Sahara Desert Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by Egyptian Tourist Authority
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Where to stay in Sahara Desert

Cairo showing tropical scenes

Downtown Cairo

4/5(69 area reviews)

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

4/5(6 area reviews)

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.

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Al Haram

3.5/5(50 area reviews)

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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Heliopolis

3.5/5(33 area reviews)

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.

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Nasr City

4/5(9 area reviews)

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.

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Nile River Luxor

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

Nile River Luxor is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Nile, a top place to visit in the area.

Nile River Luxor
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

5 out of 5
Cairo Cairo
The price is Rp2.781.716 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
Rp2.781.716
Rp3.587.211 total
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (120 reviews)
Fantastic hotel across the street from a great Nile walkway.

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
Le Méridien Cairo Airport

Le Méridien Cairo Airport

5 out of 5
Cairo Airport , Terminal 3 Cairo
The price is Rp1.917.128 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
Rp1.917.128
Rp2.520.242 total
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,088 reviews)
Simply marvelous hotel! Sound-proofed! Great staff! Gorgeous comfortable room with a view of the spotless pool! And you can WALK to and from terminal 3 on a clean streamlined jet-bridge! This will always be my go-to in Cairo and I fly through Cairo often. I'm so relieved to find this spectacular ...

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Cairo Marriott Hotel

Cairo Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
16 Saray El Gezira Cairo
The price is Rp2.931.911 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
Rp2.931.911
Rp3.780.898 total
13 Dec - 14 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 14 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Balcony had nice view of the Nile (& motorway!) Room was very clean and comfortable.

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

Cairo Marriott Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Prime Residence New Cairo

Prime Residence New Cairo

4 out of 5
New Cairo 1 New Cairo Cairo Governorate
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in New Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Point 90 Mall and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (67 reviews)
Great place

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Prime Residence New Cairo
Parkside Boutique Serviced Apartments

Parkside Boutique Serviced Apartments

3.5 out of 5
17 Rafik Salah Al Din Cairo Cairo Governorate
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (104 reviews)
Nice and quiet place. Close to the main attractions. I will book there again.only car parking not available mostly of the time

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Parkside Boutique Serviced Apartments
Prime Residence Heliopolis

Prime Residence Heliopolis

4 out of 5
Thawra Street Cairo Cairo Governorate
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and concierge services. Popular attractions Citystars Heliopolis and Khan el-Khalili ...
9/10 Wonderful! (67 reviews)
The room was very clean and modern. In a nice area , room needed a hair dryer though

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

Prime Residence Heliopolis
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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