Old Cairo
Cairo
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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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Best ViP Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, inside Pyramids
Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo with Belly Dancing and Hotel Transfer
Luxury Nile Dinner Cruise with Entertainment in Cairo
Optional ViP all-inclusive Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Inside Pyramid
Cairo Day Tour visit Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Khan Khalil Bazaar
Private Day Tour to Giza Pyramids Sphinx Memphis Saqqara & Dahshur Pyramids
Top hotels in Old Cairo
Hilton Cairo Grand Nile
The hotel ameneties are good . The food is great and breakfast has alot of variety
Reviewed on 3 Jan, 2026
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Easy check-in, room and bed were comfortable, the breakfast buffet was very good. The only thing that Expedia could add is that you can walk from Cairo airport terminal 3 to the hotel instead of having to find a cab.
Reviewed on 1 Jan, 2026
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
Great
Reviewed on 28 Dec, 2025
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino
The staff was so nice and helpful. The room was amazing and felt safe day and night coming and going. Would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 6 Jan, 2026
Marriott Mena House Cairo
Great !
Reviewed on 2 Jan, 2026
The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo
Really enjoyed seeing the Nile and Cairo’s atmosphere from that amazing terrace. Room is super clean Staff is friendly and welcoming Everything was great!!! I would come back again.
Reviewed on 5 Jan, 2026
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. 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.
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.
