Zamalek Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A river with modern buildings and a historic bridge.
A cityscape with a river, a bridge, and a prominent dome-shaped building.
A grand staircase with ornate iron railings and three large stained glass windows at the top.
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Our pick of the best Zamalek Hotel Deals

Cairo Marriott Hotel

Cairo Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
16 Saray El Gezira Cairo
The price is NZ$417 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
NZ$417
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 14 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Cairo Marriott Hotel
Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences

Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences

4 out of 5
21 Mohamed Mazher Street Cairo
The price is NZ$298 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
NZ$298
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cairo. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very good! (586 reviews)
"Hot water didn't come out from 1 shower room"

Reviewed on 13 July 2026

Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences
The President Hotel Cairo

The President Hotel Cairo

3 out of 5
22 Taha Hussein Str Cairo
The price is NZ$146 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$146
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
The President Hotel Cairo
Le Méridien Cairo Airport

Le Méridien Cairo Airport

5 out of 5
Cairo Airport , Terminal 3 Cairo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$238 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
NZ$238
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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! (1,157 reviews)
"Room very clean, very very quiet, easily accessible to hotel, great pricing."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

5 out of 5
Cairo Cairo
The price is NZ$428 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
NZ$428
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (341 reviews)
"body soap and shampoo containers were empty"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
Marriott Mena House Cairo

Marriott Mena House Cairo

5 out of 5
6 Pyramids Road Giza
The price is NZ$858 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
NZ$858
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Giza. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (881 reviews)
"Stayed a Marriott Mena House for 4 nights as a base for site-seeing the pyramids and the new museum. It's a fantastically maintained property with lovely rooms (we had a pyramid view deluxe double), wonderful green space and a fantastic pool area. The staff are wonderful and go above and beyond to ..."

Reviewed on 20 July 2026

Marriott Mena House Cairo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in Zamalek

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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 Egyptian National Railways Museum are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Orabi Station or Nasser Station to see more of the city.

Nasr City

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

Al Haram

If you're spending some time in Al Haram, Giza Pyramid Complex and Grand Egyptian Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Heliopolis

Consider a visit to Serapium and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Heliopolis. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at El Nozha Station or Alf Maskan Station.

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.



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