Downtown Cairo Travel Guide
Cairo
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Popular places to visit
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.
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
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 Downtown Cairo
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
The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo
Everything was amazing
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
Great hotel, but very uncomfortable getting a reservation at the hotel restaurants. I asked for a 7-7:30 pm reservation at the Chinese one, but they only offered 11:00 pm (explained to them that I was waking up at 5:00 am the next day). Was impossible. After that, I asked for an Italian table, and ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hilton Cairo Grand Nile
Revolving restaurant is amazing. Great views and food very romantic. Staff are very helpful and polite. Location is ideal if travelling to pyramids and museums both around 30 mins drive. About £5 in an Uber. Room is adequately clean and comfortable but could do with a refurb however nothing to complain ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Ramses Hilton
This is a great hotel! In a great location! I really enjoy the amenities! The only thing it’s they have to update the gyn
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Valencia Hotel
HOTEL V FINE. AND NICE TEAM
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
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 Museum of Islamic Ceramics 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.
