Title: Al-Matariyah Travel Guide: Best of Al-Matariyah, Cairo Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Al-Matariyah](https://expedia.co.uk/Al-Matariyah-Hotels.d553248635967618939.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Cairo](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Cairo.d178243.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Cairo](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Cairo.d178243.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Al-Matariyah Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Al-Matariyah.d553248635967618939.Car-Hire-Guide)[Al-Matariyah Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Al-Matariyah.d553248635967618939.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Al-Matariyah Travel Guide ## Cairo ## Visit Al-Matariyah Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Cairo travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairo.dx178243) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Historical Giza pyramids in Egypt shot by drone.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073067/e4304b73-bbd6-4e97-b733-a67537849108.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Giza Pyramid Complex 4.5/5(67 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Giza-Pyramid-Complex-Al-Haram.d6073067.Attraction) ![Egyptian Museum in Cairo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562865132/a4a5947d-fe8a-4f9a-927b-b87e27667109.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Grand Egyptian Museum 4.5/5(5 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Grand-Egyptian-Museum-Al-Haram.d553248621562865132.Attraction) ![Pyramid of Khufu](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635940975149/8b989b99-1ffd-45ab-ae98-c443209c0af1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pyramid of Khufu 4.5/5(56 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pyramid-Of-Khufu-Al-Haram.d553248635940975149.Attraction) ![Great Sphinx and Pyramid of Mankaura Giza Egypt](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073069/3f9a6d39-2e0a-410d-af2c-2dc63b8420b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Great Sphinx of Giza 4.5/5(65 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Great-Sphinx-Of-Giza-Al-Haram.d6073069.Attraction) ![The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum or Museum of Cairo, in Cairo, Egypt, is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities. It has 120,000 items. Be sure to see.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/767/55c72e6f-08e5-454c-921e-3da76ee64974.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Egyptian Museum 4.5/5(58 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Egyptian-Museum-Downtown-Cairo.d6073085.Attraction) ![Ramses II Obelisk in the Tahrir Square, beautiful sunset view of Cairo, Egypt](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073093/c34a3314-7203-4446-b9fd-8c41db286a81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tahrir Square 3.5/5(43 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tahrir-Square-Downtown-Cairo.d6073093.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Best ViP Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, inside Pyramids](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1294255/cbca6d43-6131-4245-a381-f1d5a9ec0496.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Best ViP Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, inside Pyramids £20 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/best-vip-private-tour-giza-pyramids.a1294255.activity-details) ![Ramses II from Memphis](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1112165/9689a2d5-4cec-4794-9062-b2aba75a0d0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 6- Hours Half Day Tour To Sakkara & Memphis & Dahshur £6 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/6-hours-half-day-tour-to-sakkara-memphis-dahshur.a1112165.activity-details) ![Giza Pyramids Adventure Tours on ATV Quad Bike Ride in Desert](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1059931/c0d7cdba-3c61-4b7e-9efb-e41cea6cdf50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Giza Pyramids Adventure Tours With ATV Quad Bike Ride in Desert £25 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/giza-pyramids-adventure-tours-with-atv-quad-bike-ride-in-desert.a1059931.activity-details) ![Cairo: Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47407128/3c43c803-e65e-4242-b7f3-d327761e12a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cairo: Nile Sunset Dinner Cruise, Show & Optional Transfer £19 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cairo-nile-sunset-dinner-cruise.a47407128.activity-details) ![Luxury Nile Dinner Cruise with Entertainment in Cairo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49555281/4c201786-6404-4d7e-8f3a-894f4411392c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Luxury Nile Dinner Cruise with Entertainment in Cairo £34 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/luxury-nile-dinner-cruise-with-entertainment-in-cairo.a49555281.activity-details) ![Half Day Tour To Giza Pyramids & Sphinx From Cairo Airport](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1687151/d419eade-fac3-48e4-80e1-b3d618cda54f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half Day Tour To Giza Pyramids & Sphinx From Cairo Airport £6 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-tour-to-giza-pyramids-sphinx-from-cairo-airport.a1687151.activity-details) [See all activities in Cairo](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Cairo.d178243.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Al-Matariyah ![Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74690000/74687900/74687878/bf00dae5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile Cairo Cairo £130 19 Feb - 20 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (161 reviews) Excellent expeience Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F02%2F2026&endDate=20%2F02%2F2026&selected=74687878&PinnedHotelID=74687878&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635967618939) ![Le Méridien Cairo Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6460000/6457000/6456907/384b14b9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Le Méridien Cairo Airport Cairo Airport , Terminal 3 Cairo £134 19 Feb - 20 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,120 reviews) Special was the 2 wash cloths and the mirror that did not fog. Convenient walking distance from the airport to the hotel. Not sure how you get from arrival area. As we went outside and walked down to terminal 3\. The guard let us in to get to the walkway. If you can stay within terminal you arrive ... Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F02%2F2026&endDate=20%2F02%2F2026&selected=6456907&PinnedHotelID=6456907&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635967618939) ![Marriott Mena House Cairo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17170000/17162700/17162680/cfb0452b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Marriott Mena House Cairo 6 Pyramids Road Giza Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £418 5 Feb - 6 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this 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 attractions ... 9/10 Wonderful! (817 reviews) Beautiful hotel, right next to pyramid, highly recommended. Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F02%2F2026&endDate=06%2F02%2F2026&selected=17162680&PinnedHotelID=17162680&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635967618939) ![The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5300/5261/5f3b0713_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo 1113 Corniche El Nil Street Cairo £193 18 Feb - 19 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9/10 Wonderful! (505 reviews) Really enjoyed seeing the Nile and Cairo’s atmosphere from that amazing terrace. Room is super clean Staff is friendly and welcoming Everything was great!!! I would come back again. Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F02%2F2026&endDate=19%2F02%2F2026&selected=5261&PinnedHotelID=5261&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635967618939) ![Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22840000/22839800/22839729/d08873e6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis Orouba Street Cairo Heliopolis Cairo Cairo Governorate £202 18 Feb - 19 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions City Centre Almaza Shopping Mall and Tivoli ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (156 reviews) Staff are not well trained. Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F02%2F2026&endDate=19%2F02%2F2026&selected=22839729&PinnedHotelID=22839729&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635967618939) ![Radisson Blu Hotel Cairo Heliopolis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2610000/2602700/2602684/315a5a45_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Radisson Blu Hotel Cairo Heliopolis Abdel Hamid Badawy St Cairo £102 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 7.6/10 Good! (968 reviews) Courteous, professional staff. Sizeable, spotless rooms. Fantastic wide-ranging breakfast selection. Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=2602684&PinnedHotelID=2602684&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635967618939) [See all 3,713 properties in Al-Matariyah](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=21%2F01%2F2026&endDate=22%2F01%2F2026®ionId=553248635967618939) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at El Nozha Station or Alf Maskan Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Heliopolis.dx6069793) ![Exhibition land at Nasr City, with the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones building, Cairo, Egypt](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981688663/d14a8887-8d58-494c-8108-feca91116b49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Nasr-City.dx553248633981688663) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sheraton Al Matar While there might not be top attractions in Sheraton Al Matar, you can explore the larger area and discover places like City Centre Almaza Shopping Mall and Citystars Heliopolis. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Sheraton-Al-Matar.dx553248635974577931) ![Overlooking the Nile River](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/767/4907e6bf-a39d-49d5-8ac5-1d2ef9e9779a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Downtown-Cairo.dx6069794) ![Abdeen Palace, a residence of the President of Egypt - Cairo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073099/e3d837e9-0ee6-4aa3-b3da-0e47283ebbb4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Abdin.dx553248635967542768) ![#History Designed by Italian architect with a beautiful, classic European style, the palace was built in 1907 by the Nile River in Zamalek for Princess Aisha Fahmy. It was fully restored and opened to the public two years ago.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/767/8bf61b6c-d65a-4c8d-91d3-3d391a42b223.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Museum of Islamic Ceramics are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Cairo area at Safaa Hegazy Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Zamalek.dx6069791) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Al-Matariyah Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app