Heliopolis Travel Guide
Cairo
Visit Heliopolis
Stay near popular Heliopolis attractions
Things to do
Guided Tour To Alexandria From Cairo
Cairo Day Tour visit Old Egyptian museum, Citadel and Khan Khalil
Cairo Tour: Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, Sphinx, Khan El Khalili & Lunch
Quad Bike ATV and Nile Dinner Cruise with Belly dancer show
Visiting old Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old market of Khan
Top hotels in Heliopolis
Parkside Boutique Serviced Apartments
"Very good I will recommend"
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
"Everything was great, starting from housekeeping Ashrif, to the receptionists Ahmed and Medhat. As well as the breakfast area servers , also security guards. Staff in general were polite and friendly. All in all was perfect, my Father and myself do enjoy our stay a lot. Will definitely stay here ..."
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
"flight was at 5am the next day, so it was very convenient to stay at this hotel the night before. free 24/7 shuttle that runs every half hour was great."
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026
Marriott Mena House Cairo
"Horrible"
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026
The Palace Pyramids inn
"Pros: 1. Staff helpful and kind 2. Hotel accommodating with late check-in and out due to flight delays 3. All meals were delicious 4.Enjoyed the balcony suite with pyramid views Cons: 1.Some items on menu were not available 2. The tub is a beautiful addition to have in the suite, but the water only ..."
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026
Cairo Marriott Hotel
"Property was great.. first room had to be an ex smoking room.. they moved us and it was very nice but needed to be updated . Issue with shower/tub did not drain and couldn’t get someone to look at or fix after 3 tries. General food was good but the high end steak house was so so. Would book a different ..."
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026
Where to stay in Heliopolis
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.
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.
Al Haram
If you're spending some time in Al Haram, Giza Pyramid Complex and Grand Egyptian Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Nazlet El-Semman
Though Nazlet El-Semman may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Giza Pyramid Complex and Sound and Light Theater.
