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.

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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 RM529 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
RM529
RM695 total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
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! (1,126 reviews)
Everything was excepional

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Cairo Marriott Hotel

Cairo Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
16 Saray El Gezira Cairo
The price is RM556 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
RM556
RM717 total
7 Mar - 8 Mar
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! (1,003 reviews)
It’s refreshing to have a hotel where everything works I.e. air conditioner, the help is super accommodating and friendly, the food excellent, with beautiful gardens, and happy birds chirping away.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Cairo Marriott Hotel
Marriott Mena House Cairo

Marriott Mena House Cairo

5 out of 5
6 Pyramids Road Giza
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM1,685 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
RM1,685
RM2,173 total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (835 reviews)
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Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Marriott Mena House Cairo
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

5 out of 5
Cairo Cairo
The price is RM578 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
RM578
RM746 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (207 reviews)
The hotel stays 5 star in every possible aspects according to international high standards.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino

Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino

5 out of 5
Galaa Square Giza
The price is RM577 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
RM577
RM744 total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (377 reviews)
Everything was great

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino
The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo

The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo

5 out of 5
1113 Corniche El Nil Street Cairo
The price is RM894 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
RM894
RM1,153 total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
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! (516 reviews)
Everything was amazing

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo
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Other neighbourhoods around Al-Basatin

Beautiful orange sunset in the Cairo, Egypt. View from the rooftop on the Maadi district

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
Cairo has more than Pyramids.

Al-Khalifa

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

Al-Khalifa
Take a trip down the Nile and imagine how far it floats

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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Originally Beit El Kertlia, this historic home has so many grand rooms, ornate decor, beautiful courtyards, gardens and and my favorite part, the rooftop (you can see Ibn Tulum mosque from here). ⁣
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One of the many interesting features in this house, is an indoor well, it is in the first room you can enter to your right. They say if you stare closely down the well, you'll see the face of your lover staring back at you

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
Abdeen Palace, a residence of the President of Egypt - 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 of the city at Mohamed Naguib Station or Attaba Station.

Abdin
Mosque Sultan Hassan

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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