Zamalek

Cairo

Panoramic view of river Nile in downtown of Cairo with Zamalek and modern buildings, Egypt
Panoramic view of river Nile in downtown of Cairo with Zamalek and modern buildings, Egypt
#History 
Designed by Italian architect with a beautiful, classic European style, the palace was built in 1907 by the Nile River in Zamalek for Princess Aisha Fahmy. It was fully restored and opened to the public two years ago.
Koshary at bright and cheery Cairo Kitchen.

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Top hotels in Zamalek

Cairo Marriott Hotel

Cairo Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
16 Saray El Gezira Cairo
The price is RM498 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
RM498
RM643 total
18 Feb - 19 Feb
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Great location and all needed amenities and entertainment very much in house

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Cairo Marriott Hotel
The President Hotel Cairo

The President Hotel Cairo

3 out of 5
22 Taha Hussein Str Cairo
Stay at this spa hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (296 reviews)
Great room, great location, excellent staff

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

The President Hotel Cairo
Om Kolthoom Hotel & Tower

Om Kolthoom Hotel & Tower

4 out of 5
5 Abu El Feda Street Cairo
The price is RM273 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
RM273
RM352 total
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 coffee shops/cafes and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square are located ...
7.2/10 Good! (124 reviews)
first night was so noisy i didn’t sleep due to the night club downstairs. then the gave me another room higher up and it was good. the gym and sauna were great. breakfast was delicious. wifi was a bit weak.

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Om Kolthoom Hotel & Tower
Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences

Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences

4 out of 5
21 Mohamed Mazher Street Cairo
The price is RM449 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
RM449
RM578 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cairo. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (553 reviews)
Spotless room, amazing staff, friendly and overall incredibly amazing. Food was out of this world too! The view is so gorgeous.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences
Le Méridien Cairo Airport

Le Méridien Cairo Airport

5 out of 5
Cairo Airport , Terminal 3 Cairo
The price is RM382 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
RM382
RM502 total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
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! (1,119 reviews)
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

Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Marriott Mena House Cairo

Marriott Mena House Cairo

5 out of 5
6 Pyramids Road Giza
The price is RM1,694 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
RM1,694
RM2,185 total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
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! (827 reviews)
Room is perfect except that in ads rooms it’s over looking the pyramid but over all 5 stars

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Marriott Mena House Cairo
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Other neighbourhoods around Zamalek

Aswan downtown with sailboats, panoramic view on the Nile, Egypt

Mohandessin

Appreciated for its museums and live music, you might consider exploring Mohandessin. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Agricultural Museum, and jump on the metro at Al-Tawfikia Station or Sudan Station to get around the city.

Mohandessin
Panoramic view of central Cairo skyline at night

Downtown Cairo

4/5(69 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Cairo
Overlooking the Nile River

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.

Qasr an-Nil
يممم يممم .. حمام ومشويات وورق عنب وبتاع كلوو ياباشا 😍

Al Duqqi

4/5(14 area reviews)

The museums and live music are just a few things visitors like about Al Duqqi. Agricultural Museum and Mr & Mrs Mahmoud Khalil Museum are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Dokki Station or Behooth Station to get around the larger area.

Al Duqqi
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
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


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