Sahara Desert Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Sahara Desert

Cairo showing tropical scenes

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.

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Zamalek

4/5(6 area reviews)

Cafes, museums and historical sites are just a few things travellers like about Zamalek. Sights like Zamalek Art Gallery and El Sawy Culture Wheel are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Cairo area at Safaa Hegazy Station.

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Al Haram

3.5/5(50 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Al Haram, Giza Pyramid Complex and Grand Egyptian Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Al Haram
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Heliopolis

3.5/5(33 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Tivoli Dome and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Heliopolis. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at El Nozha Station or Alf Maskan Station.

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Nasr City

4/5(9 area reviews)

Nasr City is well liked for its parks and casinos. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, City Center Shopping Mall and Citystars Heliopolis are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Stadium Station or Fair Zone Station to get around.

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Nile River Luxor

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

Nile River Luxor is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Nile, a top place to visit in the area.

Nile River Luxor
Cairo Marriott Hotel

Cairo Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
16 Saray El Gezira Cairo
The price is Rp3.300.066 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
Rp3.300.066
Rp4.255.659 total
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 14 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
The building is historic and looks so gorgeous. The rooms were beautiful, beds were comfortable and we were not bothered by the outsider noise/car honking at all. Service is great and breakfast is just wonderful. Highly recommend plus the location is central

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Cairo Marriott Hotel
Le Méridien Cairo Airport

Le Méridien Cairo Airport

5 out of 5
Cairo Airport , Terminal 3 Cairo
The price is Rp2.125.043 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
Rp2.125.043
Rp2.793.566 total
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,109 reviews)
Perfect for long layover in Cairo. Short walk from the terminal to the hotel. Clean room, friendly staff, and tasty room service made for a nice stay before our long flight home.

Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025

Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

5 out of 5
Cairo Cairo
The price is Rp3.000.060 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
Rp3.000.060
Rp3.868.781 total
22 Dec - 23 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (132 reviews)
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Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
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.
Prime Residence New Cairo

Prime Residence New Cairo

4 out of 5
New Cairo 1 New Cairo Cairo Governorate
Stay at this aparthotel in New Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Point 90 Mall and Maxim ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (71 reviews)
Clean very close to everything and the staff are very friendly

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Prime Residence New Cairo
Parkside Boutique Serviced Apartments

Parkside Boutique Serviced Apartments

3.5 out of 5
17 Rafik Salah Al Din Cairo Cairo Governorate
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (108 reviews)
The Apartement was super clean , stuff are very friendly and Helpful. Kitchen include everything we need , Waching machine and Frige are pretty new and very efficient. Washroom is super Lux - THANK YOU SO MUCH PARKSIDE TEAM!!! Very Lux Apartements Like 5 stars Hotels! More Freedom and Privacy!

Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

Parkside Boutique Serviced Apartments
Prime Residence Heliopolis

Prime Residence Heliopolis

4 out of 5
Thawra Street Cairo Cairo Governorate
Stay at this aparthotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and concierge services. Popular attractions Khan el-Khalili and Tivoli Dome are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (77 reviews)
The room was very clean better than 5 stars hotels i stayed in during my trip to cairo. I ll stay in this place when i come back to cairo . Thanks for the staff. The place in a very good place in heart of Hiliopolis. Every thing about this place is excellent.

Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

Prime Residence Heliopolis
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.

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