Old Cairo

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Take a trip down the Nile and imagine how far it floats
Take a trip down the Nile and imagine how far it floats
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The best falafel in the entire world. Seriously. No joke. 
A small restaurant right when you pass through the gates to get in to the Coptic Museum/ Hanging Church streets. 
The owner will beckon you in. He will also give you directions and recommendations for the churches. When you are finished, stop at his restaurant. The tahini is also spectacular. 
Its likely that he will also give you free delicious Egyptian tea. He cooks the falafel fresh for you, and they are piping hot and fantastic. #Culture

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Top hotels in Old Cairo

Hilton Cairo Grand Nile

Hilton Cairo Grand Nile

5 out of 5
Corniche El Nil, Garden City Cairo
The price is HK$791 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
HK$791
HK$1,021 total
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 8 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (795 reviews)
Rooms are older but if you select a room with a view it’s the best in Cairo

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Hilton Cairo Grand Nile
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Cairo Maadi by IHG

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Cairo Maadi by IHG

4.5 out of 5
29A Nile Corniche, Maadi Cairo Cairo Governorate
The price is HK$1,001 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
HK$1,001
HK$1,443 total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
Nice room. A few problems. Didn’t have the couch made into a bed. The tipping culture is beyond crazy. Every person wants a tip for doing anything at all

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Cairo Maadi by IHG
Le Méridien Cairo Airport

Le Méridien Cairo Airport

5 out of 5
Cairo Airport , Terminal 3 Cairo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$1,130 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
HK$1,130
HK$1,486 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,144 reviews)
Always business choice at Cairo airport for ease of travel and access to airport via walk-way-bridge. Lebanese restaurant is one of best in Egypt. Excellent for travellers and business travellers alike.

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Marriott Mena House Cairo

Marriott Mena House Cairo

5 out of 5
6 Pyramids Road Giza
The price is HK$3,722 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
HK$3,722
HK$4,800 total
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Giza. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (840 reviews)
The would was amazing at the grill

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Marriott Mena House Cairo
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino

Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino

5 out of 5
Galaa Square Giza
The price is HK$1,161 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
HK$1,161
HK$1,498 total
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Giza. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (381 reviews)
Everything was great

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino
The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo

The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo

5 out of 5
1113 Corniche El Nil Street Cairo
The price is HK$2,190 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
HK$2,190
HK$2,824 total
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (524 reviews)
Great hotel!!

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Cairo

#history

Originally Beit El Kertlia, this historic home has so many grand rooms, ornate decor, beautiful courtyards, gardens and and my favorite part, the rooftop (you can see Ibn Tulum mosque from here). ⁣
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One of the many interesting features in this house, is an indoor well, it is in the first room you can enter to your right. They say if you stare closely down the well, you'll see the face of your lover staring back at you

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.

As-Sayidah Zaynab
Mosque Sultan Hassan

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.

Garden City
Overlooking the Nile River

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.

Qasr an-Nil
Abdeen Palace, a residence of the President of Egypt - 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.

Abdin
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Al Duqqi

4/5(14 area reviews)

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.

Al Duqqi
Panoramic view of central Cairo skyline at night

Downtown Cairo

4/5(69 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Cairo


Old Cairo

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