Heliopolis Travel Guide
Cairo
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Popular places to visit
Baron Empain Palace
After visiting Baron Empain Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cairo. Discover the area's lively bars and its fascinating museums.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo with Belly Dancing and Hotel Transfer
Private sailing boat with its Sailor
Visiting Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old market of Khan Khalili
Private Tour Cairo Khan el-Khalili Market & Food Tour Experience
Full-Day Tour to Giza Pyramids, Memphis, and Sakkara
Top hotels in Heliopolis
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Thank-you so much to the incredible staff - when I checked in off a 4am flight they assisted me with changing my reservation so I could sleep after a long journey!! They went above and beyond and made me feel so welcome as a guest!
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Le Passage Cairo Hotel & Casino
Staff was great, service great, clean rooms, great value for the money.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis
Beautiful Hotel with large and comfortable rooms! Very close to the airport; we had a connection super early in the morning and we were not going to be able to get breakfast before our flight. The staff prepared a bag of breakfast with sandwiches, pastry, juice, and water. I would definitely stay ...
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Cairo Heliopolis
Clean room, friendly staff. The buffet is reasonably priced with many selections
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Novotel Cairo Airport
The room was a little dated, but comfortable nonetheless. We enjoyed dinner in the Italian restaurant and the breakfast buffet. The location is convenient to the airport.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Hilton Cairo Heliopolis
I used to stay at this hotel last three times, I liked every thing , worker and employees were so nice and friendly, specially Mr. Ahmmad Bakr reception area and Yasmen in Belfast restaurant , Sahar in House keeping. Bank available in-said the Hotel , many restaurants also . Everything was so ...
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Heliopolis
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.
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.
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.
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.
Al-Khalifa
While visiting Al-Khalifa, you might make a stop by sights like Cairo Citadel and Monastery of Saint Simon.
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.