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Heliopolis is a business-friendly, relaxing neighborhood with convenient options for restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. You can experience some local entertainment, or enjoy the natural beauty of the gardens. Heliopolis has hotels and accommodation to suit everyone's tastes, and makes a great home base for exploring the sights in and around Cairo.

Sightseeing around Heliopolis

Browse the collections at Museum of Islamic Art, Gayer-Anderson Museum, or Coptic Museum. You can buy tickets to live performances at Cairo Opera House. Notable landmarks include Virgin Mary's Tree, Midan Hussein Mosque, and Saladin Citadel. Create some family memories at Sports Center Gezirah Sporting Club and Giza Zoo.

Popular activities in the area include shopping, swimming, and attending sporting events. Cairo International Stadium and Arab Contracters Stadium are great places to catch a game or event. Al-Azhar Park, Aquarium Grotto Garden, or Orman Botanical Gardens are ideal spots to enjoy the outdoors. Looking for a little retail therapy? Consider a shopping trip to City Stars, Khan el-Khalili, and First Mall Cairo.

A few of the area's most popular attractions are Great Sphinx of Giza, Pyramids at Giza, and Sultan Hussan Mosque. Ain Shams University, Al-Azhar University, and Muhammad Ali Mosque will also leave an impression.

Getting around Heliopolis

The closest major airport is Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.), located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) from Heliopolis.