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.
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.
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.
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
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Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
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Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
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Marriott Mena House Cairo
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Pyramids View inn Bed & Breakfast
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Giza Pyramids View Inn
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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.
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.
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.
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
- Great Sphinx of Giza
- Tahrir Square
- Citystars Heliopolis
- Khan el-Khalili
- Cairo Tower
- Cairo Citadel
- Al-Azhar University
- Egypt International Exhibitions Center
- Cairo University
- Cairo International Stadium
- Cairo International Convention Centre
- Qubbah Palace
- American University of Cairo
- Mall Of Egypt
- National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
- Cairo Opera House
- Qasr El Nil Bridge
- Talaat Harb Street
- Al Manara International Conferences Center
- Maxim Mall
- Downtown Katameya
- Coptic Museum
- Baron Empain Palace
- Ain Shams University
