Best neighbourhoods to book a hotel in Cairo
Below are the average prices for hotels in the most popular neighbourhoods in Cairo
Price | £28 - £193 |
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| CHEAPEST NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CAIRO | Abdeen | 74% cheaper | Hotels in Abdeen are the cheapest in Cairo at just £28 per night on average |
| MOST EXPENSIVE NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CAIRO | Bab ash-Sha'riyah | 45% more expensive | Bab ash-Sha'riyah has the highest priced hotels in Cairo with rooms averaging £193 per night |
| MOST POPULAR NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CAIRO | Qaṣr an-Nīl | 63% more users visited | More momondo users search for hotels in Qaṣr an-Nīl than any other neighbourhood in Cairo |
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Are there hotels available near Tahrir Square?
The average price for hotels near Tahrir Square is £43 per night. Of those hotels, momondo users recommend the 11 hotels below for those looking to stay in the area. Since Tahrir Square is more popular at some times of year than others, prices may vary depending on when you plan your trip. Hotels near Tahrir Square are typically 60% less expensive than the average hotel in Cairo, which is £109.
Intercontinental Cairo Semiramis, An IHG Hotel
Corniche El Nil,P.O. Box 60, Cairo, Egypt
Hotels in popular neighbourhoods in Cairo
Below are the most popular neighbourhoods in Cairo to stay in, as well as some of the best hotels in each area
Al Maadi
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Check out the information below to find the best deal on a hotel room in Cairo
| Low season | January | cheapest month to stay |
| High season | May | most expensive time to stay |
| 54% | expected price decrease | |
| 51% | expected price increase |
Price | £38 - £171 |
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| Highest day of week | Thursday | is the most expensive day of the week to book |
| Cheapest day of week | Saturday | is the cheapest day of the week to book |
| £125 | is the average per night cost for a hotel on this day | |
| £60 | is the average per night cost for a hotel on this day |
| Cheapest time to book | The cheapest time to book hotels in Cairo is: 4-5 star, 88 days before. |
1-2 star | £15 - £21 | |
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3 star | £34 - £40 | |
4-5 star | £100 - £132 |
Useful insights on Cairo hotels
Get a quick overview on price and accommodation trends for your visit in Cairo
Lowest Hotel Price | £6 |
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Most Popular Hotel (5-star) | Safir Hotel Cairo |
Hotels Near Airport | 326 |
Average Length of Stay | 4 days |
Cairo travel tips
Those who are wanting to access public transport in Cairo will find a large selection of options to choose from. You can choose from transit such as buses, micro-buses and taxis. You can find suitable bus stops within the city centre and a popular taxi rank immediately outside Cairo International Airport (CAI). If you want a Cairo hotel that’s near the airport, then consider choosing the four-star Novotel Cairo Airport. Guests can also find themselves quite close to the attractions like Baron Empain Palace, Citystars Heliopolis and Egyptian Presidential Palace.
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Intercontinental Cairo Semiramis, An IHG Hotel
Corniche El Nil,P.O. Box 60, Cairo, Egypt
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Where to stay in Cairo
Cairo is gifted with lots of neighbourhoods that all have different types of appeal. Some of the more popular neighbourhoods are Downtown Cairo, Garden City, Al-Helmia and Islamic Cairo. Those who are intending to visit for business purposes should choose hotels in Cairo that are located within the city centre. By choosing central Cairo hotels, you can have good accessibility to the top buildings. The Lotus Hotel is located in the heart of the city centre and also offers free breakfast to the guests that stay here.
Learn about attractions and sights in Cairo
There are lots of attractions, landmarks and activities in Cairo that are exciting to most people. You’ll be spoiled for choice on the large selection, and it's advisable to plan your time accordingly, so you can enjoy all of the best attractions. Consider visiting some of the top sights like The Egyptian Museum, Giza Necropolis, Pyramid of Djoser, Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Giza Plateau, The Hanging Church, Cairo Tower, The Coptic Museum, Al-Azhar Mosque, among many others. Find cheap hotels in Cairo like the five-star Tolip Gardens Hotel if you want to be close to some of the best attractions.
Those who are looking to enjoy the nightlife in Cairo will find that they can have a great experience if they choose to visit some of the leading bars, clubs and restaurants in the area. There is a concentration of top bars that are located either in the city centre or in the district of Zamalek; some of these include Stage One Lounge & Bar, OPIA Lounge & Bar, Stella Bar, Jazz Bar, Pub 28, Gu Bar, The Bar, among others. Book hotels in Cairo within Zamalek, like the five-star Fairmont Nile City.
Cairo holds lots of popular events that attract a variety of visitors, tourists and residents to the city. Depending on what time of year you travel, expect events to change. You can enjoy seasonal events of festivals, celebrations with religious intent, and more. Some of the top events in Cairo include Wafaa Al-Nil Festival, Prophet Mohamed’s Birthday, Cairo International Film Festival and Pharaonic Race, among others. Choose to stay in a hotel that is well recommended with good accessibility to these festivals, like the five-star Grand Nile Tower. The hotel also offers free Wi-Fi to all of its guests.
Information about staying in Cairo
Read these important travel tips before booking a hotel in Cairo
A stay of 4 nights is most popular when visiting Cairo.
£73 per night is the average rate for a room when booking a hotel in Cairo. Prices will differ depending on factors such as star rating, time of year and location.
Hotels in Cairo are usually cheapest during the month of January. You can expect a price decrease of around 54% during this period.
Friday is the day where you will typically find the lowest price for your hotel room in Cairo. The highest price tends to be on Wednesday.
Cairo hostels and hotels with a 2 star rating and below charge around £37 for a bed per person. This will be around £35 under the cost of a typical Cairo hotel.
Areas such as Al Maadi, Al Zamalek, Old Cairo and Al Azbakeya prove popular amongst people booking a hotel in Cairo.
Temperatures in Cairo are typically around 27 °C during August and the chance of rain is low, which makes August the perfect time to spend some time outside at popular area attractions.
Yes, there are 170 vacation rentals in Cairo. At the moment, New Maadi Apartment is the most popular Cairo holiday rental based on our user data. Search for vacation holiday in Cairo.
There are 160 hostels in Cairo if you want to save money on accommodations during your trip. Safary Hotel happens to be the most popular hostel in Cairo at the moment. Find deals on hostels in Cairo.
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Pyramids Valley
25 Abo Alhool Street, Cairo, Egypt
City Palace Hotel
1 El Amir Qadadar Street, Tahrir Sq., Cairo, Egypt
Swiss Inn Nile Hotel
110, El Bahr El Aazem Street, Cairo, Egypt
Triumph Plaza Hotel
El Khalifa El Maamoun St. Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt
Mamlouk Pyramids Hotel
18 Abo El Houl El Seyahi Street, Haram, Giza, Cairo, Egypt
Best View Pyramids Hotel
13 Gamal Abd. Naser Sreet Nazlet El Samman, Al Haram, Giza, Cairo, Egypt
Tolip Family Park Hotel
Cairo Suez Road - Km 26, Cairo, Egypt
The Gabriel
Suncity Mail, Autostrad Road, Cairo, Egypt
Dahab Hostel
26 Mahmoud Bassiouny, Cairo, Egypt
President Hotel
22 Taha Hussein Str, Cairo, Egypt
Newcity Suites & Apartments
Cairo, Egypt
Cleopatra Hotel
2 Al Bustan Street, Downtown, Cairo, Egypt
Hotel Grand Royal
Talaat Harb Square, No. 01, Cairo, Egypt
Sakan 252
Cairo, Egypt
Villa Belle Epoque
Road 13, Villa 63, Cairo, Egypt
Helnan Landmark Hotel
Plot 86, 90th Street, 5th Settlement, Cairo, Egypt
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