El Atareen Travel Guide
Alexandria
Popular places to visit
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
After visiting Bibliotheca Alexandrina, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Alexandria. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.
Qaitbay Fortress
After visiting Qaitbay Fortress, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Alexandria. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Pompey's Pillar
You can find out about the history of Alexandria with a stop at Pompey's Pillar. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Roman Theatre
Find out about the history of Alexandria with a stop at Roman Theatre. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Cavafy Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Cavafy Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Alexandria. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue
Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue is just one of the places to see in Alexandria, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Top hotels in El Atareen
Le Metropole Luxury Heritage Hotel Since 1902 by Paradise Inn Group
The property is well kept and the staff provides a good customer service.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Windsor Palace Luxury Heritage Hotel Since 1906 by Paradise Inn Group
I absolutely love this hotel! The staff is very friendly, and every detail of the hotel touches your heart. The view of the Mediterranean Sea is amazing. This wasn't my first visit, and it certainly won’t be my last, God willing.
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025
Semiramis hotel
Perfect location and view، and the staff very friendly.
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025
Sea Star Hotel
Enjoyed
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025
Steigenberger Cecil Hotel
Fantastic large room with high ceilings and great view. Location means there is traffic noise past midnight, but that doesn’t bother us - just steps to the Corniche. Best location in Alexandria. Bed was very comfy! Internet a bit weak.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Royal Jewel Al Raml Hotel
Hotel staff made experience very enjoyable
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around El Atareen
Al Mesallah East
If you're spending some time in Al Mesallah East, Cavafy Museum and Graeco-Roman Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Al-Manshiyah
If you're spending some time in Al-Manshiyah, Manshia Square and Unknown Soldier are top sights worth seeing.
Bab Sharqi
While visiting Bab Sharqi, you might make a stop by sights like Alexandria National Museum and Mamoura Beach.
Port al-Basal
Port al-Basal might not have many top sights, but Pompey's Pillar and Catacombs of Kom es-Shoqafa are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Roshdy
When in Roshdy, you can plan a visit to Smouha Sporting Club and Alexandria Sporting Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Sidi Jabir
While visiting Sidi Jabir, you might make a stop by sights like Smouha Sporting Club and Green Plaza Mall.
