Zamalek Travel Guide

Cairo

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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

Egyptian Muesum

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

฿502
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Cairo Day Tour visit Old Egyptian museum, Citadel and Khan Khalil
Private sailing boat with its Sailor

Private sailing boat with its Sailor

฿502
per adult
Private sailing boat with its Sailor
Cairo Tour: Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, Sphinx, Khan El Khalili & Lunch

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

฿1,339
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Cairo Tour: Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, Sphinx, Khan El Khalili & Lunch
GEM Museum Tour Package: Pyramids, ATV & Dinner Cruise Add-ons

GEM Museum Tour Package: Pyramids, ATV & Dinner Cruise Add-ons

฿1,004
per adult
GEM Museum Tour Package: Pyramids, ATV & Dinner Cruise Add-ons
Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx & Mummies Museum Private Guided Tour

Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx & Mummies Museum Private Guided Tour

฿268
per adult
Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx & Mummies Museum Private Guided Tour
Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx Guided Tour

Grand Egyptian Museum Pyramids and Sphinx with private Guide

฿335
per adult
Grand Egyptian Museum Pyramids and Sphinx with private Guide
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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 ฿5,752 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿5,752
฿7,417 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Cairo Marriott Hotel
Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences

Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences

4 out of 5
21 Mohamed Mazher Street Cairo
The price is ฿3,735 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
฿3,735
฿4,816 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (584 reviews)
"Hot water didn't come out from 1 shower room"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences
The President Hotel Cairo

The President Hotel Cairo

3 out of 5
22 Taha Hussein Str Cairo
The price is ฿2,508 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
฿2,508
฿3,234 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (327 reviews)
"The location is unbeatable. The staff are very helpful. The rooms are well maintained. The breakfast is very good. The only inconvenience was that one of the elevators was out of service most of our stay."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

The President Hotel Cairo
Le Méridien Cairo Airport

Le Méridien Cairo Airport

5 out of 5
Cairo Airport , Terminal 3 Cairo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,466 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
฿4,466
฿5,871 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino

Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino

5 out of 5
Galaa Square Giza
The price is ฿4,803 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿4,803
฿6,194 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Giza. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino
Marriott Mena House Cairo

Marriott Mena House Cairo

5 out of 5
6 Pyramids Road Giza
The price is ฿15,563 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿15,563
฿20,070 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Giza. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (880 reviews)
"Stayed a Marriott Mena House for 4 nights as a base for site-seeing the pyramids and the new museum. It's a fantastically maintained property with lovely rooms (we had a pyramid view deluxe double), wonderful green space and a fantastic pool area. The staff are wonderful and go above and beyond to ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Marriott Mena House Cairo
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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.

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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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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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Heliopolis

Consider a visit to Serapium and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Heliopolis. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at El Nozha Station or Alf Maskan Station.

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The 5th Settlement

While The 5th Settlement isn't home to many top sights, Downtown Katameya and Arabella Plaza Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

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