Zamalek Travel Guide
Cairo




Visit Zamalek
Stay near popular Zamalek attractions
Things to do

Guided Tour To Alexandria From Cairo

Cairo Tour: Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, Sphinx, Khan El Khalili & Lunch

Cairo Tour: Market, Downtown, Lunch and Nile Felucca Boat

Private Tour Cairo Khan el-Khalili Market & Food Tour Experience

From Hurghada: Cairo Pyramids, Sphinx, Museum Day Trip with Lunch

Cairo Day Tour visit Old Egyptian museum, Citadel and Khan Khalil
Top hotels in Zamalek

Cairo Marriott Hotel
"Clean friendly beautiful"
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

The President Hotel Cairo
"Friendly staff, but room didn’t feel very clean. Floors were dirty, there was a leak from the airconditioning vent. There was hair and mould in the bathroom. Not worth it for the price."
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences
"Spacious and clean rooms and the Nile view is great. The food service is a bit slow. On the day we left there was a pipe burst on a higher floor, it caused a massive flood! A huge amount of water flooded both stairwells and the elevators were shut down. We had to leave for our flight, only one person ..."
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Flamenco Hotel Cairo
"Lovely hotel in great location"
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

AJIRA Zamalek Hotel
"Highly recommended, the hotel newly opened and everything is unique, the staff is very friendly and professional, the breakfast was delicious, thank you Ajira , definitely will come again ❤️"
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
Where to stay in Zamalek

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.

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

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.

Heliopolis
If you're in Heliopolis, take some time to enjoy the ample dining options. Consider stopping by Tivoli Dome, and you can hop on the metro at Al Ahram Station to see more of the area.

Nazlet El-Semman
Though Nazlet El-Semman may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Giza Pyramid Complex and Sound and Light Theater.



















