Downtown Cairo Travel Guide
Cairo
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Popular places to visit
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.
Talaat Harb Street
You can learn about the history of Cairo with a stop at Talaat Harb Street. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Midan Talaat Harb
Learn about the local history of Cairo with a stop at Midan Talaat Harb. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Abdeen Palace
You can study the exhibits at Abdeen Palace, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Cairo. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
American University of Cairo
Explore the campus of American University of Cairo during your visit to Cairo. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Things to do
Best ViP Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, inside Pyramids
Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo with Belly Dancing and Hotel Transfer
The Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, Khan Khalil Bazaar & Old Cairo
Private sailing boat with its Sailor
Best Day Tour pyramids,sakkara,with Professional Photographer
Private Tour Giza pyramids , Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum GEM
Top hotels in Downtown Cairo
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
Clean and new rooms, staff very professional nice view and delish breakfast
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo
Great hotel with views of the Nile.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Fairmont Nile City, Cairo
Good experience.. excellent start
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Valencia Hotel
Personal atento, lugar céntrico, bien ubicado. Limpieza regular
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
wonderful experience at this hotel. The service was exceptional from start to finish, the room was comfortable and beautifully kept, and every staff member went above and beyond to make my stay perfect.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Ramses Hilton
Room perfect, excellent front desk reception!
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown 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 of the city at Mohamed Naguib Station or Attaba 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.
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.
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.
As-Sayidah Zaynab
While you're in As-Sayidah Zaynab, take in top sights like Townhouse Gallery or Gayer-Anderson Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Sayyeda Zeinab Station or Saad Zaghloul Station.
Al Duqqi
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.
