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.
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Top hotels in Downtown Cairo
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
Clean and reasonably priced hotel right on the Nile River in a less chaotic neighborhood that allows you to relax and take a break for. The hustle and bustle of Cairo…
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo
This is an excellent hotel, with fantastic staff - without exception. Big thanks to Abdulrahim, my room cleaner, who not only did a great job of keeping my room immaculate, but managed to reunite me with something I’d left behind in my room before I had made it out of the front door after checking ...
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
All was great!
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026
Ramses Hilton
Rooms are very good, it was big and Airy. Bathrooms needed attention. Staffs are good. Mohammed Adel In the reception is very helpfull He Is credit to the company. Breakfast and dinner simply Wonderful.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Valencia Hotel
The stay at the hotel was comfortable and well organized from start to finish. From the moment of arrival, the front office team was professional, welcoming, and efficient, making the check-in process smooth and hassle-free. The rooms were clean, well maintained, and thoughtfully prepared. Housekeeping ...
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
Hilton Cairo Grand Nile
Fabulous hotel. Wonderful staff. Nice room a the usual Hilton amenities and comfort.
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
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 Museum of Islamic Ceramics 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 Gayer-Anderson Museum 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, 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.
