Old Cairo

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The best falafel in the entire world. Seriously. No joke. 
A small restaurant right when you pass through the gates to get in to the Coptic Museum/ Hanging Church streets. 
The owner will beckon you in. He will also give you directions and recommendations for the churches. When you are finished, stop at his restaurant. The tahini is also spectacular. 
Its likely that he will also give you free delicious Egyptian tea. He cooks the falafel fresh for you, and they are piping hot and fantastic. #Culture
Free entry, and a gorgeous short stop. 
For the best falafel in the world, eat at Family Restaurant and Coffee before you leave its located right after you enter the gates leading onto the street that the Hanging Church is located on.
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Hilton Cairo Grand Nile

Hilton Cairo Grand Nile

5 out of 5
Corniche El Nil, Garden City Cairo
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7.6/10 Good! (798 reviews)
Top of the line hotel. Pure class. The staff treats you like a King/Queen. I will always stay here when I come to Cairo

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

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Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Cairo Maadi by IHG

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Cairo Maadi by IHG

4.5 out of 5
29A Nile Corniche, Maadi Cairo Cairo Governorate
$188 nightly
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Nice room. A few problems. Didn’t have the couch made into a bed. The tipping culture is beyond crazy. Every person wants a tip for doing anything at all

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

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Le Méridien Cairo Airport

Le Méridien Cairo Airport

5 out of 5
Cairo Airport , Terminal 3 Cairo
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Absolutely fabulous and super convenient airport hotel. Greatcsevice, the club room had snacks and happy hour. Many options for breakfast. We had a 5am flight and it was great to have such a nice hotel right there at terminal 3 to walk from to the check in counter.,

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

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Marriott Mena House Cairo

Marriott Mena House Cairo

5 out of 5
6 Pyramids Road Giza
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Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

5 out of 5
Cairo Cairo
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Entire staff was tremendously helpful and welcoming. They really represented the brand well and I look forward to my next stay in Egypt!

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Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino

Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino

5 out of 5
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Other neighborhoods around Old Cairo

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Originally Beit El Kertlia, this historic home has so many grand rooms, ornate decor, beautiful courtyards, gardens and and my favorite part, the rooftop (you can see Ibn Tulum mosque from here). ⁣
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One of the many interesting features in this house, is an indoor well, it is in the first room you can enter to your right. They say if you stare closely down the well, you'll see the face of your lover staring back at you

As-Sayidah Zaynab

If you're spending time in As-Sayidah Zaynab, check out sights like Townhouse Gallery or Gayer-Anderson Museum and hop on the metro to see more the city at Sayyeda Zeinab Station or Saad Zaghloul Station.

As-Sayidah Zaynab
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
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
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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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
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


Old Cairo

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