Downtown Cairo
Cairo
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Popular places to visit
Egyptian Museum
You can study the exhibits at Egyptian Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Cairo. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Tahrir Square
Learn about the local history of Cairo when you spend time at Tahrir Square. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Talaat Harb Street
You can learn about the history of Cairo with a stop at Talaat Harb Street. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Midan Talaat Harb
Learn about the local history of Cairo with a stop at Midan Talaat Harb. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Abdeen Palace
You can study the exhibits at Abdeen Palace, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Cairo. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
American University of Cairo
Explore the campus of American University of Cairo during your visit to Cairo. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Things to do
Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo with Belly Dancing and Hotel Transfer
Best ViP Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, inside Pyramids
Optional ViP all-inclusive Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Inside Pyramid
Cairo Day Tour visit Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Khan Khalil Bazaar
6 Days Nile Cruise:Luxor,Aswan,Abu Simbel with Train Tickets from Cairo
Giza Pyramids Adventure Tours With ATV Quad Bike Ride in Desert
Top hotels in Downtown Cairo
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
Splendid
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo
This is an excellent hotel, with fantastic staff - without exception. Big thanks to Abdulrahim, my room cleaner, who not only did a great job of keeping my room immaculate, but managed to reunite me with something I’d left behind in my room before I had made it out of the front door after checking ...
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
All was great!
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Valencia Hotel
The stay at the hotel was comfortable and well organized from start to finish. From the moment of arrival, the front office team was professional, welcoming, and efficient, making the check-in process smooth and hassle-free. The rooms were clean, well maintained, and thoughtfully prepared. Housekeeping ...
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Sama hotel
Amazing stay at Sama Hotel. Very clean rooms, very kind staff. Very good location in downtown Cairo, close to many restaurants and stores. Not far from the pyramids and museum. Very safe area. Highly recommended!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Hilton Cairo Grand Nile
Great room with amazing view. Very clean - excellent staff. The breakfast buffet was fantastic!
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown 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.
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.
Zamalek
Cafes, museums and historical sites are just a few things travellers like about Zamalek. Sights like Zamalek Art Gallery and Museum of Islamic Ceramics are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Cairo area at Safaa Hegazy Station.
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.
As-Sayidah Zaynab
While you're in As-Sayidah Zaynab, take in top sights like Townhouse Gallery or Gayer-Anderson Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Sayyeda Zeinab Station or Saad Zaghloul Station.
Al Duqqi
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.
Downtown Cairo
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- Concorde Hotels in Old Cairo
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- Hotels near Cairo International Stadium
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- El-Mosheer Tantawy Mosque
- Midan Ataba
- Visit Old Cairo
- Visit Helwan
- Visit New Cairo
- Muhammad Ali Mosque
- Rehab Mall 1
- Zamalek Holidays
- St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Church
- Khan el-Khalili
- Blue Mosque
- Cairo Festival City Mall
- Omar Makram Mosque
- New Cairo Holidays
- Visit The 5th Settlement
- Visit Islamic Cairo
- Visit Al Manial
- Point 90 Mall
- Qauit Bey Madrassa
- Aquarium Grotto Garden
- Cairo Citadel
- Manasterly Palace
- St. Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church
