Downtown Cairo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit


Our pick of the best Downtown Cairo Hotel Deals

Fairmont Nile City, Cairo
Fairmont Nile City, Cairo
5 out of 5
Nile City Towers - 2005 B, Corniche El Nil, Ramlet Beaulac, Cairo
The price is AU$378 per night from 3 May to 4 May
AU$378
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (722 reviews)
"One of my favorite hotels in Cairo and worldwide"

Reviewed on 1 Apr. 2025

Fairmont Nile City, Cairo
Hilton Cairo Grand Nile
Hilton Cairo Grand Nile
5 out of 5
Corniche El Nil, Garden City, El Roda Island, P.O. Box 2288, Cairo
The price is AU$266 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$266
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (598 reviews)
"There are multiple Hilton properties in Cairo. Ours was located in Garden City that was convenient to the downtown area with a wonderful view of the Nile. The door staff were very friendly and the security in place made us feel secure. Rooms were very clean with nice amenities available."

Reviewed on 1 Apr. 2025

Hilton Cairo Grand Nile
The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo
The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo
5 out of 5
1113 Corniche El Nil Street, Cairo
The price is AU$530 per night from 3 May to 4 May
AU$530
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (428 reviews)
"The Ritz is a chain that does not disappoint! I particularly appreciated the comfort of the huge bed and relevant amazing Egyptian cotton sheets as well as the buffet, both at breakfast and during Ramadan’s iftar - excellent quality and variety, all elegantly presented."

Reviewed on 3 Apr. 2025

The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo
Sama hotel
Sama hotel
3 out of 5
3,orabi square - downtown - cairo, 3, Cairo, cairo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$59 per night from 15 Apr to 16 Apr
AU$59
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (74 reviews)
"Good area, very busy and loud. Hotel was good (elevators don't feel great, but work)"

Reviewed on 3 Apr. 2025

Sama hotel
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
5 out of 5
1089 Corniche El Nile, Cairo
The price is AU$754 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$754
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (352 reviews)
Top Service
"We were so impressed by the service. The staff never says no to any request. Our daughter was not well, and they sent a doctor immediately. We had some problem with smoke in our room, they immediately sent an air purifier. The concierge gave excellent recommendation for a rooftop bar and restaurant. ..."

Reviewed on 1 Apr. 2025

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
Kempinski Nile Hotel Cairo
Kempinski Nile Hotel Cairo
5 out of 5
12 Ahmed Ragheb Street, Cornish El-Nile, Garden City, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
The price is AU$407 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$407
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Kind Staff"

Reviewed on 2 Apr. 2025

Kempinski Nile Hotel 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.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cairo

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Abdin

While visiting Abdin, you might make a stop by sights like Abdin Palace and Sixth of October Bridge.

Abdin
Cairo showing tropical scenes

Qasr an-Nil

While visiting Qasr an-Nil, you might make a stop by sights like Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum.

Qasr an-Nil
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Zamalek

5/5(2 area reviews)

Cafes, museums and historical sites are just a few things travellers enjoy about Zamalek. Check out Zamalek Art Gallery or Museum of Islamic Ceramics while you're exploring the area.

Zamalek
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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
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As-Sayidah Zaynab

If you're spending some time in As-Sayidah Zaynab, Mosque of Syeda Zainab and Townhouse Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

As-Sayidah Zaynab
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Al Duqqi

2.5/5(2 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the museums and live music in Al Duqqi. You might want to make time for a stop at Orman Botanical Gardens or Agricultural Museum.

Al Duqqi

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