Heliopolis Travel Guide

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Low angle view of canopy above main entrance of Baron Empain Palace, a historic mansion inspired by the Cambodian Hindu temple of Angkor Wat, located in Heliopolis district, Cairo, Egypt
Baron Empain Palace Cairo Egypt
Baron Empain Palace Heliopolis, rear view
Baron Palace in Cairo Egypt

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Le Méridien Cairo Airport

Le Méridien Cairo Airport

5 out of 5
Cairo Airport , Terminal 3 Cairo
The price is NZ$272 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$272
19 May - 20 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,150 reviews)
Needed to be close to airport for early departure. There is a 5 min walking bridge to/from hotel which is great. Hotel is ideal, nice, and well kept. Restaurant by the pool was enjoyable.

Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Le Passage Cairo Hotel & Casino

Le Passage Cairo Hotel & Casino

5 out of 5
Cairo Intl. Airport Road, Heliopolis Cairo Cairo Governorate
The price is NZ$159 per night from 17 May to 18 May
NZ$159
17 May - 18 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,093 reviews)
This was a short overnight between planes so did not stay for breakfast. Extremely convenient to Cairo airport e.g. 5 minutes and shuttle is every half hour and they provide a system to meet outside the terminal. the staff was very responsive to emails and questions. Would recommend without concern ...

Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Le Passage Cairo Hotel & Casino
Novotel Cairo Airport

Novotel Cairo Airport

4 out of 5
Salah Salem Highway Cairo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$191 per night from 14 May to 15 May
NZ$191
14 May - 15 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Room had bad annoying cigarette smell , only one towel in toilet, carpet smells , very narrow corridors, small windows ( very dirty windows).

Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Novotel Cairo Airport
Radisson Blu Hotel Cairo Heliopolis

Radisson Blu Hotel Cairo Heliopolis

4 out of 5
Abdel Hamid Badawy St Cairo
The price is NZ$205 per night from 27 May to 28 May
NZ$205
27 May - 28 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Our stay was room only for a week, the room was spacious, all amenities available including tea and coffee facilities, fridge and a safe. Iron and hairdryer. Water bottles was left every morning when room was cleaned. There is a roof pool and seating area but unfortunately the pool was very cold ...

Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Cairo Heliopolis
Hilton Cairo Heliopolis

Hilton Cairo Heliopolis

5 out of 5
EL-OROUBA, QISM EL-NOZHA Cairo
The price is NZ$270 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$270
19 May - 20 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 13 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (649 reviews)
The choice for the breakfast was very good. The staff in the breakfast room and in the bar was very kind and helpful. Since I am very sensitive to noise I have asked at the reception early morning after the first night to change the room. They immediately took care of my requesting and I could change ...

Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Hilton Cairo Heliopolis
Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis

Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis

5 out of 5
Orouba Street Cairo Heliopolis Cairo Cairo Governorate
The price is NZ$424 per night from 1 June to 2 June
NZ$424
1 June - 2 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Citystars Heliopolis and City Centre Almaza ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (188 reviews)
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Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis
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Other neighbourhoods around Heliopolis

Peristyle Court of Amenhotep III with two row of columns with papyrus bundle capitals with night lighting at the Luxor temple built by New Kingdom rulers Amenhotep III and Ramesses II at Luxor,Egypt

Sheraton Al Matar

While there might not be top attractions in Sheraton Al Matar, you can explore the larger area and discover places like City Centre Almaza Shopping Mall and Citystars Heliopolis.

Sheraton Al Matar
Exhibition land at Nasr City, with the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones building, Cairo, Egypt

Nasr City

4/5(2 area reviews)

Nasr City is well liked for its parks and casinos. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, International Park and City Center Shopping Mall are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Stadium Station or Fair Zone Station to get around.

Nasr City
New Cairo, Egypt - 11.21.2021: Beautiful lake and bridge at villas area at Madinaty compound, luxury living in Egypt

Al Rehab

Al Rehab might not have many top sights, but Rehab Mall 1 and Maxim Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Al Rehab
Statue of Omar Makram near the Mosque on Tahrir square in Cairo

The 5th Settlement

While The 5th Settlement isn't home to many top sights, Downtown Katameya and Arabella Plaza Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

The 5th Settlement
Sultan Hassan Mosque panorama

Al-Khalifa

While visiting Al-Khalifa, you might make a stop by sights like Cairo Citadel and El Gawhara (Jewel) Palace Museum.

Al-Khalifa
Panoramic view of central Cairo skyline at night

Downtown Cairo

3.5/5(33 area reviews)

Known for its interesting museums and stunning river views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Cairo. Top attractions like Talaat Harb Street and Midan Talaat Harb are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Orabi Station or Nasser Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Cairo


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