Cairo

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Cairo

Cairo which includes tropical scenes

Downtown Cairo

4/5(557 area reviews)

Dive into the rich architectural heritage of 19th-century European Beaux-Arts and Egyptian-Islamic-Moorish Revival styles. Indulge in Groppi's famous ice cream or visit the renowned Café Riche on Talaat Harb Street.

Downtown Cairo
#History 
Designed by Italian architect with a beautiful, classic European style, the palace was built in 1907 by the Nile River in Zamalek for Princess Aisha Fahmy. It was fully restored and opened to the public two years ago.

Zamalek

4/5(93 area reviews)

Cafes, museums, and historic sites are just a few things travelers 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.

Zamalek
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Nasr City

3.5/5(72 area reviews)

Home to Al-Azhar University and Cairo International Stadium, this vast neighborhood offers shopping at malls like City Stars, diverse dining options, and leisure spaces. Explore landmarks such as the Unknown Soldier Memorial and enjoy walkable streets with local markets.

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Heliopolis

3.5/5(330 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Tivoli Dome while getting to know Heliopolis, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at El Nozha Station or Alf Maskan Station to see more of the area.

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Al Haram

3.5/5(265 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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Maadi

4/5(17 area reviews)

Appreciated for its live music and riverfront, you might consider exploring Maadi. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Mostafa Kamel Museum, and jump on the metro at Maadi Station or Maadi Gardens Station to get around the city.

Maadi
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
5 out of 5
Cairo Airport , Terminal 3, Cairo
The price is SAR 399 per night from Jun 26 to Jun 27
SAR 399
SAR 524 total
26 Jun - 27 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Top notch 4+ stars, very polite staff, exoensive coxktails."

Reviewed on 17 June 2025

Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Marriott Mena House Cairo
Marriott Mena House Cairo
5 out of 5
6 Pyramids Road, Giza
The price is SAR 829 per night from Jul 10 to Jul 11
SAR 829
SAR 1,069 total
10 Jul - 11 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Giza. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (730 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 17 June 2025

Marriott Mena House Cairo
Great Pyramid Inn
Great Pyramid Inn
3 out of 5
14 Abou Al Hool Al Seiahi, Pyramids Plateau, Giza
The price is SAR 129 per night from Jul 4 to Jul 5
SAR 129
SAR 167 total
4 Jul - 5 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Giza. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Front desk arranged custom tour for us to Alexandria. Staff was wonderful and accommodating and friendly. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 20 June 2025

Great Pyramid Inn
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.
Parkside Boutique Furnished Apartments
Parkside Boutique Furnished Apartments
3.5 out of 5
17 Rafik Salah Al Din, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly apartment in Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (94 reviews)
"The apartments were nice and had everything I needed, at a reasonable price. The bed was comfortable and the floor plan was nice in the one bedroom unit. I needed fast internet for work and was happy with the connectivity. The staff was friendly and helpful. There’s a grocery store close by and it ..."

Reviewed on 13 April 2025

Parkside Boutique Furnished 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 WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services. Popular attractions Citystars Heliopolis and Khan el-Khalili ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (41 reviews)
"Great propert and wonderful staff"

Reviewed on 14 June 2025

Prime Residence Heliopolis
Ocean Apartments
Ocean Apartments
4 out of 5
Plot 1258 El-Nasr Rd, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Citystars Heliopolis and City ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
"Great apartment with all amenities and the Owner George was great!"

Reviewed on 8 June 2025

Ocean Apartments
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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Reviews of Cairo

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Top Destination
5 - Excellent
256
5 - Excellent 35%
4 - Good
269
4 - Good 37%
3 - Okay
142
3 - Okay 20%
2 - Disappointing
34
2 - Disappointing 5%
1 - Terrible
21
1 - Terrible 3%

5/5 - Excellent

Essam

The best people ever

4/5 - Good

Patricia

Unfortunate circumstances of corona virus and massive rain storms. Cairo is massive with a huge population to contend with. Historically fabulous of course which was our main interest

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I love Cairo. I used to live there and find the life and people so energetic and kind. It is not an easy place to visit for Westerners. Finding a safe and comfortable hotel is important for single travelers.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

People are very cunning,cheat a lot,lie a lot,take advantage. Language is a huge issue. Do not take local taxis. Use Uber. Anyone who comes and starts talking with you or tries to suggest anything DECLINE or u will end up cheated

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Interesting city, very noisy and polluted however, would not stay more than a few days to visit specific nearby attractions.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

We’ve travelled the world. We didn’t enjoy Cairo. It was very dirty & noisy. There is NOT a pleasant place to stroll along the Nile. We didn’t feel unsafe but kept our guard up, constantly approached By scammers under the pretense to help us