Islamic Cairo Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Islamic Cairo

Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Marriott Mena House Cairo
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Giza Pyramids View Inn
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

Le Passage Cairo Hotel & Casino
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Islamic Cairo

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.