Downtown Cairo Travel Guide
Cairo
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Popular places to visit
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.
Talaat Harb Street
You can learn about the history of Cairo with a stop at Talaat Harb Street. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Midan Talaat Harb
Learn about the local history of Cairo with a stop at Midan Talaat Harb. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Abdeen Palace
You can study the exhibits at Abdeen Palace, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Cairo. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
American University of Cairo
Explore the campus of American University of Cairo during your visit to Cairo. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
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 Downtown Cairo
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
The Sofitel is definitely a hotel that I’d love to stay again.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo
The breakfast and spa were divine. Totally exceeded my expectations.
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Ramses Hilton
Very helpful staff. Several dinning options. Staff to setup car and driver services at up front prices. Excellent service.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
All the staff were very welcoming and went the extra mile to make our stay a great experience.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Hilton Cairo Grand Nile
Ac not cooling
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
The St. Regis Cairo
What’s one of the greatest experience all the staff were nice and helpful
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cairo
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
