Zamalek

Cairo

Panoramic view of river Nile in downtown of Cairo with Zamalek and modern buildings, Egypt
Panoramic view of river Nile in downtown of Cairo with Zamalek and modern buildings, Egypt
#History 
Designed by Italian architect with a beautiful, classic European style, the palace was built in 1907 by the Nile River in Zamalek for Princess Aisha Fahmy. It was fully restored and opened to the public two years ago.
Koshary at bright and cheery Cairo Kitchen.

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Top hotels in Zamalek

Cairo Marriott Hotel

Cairo Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
16 Saray El Gezira Cairo
The price is S$250 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
S$250
11 Mar - 12 Mar
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! (1,012 reviews)
Absolutely Amazing. It was an Palace before. The only if , was that the bathub was a little slow to drain.

Reviewed on 9 Mar, 2026

Cairo Marriott Hotel
The President Hotel Cairo

The President Hotel Cairo

3 out of 5
22 Taha Hussein Str Cairo
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (302 reviews)
This was a great place to land in a quiet area of Cairo to get some rest before my adventure began. The neighborhood is very charming, and the staff was excellent - very welcoming. I would stay here again.

Reviewed on 9 Mar, 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 S$168 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
S$168
17 Mar - 18 Mar
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! (561 reviews)
First the bad. Check in staff was snooty, place is a little off the beaten path and congested for tourists traveling between sites. Super safe part of town, plenty of good eats within walking distance, enjoy a bottle of wine and overlook the Nile at their bar, etc.. I'd stay here again but HC Grand ...

Reviewed on 8 Mar, 2026

Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences
Om Kolthoom Hotel & Tower

Om Kolthoom Hotel & Tower

4 out of 5
5 Abu El Feda Street Cairo
The price is S$127 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
S$127
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 coffee shops/cafes and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square are located ...
7.2/10 Good! (129 reviews)
It’s ok

Reviewed on 19 Feb, 2026

Om Kolthoom Hotel & Tower
Le Méridien Cairo Airport

Le Méridien Cairo Airport

5 out of 5
Cairo Airport , Terminal 3 Cairo
The price is S$250 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
S$250
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,144 reviews)
Always business choice at Cairo airport for ease of travel and access to airport via walk-way-bridge. Lebanese restaurant is one of best in Egypt. Excellent for travellers and business travellers alike.

Reviewed on 10 Mar, 2026

Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Marriott Mena House Cairo

Marriott Mena House Cairo

5 out of 5
6 Pyramids Road Giza
The price is S$838 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
S$838
12 Mar - 13 Mar
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! (840 reviews)
The would was amazing at the grill

Reviewed on 10 Mar, 2026

Marriott Mena House Cairo
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Other neighbourhoods around Zamalek

Panoramic view of central Cairo skyline at night

Downtown Cairo

4/5(69 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Cairo
Overlooking the Nile River

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.

Qasr an-Nil
يممم يممم .. حمام ومشويات وورق عنب وبتاع كلوو ياباشا 😍

Al Duqqi

4/5(14 area reviews)

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.

Al Duqqi
Mosque Sultan Hassan

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.

Garden City
Abdeen Palace, a residence of the President of Egypt - Cairo

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.

Abdin
#history

Originally Beit El Kertlia, this historic home has so many grand rooms, ornate decor, beautiful courtyards, gardens and and my favorite part, the rooftop (you can see Ibn Tulum mosque from here). ⁣
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One of the many interesting features in this house, is an indoor well, it is in the first room you can enter to your right. They say if you stare closely down the well, you'll see the face of your lover staring back at you

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.

As-Sayidah Zaynab


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