Islamic Cairo Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Khan el-Khalili
You can do some window-shopping at Khan el-Khalili during your trip to Cairo. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
Al-Azhar University
Explore the campus of Al-Azhar University during your trip to Cairo. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein
Mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein is just one of the places to see in Cairo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Al-Azhar Mosque
Al-Azhar Mosque is just one of the places to see in Cairo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Sharia al-Muizz li-Din Allah
Sharia al-Muizz li-Din Allah is just one of the places to see in Cairo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
El Kharazaty
Learn about the local history of Cairo when you spend time at El Kharazaty. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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 Islamic Cairo
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Its good
Reviewed on 17 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
Very nice location, excellent breakfast buffet
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
PROS: Staff (concierge, valet, general) were respectful, courteous, knowledgeable; room was clean and fresh. Meal package was well worth the price with great views, great staff and great food (actual chefs in the kitchen)! CON: The bank staff onsite was rude, abrasive, not well organized and took ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Cairo Marriott Hotel
Very pleasant check in plus a generous 4pm late checkout. This allowed us to go from our room directly to the airport. Very comfortable room.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo
This is an excellent hotel, with fantastic staff - without exception. Big thanks to Abdulrahim, my room cleaner, who not only did a great job of keeping my room immaculate, but managed to reunite me with something I’d left behind in my room before I had made it out of the front door after checking ...
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Islamic Cairo
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.
