Downtown Cairo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Cairo
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.
American University of Cairo
Explore the campus of American University of Cairo during your visit to Cairo. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Activities
Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo with Belly Dancing and Hotel Transfer
Day-Trip to Alexandria from Cairo by Private Car
From Cairo: Nile River Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment
Hurghada: Luxury VIP La Rock Spa & Beauty Salon
Cairo Day Tour visit Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Khan Khalil Bazaar
Cairo Tour: Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, Sphinx, Khan El Khalili & Lunch
Our pick of the best Downtown Cairo Hotel Deals
Hilton Cairo Grand Nile
Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025
The St. Regis Cairo
Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025
The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo
Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025
Fairmont Nile City, Cairo
Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
Reviewed on 22 Jul. 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 Mosque of Syeda Zainab or Townhouse Gallery, 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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