Zamalek Travel Guide

Cairo

Panoramic view of river Nile in downtown of Cairo with Zamalek and modern buildings, Egypt
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Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Zamalek

Cairo Marriott Hotel

Cairo Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
16 Saray El Gezira Cairo
The price is £146 per night from 12 May to 13 May
£146
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 14 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Great huge hotel with loads of history. Beautiful gardens & Nile view ADR Ahlan & others were superior on check in & the palace tour respectively * Exec lounge was great. And a late check out was much appreciated Thx team

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Cairo Marriott Hotel
Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences

Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences

4 out of 5
21 Mohamed Mazher Street Cairo
The price is £105 per night from 3 May to 4 May
£105
per night
3 May - 4 May
Stay at this spa hotel in Cairo. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (574 reviews)
clean, good location, helpful and friendly staff

Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences
New President Hotel Cairo

New President Hotel Cairo

2 out of 5
20 Taha Hussein st Cairo
The price is £75 per night from 11 May to 12 May
£75
per night
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
New President Hotel Cairo
Le Méridien Cairo Airport

Le Méridien Cairo Airport

5 out of 5
Cairo Airport , Terminal 3 Cairo
The price is £131 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
£131
per night
30 Apr - 1 May
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! (1,128 reviews)
Great airport Hotel! Nice gym facility and restaurant buffet as well. Perfect location for long layover.

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

5 out of 5
Cairo Cairo
The price is £137 per night from 12 May to 13 May
£137
per night
12 May - 13 May
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (274 reviews)
Very good stay in a suite, no issues. Staff all helpful and felt very secure.

Reviewed on 27 Apr 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 £76 per night from 5 May to 6 May
£76
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,082 reviews)
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Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Le Passage Cairo Hotel & Casino
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Other neighbourhoods around Zamalek

Aswan downtown with sailboats, panoramic view on the Nile, Egypt

Mohandessin

Appreciated for its museums and live music, you might consider exploring Mohandessin. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Agricultural Museum, and jump on the metro at Al-Tawfikia Station or Sudan Station to get around the city.

Mohandessin
Panoramic view of central Cairo skyline at night

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.

Downtown Cairo
Qasr an-Nil

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
Al Duqqi

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
Mosque Sultan Hassan

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
Abdeen Palace, a residence of the President of Egypt - Cairo

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


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