Old 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.
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.
Babylon Fortress
You can learn about the history of Cairo with a trip to Babylon Fortress. Discover the area's fascinating museums, or seek out its local tours.
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Top hotels in Old Cairo
Hilton Cairo Grand Nile
Room was clean and staff was wonderful
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Thank-you so much to the incredible staff - when I checked in off a 4am flight they assisted me with changing my reservation so I could sleep after a long journey!! They went above and beyond and made me feel so welcome as a guest!
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026
Marriott Mena House Cairo
Room is perfect except that in ads rooms it’s over looking the pyramid but over all 5 stars
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino
Definitely worth using the Sheraton's Mercedes pick-up service from the airport, as their man breezed us through customs\passpoet control, took us to no-wait lines and escorted us all the way to the very nice car right out front, so no waiting, delay or hassle coming off an overnight flight 👍 People ...
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
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Reviewed on Jan 23, 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
Other neighbourhoods around Old Cairo
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.
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.
