Old Cairo Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Old Cairo

Hilton Cairo Grand Nile
Rooms are older but if you select a room with a view it’s the best in Cairo
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Cairo Maadi by IHG
Nice room. A few problems. Didn’t have the couch made into a bed. The tipping culture is beyond crazy. Every person wants a tip for doing anything at all
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Always business choice at Cairo airport for ease of travel and access to airport via walk-way-bridge. Lebanese restaurant is one of best in Egypt. Excellent for travellers and business travellers alike.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Marriott Mena House Cairo
The would was amazing at the grill
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
We didn’t swing
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino
Everything was great
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Cairo

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.

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.

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.

Al Duqqi
The museums and live music are just a few things visitors like about Al Duqqi. Orman Botanical Gardens and Agricultural Museum are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Dokki Station or Behooth Station to get around the larger area.

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.
