Old Cairo

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Old Cairo
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Top hotels in Old Cairo

Hilton Cairo Grand Nile
Hilton Cairo Grand Nile
5 out of 5
Corniche El Nil, Garden City, El Roda Island, P.O. Box 2288, Cairo
The price is P5,920 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
P5,920
P7,635 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (657 reviews)
Long waiting at reception
"Reception staff very slow, no one answers the phone when you try calling reception. We ordered extra bed and got charged for it, my husband ended up sleeping on the floor because it never showed up. Hotel manager resolved situation next morning. Thanks to him."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

Hilton Cairo Grand Nile
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
5 out of 5
Cairo Airport , Terminal 3, Cairo
The price is P6,522 per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
P6,522
P8,574 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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! (1,003 reviews)
"I stayed here for just one night, and overall, it was a pleasant experience. The check-in process was smooth and quick, which I really appreciated after a long day of travel. The staff was friendly and helpful, making sure I had everything I needed. The room was clean, comfortable, and quiet — perfect ..."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025

Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Marriott Mena House Cairo
Marriott Mena House Cairo
5 out of 5
6 Pyramids Road, Giza
The price is P14,744 per night from Jul 10 to Jul 11
P14,744
P19,013 total
Jul 10 - Jul 11
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! (731 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2025

Marriott Mena House Cairo
Giza Pyramids View Inn
Giza Pyramids View Inn
3 out of 5
11 Abou Al Hool Al Seiahi, Al Haram, Giza, Giza Governorate
The price is P2,135 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
P2,135
P2,753 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Giza. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (432 reviews)
Better than the Pyramids
"It's great and the restaurant is better than the Pyramids as you can sit there all day and their there in front of you. You don't need to move just look. It's great foods good service is good and it's clean. PS you can book all the camel car and tour stuff there too . No crap good value. If your ..."

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2025

Giza Pyramids View Inn
Great Pyramid Inn
Great Pyramid Inn
3 out of 5
14 Abou Al Hool Al Seiahi, Pyramids Plateau, Giza
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Very friendly staff. Undergoing renovations right now, so there is some noise. But the view is incredible. We will definitely go back if we visit Egypt again."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

Great Pyramid Inn
Pyramids View inn Bed & Breakfast
Pyramids View inn Bed & Breakfast
3 out of 5
10 Sphinx Street Nazlet Samman, Sound&Light Square Front of Sphinx gate, Giza
The price is P2,010 per night from Jul 10 to Jul 11
P2,010
P2,592 total
Jul 10 - Jul 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly B&B in Giza. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free valet parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Was an excellent stay and hosts. Good views and access of the pyramids. The host Kamal Adel Fouz was especially kind and made our experience brilliant. The staff including those at the breakfast station were friendly and happy to help. We recommend you go with the pickup and drop off service arranged ..."

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2025

Pyramids View inn Bed & Breakfast
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Cairo

#history

Originally Beit El Kertlia, this historic home has so many grand rooms, ornate decor, beautiful courtyards, gardens and and my favorite part, the rooftop (you can see Ibn Tulum mosque from here). ⁣
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One of the many interesting features in this house, is an indoor well, it is in the first room you can enter to your right. They say if you stare closely down the well, you'll see the face of your lover staring back at you

As-Sayidah Zaynab

If you're spending time in As-Sayidah Zaynab, check out sights like Mosque of Syeda Zainab or Townhouse Gallery and hop on the metro to see more the city at Sayyeda Zeinab Station or Saad Zaghloul Station.

As-Sayidah Zaynab
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Garden City

Uncover some of the top draws of Garden City like its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, make a stop by Qasr El Nil Bridge or Tahrir Square.

Garden City
Cairo which includes tropical scenes

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 the city at Sadat Station or Nasser Station.

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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 the city at Mohamed Naguib Station or Attaba Station.

Abdin
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Al Duqqi

Al Duqqi is well-liked for its museums and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Agricultural Museum and Mr & Mrs Mahmoud Khalil Museum are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Dokki Station or Behooth Station to get around.

Al Duqqi
Cairo which includes tropical scenes

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.

Downtown Cairo

Old Cairo