Cairo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Cairo

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Downtown Cairo

4/5(69 area reviews)

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.

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Zamalek

4/5(6 area reviews)

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.

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Nasr City

4/5(9 area reviews)

Nasr City is well liked for its parks and casinos. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, City Center Shopping Mall and Citystars Heliopolis are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Stadium Station or Fair Zone Station to get around.

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Heliopolis

3.5/5(33 area reviews)

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.

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Al Haram

3.5/5(50 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Al Haram, Giza Pyramid Complex and Grand Egyptian Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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Maadi

4/5(3 area reviews)

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.

Maadi
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
5 out of 5
Cairo Airport , Terminal 3, Cairo
The price is 2.776.419 ₫ per night from 26 Jun to 27 Jun
2.776.419 ₫
3.649.860 ₫ total
26 Jun - 27 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Top notch 4+ stars, very polite staff, exoensive coxktails."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Marriott Mena House Cairo
Marriott Mena House Cairo
5 out of 5
6 Pyramids Road, Giza
The price is 5.774.951 ₫ per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
5.774.951 ₫
7.447.192 ₫ total
10 Jul - 11 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Giza. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (730 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Marriott Mena House Cairo
Great Pyramid Inn
Great Pyramid Inn
3 out of 5
14 Abou Al Hool Al Seiahi, Pyramids Plateau, Giza
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Giza. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Front desk arranged custom tour for us to Alexandria. Staff was wonderful and accommodating and friendly. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Great Pyramid Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Parkside Boutique Furnished Apartments
Parkside Boutique Furnished Apartments
3.5 out of 5
17 Rafik Salah Al Din, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly apartment in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (94 reviews)
"The apartments were nice and had everything I needed, at a reasonable price. The bed was comfortable and the floor plan was nice in the one bedroom unit. I needed fast internet for work and was happy with the connectivity. The staff was friendly and helpful. There’s a grocery store close by and it ..."

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2025

Parkside Boutique Furnished Apartments
Prime Residence Heliopolis
Prime Residence Heliopolis
4 out of 5
Thawra Street, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and concierge services. Popular attractions Citystars Heliopolis and Khan el-Khalili ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (41 reviews)
"Great propert and wonderful staff"

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2025

Prime Residence Heliopolis
Ocean Apartments
Ocean Apartments
4 out of 5
Plot 1258 El-Nasr Rd, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Citystars Heliopolis and City ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
"Great apartment with all amenities and the Owner George was great!"

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2025

Ocean Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Cairo

4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 37%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 37%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 20%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 6%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

This was our fourth visit to Cairo. We have therefore been to many historical and archaeological sites before. On this visit we went to the Gayer-Anderson museum which gave a very good insight into 17c domestic architecture, and the collections.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lots of memories. Even more crowded than last time; pictures of Sisi everywhere; very friendly people, especially if you try a few words of Arabic. Uber is cheap so tip well.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

We loved it! Its a fascinating place and the people are friendly and respectful and love to chat. Those that seemed insistent on taking you off to sell you things, understood to give up after a friendly, polite but firm 'no' with no hard feelings.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

مدينة رائعة تستحق الزيارة مرة اخرى

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

It was an experience!!

4/5 - Good

Sib

People are mostly friendly however watch out for the rip off taxi drivers who changed 3 times more than what is a normal fair !!!!

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