Old Cairo Travel Guide

Cairo

A courtyard with a central archway, surrounded by patterned tile floors and decorative plants.
A river with boats docked on the right, a bridge in the middle, and a city skyline in the background.
A mosaic of a religious figure holding a cross and a branch, surrounded by smaller figures with halos, set in an arched doorway.
A woman overlooking a body of water with a city skyline in the background.
A plate with four sesame-seed-topped patties and a piece of flatbread.

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Top hotels in Old Cairo

Hilton Cairo Grand Nile

Hilton Cairo Grand Nile

5 out of 5
Corniche El Nil, Garden City Cairo
The price is £128 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£128
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (927 reviews)
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding Stay at Hilton Cairo Grand Nile We had a wonderful experience at the Hilton Cairo Grand Nile and would gladly give the hotel 5 stars. The location along the Nile is beautiful, the atmosphere is elegant and relaxing, and the service throughout the hotel was excellent. Our room was ..."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Hilton Cairo Grand Nile
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Cairo Maadi by IHG

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Cairo Maadi by IHG

4.5 out of 5
29A Nile Corniche, Maadi Cairo Cairo Governorate
The price is £142 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£142
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum are located ...
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Cairo Maadi by IHG
Le Méridien Cairo Airport

Le Méridien Cairo Airport

5 out of 5
Cairo Airport , Terminal 3 Cairo
The price is £142 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
£142
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,159 reviews)
"Check in was easy and welcoming staff, room was clean and spacious"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Marriott Mena House Cairo

Marriott Mena House Cairo

5 out of 5
6 Pyramids Road Giza
The price is £531 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
£531
22 Sept - 23 Sept
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (902 reviews)
"Nice hotel …."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Marriott Mena House Cairo
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

5 out of 5
Cairo Cairo
The price is £162 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
£162
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (375 reviews)
"The hotel staff are so helpful and welcoming. Really enjoyed the pool and spa area. We ate at Kamala Restaurant and the food was so flavourful that we came back the next day."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
Le Passage Cairo Hotel & Casino

Le Passage Cairo Hotel & Casino

5 out of 5
Cairo Intl. Airport Road, Heliopolis Cairo Cairo Governorate
The price is £87 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
£87
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,196 reviews)
"Friendly, polite and most importantly honest staff. Would come again if I am back in Cairo in the future."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Le Passage Cairo Hotel & Casino
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Where to stay in Old Cairo

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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.

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.

Al Haram

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

Heliopolis

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.

Nasr City

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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