Old Cairo Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Mosque of Amr ibn al-As
Mosque of Amr ibn al-As 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.
Things to do
Private VIP Giza Pyramids Tour + Camel Ride + Skip the Hassle
Cairo: Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Entertainment
Cairo Day Tour visit Old Egyptian museum, Citadel and Khan Khalil
Cairo Pyramids & Sphinx Adventure with Camel Ride & Optional ATV
Guided Tour To Alexandria From Cairo
Cairo: Private Pyramids, Museum & Bazaar Tour with Lunch
Top hotels in Old Cairo
Hilton Cairo Grand Nile
Alcohol is not served at the property. You would have to go to the four seasons. Either way I enjoyed my stay. Don’t let the cab drivers or any salesmen intimidate you. Shop around until you get the best deal. The locals will try to milk you bone dry
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Cairo Maadi by IHG
A nice hotel with welcoming staff and a pretty good breakfast. The rest of the food was okay, mostly offering international cuisine nothing local or authentic. Pool with view of the Nile is a highlight.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
We booked on a Friday night with an extremely early flight the next morning. Unfortunately there were three weddings at the hotel that evening. One was outside and the music was very loud and went on until midnight. I think this is bizarre at an airport hotel where people need sleep for international ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
The room was clean and tastefully decorated. Great view of the Nile. Lebanese restaurant on premises but greeting staff was rather rude and unwelcoming so we decided not to dine there. Went instead to another Lebanese restaurant a few blocks down the street in the Fairmont Hotel where the staff was ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Marriott Mena House Cairo
This hotel is the perfect base to explore the Pyramids at Giza and Saqqara. We used their personalised entrance service to go directly to the pyramids without the usual entrance way which was nice - it’s not a glamorous entrance mind, but it’s very convenient. We also added the additional tour guide ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Le Passage Cairo Hotel & Casino
My family and I had a lovely time staying at this hotel. It is very convenient as it is so close to the Cairo Airport. The staff were very kind and welcoming as soon as we arrived. The breakfast was delicious with a wide variety of food choices, the views were beautiful and the rooms were always ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
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.
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.
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.
