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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Cairo Marriott Hotel

Cairo Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
16 Saray El Gezira Cairo
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$143 nightly
The price is $164 total per night from Feb 18 to Feb 19
$164 total
Feb 18 - Feb 19
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Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 14 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Room was spotless and the staff were excellent. Great location and choice of restaurants.

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026

Cairo Marriott Hotel
The President Hotel Cairo

The President Hotel Cairo

3 out of 5
22 Taha Hussein Str Cairo
$140 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
$162 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
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Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (296 reviews)
Great room, great location, excellent staff

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

The President Hotel Cairo
Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences

Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences

4 out of 5
21 Mohamed Mazher Street Cairo
$133 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
$153 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
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Book a 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 our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (550 reviews)
Very large apartment with everything in functioning order although looking just a bit dated but well maintained. Kitchen looks like it belonged to a former live-in apartment. Superior breakfast nice pool with Nile view

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences
Om Kolthoom Hotel & Tower

Om Kolthoom Hotel & Tower

4 out of 5
5 Abu El Feda Street Cairo
$70 nightly
The price is $82 total per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
$82 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
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Stay at this hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 coffee shops/cafes, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square are located ...
7.2/10 Good! (123 reviews)
Wonderful stay, great stuff thanks

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

Om Kolthoom Hotel & Tower
Le Méridien Cairo Airport

Le Méridien Cairo Airport

5 out of 5
Cairo Airport , Terminal 3 Cairo
$152 nightly
The price is $179 total per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
$179 total
Feb 27 - Feb 28
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Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,122 reviews)
Thank-you so much to the incredible staff - when I checked in off a 4am flight they assisted me with changing my reservation so I could sleep after a long journey!! They went above and beyond and made me feel so welcome as a guest!

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Marriott Mena House Cairo

Marriott Mena House Cairo

5 out of 5
6 Pyramids Road Giza
$571 nightly
The price is $658 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$658 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Giza. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (823 reviews)
Wonderful grounds and service. The ladies looking after our rooms (Mona and her colleagues) were very helpful and made sure we had everything we needed at all times. Marian at the restaurant provided excellent service also.

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026

Marriott Mena House Cairo
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Other neighborhoods 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(557 area reviews)

Dive into the rich architectural heritage of 19th-century European Beaux-Arts and Egyptian-Islamic-Moorish Revival styles. Indulge in Groppi's famous ice cream or visit the renowned Café Riche on Talaat Harb Street.

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 the city at Sadat Station or Nasser Station.

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

Al Duqqi

4/5(114 area reviews)

Al Duqqi is well-liked for its museums and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Orman Botanical Gardens and Agricultural Museum are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Dokki Station or Behooth Station to get around.

Al Duqqi
Mosque Sultan Hassan

Garden City

Uncover some of the top draws of Garden City like its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, make a stop by Qasr El Nil Bridge or Tahrir Square.

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 the city at Mohamed Naguib Station or Attaba Station.

Abdin


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