Visit Islamic Cairo
Popular places to visit
Khan el-Khalili
You can do some window-shopping at Khan el-Khalili during your trip to Cairo. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
Al-Azhar University
Explore the campus of Al-Azhar University during your trip to Cairo. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Al-Azhar Mosque
Al-Azhar Mosque is just one of the places to see in Cairo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein
Mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein is just one of the places to see in Cairo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
El Kharazaty
Learn about the local history of Cairo when you spend time at El Kharazaty. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Midan Hussein Mosque
After visiting Midan Hussein Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in 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
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Luxury Nile Dinner Cruise with Entertainment in Cairo
Top hotels in Islamic Cairo
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Easy check-in, room and bed were comfortable, the breakfast buffet was very good. The only thing that Expedia could add is that you can walk from Cairo airport terminal 3 to the hotel instead of having to find a cab.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
Great
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino
The staff was so nice and helpful. The room was amazing and felt safe day and night coming and going. Would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Marriott Mena House Cairo
Great !
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo
Really enjoyed seeing the Nile and Cairo’s atmosphere from that amazing terrace. Room is super clean Staff is friendly and welcoming Everything was great!!! I would come back again.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Pyramids View inn Bed & Breakfast
What a great location! We had a great view of the Giza Pyramids. Yes, it is a noisy location, but it was so much fun to people watch and is part of the whole ambiance. It did quiet down for sleeping. The staff was excellent, always wanting to please and offer us bottles of drinking water. We purchased ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Islamic Cairo
Downtown Cairo
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.
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.
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.
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.
Zamalek
Cafes, museums and historical sites are just a few things travellers like about Zamalek. Sights like Zamalek Art Gallery and El Sawy Culture Wheel are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Cairo area at Safaa Hegazy Station.
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- Visit Old Cairo
- Muhammad Ali Mosque
- Omar Makram Mosque
- Midan Ataba
- Cairo Citadel
- Blue Mosque
- Qauit Bey Madrassa
- Visit New Cairo
- The American University in Cairo
- Aquarium Grotto Garden
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- St. Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church
- Visit Helwan
- Manasterly Palace
- Zamalek Holidays
- Rehab Mall 1
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- St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Church
- Khan el-Khalili
- Visit Downtown Cairo
- El-Mosheer Tantawy Mosque
- Cairo Festival City Mall
- Visit Al Manial
