Old Cairo Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
The Hanging Church
The Hanging Church is just one of the places to see in Cairo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
Coptic Museum
You can study the exhibits at Coptic Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Cairo. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Manial Palace
You can study the exhibits at Manial Palace, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Cairo. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.
Coptic Cairo
Learn about the local history of Cairo when you spend time at Coptic Cairo. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Manasterly Palace
Enjoy a performance at Manasterly Palace, a popular theatre in Cairo. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Ben Ezra Synagogue
After visiting Ben Ezra Synagogue, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cairo. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
Things to do
Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo with Belly Dancing and Hotel Transfer
Best Day Tour pyramids,sakkara,with Professional Photographer
Private Tour Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum and Market
Private Guided Tour Pyramids of Giza,Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis
“Exclusive Cairo Highlights: Pyramids, Museum & Bazaar”
private tour Giza pyramids &Sakkara & Memphis & Dahshur & lunch.
Top hotels in Old Cairo
Hilton Cairo Grand Nile
Location is good and very safe and the view from room was great on the 32nd floor , the dining options for breakfast was very good . The only down thing was too crowded even thought facilities was good . I booked one extra day on my way back from Luxor
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Cairo Marriott Hotel
Excellent staff, gorgeous grounds and pool area. Loved wrapping up our loud and busy Cairo days in the peace and beauty of the hotel courtyard. Plenty of outdoor seating in the gorgeous November weather.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
We had a day layover while traveling through Egypt and decided to just stay close to the airport in Cairo. The Meridien Cairo Airport is a great hotel. The service from check-in to check-out was excellent. The variety of restaurants with bars was great, the pool and exercise rooms were great, too. ...
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
Spotless room— cheerful courteous helpful staff—beautiful art everywhere !!
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino
Good customer service, But the traffic noise doesn't let you sleep peacefully.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Marriott Mena House Cairo
Good view and help staff
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Cairo
Al Manial
If you're spending some time in Al Manial, Manial Palace and Nilometer are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Old Cairo Travel Guide
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