Downtown Cairo Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Egyptian Museum
You can study the exhibits at Egyptian Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Cairo. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Tahrir Square
Learn about the local history of Cairo when you spend time at Tahrir Square. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Talaat Harb Street
You can learn about the history of Cairo with a stop at Talaat Harb Street. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Midan Talaat Harb
Learn about the local history of Cairo with a stop at Midan Talaat Harb. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Abdeen Palace
You can study the exhibits at Abdeen Palace, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Cairo. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
Giza Pyramid Complex
You can learn more about the history of Giza when you make a stop at a top site such as Giza Pyramid Complex. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
Top hotels in Downtown Cairo
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
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Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo
Perfect customer service & attention to detail.The rooms are immaculate beds are super comfortable and the food is delicious
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
wonderful experience at this hotel. The service was exceptional from start to finish, the room was comfortable and beautifully kept, and every staff member went above and beyond to make my stay perfect.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Hilton Cairo Grand Nile
Five star Hotel
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Ramses Hilton
Staff are not responsive.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
The St. Regis Cairo
We enjoyed our stay and would stay again. The staff were very attentive and rooms were comfortable. The spa was also relaxing after long days exploring the area.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Al Duqqi
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.
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