Al-Matariyah Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Best ViP Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,inside Pyramids|Tombs
Giza Pyramids Adventure Tours With ATV Quad Bike Ride in Desert
CAC Lounge by Plaza Premium Lounge & EAS (International Departures)
Day-Trip to Alexandria from Cairo by Private Car
Private Guided Tour Pyramids of Giza,Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis
Cairo: Nile Sunset Dinner Cruise, Show & Optional Transfer
Top hotels in Al-Matariyah
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Fantastic day at Le Meridian, Cairo. Excellent facilities, attentive staff, friendly service. Overall a great value for money!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Cairo Marriott Hotel
Staff attitudes
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Marriott Mena House Cairo
Beautiful location and convenient for seeing Giza Plateau. Staff are very attentive and helpful. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
The main issue was the fact we were given a smoking room on a smoking floor when a non smoking room was requested on the booking. The corridor really smelt of cigarettes and the smell seeped through the doors of our suites every morning from neighbouring rooms. The room itself was tidy so issues ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino
Everything was great
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo
Everything was amazing
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Al-Matariyah
Heliopolis
Consider a visit to Tivoli Dome and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Heliopolis. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at El Nozha Station or Alf Maskan Station.
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.
Sheraton Al Matar
While there might not be top attractions in Sheraton Al Matar, you can explore the larger area and discover places like City Centre Almaza Shopping Mall and Citystars Heliopolis.
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.
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.
Zamalek
Cafes, museums and historical sites are just a few things travellers like about Zamalek. Sights like Zamalek Art Gallery and Museum of Islamic Ceramics are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Cairo area at Safaa Hegazy Station.
