Old Cairo

Cairo

Take a trip down the Nile and imagine how far it floats
Take a trip down the Nile and imagine how far it floats
The magnificent artwork on the #OldRomanWalls is brilliant. @takemyhearteverywhere #Trover #MiddleEast #Egypt @theworldthrumyeyes
Nile River sunsets
The best falafel in the entire world. Seriously. No joke. 
A small restaurant right when you pass through the gates to get in to the Coptic Museum/ Hanging Church streets. 
The owner will beckon you in. He will also give you directions and recommendations for the churches. When you are finished, stop at his restaurant. The tahini is also spectacular. 
Its likely that he will also give you free delicious Egyptian tea. He cooks the falafel fresh for you, and they are piping hot and fantastic. #Culture

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Top hotels in Old Cairo

Hilton Cairo Grand Nile

Hilton Cairo Grand Nile

5 out of 5
Corniche El Nil, Garden City Cairo
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The price is P6,782 per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
P6,782
P8,746 total
Feb 26 - Feb 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 8 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (776 reviews)
Room was clean and staff was wonderful

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

Hilton Cairo Grand Nile
Le Méridien Cairo Airport

Le Méridien Cairo Airport

5 out of 5
Cairo Airport , Terminal 3 Cairo
The price is P7,985 per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
P7,985
P10,497 total
Feb 27 - Feb 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,122 reviews)
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

Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Marriott Mena House Cairo

Marriott Mena House Cairo

5 out of 5
6 Pyramids Road Giza
The price is P29,943 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
P29,943
P38,613 total
Mar 6 - Mar 7
includes taxes & fees
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9/10 Wonderful! (826 reviews)
Room is perfect except that in ads rooms it’s over looking the pyramid but over all 5 stars

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Marriott Mena House Cairo
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino

Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino

5 out of 5
Galaa Square Giza
The price is P8,454 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
P8,454
P10,903 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
includes taxes & fees
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8.6/10 Excellent! (368 reviews)
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

Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

5 out of 5
Cairo Cairo
The price is P7,398 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
P7,398
P9,540 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (178 reviews)
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Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo

The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo

5 out of 5
1113 Corniche El Nil Street Cairo
The price is P13,504 per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
P13,504
P17,414 total
Feb 28 - Mar 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (510 reviews)
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

The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Cairo

#history

Originally Beit El Kertlia, this historic home has so many grand rooms, ornate decor, beautiful courtyards, gardens and and my favorite part, the rooftop (you can see Ibn Tulum mosque from here). ⁣
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One of the many interesting features in this house, is an indoor well, it is in the first room you can enter to your right. They say if you stare closely down the well, you'll see the face of your lover staring back at you

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.

As-Sayidah Zaynab
Mosque Sultan Hassan

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.

Garden City
Overlooking the Nile River

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.

Qasr an-Nil
Abdeen Palace, a residence of the President of Egypt - 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.

Abdin
يممم يممم .. حمام ومشويات وورق عنب وبتاع كلوو ياباشا 😍

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.

Al Duqqi
Panoramic view of central Cairo skyline at night

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.

Downtown Cairo


Old Cairo