Old Cairo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Cairo
Popular places to visit
The Hanging Church
The Hanging Church is just one of the places to see in Cairo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
Coptic Museum
You can study the exhibits at Coptic Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Cairo. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Manial Palace
You can study the exhibits at Manial Palace, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Cairo. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.
Coptic Cairo
Learn about the local history of Cairo when you spend time at Coptic Cairo. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Manasterly Palace
Enjoy a performance at Manasterly Palace, a popular theatre in Cairo. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Giza Pyramid Complex
You can learn more about the history of Giza when you make a stop at a top site such as Giza Pyramid Complex. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
Our pick of the best Old Cairo Hotel Deals
Hilton Cairo Grand Nile
The hotel ameneties are good . The food is great and breakfast has alot of variety
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
Great staff and very friendly service. The lobby was nice decorated for the holiday season and was expansive. The room was spacious, but needed a couple of cleaning adjustments when we first checked in. The views of the Nile from our balcony was nice as well! The reason I can only rate this hotel ...
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Special was the 2 wash cloths and the mirror that did not fog. Convenient walking distance from the airport to the hotel. Not sure how you get from arrival area. As we went outside and walked down to terminal 3. The guard let us in to get to the walkway. If you can stay within terminal you arrive ...
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Marriott Mena House Cairo
Beautiful hotel, right next to pyramid, highly recommended.
Reviewed on 17 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
Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis
Staff are not well trained.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Cairo
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
