Downtown Cairo
Cairo
Visit Downtown Cairo
Popular places to visit
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.
Tahrir Square
Learn about the local history of Cairo with a stop at Tahrir Square. Amble around this culturally rich 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 when you spend time 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 trip 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 as part of your travels around Cairo. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Things to do
Nile Pharaoh Dinner Cruise with Dance & Tanoura.
Full-Day Alexandria Tour from Cairo: Catacombs, Citadel, Serapeum & Lunch
Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo with Belly Dancing and Hotel Transfer
Full-Day Trip to Luxor by Plane from Cairo
Day-Trip to Alexandria from Cairo by Private Car
6- Hours Half Day Tour To Sakkara & Memphis & Dahshur
Top hotels in Downtown Cairo
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025
Hilton Cairo Grand Nile
Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025
The St. Regis Cairo
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025
The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo
Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025
Kempinski Nile Hotel Cairo
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025
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 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 the city at Sadat Station or Nasser Station.
Zamalek
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.
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.
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.
Al Duqqi
Al Duqqi is well-liked for its museums and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Orman Botanical Gardens and Agricultural Museum are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Dokki Station or Behooth Station to get around.