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Our pick of the best Zamalek Hotel Deals

Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino

Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino

5 out of 5
16 Saray El Gezira, Zamalek, Downtown, Cairo
The price is AU$355 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$355
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 14 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Marriott in Egypt, and I can confidently say it was a five-star experience from start to finish! First and foremost, the **customer service** was truly exceptional. From the moment I arrived, the staff greeted me with warm smiles and genuine hospitality. ..."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences

Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences

4 out of 5
21 Mohamed Mazher Street, Cairo
The price is AU$271 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$271
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cairo. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (526 reviews)
"Hotel was classy, service was great ……definitely recommend. Gorgeous property!"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences
The President Hotel Cairo

The President Hotel Cairo

3 out of 5
22 Taha Hussein Str, Zamalek District, Cairo
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (264 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay at the The president hotel. The service was superb and the hotel has everything that we needed. The Terrace has delicious food and the breakfast has a nice spread. The location is fantastic for walking to local restaurants and cafes. I felt very safe in the area. Thank you’d ..."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

The President Hotel Cairo
Om Kolthoom Hotel & Tower

Om Kolthoom Hotel & Tower

4 out of 5
5 Abu El Feda Street, Zamalek, Cairo
The price is AU$142 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
AU$142
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 coffee shops/cafes, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (116 reviews)
"Breakfast is lovely with many choi es. Staff very friendly and welcoming. My room was great with a beautiful balcony ovetlooking the Nile and very good amenities and very clean."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Om Kolthoom Hotel & Tower
Le Méridien Cairo Airport

Le Méridien Cairo Airport

5 out of 5
Cairo Airport , Terminal 3, Cairo
The price is AU$275 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$275
27 Oct - 28 Oct
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! (1,095 reviews)
"Convenient hotel directly attached to the airport. Don’t need to step outside. Pool, restaurants, etc. 1st class."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

5 out of 5
Cairo
The price is AU$387 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$387
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (104 reviews)
"The spa was top tier, sauna, hot tub, steam room, comp fruit, tea water, pool area was clean and beautiful, lounge area outside with live music, three restaurants, food was amazing, the smell throughout the hotel was so beautiful. I will definitely be back and next time I will bring my children so ..."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
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Other neighbourhoods around Zamalek

Cairo featuring tropical scenes

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
Cairo featuring tropical scenes

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Al Manial

If you're spending some time in Al Manial, Manial Palace and Nilometer are top sights worth seeing.

Al Manial


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