Downtown Cairo Travel Guide

Cairo

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Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Cairo

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

5 out of 5
Cairo, Cairo
The price is £129 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£129
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square are ...
8/10 Very Good! (57 reviews)
Sofitel
"The Sofitel is perfectly located in the heart of the city adjacent to the Nile. The entertainment is such that you don't have to leave your hotel if you choose not too. The views of the Nile and sunset are perfect from the 3rd floor. The sunken tub is a dream after a long day of exploring the city. ..."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza

5 out of 5
1089 Corniche El Nile, Cairo
The price is £238 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£238
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (392 reviews)
"It was so good service!"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo

Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo

4 out of 5
2, Kasr Al Nile Street, Downtown, Tahrir Square, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
The price is £88 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
£88
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (715 reviews)
"Amazing"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo
Hilton Cairo Grand Nile

Hilton Cairo Grand Nile

5 out of 5
Corniche El Nil, Garden City, El Roda Island, P.O. Box 2288, Cairo
The price is £107 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
£107
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 8 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (688 reviews)
"I had a wonderful stay at this hotel and highly recommend it for its excellent service and central location. The staff is incredibly helpful and always available when you need assistance. However, I suggest adding more front desk staff to streamline the check-in process, as it took over an hour, ..."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Hilton Cairo Grand Nile
The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo

The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo

5 out of 5
1113 Corniche El Nil Street, Cairo
The price is £181 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£181
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (464 reviews)
"the staff were very nice and helpful"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo
Fairmont Nile City, Cairo

Fairmont Nile City, Cairo

5 out of 5
Nile City Towers - 2005 B, Corniche El Nil, Ramlet Beaulac, Cairo
The price is £144 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£144
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (757 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Fairmont Nile City, Cairo
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cairo

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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.

Abdin
Cairo showing tropical scenes

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.

Qasr an-Nil
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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.

Zamalek
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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.

Garden City
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As-Sayidah Zaynab

While you're in As-Sayidah Zaynab, take in top sights like Mosque of Syeda Zainab or Townhouse Gallery, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Sayyeda Zeinab Station or Saad Zaghloul Station.

As-Sayidah Zaynab
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Al Duqqi

4/5(14 area reviews)

The museums and live music are just a few things visitors like about Al Duqqi. Orman Botanical Gardens and Agricultural Museum are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Dokki Station or Behooth Station to get around the larger area.

Al Duqqi

Downtown Cairo Travel Guide

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