Cairo

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Cairo

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Downtown Cairo

4/5(557 area reviews)

Dive into the rich architectural heritage of 19th-century European Beaux-Arts and Egyptian-Islamic-Moorish Revival styles. Indulge in Groppi's famous ice cream or visit the renowned Café Riche on Talaat Harb Street.

Downtown Cairo
#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.

Zamalek

4/5(93 area reviews)

Cafes, museums, and historic sites are some highlights of Zamalek. Make a stop by Zamalek Art Gallery or Museum of Islamic Ceramics while you're exploring.

Zamalek
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Heliopolis

3.5/5(330 area reviews)

Travelers come to Heliopolis for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Baron Empain Palace and Tivoli Dome while you're in town.

Heliopolis
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Al Haram

3.5/5(265 area reviews)

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

Al Haram
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Nasr City

3.5/5(72 area reviews)

Home to Al-Azhar University and Cairo International Stadium, this vast neighborhood offers shopping at malls like City Stars, diverse dining options, and leisure spaces. Explore landmarks such as the Unknown Soldier Memorial and enjoy walkable streets with local markets.

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Old Cairo

3.5/5(38 area reviews)

Old Cairo is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Manial Palace and Coptic Museum.

Old Cairo
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
5 out of 5
Cairo Airport , Terminal 3, Cairo
The price is SAR 462 per night from Apr 11 to Apr 12
SAR 462
SAR 608 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"It was convenient"

Reviewed on 31 March 2025

Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Marriott Mena House Cairo
Marriott Mena House Cairo
5 out of 5
6 Pyramids Road, Giza
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 1,538 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
SAR 1,538
SAR 1,984 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Giza. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (693 reviews)
"Loved it"

Reviewed on 19 March 2025

Marriott Mena House Cairo
Giza Pyramids View Inn
Giza Pyramids View Inn
3 out of 5
11 Abou Al Hool Al Seiahi, Al Haram, Giza, Giza Governorate
The price is SAR 124 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
SAR 124
SAR 159 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Giza. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (385 reviews)
"Great location. Staff I very friendly. The rooftop has an amazing view of the pyramids. Walkable to shops and restaurants."

Reviewed on 27 March 2025

Giza Pyramids View Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Prime Residence Heliopolis
Prime Residence Heliopolis
3.5 out of 5
Thawra Street, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions City Stars and Khan el-Khalili ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (19 reviews)
"Great location, clean property. Would have given them 5 stars if the windows were better sound proof as the street is very noisy"

Reviewed on 24 March 2025

Prime Residence Heliopolis
Parkside Boutique Furnished Apartments
Parkside Boutique Furnished Apartments
3.5 out of 5
17 Rafik Salah Al Din, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly apartment in Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (86 reviews)
"Everyone was incredibly kind, and the room was spotless with plenty of space. I hadn’t been able to sleep more than three hours a night for the past two weeks where I was before coming here, but something about the energy and atmosphere here was just right—I finally slept a full 10 hours. I would ..."

Reviewed on 31 March 2025

Parkside Boutique Furnished Apartments
Prime Residence New Cairo
Prime Residence New Cairo
4 out of 5
New Cairo 1, New Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in New Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Point 90 Mall and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (53 reviews)
"Great customer service.. very clean The only problem with the place too far from downtown."

Reviewed on 17 March 2025

Prime Residence New Cairo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Cairo

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Top Destination
5 - Excellent
256
5 - Excellent 35%
4 - Good
269
4 - Good 37%
3 - Okay
142
3 - Okay 20%
2 - Disappointing
34
2 - Disappointing 5%
1 - Terrible
21
1 - Terrible 3%

5/5 - Excellent

Essam

The best people ever

4/5 - Good

Patricia

Unfortunate circumstances of corona virus and massive rain storms. Cairo is massive with a huge population to contend with. Historically fabulous of course which was our main interest

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I love Cairo. I used to live there and find the life and people so energetic and kind. It is not an easy place to visit for Westerners. Finding a safe and comfortable hotel is important for single travelers.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

People are very cunning,cheat a lot,lie a lot,take advantage. Language is a huge issue. Do not take local taxis. Use Uber. Anyone who comes and starts talking with you or tries to suggest anything DECLINE or u will end up cheated

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Interesting city, very noisy and polluted however, would not stay more than a few days to visit specific nearby attractions.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

We’ve travelled the world. We didn’t enjoy Cairo. It was very dirty & noisy. There is NOT a pleasant place to stroll along the Nile. We didn’t feel unsafe but kept our guard up, constantly approached By scammers under the pretense to help us