Old Cairo Travel Guide

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Our pick of the best Old Cairo Hotel Deals

Hilton Cairo Grand Nile

Hilton Cairo Grand Nile

5 out of 5
Corniche El Nil, Garden City, El Roda Island, P.O. Box 2288, Cairo
The price is AU$224 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$224
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (679 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Hilton Cairo Grand Nile
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

5 out of 5
Cairo
The price is AU$251 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$251
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square are ...
8/10 Very Good! (45 reviews)
"Amazing, newly renovated property. Go for it! ;)"

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino

Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino

5 out of 5
Galaa Square, Giza
The price is AU$269 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$269
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Giza. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (327 reviews)
"Very clean and very friendly place"

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino
Giza Pyramids View Inn

Giza Pyramids View Inn

3 out of 5
11 Abou Al Hool Al Seiahi, Al Haram, Giza, Giza Governorate
The price is AU$77 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
AU$77
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Giza. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (449 reviews)
"Hotel right opposite pyramids. Nice room with balcony view of pyramids. Clean and comfortable. Staff went the extra mile when I had an issue with an Uber booking to the airport."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Giza Pyramids View Inn
Le Méridien Cairo Airport

Le Méridien Cairo Airport

5 out of 5
Cairo Airport , Terminal 3, Cairo
The price is AU$207 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$207
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,022 reviews)
"Na"

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Marriott Mena House Cairo

Marriott Mena House Cairo

5 out of 5
6 Pyramids Road, Giza
The price is AU$389 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
AU$389
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Giza. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (743 reviews)
"This is the perfect place to stay in Giza. It’s a safe property with American style hospitality and comfort. The location near the pyramids makes for awesome views throughout the hotel. Food and restaurants are great with excellent service and food quality."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Marriott Mena House Cairo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Old Cairo

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As-Sayidah Zaynab

While you're in As-Sayidah Zaynab, take in top sights like Mosque of Syeda Zainab or Townhouse Gallery, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Sayyeda Zeinab Station or Saad Zaghloul Station.

As-Sayidah Zaynab
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Oula

If you're spending some time in Oula, Giza Zoo and First Mall Cairo are top sights worth seeing.

Oula
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Garden City

Some popular features of Garden City include its restaurants and museums. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Qasr El Nil Bridge or Tahrir Square are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Garden City
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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.

Qasr an-Nil
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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.

Abdin
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Al Duqqi

2.5/5(2 area reviews)

The museums and live music are just a few things visitors like about Al Duqqi. Orman Botanical Gardens and Agricultural Museum are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Dokki Station or Behooth Station to get around the larger area.

Al Duqqi

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