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

Explore Pyramids, Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo

Explore Pyramids, Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo

฿1,616
per adult
Explore Pyramids, Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo
Egyptian Muesum

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

฿492
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

฿1,640
per adult
90% 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

฿656
per adult
Quad Bike ATV and Nile Dinner Cruise with Belly dancer show
Cairo Full Day Highlights Tour With Nile Dinner Cruise

Grand New museum and Giza Pyramids with nile trip

฿492
per adult
Grand New museum and Giza Pyramids with nile trip
Private sailing boat with its Sailor

Private sailing boat with its Sailor

฿492
per adult
Private sailing boat with its Sailor
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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 ฿5,960 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿5,960
฿7,686 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The staff and the concierge’s were first class wonderful place excellent food"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Cairo Marriott Hotel
Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences

Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences

4 out of 5
21 Mohamed Mazher Street Cairo
The price is ฿5,657 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
฿5,657
฿7,296 total
26 Sept - 27 Sept
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (599 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast, very nice spot, friendly people."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 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 ฿2,367 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿2,367
฿3,112 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
Flamenco Hotel Cairo
The President Hotel Cairo

The President Hotel Cairo

3 out of 5
22 Taha Hussein Str Cairo
The price is ฿3,368 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿3,368
฿4,344 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (340 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

The President Hotel Cairo
Le Méridien Cairo Airport

Le Méridien Cairo Airport

5 out of 5
Cairo Airport , Terminal 3 Cairo
The price is ฿4,344 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
฿4,344
฿5,710 total
19 Sept - 20 Sept
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,156 reviews)
"Clean room. Helpful staff, especially room cleaning staff and restaurant/bar staff. Restaurants were good."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Marriott Mena House Cairo

Marriott Mena House Cairo

5 out of 5
6 Pyramids Road Giza
The price is ฿15,649 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
฿15,649
฿20,180 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
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! (900 reviews)
"Nice hotel …."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 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.

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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Heliopolis

Consider a visit to Tivoli Dome 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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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.

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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