Zamalek Travel Guide

Cairo

A river with modern buildings and a historic bridge.
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Stay near popular Zamalek attractions

Zamalek Art Gallery

You can study the exhibits at Zamalek Art Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Cairo. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
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Things to do

Guided Tour To Alexandria From Cairo

Guided Tour To Alexandria From Cairo

฿2,024
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Guided Tour To Alexandria From Cairo
Egyptian Muesum

Cairo Day Tour visit Old Egyptian museum, Citadel and Khan Khalil

฿506
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Cairo Day Tour visit Old Egyptian museum, Citadel and Khan Khalil
Cairo Tour: Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, Sphinx, Khan El Khalili & Lunch

Cairo Tour: Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, Sphinx, Khan El Khalili & Lunch

฿1,864
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Cairo Tour: Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, Sphinx, Khan El Khalili & Lunch
Quad Bike ATV and Nile Dinner Cruise with Belly dancer show

Quad Bike ATV and Nile Dinner Cruise with Belly dancer show

฿675
per adult
Quad Bike ATV and Nile Dinner Cruise with Belly dancer show
Private sailing boat with its Sailor

Private sailing boat with its Sailor

฿506
per adult
Private sailing boat with its Sailor
Visiting old Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old market of Khan

Visiting old Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old market of Khan

฿506
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Visiting old Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old market of Khan
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Top hotels in Zamalek

Cairo Marriott Hotel

Cairo Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
16 Saray El Gezira Cairo
The price is ฿7,570 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿7,570
per night
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 14 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Clean friendly beautiful"

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

Cairo Marriott Hotel
The President Hotel Cairo

The President Hotel Cairo

3 out of 5
22 Taha Hussein Str Cairo
The price is ฿4,507 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
฿4,507
per night
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Stay at this spa hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (346 reviews)
"Friendly staff, but room didn’t feel very clean. Floors were dirty, there was a leak from the airconditioning vent. There was hair and mould in the bathroom. Not worth it for the price."

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

The President Hotel Cairo
Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences

Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences

4 out of 5
21 Mohamed Mazher Street Cairo
The price is ฿5,455 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
฿5,455
per night
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Stay at this spa hotel in Cairo. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (607 reviews)
"Spacious and clean rooms and the Nile view is great. The food service is a bit slow. On the day we left there was a pipe burst on a higher floor, it caused a massive flood! A huge amount of water flooded both stairwells and the elevators were shut down. We had to leave for our flight, only one person ..."

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences
Flamenco Hotel Cairo

Flamenco Hotel Cairo

4 out of 5
2 El Gezira El Wosta Street Cairo
The price is ฿2,705 per night from 21 Nov to 22 Nov
฿2,705
per night
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (460 reviews)
"Lovely hotel in great location"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

Flamenco Hotel Cairo
AJIRA Zamalek Hotel

AJIRA Zamalek Hotel

3 out of 5
Ahmed Heshmat Cairo Cairo Governorate
The price is ฿3,183 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿3,183
per night
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square are located ...
8.2/10 Very good! (10 reviews)
"Highly recommended, the hotel newly opened and everything is unique, the staff is very friendly and professional, the breakfast was delicious, thank you Ajira , definitely will come again ❤️"

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

AJIRA Zamalek Hotel
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

5 out of 5
Cairo Cairo
The price is ฿7,870 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿7,870
per night
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square are located ...
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
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Where to stay in Zamalek

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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.

The Great Pyramids of Giza, a desert landscape with large rocks and clear skies.

Al Haram

If you're spending some time in Al Haram, Giza Pyramid Complex and Grand Egyptian Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

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Heliopolis

If you're in Heliopolis, take some time to enjoy the ample dining options. Consider stopping by Tivoli Dome, and you can hop on the metro at Al Ahram Station to see more of the area.

The Great Pyramid of Giza with people riding horses in the foreground.

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.

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