Zamalek Travel Guide

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Our pick of the best Zamalek Hotel Deals

Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
5 out of 5
16 Saray El Gezira, Zamalek, Downtown, Cairo
The price is AU$264 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$264
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 14 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Perfect spot to come back to after a day in downtown Cairo. Concierge was great at getting us a guide to the pyramids and Sphinx. We learned a lot and had a wonderful day. We walked all over the island and had a lovely dinner. Dinners and desserts on site were delicious. The ample breakfast buffet ..."

Reviewed on 4 Mar. 2025

Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences
Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences
4 out of 5
21 Mohamed Mazher Street, Cairo
The price is AU$206 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
AU$206
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cairo. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (495 reviews)
"As with most areas in the region we stayed at, there is heavy congestion and noise. Of note, the street the hotel is located on had multiple embassies and the security made us feel very safe."

Reviewed on 31 Jan. 2025

Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
5 out of 5
Cairo Airport , Terminal 3, Cairo
The price is AU$235 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$235
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"A very nice hotel, easy and convenient to get to from Cairo airport via sky bridge. Friendly staff. Bar is open late. Good breakfast. Currently doing some construction outside pool area."

Reviewed on 9 Mar. 2025

Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Marriott Mena House Cairo
Marriott Mena House Cairo
5 out of 5
6 Pyramids Road, Giza
The price is AU$879 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$879
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Giza. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (689 reviews)
"All the staff were incredible particularly Habiba, Front Desk Manager,who gets a Gold Star for Service, Mosehli, Manager, and Khamis who handled our bags and showed us the property upon arrival and was very helpful at our departure. Saner and Nancy in the evening Front Desk were very helpful. Helal ..."

Reviewed on 17 Feb. 2025

Marriott Mena House Cairo
Giza Pyramids View Inn
Giza Pyramids View Inn
3 out of 5
11 Abou Al Hool Al Seiahi, Al Haram, Giza, Giza Governorate
The price is AU$68 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
AU$68
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Giza. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (366 reviews)
"I was treated like a Kind"

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2025

Giza Pyramids View Inn
Pyramids View inn Bed & Breakfast
Pyramids View inn Bed & Breakfast
3 out of 5
10 Sphinx Street Nazlet Samman, Sound&Light Square Front of Sphinx gate, Giza
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$73 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$73
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly B&B in Giza. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free valet parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
"We stayed at this hotel in Feb. 2025. The view of the Giza pyramids from the hotel’s terrace is priceless. The pyramids evening light and sound show entrance is just across the street, steps from the hotel. Night life isn’t very lively around this area however, the view of the pyramids was the main ..."

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2025

Pyramids View inn Bed & Breakfast
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Other neighbourhoods around Zamalek

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
Cairo showing tropical scenes

Downtown Cairo

3.5/5(33 area reviews)

The interesting museums and stunning river views are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Cairo. A stop by Talaat Harb Street or Egyptian Museum might round out your trip.

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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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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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Abdin

While visiting Abdin, you might make a stop by sights like Abdin Palace and Tell el-Amarna.

Abdin
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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

Zamalek Travel Guide

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