Popular places to visit
Giza Pyramid Complex
You can learn more about the history of Giza when you make a stop at a top site such as Giza Pyramid Complex. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
Grand Egyptian Museum
You can study the exhibits at Grand Egyptian Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Giza. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
Pyramid of Khufu
Pyramid of Khufu is just one of the places to see in Giza, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
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.
Great Sphinx of Giza
Great Sphinx of Giza is just one of the places to see in Giza, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and 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.
Things to do
Giza Pyramids Adventure Tours With ATV Quad Bike Ride in Desert
Guided Shopping Tour in Cairo And Khan Al-Khalili Market
Private Day Tour to Giza Pyramids Sphinx Memphis Saqqara & Dahshur Pyramids
Private Tour Cairo Khan el-Khalili Market & Food Tour Experience
Day trip to Cairo by bus from Sharm el Sheikh
Top hotels in Zamalek
Cairo Marriott Hotel
The building is historic and looks so gorgeous. The rooms were beautiful, beds were comfortable and we were not bothered by the outsider noise/car honking at all. Service is great and breakfast is just wonderful. Highly recommend plus the location is central
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences
nice, clean room with enough space, safe deposit box. Service at breakfast was excellent. Nice view of the Nile from the pool
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Perfect for long layover in Cairo. Short walk from the terminal to the hotel. Clean room, friendly staff, and tasty room service made for a nice stay before our long flight home.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
Staff was friendly, food was fantastic and hotel was beautiful!
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Marriott Mena House Cairo
Great staff, perfect location, amazing property. Overall outstanding!!!
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Giza Pyramids View Inn
The room was an in excellent view right in front of the pirámides an the staff very helpful and courteous I recommend this hotel and ask for the rooms with the view
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around 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.
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.
Al Duqqi
The museums and live music are just a few things visitors like about Al Duqqi. Agricultural Museum and Mr & Mrs Mahmoud Khalil 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.
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.
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.
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.
