Old Cairo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Cairo
Popular places to visit
The Hanging Church
The Hanging Church is just one of the places to see in Cairo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
Coptic Museum
You can study the exhibits at Coptic Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Cairo. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Manial Palace
You can study the exhibits at Manial Palace, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Cairo. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.
Coptic Cairo
Learn about the local history of Cairo when you spend time at Coptic Cairo. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Manasterly Palace
Enjoy a performance at Manasterly Palace, a popular theatre in Cairo. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Babylon Fortress
You can learn about the history of Cairo with a trip to Babylon Fortress. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
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Our pick of the best Old Cairo Hotel Deals
Hilton Cairo Grand Nile
Perfect everything
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Cairo Maadi by IHG
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 27 Feb 2026
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Rooms were clean. It was very convenient for us to take an early morning flight. The shuttle driver Samah was amazing
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Marriott Mena House Cairo
Lovely oldy worlde atmosphere and attention to detail of days gone by. Nothing is too much for them. Extremely comfortable beds and I am very fussy. Lovely comfortable sun beds as well. Well worth buying the room with access to the M lounge. Best of all free golf buggy transport to VIP entrance to ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
Property is conveniently located in the midst of the hustle bustle. Breakfast was good, lots of options. I had Hassan help me with my room as well as an extension for an extra day and it was great
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino
It was a wonderful experience and a pleasant stay. A great country and truly good people. Thank you for all your efforts.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Cairo
Al Manial
If you're spending some time in Al Manial, Manial Palace and Umm Kulthum Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
