Al-Basatin

Cairo

The first mosque on the African continent!

The Mosque of sahaba Amr ibn al-As was originally built in 641–642 AD, as the center of the newly founded capital of Egypt, Fustat. The original structure was the first mosque ever built in Egypt & Africa. The location for the mosque was the site of the tent of the commander of the conquering army, sahaba Amr ibn al-As. One corner of the mosque contains the tomb of his son, 'Abd Allah ibn 'Amr ibn al-'As. The mosque is a prominent landmark, and can be seen in what today is known as "Old Cairo". It is an active mosque with a devout congregation, and when prayers are not taking place, it is also open to visitors and tourists.
The first mosque on the African continent!

The Mosque of sahaba Amr ibn al-As was originally built in 641–642 AD, as the center of the newly founded capital of Egypt, Fustat. The original structure was the first mosque ever built in Egypt & Africa. The location for the mosque was the site of the tent of the commander of the conquering army, sahaba Amr ibn al-As. One corner of the mosque contains the tomb of his son, 'Abd Allah ibn 'Amr ibn al-'As. The mosque is a prominent landmark, and can be seen in what today is known as "Old Cairo". It is an active mosque with a devout congregation, and when prayers are not taking place, it is also open to visitors and tourists.


Top hotels in Al-Basatin

Le Méridien Cairo Airport

Le Méridien Cairo Airport

5 out of 5
Cairo Airport , Terminal 3 Cairo
The price is RM571 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
RM571
RM751 total
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,118 reviews)
It's an airport hotel that's premium. Very nicely designed property. The room was large and the bed comfy. It was just the right amount of rest and relaxation after our vacation and before our long trip back home.

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

5 out of 5
Cairo Cairo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM859 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
RM859
RM1,108 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (152 reviews)
The room was clean. The staff were good and the restaurants had good quality food Overall a pleasant stay with nice view from the room

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino

Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino

5 out of 5
Galaa Square Giza
The price is RM888 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
RM888
RM1,145 total
7 Feb - 8 Feb
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (357 reviews)
The staff was so nice and helpful. The room was amazing and felt safe day and night coming and going. Would definitely stay there again.

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino
Marriott Mena House Cairo

Marriott Mena House Cairo

5 out of 5
6 Pyramids Road Giza
The price is RM2,072 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
RM2,072
RM2,672 total
23 Jan - 24 Jan
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (813 reviews)
Great !

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Marriott Mena House Cairo
The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo

The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo

5 out of 5
1113 Corniche El Nil Street Cairo
The price is RM1,235 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
RM1,235
RM1,593 total
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (505 reviews)
Really enjoyed seeing the Nile and Cairo’s atmosphere from that amazing terrace. Room is super clean Staff is friendly and welcoming Everything was great!!! I would come back again.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo
Pyramids View inn Bed & Breakfast

Pyramids View inn Bed & Breakfast

3 out of 5
10 Sphinx Street Nazlet Samman Giza
The price is RM144 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
RM144
RM186 total
19 Jan - 20 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly B&B in Giza. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free valet parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Great service, Breakfast was delicious, and the View of the Pyramids from the Rooftop was just Amazing You Can’t get any closer. Will Definitely be back.

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Pyramids View inn Bed & Breakfast
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Other neighbourhoods around Al-Basatin

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Maadi

4/5(3 area reviews)

Appreciated for its live music and riverfront, you might consider exploring Maadi. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Mostafa Kamel Museum, and jump on the metro at Maadi Station or Maadi Gardens Station to get around the city.

Maadi
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Al-Khalifa

While visiting Al-Khalifa, you might make a stop by sights like Cairo Citadel and Monastery of Saint Simon.

Al-Khalifa
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Old Cairo

4/5(1 area review)

Old Cairo is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Al-Malek Al-Saleh Station or Mar Girgis Station to explore sights like Manial Palace.

Old Cairo
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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.

As-Sayidah Zaynab
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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.

Abdin
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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.

Garden City


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