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Our top choices for Bab ash-Sha'riyah hotels

A balcony with two white chairs, a small table with a vase of white flowers, and two glasses of champagne. The sun is visible in the background, and there are buildings and palm trees in the distance.

1. City Star Hotel

City Star Hotel
3.5 star property
Bab ash-Sha'riyah
6.4 out of 10, (10 reviews)
"The staff ( Ahmad, Omar, Saif,…) was really helpful and they did everything they can to make me stay at this hotel when I first got there, now I will stay there every time I go to Cairo, staff are very friendly and doing their best with some limited resources. "
United States
Ashraf
The price is Rp540.718
Rp697.293 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
City Star Hotel
Exterior

2. Fairmont Nile City, Cairo

Fairmont Nile City, Cairo
5.0 star property
Downtown Cairo, 3.3 km from Bab ash-Sha'riyah
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (874 reviews)
"Wonderful staff, incredible room, scrumptious breakfast. The only hotel to stay in when in Cairo"
United Kingdom
Wade
The price is Rp5.106.920
Rp6.620.009 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Fairmont Nile City, Cairo
A hotel with a pool, sun loungers, and palm trees.

3. Cairo Marriott Hotel

Cairo Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
Zamalek, 3.4 km from Bab ash-Sha'riyah
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Very nice hotel and an easy walk to restaurants and shops."
United States
Andrea
The price is Rp4.087.360
Rp5.270.928 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Cairo Marriott Hotel
A balcony with a table set for breakfast, including croissants, a muffin, and a fruit bowl.

4. Valencia Hotel

Valencia Hotel
3.0 star property
Qasr an-Nil, 2 km from Bab ash-Sha'riyah
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Very good location, good quality and cleaneness. good place to visit the center of the city and come back to sleep."
United States
Ahmed
The price is Rp979.077
Rp1.262.586 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Valencia Hotel
A balcony with a round table, a chair, a vase with a red rose, and a cup.

5. Veda HOTEL

Veda HOTEL
3.0 star property
Qasr an-Nil, 2 km from Bab ash-Sha'riyah
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (55 reviews)
"Centrally located in downtown, excellent quality/price ratio."
United States
Haifa
The price is Rp1.081.627
Rp1.394.831 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Veda HOTEL
A hotel room with two beds, a shower area, and a bathroom.

6. Cairo Plaza Prime Hotel

Cairo Plaza Prime Hotel
3.5 star property
Abdin, 1.9 km from Bab ash-Sha'riyah
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (113 reviews)
"Perfect Stay."
United Kingdom
Isla
The price is Rp509.197
Rp656.644 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Cairo Plaza Prime Hotel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a bathroom visible through a glass door.

7. Sama Hotel Sherif Bash

Sama Hotel Sherif Bash
3.5 star property
Qasr an-Nil, 1.7 km from Bab ash-Sha'riyah
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (160 reviews)
"The location is very good, convenient to restaurants, shopping and attractions. easy to grab uber. The staffs here very nice and Youstina helped me a lot."
United States
Li
The price is Rp613.309
Rp790.904 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Sama Hotel Sherif Bash
A modern bedroom with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, framed artwork on the wall, and a window with an air conditioning unit.

8. Park Plaza hotel

Park Plaza hotel
3.0 star property
Abdin, 1.7 km from Bab ash-Sha'riyah
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (8 reviews)
"From check-in to check-out, everything was simply perfect. The room was spotless, stylish, and peaceful, with an extremely comfortable bed and great shower pressure. The team was super friendly, efficient, and genuinely helpful throughout. Truly an effortless 10/10 stay—would book again in a heartbeat!"
United States
Anastasia
The price is Rp635.262
Rp819.213 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Park Plaza hotel
A balcony with a bed, a table, and a chair.

9. white swan hotel

white swan hotel
3.0 star property
Abdin, 1.6 km from Bab ash-Sha'riyah
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (37 reviews)
"Great location the room very clean and the staff was excellent"
United States
Tolentino
The price is Rp740.868
Rp955.541 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
white swan hotel
A grand lobby with marble floors, a central round table, and a staircase with ornate railings.

10. Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences

Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences
4.0 star property
Zamalek, 3.6 km from Bab ash-Sha'riyah
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (610 reviews)
"Great Location"
United States
Patrick
The price is Rp3.014.914
Rp3.887.891 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences
A reception desk with a 'VIAJE' sign, a modern chandelier, and potted plants.

11. Viaje Hotel Downtown Cairo

Viaje Hotel Downtown Cairo
4.5 star property
Abdin, 1.7 km from Bab ash-Sha'riyah
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (367 reviews)
"Good location in old Cairo. The breakfast was excellent."
United States
Bruce
The price is Rp1.025.362
Rp1.322.274 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Viaje Hotel Downtown Cairo
A modern lobby with a glass table centerpiece, potted plants, and artwork on the walls.

12. Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo

Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo
4.0 star property
Qasr an-Nil, 2.6 km from Bab ash-Sha'riyah
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (872 reviews)
"Staff are helpful, nice breakfast."
United States
Rodolfo
The price is Rp3.168.058
Rp4.085.426 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo
A high-rise hotel with a prominent sign at the top, multiple floors, and a waterfront view.

13. Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
5.0 star property
Garden City, 3.8 km from Bab ash-Sha'riyah
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (490 reviews)
"Staying with the four seasons made our trip that much better"
United States
Johnathan
The price is Rp8.754.720
Rp11.289.807 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
A high-rise apartment with a panoramic city view, a central plant arrangement, and modern furniture.

14. Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino

Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino
5.0 star property
4.3 km from Bab ash-Sha'riyah
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (438 reviews)
"Good breakfast buffet Clean rooms Good maid service Good reception service"
United Kingdom
Anthony
The price is Rp5.289.310
Rp6.820.924 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino
A balcony with a wicker chair and a vase of flowers, overlooking a cityscape with historic buildings.

15. Sama hotel

Sama hotel
3.0 star property
Al-Azbakiyah, 1.6 km from Bab ash-Sha'riyah
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (276 reviews)
"Thanks for the great hospitality"
Germany
Nazek
The price is Rp662.130
Rp853.862 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Sama hotel
A modern hotel room with two beds, a circular ceiling light fixture, and a central air conditioning unit.

16. Cairo Plaza Luxe Hotel

Cairo Plaza Luxe Hotel
3.5 star property
Abdin, 2 km from Bab ash-Sha'riyah
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (88 reviews)
"Perfect Stay"
United Kingdom
Felix
The price is Rp496.466
Rp640.189 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Cairo Plaza Luxe Hotel
A table with a variety of food items, a decorative mug, and a view of a building in the background.

17. Crown Hotel

Crown Hotel
3.0 star property
Abdin, 1.9 km from Bab ash-Sha'riyah
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (50 reviews)
"Super cleaned place....staff was very freindly and helpful; flexible time and delicious breakfast. It is centrally located so you will find it noisy, but that is Cairo. Keep in mind that there is another hotel with similar name so taxis get confused a lot."
United States
Agustina
The price is Rp961.641
Rp1.240.193 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Crown Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a wooden floor.

18. The Location Hotel

The Location Hotel
3.0 star property
Abdin, 1.8 km from Bab ash-Sha'riyah
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (50 reviews)
"Location is great 👍"
United Kingdom
Arturs
The price is Rp416.556
Rp537.178 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The Location Hotel
A dining area with wicker furniture, large windows, and hanging lights.

19. The President Hotel Cairo

The President Hotel Cairo
4.0 star property
Zamalek, 3.9 km from Bab ash-Sha'riyah
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (349 reviews)
"Loved it, clean really liked location the staff was very helpful z"
United States
Basilio
The price is Rp2.429.410
Rp3.132.888 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
The President Hotel Cairo
A balcony with a view of a street lined with multi-story buildings.

20. Pharoah's Palace hotel

Pharoah's Palace hotel
3.5 star property
Qasr an-Nil, 2.1 km from Bab ash-Sha'riyah
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (86 reviews)
"Great location to say at for a vacation. Downtown Cairo where you can walk around and see the city. "
United States
Amr
The price is Rp466.735
Rp601.885 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Pharoah's Palace hotel
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Compare popular hotels in Bab ash-Sha'riyah

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Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A balcony with two white chairs, a small table with a vase of white flowers, and two glasses of champagne. The sun is visible in the background, and there are buildings and palm trees in the distance.
City Star Hotel
3.5 star property
6.4
10 reviews
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A balcony with a bed, a table, and a chair.
white swan hotel
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
37 reviews
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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a bathroom visible through a glass door.
Sama Hotel Sherif Bash
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
160 reviews
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A balcony with a table set for breakfast, including croissants, a muffin, and a fruit bowl.
Valencia Hotel
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
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A table with a variety of food items, a decorative mug, and a view of a building in the background.
Crown Hotel
3.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
50 reviews
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Where to stay in Bab ash-Sha'riyah

Find the best Bab ash-Sha'riyah areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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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.

The Great Pyramids of Giza, a desert landscape with large rocks and clear skies.

Al Haram

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

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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.

A detailed architectural facade with ornate carvings and a central balcony.

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.

Top Bab ash-Sha'riyah Hotel Reviews

A balcony with a bed, a table, and a chair.
white swan hotel

white swan hotel

white swan hotel
Downtown Cairo

10/10 Excellent

I booked the hotel but actually stayed in their other property Sama Sherif Basha Hotel due to unavailability issues. This could have gone terribly wrong and was offered to stay in Sama Sherif and at 4am in the morning I don’t want to end up in the streets so accepted. The trip was saved. Ahmed was very helpful in settling us in the rooms and it was spacious and clean. Breakfast was served in the room and could feed a whole village. The hotel is in Downtown Cairo and plenty of restaurants and...
United Kingdom
JENNIFER
Reviewed September 12, 2026
white swan hotel

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bab ash-Sha'riyah like?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Cairo's Bab ash-Sha'riyah neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Bab al-Futuh as part of your Bab ash-Sha'riyah travel plans.

How many hotels will I be able to find in the Bab ash-Sha'riyah area?

Expedia has 7 Bab ash-Sha'riyah hotels and other accommodation options, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Cairo area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Bab ash-Sha'riyah, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals in Bab ash-Sha'riyah.

What is there to do around this Cairo neighbourhood?

Bab al-Futuh is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Bab ash-Sha'riyah. Beit el-Suhaymi and El Kharazaty are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Cairo.

How can I get around Bab ash-Sha'riyah and the greater Cairo area?

Ready to get out and explore the city? Bab el Shaaria Station is the closest metro station.