Old Cairo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
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.
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.
Ben Ezra Synagogue
After visiting Ben Ezra Synagogue, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cairo. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
Activities
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Our pick of the best Old Cairo Hotel Deals
Hilton Cairo Grand Nile
The hotel is grandiose, the room pretty standard - the bathroom could benefit from a renovation. Overall good experience, beautiful views and great breakfast.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
The staff was very responsible, helpful and courtious.”
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino
Stayed for 3 nights in a family suite. Very spacious and modern room. Great service from all staff. Great breakfast. Lovely view and club lounge. Totally recommend
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
Staff was friendly, food was fantastic and hotel was beautiful!
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Cairo Marriott Hotel
I can’t say enough good things about the state we had at the Cairo Marriott hotel. I unfortunately had a fall the day before a tour was supposed to start, and we had to book additional nights. The staff went out of their way to help us. They went above and beyond in helping us. This would start with ...
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Marriott Mena House Cairo
Everything is great!
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Cairo
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.
Downtown Cairo
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.
