Old Cairo Travel Guide

Cairo

A courtyard with a central archway, surrounded by patterned tile floors and decorative plants.
A river with boats docked on the right, a bridge in the middle, and a city skyline in the background.
A mosaic of a religious figure holding a cross and a branch, surrounded by smaller figures with halos, set in an arched doorway.
A woman overlooking a body of water with a city skyline in the background.
A plate with four sesame-seed-topped patties and a piece of flatbread.

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Top hotels in Old Cairo

Hilton Cairo Grand Nile

Hilton Cairo Grand Nile

5 out of 5
Corniche El Nil, Garden City Cairo
The price is Rp2.244.477 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
Rp2.244.477
Rp2.894.199 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 8 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (900 reviews)
"The views are phenomenal, I was on the 29th floor and I had views to the pyramid and the Nile river. The staff were very helpful, professional and courteous and they did their best to accommodate us. The hotel is clean and has everything you need you can spend the whole day in there not even need ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

Hilton Cairo Grand Nile
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Cairo Maadi by IHG

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Cairo Maadi by IHG

4.5 out of 5
29A Nile Corniche, Maadi Cairo Cairo Governorate
The price is Rp1.688.522 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.688.522
Rp2.524.932 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
"Wonderful stay! The hotel is beautiful and the staff were extremely friendly, welcoming, and helpful. The suites were large and we really appreciated the washer and dryer in the room. The view of the Nile is breathtaking, especially at sunset. We also want to say a special thank you to Mr. Ahmed ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Cairo Maadi by IHG
Le Méridien Cairo Airport

Le Méridien Cairo Airport

5 out of 5
Cairo Airport , Terminal 3 Cairo
The price is Rp2.371.116 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
Rp2.371.116
Rp3.117.053 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,157 reviews)
"The staff namely the concierge and waiters are remarkably helpful and pleasant. Hotel is in excellent shape and very convenient for travelers. This was my second stay at the hotel and won’t be the last for sure."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Cairo Marriott Hotel

Cairo Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
16 Saray El Gezira Cairo
The price is Rp3.233.340 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
Rp3.233.340
Rp4.169.572 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
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 ...
Cairo Marriott Hotel
Marriott Mena House Cairo

Marriott Mena House Cairo

5 out of 5
6 Pyramids Road Giza
The price is Rp7.023.533 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp7.023.533
Rp9.057.323 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Giza. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (881 reviews)
"Stayed a Marriott Mena House for 4 nights as a base for site-seeing the pyramids and the new museum. It's a fantastically maintained property with lovely rooms (we had a pyramid view deluxe double), wonderful green space and a fantastic pool area. The staff are wonderful and go above and beyond to ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Marriott Mena House Cairo
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino

Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino

5 out of 5
Galaa Square Giza
The price is Rp2.687.265 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
Rp2.687.265
Rp3.465.422 total
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Giza. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (405 reviews)
"We were attending a wedding, stayed one night only. Room was clean and everything was new. Checking in was slightly slow but efficient. Check out was great. Staff were friendly. Wedding food was amazing. As we are originally from Egypt living in Miami Florida we decided to try room service with Egyptian ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino
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Where to stay in Old Cairo

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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.

Zamalek

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.

Nasr City

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.

Al Haram

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

Heliopolis

Consider a visit to Serapium 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.



Old Cairo Travel Guide