Islamic 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.
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.
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.
Sharia al-Muizz li-Din Allah
Sharia al-Muizz li-Din Allah 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.
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
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Top hotels in Islamic Cairo
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
The room was great, and the staff was phenomenal. I was sick and the front office arranged and had a Doctor and his nurse come directly to my room to check me out and the medication he order me for the flu was delivered to my room as well. This was a wonderful experience.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Marriott Mena House Cairo
Room is perfect except that in ads rooms it’s over looking the pyramid but over all 5 stars
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino
Definitely worth using the Sheraton's Mercedes pick-up service from the airport, as their man breezed us through customs\passpoet control, took us to no-wait lines and escorted us all the way to the very nice car right out front, so no waiting, delay or hassle coming off an overnight flight 👍 People ...
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
Only area you should stay in downtown Cairo…Modern hotel with modern amenities and extremely professional. Only downside is the constant cigarette smoke inside the building. That is a lot to experience 24/7 on your stay in Cairo! Be ready to negotiate and re-negotiate everything you do in the city ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
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 24 Jan 2026
Le Passage Cairo Hotel & Casino
The hotel is really beautiful. My room immaculate and very comfortable. The most luxurious shower. Food and coffee were excellent. All staff were friendly and hospitable; Haney, the General Manager went above and beyond to ensure I enjoyed my stay. Impressive!
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
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 Museum of Islamic Ceramics are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Cairo area at Safaa Hegazy Station.
