Zamalek Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Giza Pyramid Complex
You can learn more about the history of Giza when you make a stop at a top site such as Giza Pyramid Complex. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
Grand Egyptian Museum
You can study the exhibits at Grand Egyptian Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Giza. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
Pyramid of Khufu
Pyramid of Khufu is just one of the places to see in Giza, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
Great Sphinx of Giza
Great Sphinx of Giza is just one of the places to see in Giza, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
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.
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Our pick of the best Zamalek Hotel Deals
Cairo Marriott Hotel
Room was spotless and the staff were excellent. Great location and choice of restaurants.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
The President Hotel Cairo
Clean, friendly staff, cafe and pub on site.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences
Very large apartment with everything in functioning order although looking just a bit dated but well maintained. Kitchen looks like it belonged to a former live-in apartment. Superior breakfast nice pool with Nile view
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Om Kolthoom Hotel & Tower
Wonderful stay, great stuff thanks
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Thank-you so much to the incredible staff - when I checked in off a 4am flight they assisted me with changing my reservation so I could sleep after a long journey!! They went above and beyond and made me feel so welcome as a guest!
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Marriott Mena House Cairo
Wonderful grounds and service. The ladies looking after our rooms (Mona and her colleagues) were very helpful and made sure we had everything we needed at all times. Marian at the restaurant provided excellent service also.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zamalek
Mohandessin
Appreciated for its museums and live music, you might consider exploring Mohandessin. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Agricultural Museum, and jump on the metro at Al-Tawfikia Station or Sudan Station to get around the city.
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.
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.
Al Duqqi
The museums and live music are just a few things visitors like about Al Duqqi. Orman Botanical Gardens and Agricultural 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.
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.
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.
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- Mikerinos Pyramid
- Cairo Citadel
- Manyal Palace Museum
- Sabil Qitas
- Al Fustat Garden
- As-Salam International Hospital
- Qasr El Nil Bridge
- Virgin Mary's Tree
- Midan Talaat Harb
- Midan Ataba
- Kefre
- Manial Palace
- El-Mosheer Tantawy Mosque
- Egypt International Exhibitions Center
- Coptic Museum
- Egyptian Geology Museum
- St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Church
- Cairo Opera House
- Zamalek Art Gallery
- Visit Helwan
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- Visit Abdin
- Visit The 5th Settlement
- Visit Islamic Cairo
- Visit Downtown Cairo
- Visit Al Manial
- Visit Gezira
- Visit Maadi
- Visit Al-Jamaliyah
- Visit Heliopolis
