stadium
- Mosque of Abu Abbas al-Mursi
- Unknown Soldier
- Alexandria Corniche
- Anfushi Tombs
- Royal Jewelry Museum
- Catacombs of Kom es-Shoqafa
