Heliopolis Travel Guide

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Low angle view of canopy above main entrance of Baron Empain Palace, a historic mansion inspired by the Cambodian Hindu temple of Angkor Wat, located in Heliopolis district, Cairo, Egypt
Low angle view of canopy above main entrance of Baron Empain Palace, a historic mansion inspired by the Cambodian Hindu temple of Angkor Wat, located in Heliopolis district, Cairo, Egypt
Baron Empain Palace Heliopolis, rear view
Baron Palace in Cairo Egypt

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Our pick of the best Heliopolis Hotel Deals

Le Méridien Cairo Airport

Le Méridien Cairo Airport

5 out of 5
Cairo Airport , Terminal 3 Cairo
The price is AU$287 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
AU$287
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,134 reviews)
Staff was helpful.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Le Passage Cairo Hotel & Casino

Le Passage Cairo Hotel & Casino

5 out of 5
Cairo Intl. Airport Road, Heliopolis Cairo Cairo Governorate
The price is AU$134 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
AU$134
4 Apr - 5 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,021 reviews)
The main problem for me was cigarette smoke smell in the room combined with a smell of a chemical which was probably used to reduce the smell of the cigarettes. The result was that I could smell both. Luckily I could open the window fully as it was not too cold outside, unluckily though there was ...

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Le Passage Cairo Hotel & Casino
Novotel Cairo Airport

Novotel Cairo Airport

4 out of 5
Salah Salem Highway Cairo
The price is AU$142 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
AU$142
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
We were only at the Novotel Hotel for an overnight layover for our trip from Cairo to Calgary, so we didn't use any of the amenities at the hotel other than our room, but it was comfortable and the staff were helpful.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Novotel Cairo Airport
Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis

Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis

5 out of 5
Orouba Street Cairo Heliopolis Cairo Cairo Governorate
The price is AU$383 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
AU$383
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Citystars Heliopolis and City Centre Almaza ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (170 reviews)
Great pkace

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis
Radisson Blu Hotel Cairo Heliopolis

Radisson Blu Hotel Cairo Heliopolis

4 out of 5
Abdel Hamid Badawy St Cairo
The price is AU$176 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$176
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
We recently spent one week at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis and had a very pleasant overall experience. The hotel is conveniently located near Cairo International Airport. Although it is somewhat farther from the city center and Giza, this distance allows guests to stay away from the hustle ...

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Cairo Heliopolis
Hilton Cairo Heliopolis

Hilton Cairo Heliopolis

5 out of 5
EL-OROUBA, QISM EL-NOZHA Cairo
The price is AU$278 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
AU$278
14 Mar - 15 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 13 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (638 reviews)
Clean rooms, great staff, good breakfast

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Hilton Cairo Heliopolis
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Other neighbourhoods around Heliopolis

Peristyle Court of Amenhotep III with two row of columns with papyrus bundle capitals with night lighting at the Luxor temple built by New Kingdom rulers Amenhotep III and Ramesses II at Luxor,Egypt

Sheraton Al Matar

While there might not be top attractions in Sheraton Al Matar, you can explore the larger area and discover places like City Centre Almaza Shopping Mall and Citystars Heliopolis.

Sheraton Al Matar
Exhibition land at Nasr City, with the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones building, Cairo, Egypt

Nasr City

4/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Nasr City
New Cairo, Egypt - 11.21.2021: Beautiful lake and bridge at villas area at Madinaty compound, luxury living in Egypt

Al Rehab

Al Rehab might not have many top sights, but Rehab Mall 1 and GoKart Egypt are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Al Rehab
Statue of Omar Makram near the Mosque on Tahrir square in Cairo

The 5th Settlement

While The 5th Settlement isn't home to many top sights, Downtown Katameya and Cairo Festival City Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

The 5th Settlement
Cairo has more than Pyramids.

Al-Khalifa

While visiting Al-Khalifa, you might make a stop by sights like Cairo Citadel and Monastery of Saint Simon.

Al-Khalifa
Panoramic view of central Cairo skyline at night

Downtown Cairo

3.5/5(33 area reviews)

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


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