Zamalek Travel Guide

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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.
A table with two dishes, a bowl of food and a pot with food, and a glass of drink.

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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$513 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$513
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Clean friendly beautiful"

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

Cairo Marriott Hotel
The President Hotel Cairo

The President Hotel Cairo

3 out of 5
22 Taha Hussein Str Cairo
The price is NZ$284 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
NZ$284
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (345 reviews)
"Fabulous in so many ways! Location, location, location! Very walkable area day and night and quite peaceful and full of trees. The staff were all magnificent from the manager to our cleaning lady, Mena! I have never experienced this level of care and I travel a lot. The rooms were immaculate and ..."

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

The President Hotel Cairo
Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences

Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences

4 out of 5
21 Mohamed Mazher Street Cairo
The price is NZ$370 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
NZ$370
2 Dec - 3 Dec
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (606 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay so much and only regret not being able to stay longer. Everything was amazing, from the service and cleanliness to the hospitality. Thank you to the staff."

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026

Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences
Flamenco Hotel Cairo

Flamenco Hotel Cairo

4 out of 5
2 El Gezira El Wosta Street Cairo
The price is NZ$187 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$187
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (460 reviews)
"Lovely hotel in great location"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

Flamenco Hotel Cairo
AJIRA Zamalek Hotel

AJIRA Zamalek Hotel

3 out of 5
Ahmed Heshmat Cairo Cairo Governorate
The price is NZ$202 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
NZ$202
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square are located ...
8.2/10 Very good! (10 reviews)
"Highly recommended, the hotel newly opened and everything is unique, the staff is very friendly and professional, the breakfast was delicious, thank you Ajira , definitely will come again ❤️"

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

AJIRA Zamalek Hotel
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

5 out of 5
Cairo Cairo
The price is NZ$534 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
NZ$534
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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 ...
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
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 Midan Talaat Harb are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Orabi Station or Nasser Station to see more of the city.

Al Haram

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

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.

Heliopolis

If you're in Heliopolis, take some time to enjoy the ample dining options. Consider stopping by Tivoli Dome, and you can hop on the metro at Al Ahram Station to see more of the area.

Nazlet El-Semman

Though Nazlet El-Semman may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Giza Pyramid Complex and Sound and Light Theater.



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