Top 10 Hotels Near Al-Azhar University in Cairo for 2026

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A table with a variety of food items, a decorative mug, and a view of a building in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a refrigerator.

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a small table with a plant, and a window with curtains.

1. Crown Hotel

Abdin, 2.1 km from Al-Azhar University

Giorgio

P2,856

P3,683 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A balcony with a bed, a table, and a chair.

A reception area with a TV, wooden panel wall, and seating.

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a desk with a chair, a television, a small refrigerator, and a wooden cabinet.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside tables, and an air conditioning unit.

2. white swan hotel

Abdin, 1.9 km from Al-Azhar University

Mariam

P2,579

P3,327 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A room with a patterned floor, a potted plant, a decorative wall hanging, and a small table with a vase.

A lobby with a mosaic floor, potted plants, and a chandelier.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a chandelier, and a small table with a red cushion.

A small, well-lit bedroom with a desk, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a red wardrobe, and a mirror on the wall.

3. Gamaleya Boutique Hotel

1 km from Al-Azhar University

"Very lovely hotel in the heart of historic Cairo. Very friendly, kind, and considerate staff. Extremely nice food including a delicious home cooked dinner which was unexpectedly included in my reservation for free. Roof terrace is beautiful, room is very comfortable, and the art and craft taking place around the building is very interesting. The perfect hotel for visiting historic/Islamic Cairo."

Callum

P5,252

P6,773 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A modern hotel room with a bed, sofa, and a small table.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a flat-screen TV, a wooden headboard, and a large window with curtains.

A neatly made bed with a towel featuring a monogram, a wooden table with a glass of orange juice, and a view of buildings through a window with curtains.

A reception desk with a marble top and illuminated 'Sama Hotel' sign.

4. Sama Hotel Sherif Bash

Qasr an-Nil, 2.3 km from Al-Azhar University

Bilal

P2,140

P2,759 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A balcony with a potted plant, a small table, and a view of a building with a dome and a clock tower.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a red rug, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a small table with a plant, and a unique ceiling design.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a small table with a plant.

5. The Kmt collection Hotel

Abdin, 2.1 km from Al-Azhar University

Eric Noriel

P2,854

P3,680 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A rooftop dining table with various foods and drinks, a colorful wall mural, and a cityscape view.

A room with a bed, a small bedside table with a mirror, and a door leading to a balcony.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

The exterior of the Royal Cairo Hotel with a prominent sign, a glass entrance, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

6. Royal Cairo Hotel

Abdin, 2.2 km from Al-Azhar University

Justin

P1,362

P1,756 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A hallway with a marble floor, a wall-mounted sign reading "CALMA HOTEL," and a decorative arch.

A hotel reception area with a marble reception desk, a large clock, and a modern light fixture.

A multi-story building with balconies and a street view.

A hotel room with a bed, a headboard, a curtain, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

7. Calma Hotel

Abdin, 2.2 km from Al-Azhar University

Anastasia

P1,860

P2,399 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A bedroom with a wooden bed, white bedding, a small round table, and a macrame wall hanging.

A street view with parked cars, a building with an 'Underground Store' sign, and a tree with green leaves.

A room with a large mirror, a potted plant, a small table with a basket, and a framed picture.

A dining area with a round wooden table, two wooden chairs, a potted plant, and a shelf with two decorative items against a yellow and gray wall.

8. El Otel Hotel

Abdin, 2.1 km from Al-Azhar University

Heidi

P2,062

P2,659 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a wardrobe, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table, and a nightstand.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a potted plant, and a sliding door.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a potted plant, and a window with curtains.

9. Cairo Plaza Manchester Hotel

Abdin, 2.2 km from Al-Azhar University

Alfonso

P2,193

P2,829 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A hotel room with two beds, a shower area, and a bathroom.

A hotel room with two beds, a shower area, and a wooden floor.

A modern dining area with multiple round tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern lobby with plush seating, a reception desk, and a wooden reception area.

10. Cairo Plaza Prime Hotel

Abdin, 2.2 km from Al-Azhar University

Claire

P1,751

P2,258 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A balcony with a wicker chair and a vase of flowers, overlooking a cityscape with historic buildings.

A hotel entrance with a sign for "SAMA HOTEL" and contact numbers.

A view through a window of a city street with buildings, vehicles, and pedestrians.

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk, and a window with curtains.

11. Sama hotel

Al-Azbakiyah, 2.3 km from Al-Azhar University

Noha

P2,509

P3,235 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A reception desk with a 'VIAJE' sign, a modern chandelier, and potted plants.

A modern interior with two black chairs, a small wooden table with a plant, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a potted plant, and artwork on the wall.

A modern lobby with a central plant, two sofas, and a staircase.

12. Viaje Hotel Downtown Cairo

Abdin, 2.2 km from Al-Azhar University

Alessandro

P2,939

P3,790 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A hallway with a marble floor, potted plants, and walls adorned with large, framed pictures of historical and desert scenes.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a painting of a tree, an air conditioning unit, and a brown curtain.

A view of a building with multiple balconies and air conditioning units.

A modern dining area with marble flooring, wooden accents, and a central island.

13. Olivia Hotel

Abdin, 2.3 km from Al-Azhar University

Marian

P1,876

P2,420 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A staircase leading to a room with a ceiling fan, a potted plant, and a decorative metal gate.

A bedroom with a bed, a curtain, and two wall-mounted pictures of vases.

A room with two ornate chairs, a checkered floor, and a door leading to another room.

A hotel lobby with a television on a counter, a motorcycle, and a door leading outside.

14. City Hostel

Al-Azbakiyah, 1.9 km from Al-Azhar University

Baher

P637

P839 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door.

A dining area with multiple wooden tables and chairs, a patterned rug, and a kitchen visible through an archway.

A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a sink, and a toilet.

A living room with a sofa, a desk with a laptop, a bookshelf, and a window with blinds.

15. Central Cairo Hotel

Abdin, 2.3 km from Al-Azhar University

Batista

P2,709

P3,494 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern bedroom with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, framed artwork on the wall, and a window with an air conditioning unit.

A balcony with a variety of food items including bread, eggs, and bananas.

A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

16. Park Plaza hotel

Abdin, 2.3 km from Al-Azhar University

P1,824

P2,352 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A modern hotel room with two beds, a circular ceiling light fixture, and a central air conditioning unit.

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a large bed with a brown throw, a bedside table, an air conditioning unit, and a glass-enclosed shower area.

A modern living room with a TV, seating area, and a large window.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a sectional sofa, and potted plants.

17. Cairo Plaza Luxe Hotel

Abdin, 2.2 km from Al-Azhar University

Aly

P1,707

P2,201 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a wooden floor.

A multi-story building with balconies and signage indicating street names in Arabic.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and decorative elements.

A multi-story urban building with balconies and air conditioning units.

18. The Location Hotel

Abdin, 2.2 km from Al-Azhar University

Abdullah

P1,637

P2,111 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of buildings.

A hallway with white walls, marble flooring, and potted plants.

A room with a white and gold ornate cabinet, a red sofa, and a wooden door.

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom, a wardrobe, and a television on the wall.

19. Downtown Antique Hotel

Abdin, 1.9 km from Al-Azhar University

Zachary

P2,757

P3,556 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

An outdoor patio with potted plants, a table, and chairs.

A building with stone arches and traditional lanterns.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a Christmas tree, and a large window with arched design.

A hotel room with three beds, each with a patterned bedspread and white pillows. The room has a red accent wall and a ceiling fan.

20. Osiris Hotel

Abdin, 2.3 km from Al-Azhar University

Ahmed

P1,315

P1,729 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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Compare popular hotels close to Al-Azhar University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Crown Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 48 reviews	View
white swan hotel	9.8 Exceptional 18 reviews	View
Gamaleya Boutique Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Sama Hotel Sherif Bash	9.4 Exceptional 128 reviews	View
The Kmt collection Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews	View

Top Al-Azhar University Hotel Reviews

The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo

10/10 Excellent

"Loved our stay at Nile Ritz Carlton. Staff were really helpful from organising airport pick up/drop off. To organising cars when required. Breakfast buffet was well worth it, with a good selection for everyone. Pool was awesome. Would definitely recommend and I look forward to returning some day."

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

10/10 Excellent

"All good"

Cairo Marriott Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Living legacy, beautiful hotel in excellent location. Most importajt of all the staff."

Imperial Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel, staffs very nice pleasant experience I have booked this place more than couple times affordable good area everything is close walking distance."

Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo

8/10 Good

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Valencia Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excelente trato por parte de la persona de recepción ( mohsen Ashraf ) me atendió Excelente , nos cuido las maletas y así pudimos visitar Luzor, un trato exelente y profesional 100% recomendable"

white swan hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I booked the hotel but actually stayed in their other property Sama Sherif Basha Hotel due to unavailability issues. This could have gone terribly wrong and was offered to stay in Sama Sherif and at 4am in the morning I don’t want to end up in the streets so accepted. The trip was saved. Ahmed was very helpful in settling us in the rooms and it was spacious and clean. Breakfast was served in the room and could feed a whole village. The hotel is in Downtown Cairo and plenty of restaurants and attractions are within minutes. The only downside is the traffic noise so wearing earplugs is a must. Overall was a great stay in the heart of Cairo."

Sama hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Personnels très courtois ! Professionnel ! Très bien situé ! Resto ! Merci beaucoup !!"

Royal Cairo Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"You can’t beat this hotel for the value of the price"

Other attractions near Al-Azhar University

A cityscape with a central open plaza surrounded by palm trees and a distant view of a desert.

Al-Azhar Park

9.4/10 (9 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Al-Azhar Park, a lovely green space in Cairo. Take in the fascinating museums while you're in the area.

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A mosque with a tall minaret and a smaller tower, surrounded by a covered courtyard with white benches.

Mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein

10.0/10 (7 reviews)

Mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein is just one of the places to see in Cairo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Beit Zeinab al-Khatoun

You can learn about the history of Cairo with a trip to Beit Zeinab al-Khatoun. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Al-Azhar Mosque

10.0/10 (1 review)

Al-Azhar Mosque is just one of the places to see in Cairo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Midan Hussein Mosque

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

After visiting Midan Hussein Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cairo. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Fishawi’s Coffeehouse

Learn about the local history of Cairo with a stop at Fishawi’s Coffeehouse. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Wikala of Al-Ghouri

Learn about the local history of Cairo when you spend time at Wikala of Al-Ghouri. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Sharia al-Muski

Learn about the local history of Cairo when you take a trip to Sharia al-Muski. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Al-Azhar University?

Al-Azhar University is located in a historic area of Cairo known for its picturesque gardens and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 23 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Al-Azhar University?

Adjacent to Al-Azhar University, ALRashedy Hotel Powered by Boutique is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers in-room fireplaces and free WiFi. Another good option is Gamaleya Boutique Hotel, located just 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Al-Azhar University?

Expedia has 23 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Al-Azhar University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Al-Azhar University, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Al-Azhar University.

What can I see and do near Al-Azhar University?

Manial Palace, National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, and Coptic Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore landmarks like Abdeen Palace, Cairo Citadel, and Talaat Harb Street. You can enjoy live performances at Cairo Opera House and Manasterly Palace.

How can I get to Al-Azhar University?

Nearby metro stations include El Geish Station, Abdou Pasha Station, and Bab el Shaaria Station. If you'd like to venture around the surrounding area, you may want a car rental for your journey.

Hotels near Al-Azhar University

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Our top choices for Al-Azhar University hotels

1. Crown Hotel

2. white swan hotel

3. Gamaleya Boutique Hotel

4. Sama Hotel Sherif Bash

5. The Kmt collection Hotel

6. Royal Cairo Hotel

7. Calma Hotel

8. El Otel Hotel

9. Cairo Plaza Manchester Hotel

10. Cairo Plaza Prime Hotel

11. Sama hotel

12. Viaje Hotel Downtown Cairo

13. Olivia Hotel

14. City Hostel

15. Central Cairo Hotel

16. Park Plaza hotel

17. Cairo Plaza Luxe Hotel

18. The Location Hotel

19. Downtown Antique Hotel

20. Osiris Hotel

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Top Al-Azhar University Hotel Reviews

The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

Cairo Marriott Hotel

Imperial Hotel

Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo

Valencia Hotel

white swan hotel

Sama hotel

Royal Cairo Hotel

Other attractions near Al-Azhar University

Al-Azhar Park

Mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein

Beit Zeinab al-Khatoun

Al-Azhar Mosque

Midan Hussein Mosque

Fishawi’s Coffeehouse

Wikala of Al-Ghouri

Sharia al-Muski

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