Islamic Cairo Travel Guide
Cairo
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Popular places to visit
Khan el-Khalili
You can do some window-shopping at Khan el-Khalili during your trip to Cairo. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
Al-Azhar University
Explore the campus of Al-Azhar University during your trip to Cairo. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Al-Azhar Mosque
Al-Azhar Mosque is just one of the places to see in Cairo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein
Mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein is just one of the places to see in Cairo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Midan Hussein Mosque
After visiting Midan Hussein Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cairo. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
El Kharazaty
Learn about the local history of Cairo when you spend time at El Kharazaty. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo with Belly Dancing and Hotel Transfer
Best ViP Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, inside Pyramids
The Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, Khan Khalil Bazaar & Old Cairo
Private sailing boat with its Sailor
Best Day Tour pyramids,sakkara,with Professional Photographer
Private Tour Giza pyramids , Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum GEM
Top hotels in Islamic Cairo
Cairo Marriott Hotel
The building is historic and looks so gorgeous. The rooms were beautiful, beds were comfortable and we were not bothered by the outsider noise/car honking at all. Service is great and breakfast is just wonderful. Highly recommend plus the location is central
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
the hotel is ideally located if you have to stay for the night to connect to a flight. It is located within the aorport and connected to the airport via a tunnel.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
Staff was friendly, food was fantastic and hotel was beautiful!
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Marriott Mena House Cairo
Great staff, perfect location, amazing property. Overall outstanding!!!
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Giza Pyramids View Inn
The room was an in excellent view right in front of the pirámides an the staff very helpful and courteous I recommend this hotel and ask for the rooms with the view
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo
Perfect customer service & attention to detail.The rooms are immaculate beds are super comfortable and the food is delicious
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Islamic Cairo
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.
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.
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.
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.
Zamalek
Cafes, museums and historical sites are just a few things travellers like about Zamalek. Sights like Zamalek Art Gallery and El Sawy Culture Wheel are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Cairo area at Safaa Hegazy Station.
