Old 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.
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.
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.
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
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Cairo Day Tour visit Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Khan Khalil Bazaar
The Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, Khan Khalil Bazaar & Old Cairo
Visiting Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old market of Khan Khalili
Giza Pyramids Adventure Tours With ATV Quad Bike Ride in Desert
Top hotels in Old Cairo
Hilton Cairo Grand Nile
The hotel is grandiose, the room pretty standard - the bathroom could benefit from a renovation. Overall good experience, beautiful views and great breakfast.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Cairo Marriott Hotel
The building is historic and looks so gorgeous. The rooms were beautiful, beds were comfortable and we were not bothered by the outsider noise/car honking at all. Service is great and breakfast is just wonderful. Highly recommend plus the location is central
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Gloria and Peter are highlights of the Staff at the Meridien.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino
The staff were extremely welcoming, especially those in reception (Mr Yousef in particular). Mr Omar, the breakfast’s manager, and on the breakfast’s staff, Mostafa were always there to answer any questions we might have had and they were very hospitable.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
Staff was friendly, food was fantastic and hotel was beautiful!
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Marriott Mena House Cairo
Everything is great!
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Cairo
Al Manial
If you're spending some time in Al Manial, Manial Palace and Nilometer are top sights worth seeing.
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. Agricultural Museum and Mr & Mrs Mahmoud Khalil 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.
