Az-Zahir Travel Guide
Cairo


Popular places to visit

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.

Grand Egyptian Museum
You can study the exhibits at Grand Egyptian Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Giza. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.

Pyramid of Khufu
Pyramid of Khufu is just one of the places to see in Giza, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.

Great Sphinx of Giza
Great Sphinx of Giza is just one of the places to see in Giza, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.

Egyptian Museum
You can study the exhibits at Egyptian Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Cairo. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

Tahrir Square
Learn about the local history of Cairo when you spend time at Tahrir Square. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Things to do

Best ViP Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,inside Pyramids|Tombs

Giza Pyramids Adventure Tours With ATV Quad Bike Ride in Desert

CAC Lounge by Plaza Premium Lounge & EAS (International Departures)

Day-Trip to Alexandria from Cairo by Private Car

Private Guided Tour Pyramids of Giza,Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis

Cairo: Nile Sunset Dinner Cruise, Show & Optional Transfer
Top hotels in Az-Zahir

Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Fantastic stay! The location for early morning flights, pool, staff and restaurants were all amazing. We loved it so much we stayed there twice on your trip!
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Marriott Mena House Cairo
Beautiful location and convenient for seeing Giza Plateau. Staff are very attentive and helpful. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino
Everything was great
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
We had a very enjoyable stay at Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile, which is well located for exploring the city while still feeling calm once you are inside. The Club Lounge on the 22nd floor is worth considering if you are booking. The team there were consistently attentive, and Ahmed in particular made ...
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Cairo Marriott Hotel
Great hotel location with lots of eating and entertainment choices in house. Amenities and services were a cut above and staff was really courteous and welcoming.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Le Passage Cairo Hotel & Casino
Very clean and spacious room, buffet and variety of breakfast Nice view and big pool Variety of restaurants open 24h very convenient
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Az-Zahir

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.

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.

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.

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.

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