Old Cairo
Cairo
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Popular places to visit
The Hanging Church
The Hanging Church is just one of the places to see in Cairo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's fascinating museums, or seek out its local tours.
Coptic Museum
You can study the exhibits at Coptic 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.
Manial Palace
You can study the exhibits at Manial Palace, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Cairo. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.
Manasterly Palace
Enjoy a show at Manasterly Palace, a storied theater in Cairo. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Coptic Cairo
Learn about the local history of Cairo when you spend time at Coptic Cairo. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Ben Ezra Synagogue
After visiting Ben Ezra Synagogue, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cairo. Discover the area's fascinating museums, or seek out its local tours.
Things to do
Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo with Belly Dancing and Hotel Transfer
Private Day Tour Giza Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara Pyramids
Visiting Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old market of Khan Khalili
Best ViP Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, inside Pyramids
Private Day Tour to Giza Pyramids Sphinx Memphis Saqqara & Dahshur Pyramids
VIP Inclusive Private Giza Pyramids Sakkara Memphis Lunch
Top hotels in Old Cairo
Hilton Cairo Grand Nile
The hotel is grandiose, the room pretty standard - the bathroom could benefit from a renovation. Overall good experience, beautiful views and great breakfast.
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025
Cairo Marriott Hotel
Staff are polite, check in was smooth, in room dinning was good. Massive property !!
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
The staff was very responsible, helpful and courtious.”
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino
The staff were extremely welcoming, especially those in reception (Mr Yousef in particular). Mr Omar, the breakfast’s manager, and on the breakfast’s staff, Mostafa were always there to answer any questions we might have had and they were very hospitable.
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
Staff was friendly, food was fantastic and hotel was beautiful!
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025
Marriott Mena House Cairo
Great staff, perfect location, amazing property. Overall outstanding!!!
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Cairo
Al Manial
If you're spending some time in Al Manial, Manial Palace and Nilometer are top sights worth seeing.
As-Sayidah Zaynab
If you're spending time in As-Sayidah Zaynab, check out sights like Townhouse Gallery or Gayer-Anderson Museum and hop on the metro to see more the city at Sayyeda Zeinab Station or Saad Zaghloul 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.
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.
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.
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.
