Az-Zaytun Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Giza Pyramid Complex
You can learn more about the history of Giza when you make a stop at a top site such as Giza Pyramid Complex. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
Grand Egyptian Museum
You can study the exhibits at Grand Egyptian Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Giza. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
Pyramid of Khufu
Pyramid of Khufu is just one of the places to see in Giza, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
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 when you spend time at Tahrir Square. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Great Sphinx of Giza
Great Sphinx of Giza is just one of the places to see in Giza, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
Our pick of the best Az-Zaytun Hotel Deals
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Le Méridien Cairo Airport easily ranks among the top three hotels we'v stayed at across all of our global travels—and that distinction is well earned. From the moment you arrive, the experience is exceptional. The property is immaculate, the rooms are spacious, modern, and thoughtfully designed with ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
Great
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino
Stayed for 3 nights in a family suite. Very spacious and modern room. Great service from all staff. Great breakfast. Lovely view and club lounge. Totally recommend
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Marriott Mena House Cairo
Great !
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo
Really enjoyed seeing the Nile and Cairo’s atmosphere from that amazing terrace. Room is super clean Staff is friendly and welcoming Everything was great!!! I would come back again.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Pyramids View inn Bed & Breakfast
What a great location! We had a great view of the Giza Pyramids. Yes, it is a noisy location, but it was so much fun to people watch and is part of the whole ambiance. It did quiet down for sleeping. The staff was excellent, always wanting to please and offer us bottles of drinking water. We purchased ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Az-Zaytun
Nasr City
Nasr City is well liked for its parks and casinos. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, City Center Shopping Mall and Citystars Heliopolis are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Stadium Station or Fair Zone 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.
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 of the city at Mohamed Naguib Station or Attaba Station.
Heliopolis
Consider a visit to Tivoli Dome and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Heliopolis. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at El Nozha Station or Alf Maskan Station.
Zamalek
Cafes, museums and historical sites are just a few things travellers like about Zamalek. Sights like Zamalek Art Gallery and El Sawy Culture Wheel are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Cairo area at Safaa Hegazy 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 of the city at Sadat Station or Nasser Station.
