Old Cairo Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Coptic Museum
You can study the exhibits at Coptic Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Cairo. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
The Hanging Church
The Hanging Church is just one of the places to see in Cairo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
Manial Palace
You can study the exhibits at Manial Palace, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Cairo. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.
Manasterly Palace
Enjoy a performance at Manasterly Palace, a popular theatre in Cairo. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Coptic Cairo
Learn about the local history of Cairo when you spend time at Coptic Cairo. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Ben Ezra Synagogue
After visiting Ben Ezra Synagogue, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cairo. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
Things to do
Giza Pyramids Adventure Tours With ATV Quad Bike Ride in Desert
Day-Trip to Alexandria from Cairo by Private Car
Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo with Belly Dancing and Hotel Transfer
Cairo Day Tour visit Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Khan Khalil Bazaar
Private Tour Giza pyramids , Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum GEM
Top hotels in Old Cairo
Hilton Cairo Grand Nile
Ac not cooling
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
EXCELLENT HOTEL EXCELLENT STAFF
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino
Clean Room Great veiw
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
Breakfast buffet is incredible! Best I ever had. Beautiful hotel. Very safe!
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Comfort Inn Giza
My stay at Comfort Giza Inn was absolutely perfect! The staff were so kind and always ready to help, and the view of the pyramids from the rooftop was breathtaking. The room was very clean and cozy, and breakfast each morning was delicious. It’s the best place to stay if you want comfort and amazing ...
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
Beautiful upscale property in Cairo
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Cairo
Al Manial
If you're spending some time in Al Manial, Manial Palace and Nilometer are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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