Saqqara Travel Guide
Al-Badrashayn

Popular places to visit

Pyramid of Djoser
You can learn about the history of Al-Badrashayn with a stop at Pyramid of Djoser. Discover the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Pyramid of Merenre
After visiting Pyramid of Merenre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Al-Badrashayn.
Saqqara Necropolis
After visiting Saqqara Necropolis, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Abu Sir. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours.
Memphis
Memphis is just one of the places to see in Al-Badrashayn, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours.
Pyramid of Userkaf
Learn about the local history of Al-Badrashayn when you spend time at Pyramid of Userkaf. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Mit Rahina Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Mit Rahina Museum in Al-Badrashayn. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours.
Things to do

Private Day Tour to Giza Pyramids Sphinx Memphis Saqqara & Dahshur Pyramids

2 Days Tour Cairo & Giza Pyramids with Saqqara , OPT Camel ride

Private tour: GIza Pyramids, Memphis City & Sakkara Pyramid

vip Pyramids, Museum, memfis, saqara, dahshur tickets and lunch

Cairo: Female Guided Tour to Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum & Bazaar

Complete Adventure in Giza: Pyramids, Camel & Quad ATV, dinner..
Top hotels in Saqqara

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
The Sofitel is definitely a hotel that I’d love to stay again.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025

Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
The hotel has positive vibes all over, specious cleanliness is perfect, people working in the hotel are more than friendly, the food at the hotel restaurants has wide variety and really tasty, location is perfect, very pleasant stay. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Marriott Mena House Cairo
I had a problem with check in that was an Expedia issue .. however the mena house front desk staff went above and beyond to assist us and make us beyond comfortable .. we had connecting rooms with pyramid view .. the best view you could wish for .. this place is it .. the hotel grounds and everything ...
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

Pyramids View inn Bed & Breakfast
Wonderful location. The staff were all wonderful. Very helpful at all times. Great stay. I would recommend this hotel for visiting the Pyramids 100%
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

Ramses Hilton
Very helpful staff. Several dinning options. Staff to setup car and driver services at up front prices. Excellent service.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Giza Pyramids View Inn
The Giza Hotel View Inn is a great option only 2 minutes walk from Giza Pyramid entrance. Room is clean but basic but, if available, get room with patio as views of sphinx and pyramids is amazing. The rooftop restaurant is great....perfect for the nightly light show.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Saqqara

Mit Rahina
Mit Rahina is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Mit Rahina Museum, a top place to visit in the area.

Abu Sir
The archaeological sites and gardens are a few reasons travellers visit Abu Sir. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Pyramid of Djoser and Pyramid of Userkaf are a few top sights nearby.
