What is Old Cairo like?

Old Cairo is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its restaurants. Make sure that you visit Coptic Museum and Coptic Cairo as part of your Old Cairo travel plans.

What's a favourite place to stay in Old Cairo?

Based on our traveller data, Hilton Cairo Grand Nile is one of the top choices for your stay in Old Cairo. This hotel offers a full-service spa and 8 restaurants. Another good option for your stay in the area is Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Cairo Maadi by IHG .

How many hotels can I expect to find in Old Cairo?

Expedia has 55 hotels and other accommodation options in Old Cairo to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Cairo area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Old Cairo, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in Old Cairo.

What can I see and do in this Cairo neighbourhood?

For cultural attractions in Old Cairo, head to Manial Palace, Coptic Museum and Umm Kulthum Museum. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Coptic Cairo and Babylon Fortress are some other places worth a visit. Religions Complex, Nilometer and Manasterly Palace are just a few of the places to visit in and around Old Cairo. While you're out sightseeing in Cairo, make sure that you visit other sights such as Darb 1718 or The First Mall.

How can I get around Old Cairo and the greater Cairo area?

If you want to see more of the city, Al-Malek Al-Saleh Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Mar Girgis Station and Sayyeda Zeinab Station.

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1. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Cairo Maadi by IHG

Old Cairo

Milad

RM587 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

2. Hilton Cairo Grand Nile

Old Cairo

Abdelmohsen

RM640 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

Premium bedding, minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi

3. Nile sky hotel and suites

Old Cairo

Ali Mahmoud

RM216 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

4. Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at First Residence

1.7 km from Old Cairo

Laurie

RM1,412 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar items

5. Kempinski Nile Hotel Cairo

Garden City, 2.4 km from Old Cairo

ALI

RM816 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

6. Intercontinental Cairo Semiramis by IHG

Garden City, 2.8 km from Old Cairo

Nicola

RM856 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

7. Safir Hotel Cairo

2.7 km from Old Cairo

Omer

RM664 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

8. Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino

2.8 km from Old Cairo

Ali

RM892 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

9. Elegance Grand City Hotel

Garden City, 2.2 km from Old Cairo

Kuldip Singh

RM208 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

10. Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino Cairo

Nasr City, 10.7 km from Old Cairo

Sameh

RM392 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

11. Pyramisa Suites Hotel Cairo

2.6 km from Old Cairo

Jamal

RM411 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

12. Delta Pyramids Hotel

4.6 km from Old Cairo

RM400 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

13. Cairo Marriott Hotel

Zamalek, 4.5 km from Old Cairo

Hazem

RM930 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

14. Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza

Garden City, 2.1 km from Old Cairo

Julita

RM1,220 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

15. Novotel Cairo El Borg

Gezira, 3.1 km from Old Cairo

Corina

RM519 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

6 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served

16. Fairmont Nile City, Cairo

Downtown Cairo, 6.1 km from Old Cairo

Matthew

RM999 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

17. Ramses Hilton

Downtown Cairo, 3.7 km from Old Cairo

Joel

RM618 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

18. The President Hotel Cairo

Zamalek, 5.7 km from Old Cairo

Mohamed

RM520 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

19. white swan hotel

Abdin, 3.8 km from Old Cairo

Mariam

RM161 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

20. Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo

Qasr an-Nil, 3.3 km from Old Cairo

Matthew

RM607 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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Where to stay in Old Cairo

Find the best Old Cairo areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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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.

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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.

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Nasr City

Nasr City is well liked for its parks and casinos. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, City Center Shopping Mall and Citystars Heliopolis are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Stadium Station or Fair Zone Station to get around.

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Al Haram

If you're spending some time in Al Haram, Giza Pyramid Complex and Grand Egyptian Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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Heliopolis

Consider a visit to Serapium and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Heliopolis. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at El Nozha Station or Alf Maskan Station.

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Top Old Cairo Hotel Reviews

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

8/10 Good

"Comfortable hotel with spacious rooms. Overall fairly clean and new, lovely amenities. Housekeeping were helpful and accommodating. Our room keycard holder had stopped working and staff promptly arranged for an engineer to fix the issue. Breakfast options were good however slightly expensive for what it was."

Hilton Cairo Grand Nile

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel with excellent service! From the moment we arrived, everything was smooth and welcoming. Merna Wagdy made our check-in and entire stay a phenomenal experience. She was incredibly friendly, professional, and attentive, and went above and beyond to make sure we felt welcomed and taken care of."

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is a little old but still fantastic .The staff are amazing and it’s a great position to go site seeing from. The only problem we had was the pool gets shaded by 2.00pm so if you are a sun worshipper be warned . Other than that the restaurants are all fabulous . The spa is great too"

Marriott Mena House Cairo

10/10 Excellent

"If you're heading to Cairo, this is the place you must stay! Private entrance to the pyramids and a golf cart ride there. Friendly, helpful staff, who go out of their way to make it enjoyable. On top of all that you have one of the best restaurants in Cairo on the premises and the views of the pyramids are unmatched!"

Le Passage Cairo Hotel & Casino

10/10 Excellent

"I highly recommend Le Passage Cairo Hotel & Casino to anyone traveling through Egypt. I recently stayed for one night, which is my usual routine during Cairo stopovers, and the hotel never disappoints. Why I love staying here:Impeccable Cleanliness: The rooms and facilities are always spotless and well-maintained. Delicious Food: The dining options are excellent, offering high-quality, flavorful meals. Outstanding Service: The staff is incredibly professional, genuinely friendly, and always welcoming. If you are looking for a comfortable, reliable, and top-tier hotel near the airport, do yourself a favor and book your stay here. I strongly advise other travelers to choose Le Passage!"

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1. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Cairo Maadi by IHG

2. Hilton Cairo Grand Nile

3. Nile sky hotel and suites

4. Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at First Residence

5. Kempinski Nile Hotel Cairo

6. Intercontinental Cairo Semiramis by IHG

7. Safir Hotel Cairo

8. Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino

9. Elegance Grand City Hotel

10. Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino Cairo

11. Pyramisa Suites Hotel Cairo

12. Delta Pyramids Hotel

13. Cairo Marriott Hotel

14. Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza

15. Novotel Cairo El Borg

16. Fairmont Nile City, Cairo

17. Ramses Hilton

18. The President Hotel Cairo

19. white swan hotel

20. Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo

Where to stay in Old Cairo

Downtown Cairo

Zamalek

Nasr City

Al Haram

Heliopolis

Top Old Cairo Hotel Reviews

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

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