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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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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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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Maadi

4/5(17 area reviews)

Travelers enjoy Maadi for its live music and riverfront. Consider checking out Mostafa Kamel Museum while you're in the area.

Maadi
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
5 out of 5
Cairo Airport , Terminal 3, Cairo
The price is SAR 510 per night from May 4 to May 5
SAR 510
SAR 671 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
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)
"Excellent service"

Reviewed on 19 April 2025

Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
5 out of 5
16 Saray El Gezira, Zamalek, Downtown, Cairo
The price is SAR 638 per night from May 16 to May 17
SAR 638
SAR 822 total
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 14 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Love the vibrancy and history"

Reviewed on 14 April 2025

Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
Le Passage Cairo Hotel & Casino
Le Passage Cairo Hotel & Casino
5 out of 5
Cairo Intl. Airport Road, Heliopolis, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 279 per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
SAR 279
SAR 373 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Stayed in a room toward the end of the hotel and WiFi wasn’t working."

Reviewed on 24 April 2025

Le Passage Cairo Hotel & Casino
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.
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! (92 reviews)
"The apartments were nice and had everything I needed, at a reasonable price. The bed was comfortable and the floor plan was nice in the one bedroom unit. I needed fast internet for work and was happy with the connectivity. The staff was friendly and helpful. There’s a grocery store close by and it ..."

Reviewed on 13 April 2025

Parkside Boutique Furnished Apartments
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (31 reviews)
"New, clean and helpful staff!"

Reviewed on 27 April 2025

Prime Residence Heliopolis
Ocean Blue Studios
Ocean Blue Studios
4 out of 5
1258 El-Nasr Road, Plot 1258, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, free bicycles on site, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (79 reviews)
"no restaurant untill 10:00 pm not good"

Reviewed on 18 March 2025

Ocean Blue Studios
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