Downtown Cairo
Cairo
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Popular places to visit
Egyptian Museum
You can study the exhibits at Egyptian Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Cairo. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Tahrir Square
Learn about the local history of Cairo with a stop at Tahrir Square. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Talaat Harb Street
You can learn about the history of Cairo with a stop at Talaat Harb Street. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Midan Talaat Harb
Learn about the local history of Cairo when you spend time at Midan Talaat Harb. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Abdeen Palace
You can study the exhibits at Abdeen Palace, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Cairo. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
Giza Pyramid Complex
You can learn more about the history of Giza when you make a stop at a top site like Giza Pyramid Complex. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
Downtown Cairo Hotel Deals
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
PROS: Staff (concierge, valet, general) were respectful, courteous, knowledgeable; room was clean and fresh. Meal package was well worth the price with great views, great staff and great food (actual chefs in the kitchen)! CON: The bank staff onsite was rude, abrasive, not well organized and took ...
Reviewed on 2026/2/11
The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo
This is an excellent hotel, with fantastic staff - without exception. Big thanks to Abdulrahim, my room cleaner, who not only did a great job of keeping my room immaculate, but managed to reunite me with something I’d left behind in my room before I had made it out of the front door after checking ...
Reviewed on 2026/1/24
Ramses Hilton
The Ramses was a great hotel but if you want to just go for a walk outside your hotel. The Ramses is on a busy main freeway and you can cross the street but if you have never been in Cairo. They have a saying in Cairo... if you want to cross the street... take a taxi... theere areno cross walks. ...
Reviewed on 2026/2/13
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
Great hotel, but very uncomfortable getting a reservation at the hotel restaurants. I asked for a 7-7:30 pm reservation at the Chinese one, but they only offered 11:00 pm (explained to them that I was waking up at 5:00 am the next day). Was impossible. After that, I asked for an Italian table, and ...
Reviewed on 2026/2/11
Hilton Cairo Grand Nile
Fabulous hotel. Wonderful staff. Nice room a the usual Hilton amenities and comfort.
Reviewed on 2026/2/8
Valencia Hotel
The stay at the hotel was comfortable and well organized from start to finish. From the moment of arrival, the front office team was professional, welcoming, and efficient, making the check-in process smooth and hassle-free. The rooms were clean, well maintained, and thoughtfully prepared. Housekeeping ...
Reviewed on 2026/1/10
Other neighborhoods around Downtown Cairo
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 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 the city at Sadat Station or Nasser Station.
Zamalek
Cafes, museums, and historic sites are just a few things travelers like about Zamalek. Sights like Zamalek Art Gallery and Museum of Islamic Ceramics are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Cairo area at Safaa Hegazy Station.
Garden City
Uncover some of the top draws of Garden City like its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, make a stop by Qasr El Nil Bridge or Tahrir Square.
As-Sayidah Zaynab
If you're spending time in As-Sayidah Zaynab, check out sights like Townhouse Gallery or Gayer-Anderson Museum and hop on the metro to see more the city at Sayyeda Zeinab Station or Saad Zaghloul Station.
Al Duqqi
Al Duqqi is well-liked for its museums and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Agricultural Museum and Mr & Mrs Mahmoud Khalil Museum are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Dokki Station or Behooth Station to get around.