Old Cairo
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mosque of Amr ibn al-As
Mosque of Amr ibn al-As 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.
Things to do
Private VIP Giza Pyramids Tour + Camel Ride + Skip the Hassle
From Hurghada: Cairo & Giza Highlights Day Tour
Day-Trip to Alexandria from Cairo by Private Car
Giza Pyramids Tour Sphinx Panoramic View and Sahara Desert
Explore Downtown Cairo on Small Group Tour
Full day all inclusive GizaPyramids,Sphinx,Saqqara&Dahshour.camel
Top hotels in Old Cairo
Hilton Cairo Grand Nile
Great on everything honestly . I highly recommend it .
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Cairo Maadi by IHG
A nice hotel with welcoming staff and a pretty good breakfast. The rest of the food was okay, mostly offering international cuisine nothing local or authentic. Pool with view of the Nile is a highlight.
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Excellent experience
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
This hotel is in a great location across the street from the river walkway where many restaurants and shops are. The food from all four restaurants in the hotel is first class. The staff attends to all your concerns very quickly. The rooms are very clean and stylish all have nice balconies, really ...
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
Marriott Mena House Cairo
This hotel is the perfect base to explore the Pyramids at Giza and Saqqara. We used their personalised entrance service to go directly to the pyramids without the usual entrance way which was nice - it’s not a glamorous entrance mind, but it’s very convenient. We also added the additional tour guide ...
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026
Le Passage Cairo Hotel & Casino
No casino .no pool table
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
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.
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, 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.
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.
