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population: 7,734,334area: 214 km²time zone: EET (UTC+2),Summer: EEST (UTC+3)currency (code): EGPprice level: 1website: http://www.cairo.gov.eg/C15/C8/EHome/default.aspx
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CairoAn old city with an exotic history.
If you’re looking for rest and recuperation, then you should probably avoidCairo. Unless, that is, around-the-clock noise, constant honking, and streetsjammed with people tend to put you to sleep. But if you are thrilled byEgyptology, then there’s no better place to be. A week spent at the EgyptianMuseum – you really could spend a week there – will unveil the incredibletreasures they found when Tutankhamun’s burial place was uncovered inLuxor. And that’s just for starters. If shopping’s your thing, then head to Khanel-Khalili souk, where you will find spices, gold, silver, leatherware, andceramics. Street markets also flourish, from Wekala al-Balaq for fabrics toMohammed Ali Street for musical instruments. Hotels cover the entire gamut,from five stars to the bottom of the barrel, so plan your stay ahead of time.Black-and-white taxis abound, but be prepared to haggle on the price, or justfollow the locals and take the Metro. And if you’ve come this far, you can’t sayno to the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx, now can you?
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Pyramids of GizaThe number of tourists who can enterCheops is limited in order to preservethe monument so arrive early (morningsession 0800, then another batch at ...price level: 1opening hours: Daily 0800-1600 winter, 0800-1800summerother names: Pyramids of Giza, Pyramids at Gizarates and features: E£50 (students E£25) to enterthe area, additional E£100 (students E£50) toenter the Pyramid of Cheopssee more at tripwolf.com
Egyptian MuseumThe Egyptian Museum is housed in abeautiful historic building at the northend of Midan Tahriropening hours: Daily 9am-4.45pm, last entry 4pm;Fri 12pm-2pmwebsite: www.egyptianmuseum.gov.egsee more at tripwolf.com
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Al-FishawyThe oldest coffee house in Cairo, Fishawl's isnicknamed the "café of mirrors" for its 19th-century Turkish style décor consisting of panelsof mirros...price level: 1opening hours: Open 24 hoursaddress: 4 doors down from al-Hussein Hotel, just off al-Hussein Squaretelephone: 2 590 6755Pricing rating: 1see more at tripwolf.com
Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam CasinoA palace by the Nileprice level: 3website: http://www.marriott.comaddress: 16 Saraya El Gezira Street, Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt11211telephone: 02/735 88 88other names: Marriottfax: +20 (2) 272 83001see more at tripwolf.com
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The CitadelAn imposing medieval fortress offeringsweeping views of the city.opening hours: 08:00 am -17:00 pm [October-May]; 08:00am -18:00 pm (June-September) Monday to Sundaywebsite: www.touregypt.net/citadel.htmaddress: al-Qala'a, Shar'a Salih Salem, Cairorates and features: £40Pricing rating: 1see more at tripwolf.com
Khan el-KhaliliGo and visit the world famous Khan el KhaliliBazaar largely unchanged since the 14thcentury for all your souvenirs.price level: 1opening hours: 11:00 am – 21:00 pm Saturday to Thursday[Closed: Sunday]address: Off Hussein Square, Cairosee more at tripwolf.com
Sultan Hassan MosqueThis mosque was built of stone taken from thePyramid of Cheops.price level: 2opening hours: 8:00 am – 17:00 pm [October to May] ;8:00 am – 18:00 pm [June to September] Monday toSundaywebsite: http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/hassanmosque.htmaddress: El-Qalaa Street, Cairosee more at tripwolf.com
Grand CafeGrand Cafe is an exquisite place to sit back,relax, and enjoy the Nile scenery, especially atsunset.price level: 2opening hours: 2 pm-2 am,address: Corniche el Nil, Maadi, at the second Maadientrance, Cairo [Metro Station: Al Maadi]telephone: +20-2-3807074see more at tripwolf.com
Jackie's JointDance floor, Restaurant with show kitchen,Bar, Pool tables, and Private karaoke rooms.price level: 2opening hours: 21:00 pm to 4:00 am.address: 1113 Corniche El Nil, Cairo, Egypt 12344telephone: +20-2-25780444see more at tripwolf.com
UpstairsCairo’s most cosmopolitan disco.price level: 3opening hours: 21:00 pm – 04:00 am Monday to Sundayaddress: World Trade Center, Corniche al-Nil, Boulaq,Cairotelephone: +20-2-5783334see more at tripwolf.com
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CairoAn old city with an exotic history.population: 7,734,334area: 214 km²time zone: EET (UTC+2), Summer: EEST (UTC+3)currency (code): EGPprice level: 1website: http://www.cairo.gov.eg/C15/C8/EHome/default.aspxsee more at tripwolf.com
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Culture & SightsPyramids of GizaThe number of tourists who can enter Cheopsis limited in order to preserve the monumentso arrive early (morning session 0800, thenanother batch at ...price level: 1opening hours: Daily 0800-1600 winter, 0800-1800 summerother names: Pyramids of Giza, Pyramids at Gizarates and features: E£50 (students E£25) to enter thearea, additional E£100 (students E£50) to enter thePyramid of Cheopssee more at tripwolf.com
The CitadelAn imposing medieval fortress offeringsweeping views of the city.opening hours: 08:00 am -17:00 pm [October-May]; 08:00am -18:00 pm (June-September) Monday to Sundaywebsite: www.touregypt.net/citadel.htmaddress: al-Qala'a, Shar'a Salih Salem, Cairorates and features: £40Pricing rating: 1see more at tripwolf.com
Khan el-KhaliliGo and visit the world famous Khan el KhaliliBazaar largely unchanged since the 14thcentury for all your souvenirs.price level: 1opening hours: 11:00 am – 21:00 pm Saturday to Thursday[Closed: Sunday]address: Off Hussein Square, Cairosee more at tripwolf.com
Sultan Hassan MosqueThis mosque was built of stone taken from thePyramid of Cheops.price level: 2opening hours: 8:00 am – 17:00 pm [October to May] ;8:00 am – 18:00 pm [June to September] Monday toSundaywebsite: http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/hassanmosque.htmaddress: El-Qalaa Street, Cairosee more at tripwolf.com
Wekala al-BalaqThe Wekalet El Balah is considered one of themost famous markets in Egypt; it's a labyrinthof fabric stores selling anything from cottonand silk to...opening hours: Closed on Sundays,Pricing rating: 1see more at tripwolf.com
Cairo Opera HouseWith the most modern equipment in Africaand the Middle East, Cairo takes pride in itstheatre.price level: 2address: Zamalek, Cairotelephone: +20 3420603see more at tripwolf.com
Mohammad Ali MosqueFinished in 1857 in the Ottoman style, thismosque is the tomb of Mohammad Ali.price level: 1address: Citadel, Cairosee more at tripwolf.com
Birqash Camel MarketCome for the cultural spectacle, or to takehome a camel.price level: 2opening hours: Fridays 8am-12pmaddress: Birqash, Cairosee more at tripwolf.com
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Culture & SightsAbdeen PalaceThe official residence of the EgyptianPresident. Part of the building is a weaponsmuseum.price level: 1opening hours: Museum open Sa-Th 10am-3pmaddress: Moustafa Abdel Raziq Street, off Abdeen Square,Cairotelephone: +20 2 391 0042see more at tripwolf.com
Islamic Ceramic MuseumA new addition to the Gezira Art Center.price level: 1opening hours: Everyday from 9.30 to 1.30 and from 5.30to 10website: http://www.icm.gov.eg/E_introduction.htmltelephone: +20 373298see more at tripwolf.com
Museum of Islamic ArtA collection of Arab antiques facing thehistoric parts of Cairo.price level: 2opening hours: Everyday 9am-11am, 1:30pm-4pmaddress: 352 Ahmed Maher Sq. Bab El-Khalq Cairosee more at tripwolf.com
Townhouse GalleryAn extremely new addition to thecontemporary art of Cairo.price level: 2opening hours: 10am-2pm, 6pm-9pmwebsite: http://www.thetownhousegallery.com/main7.htmladdress: Hussein el Me'mar Pasha Street, Cairotelephone: +20 22 576 80 86see more at tripwolf.com
Egyptian MuseumThe Egyptian Museum is housed in a beautifulhistoric building at the north end of MidanTahriropening hours: Daily 9am-4.45pm, last entry 4pm; Fri12pm-2pmwebsite: www.egyptianmuseum.gov.egsee more at tripwolf.com
Mahmoud Khalil MuseumMahmoud Khalil, a lawyer with a monocle ingloomy face and lovers of French culture,presented this important collection of worksby Impressionist art...website: www.mkhalilmuseum.gov.egaddress: Sharia Kafursee more at tripwolf.com
National Museum of Modern ArtEgyptian art of the 20th Jhs. on three largefloors. Sharia Al-Tahrir, Gezirah at the CairoOpera, Tue-Sun 10-13 and 17-21, Fridays until11.30 clock,...see more at tripwolf.com
Museum of Islamic CeramicGems oriental ceramic crafts from 1200years. 1, Sharia Al-Marsafi, Zamalek, near theMarriott hotel, www.icm.gov.eg, 9.30-13.30daily, and 17:30-22 o...website: www.icm.gov.egaddress: 1, Sharia Al-Marsafi, Zamaleksee more at tripwolf.com
Mahmoud Mukhtar MuseumSince November 2003, the beautiful collectionof works by famous sculptors of Egypt(1891-1934) finally reopened. Sharia Al-Tahrir,Gezirah, opposite ...address: Sharia Al-Tahrir, Gezirahsee more at tripwolf.com
Gayer Anderson MuseumThe museum, which is directly beside the IbnTulun Mosque in a patrician residence built in1631, is definitely worth visiting.see more at tripwolf.com
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Culture & SightsAgricultural Museumsee more at tripwolf.com
Railway Museumsee more at tripwolf.com
Agricultural Museumopening hours: Tue-Sun 0900-1400telephone: 02-3760 8682see more at tripwolf.com
Mr and Mrs Mahmoud Khalil Museumopening hours: Wed-Mon 0900-1730rates and features: E£25see more at tripwolf.com
Abdin Presidential Palace Museumsee more at tripwolf.com
National Railways Museumsee more at tripwolf.com
Nature & AdventureFish GardensApart from the pinnacle that is Al-AzharPark the gardens of Cairo are likely to bea disappointment, being criss-crossed withconcrete and big on ‘Ke...opening hours: daily 0900-1530see more at tripwolf.com
Zoological GardensApart from the pinnacle that is Al-AzharPark the gardens of Cairo are likely to bea disappointment, being criss-crossed withconcrete and big on ‘Ke...opening hours: holidayssee more at tripwolf.com
Giza Zoo(Daily 0900-1700 in winter, 0800-1800 insummer, 50 pt.)The zoo has many claims tofame. In particular it is the biggest exhibitor inAfrica, having...see more at tripwolf.com
Al-Azhar Park(Daily 0900-2300 (0900-2200 on Wed). E£5, theentrance gate is on Salah Salem, a taxi fromDowntown costs E£8-10) . Called in ArabicHadiyka Al-Alzar ...see more at tripwolf.com
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Corniche el-NilA few steps west of Midan el-Tahrir is theCorniche el-Nil, the shore road which runsalong the Nile and is bordered by modernhotels and imposing bui...address: Cairo, Egyptsee more at tripwolf.com
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Nature & AdventureAbercrombie and Kent18 Sharia Youssef El-Guindy, El Bustan Centre,Downtown, 02-2393 6255, www.akegypt.com.website: www.akegypt.comaddress: 18 Sharia Youssef El-Guindy, El Bustan Centre,Downtowntelephone: 02-2393 6255see more at tripwolf.com
American Express21 Sharia Giza, Nile Tower Building, 02-5743656.address: 21 Sharia Giza, Nile Tower Buildingtelephone: 02-574 3656see more at tripwolf.com
Astra TravelAlso have branches in Heliopolis and Maadi.website: www.astratravel.comaddress: 11 Midan El-Missaha, Dokkitelephone: 02-3749 1469see more at tripwolf.com
Cairo Land1 Sharia Salem. 1000-0100.opening hours: 1000-0100address: 1 Sharia Salemsee more at tripwolf.com
Egypt RaysCan cut your costs by booking budgetaccommodation, entry tickets to all sitesincluded.website: www.egyptrays.comaddress: 18 Sharia Hassan Shawi, Nasr Citysee more at tripwolf.com
Isis Travel48 Sharia Giza, Orman Bldg, 02-3749 4325,www.isistravel.com.website: www.isistravel.comaddress: 48 Sharia Giza, Orman Bldgtelephone: 02-3749 4325see more at tripwolf.com
Katameya Tennis Resort23 km southeast of Cairo. Has 10 clay and 2grass courts but you have to know a member.website: www.katameyaheights.comsee more at tripwolf.com
MISR Bowling Centre9th floor, Al Bustan Centre, Bab El-Louk.address: 9th floor, Al Bustan Centre, Bab El-Louksee more at tripwolf.com
Maadi DiversThe first PADI dive centre in Cairo.website: www.maadi-divers.comaddress: 18 Road 218, Maaditelephone: 02-2519 8644see more at tripwolf.com
Maadi Family LandCorniche El-Nil. 1000-0200.opening hours: 1000-0200address: Corniche El-Nilsee more at tripwolf.com
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Hotels & AccommodationsMarriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam CasinoA palace by the Nileprice level: 3website: http://www.marriott.comaddress: 16 Saraya El Gezira Street, Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt11211telephone: 02/735 88 88other names: Marriottfax: +20 (2) 272 83001see more at tripwolf.com
Victoria Hotel Cairocurrency (code): EGPprice level: 1address: 66 Al-Gomhuriyya Streetclassification: 3Low rate: 214.5872Number of reviews in Hotels Combined: 1Service rating: 4Facilities rating: 4Location rating: 3Pricing rating: 5Rooms rating: 5see more at tripwolf.com
Novotel 6th Of October Hotel Cairocurrency (code): EGPprice level: 2address: Ext. 26th of July St.classification: 4Low rate: 371.6113Number of reviews in Hotels Combined: 1Service rating: 5Facilities rating: 5Location rating: 4Pricing rating: 5Rooms rating: 5see more at tripwolf.com
Concorde Hotel Cairocurrency (code): EGPprice level: 1address: 146 El Tahrir Street Doki Cairo Egyptclassification: 3Low rate: 129.8591Number of reviews in Hotels Combined: 11Service rating: 3.636364Facilities rating: 3.363636Location rating: 4.090909Pricing rating: 4.181818Rooms rating: 3.272727see more at tripwolf.com
Ramses Hilton Hotel Cairocurrency (code): EGPprice level: 3address: 1115 Corniche El Nileclassification: 5Low rate: 1131.5499Number of reviews in Hotels Combined: 5Service rating: 3.6Facilities rating: 3.4Location rating: 4.4Pricing rating: 2.8Rooms rating: 3.6see more at tripwolf.com
Intercontinental Pyramids Park Resort Gizacurrency (code): EGPprice level: 3address: Alexandria Desert Road-Km 2.5 PO BOX 70,PYRAMIDSclassification: 5Low rate: 579.7314Number of reviews in Hotels Combined: 6Service rating: 2.333333Facilities rating: 2.5Location rating: 2.166667Pricing rating: 2.333333Rooms rating: 3.333333see more at tripwolf.com
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Hotels & AccommodationsSiag Pyramids Hotel Cairocurrency (code): EGPprice level: 1address: 59 Mariouteya ST. Sakkara Road, Giza P.O.Box 107classification: 4Low rate: 182.0766Number of reviews in Hotels Combined: 6Service rating: 2.166667Facilities rating: 3.166667Location rating: 3.333333Pricing rating: 3Rooms rating: 2.333333see more at tripwolf.com
Cosmopolitan Hotel Cairocurrency (code): EGPprice level: 1address: 1, Iben Tahlab St., Off Kasr El Nile Stclassification: 4Low rate: 275.7259Number of reviews in Hotels Combined: 0Service rating: 0Facilities rating: 0Location rating: 0Pricing rating: 0Rooms rating: 0see more at tripwolf.com
Cataract Pyramids Resort Gizacurrency (code): EGPprice level: 1address: El Haraneya, Sakkara Road, Gizaclassification: 5Low rate: 228.6920Number of reviews in Hotels Combined: 5Service rating: 3.4Facilities rating: 4Location rating: 2.6Pricing rating: 4.2Rooms rating: 3.2see more at tripwolf.com
El Gezirah Sheraton Hotel Cairocurrency (code): EGPprice level: 3address: El Orman P.O. Box 264classification: 5Low rate: 5696.2931see more at tripwolf.com
Zoser Partner Hotel Cairocurrency (code): EGPprice level: 2address: 252 Pyramids Roadclassification: 5Low rate: 513.4408Number of reviews in Hotels Combined: 6Service rating: 3.333333Facilities rating: 3.5Location rating: 4Pricing rating: 3.166667Rooms rating: 3.333333see more at tripwolf.com
Novotel Airport Hotel Cairocurrency (code): EGPprice level: 2address: P.O.Box 8 Postcode 11776 Airport Post OfficeCairoclassification: 4Low rate: 510.4464Number of reviews in Hotels Combined: 2Service rating: 3Facilities rating: 3Location rating: 4.5Pricing rating: 3.5Rooms rating: 3see more at tripwolf.com
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Hotels & AccommodationsThe Australian Hostel Cairocurrency (code): EGPprice level: 2address: 23 Abd El Khaleq Sarwat Downtown - Cairoclassification: 0Number of reviews in Hotels Combined: 1Service rating: 5Facilities rating: 5Location rating: 5Pricing rating: 5Rooms rating: 5see more at tripwolf.com
King Tut Hostel Cairocurrency (code): EGPprice level: 1address: 37 Talaat harb street 8th flr. Downtownclassification: 1Number of reviews in Hotels Combined: 7Service rating: 4.571429Facilities rating: 4.428571Location rating: 4.714286Pricing rating: 4.571429Rooms rating: 4.571429see more at tripwolf.com
Each Way Hostel Cairocurrency (code): EGPprice level: 1address: 44/A Talaat Harb Street, Downtownclassification: 3Number of reviews in Hotels Combined: 0Service rating: 0Facilities rating: 0Location rating: 0Pricing rating: 0Rooms rating: 0see more at tripwolf.com
Pharaohs Palace Hostel Cairocurrency (code): EGPprice level: 1address: 26 Kasr Elneil St, Downtownclassification: 3Number of reviews in Hotels Combined: 0Service rating: 0Facilities rating: 0Location rating: 0Pricing rating: 0Rooms rating: 0see more at tripwolf.com
Canadian Hostelis to be recommended for the super-friendlystaff who offer good travel advice. Cleanairy rooms are a little stark and gloomy, butbreakfast is inclu...price level: 1address: 5 Sharia Talaat Harbtelephone: 02-2392 5794see more at tripwolf.com
Lialy HostelA relatively new establishment right in theheart of everything, spotless, private, andhomely – though rooms are very simple. Thestaff is young, wel...price level: 1address: 8 Midan Talaat Harb, 2nd floortelephone: 02-2575 2802see more at tripwolf.com
Sara Inn HostelA quiet, intimate recently renovated hotel,centrally located with friendly staff. Warmly-decorated, communal lounge with TV andinternet access. Can ...price level: 1website: www.sarainnhostel.comaddress: 21 Sharia Yousef El-Guindi, Bab El-Louqtelephone: 02-2392 2940see more at tripwolf.com
Youth hostel02-368 4107. Location is inconvenient, thoughconnected to the city via public transport.There’s a shared kitchen with prepared mealsavailable, fami...price level: 1opening hours: 0800address: 135 Sharia Abdul Aziz Al-Saud, El-Manial, RodaIsland, near University Bridgetelephone: 02-364 0729fax: 02-368 4107see more at tripwolf.com
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EatingKhan El-Khalili RestaurantIn the heart of the bazaar area: upscaleoriental cuisine, evening live music in thecafé. No alcohol. 5, Sikket Al-Badistan, KhanAl-Khalili, tel: 02...address: 5, Sikket Al-Badistan, Khan Al-Khalilitelephone: 02/590 37 88see more at tripwolf.com
ZamakmakOne of the best fish restaurants in the city hasmoved at the end of 2003: now with secludedgarden. No alcohol. 24, Sharia Ahmed Orabi,Mohandessin, ...telephone: 02/303 52 70see more at tripwolf.com
Abou El-SidTrendy Orient Express into the new millenniumcoffeehouse. It sits on golden pseudo baroquechairs, Egyptian eats, tscherkessische andother food and ...telephone: 02/735 96 40see more at tripwolf.com
Abou TarekAbou Tarek has an incredible rags to richesstory... this man started out pushing a kosharistreet cart in Cairo in 1950, and the enterprisegrew into...opening hours: 7 am to Midnightwebsite: www.aboutarek.comaddress: 16 Maarouf - Shamplion Street - Down Towntelephone: 02/576 1911Pricing rating: 1see more at tripwolf.com
RestaurantschiffeDowntown Nilufer ranks on a restaurant shipon the other. They act like little palaces,their lights reflected in the water at night. Aninstitution i...website: www.lepacha.comaddress: 1901, Saray Al-Gezira, Zamalektelephone: 02/735 30 84see more at tripwolf.com
El-TabeiHigh People's Kitchen for dozens of variationsof Fuul and Taamiyya dishes and deliciousomelets with vegetables. Very popular. Noalcohol. 31, Sharia...address: 31, Sharia Ahmed Orabisee more at tripwolf.com
Café RicheWriters, artists, journalists sit here with abeer or coffee and discuss. The 90-year-oldinstitution was Cairo with a flair for historicaldetail ren...address: 17, Sharia Talaat Harb, Downtowntelephone: 02/392 97 93see more at tripwolf.com
DinnerkreuzfahrtenSome vessels are running daily for lunchand dinner cruises two to three hours andyou choose between several fixed menus.Appointments by telephone p...website: www.peking-restaurants.comtelephone: 02/ 531 63 88see more at tripwolf.com
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EatingRevolving RestaurantLater you can not dine in Cairo. The restaurantin the 41st Floor of the Hotel Grand HyattCairo turns slowly around its own axis.Corniche Al-Nil, Ga...telephone: 02/365 12 34see more at tripwolf.com
FluxSzenebar and restaurant with a joyfulexperimental cuisine, the western connectswith Egyptian influences. 2, Sharia Gameat Al-Nasr, Mohandessin, near...address: 2, Sharia Gameat Al-Nasrtelephone: 02/338 66 01see more at tripwolf.com
El MoroccoMeeting place for famous athletes, movie starsand wannabe celebs. Book by phone! On theBlue Nile boat restaurant on the Garden Al-Andalous, Al-Gezir...telephone: 02/735 31 14see more at tripwolf.com
AndreaThe Cairo Grill restaurant on the outskirtslegend in nearby pyramid is due to a largegarden with a playground, a popular place forfamilies. 59-60, ...address: 59-60, Mariutiyya Canal, Gizatelephone: 02/383 11 33see more at tripwolf.com
Al-FishawyThe oldest coffee house in Cairo, Fishawl's isnicknamed the "café of mirrors" for its 19th-century Turkish style décor consisting of panelsof mirros...price level: 1opening hours: Open 24 hoursaddress: 4 doors down from al-Hussein Hotel, just off al-Hussein Squaretelephone: 2 590 6755Pricing rating: 1see more at tripwolf.com
Cilantro’sFor a Western- style coffee Downtown, themost pleasant environment is still upstairs atCilantro’s despite the competition from Costaand Beano’s nea...address: 31 Sharia Mohammed Mahmoud, opposite the oldAUC campussee more at tripwolf.com
Groppi’sThis landmark used to be the place to meet,but renovations have dimmed the classic café’sformer charm. The coffee isn’t great but thepastries are O...address: Midan Talaat Harb, Downtownsee more at tripwolf.com
Mandarin KhadeerThis place has the best ice cream and sorbetsin Cairo. Mango and mandarin flavours comeout on top.address: 17 Sharia Shargarat Al-Dor, Zamaleksee more at tripwolf.com
SimondsOne of the oldest stand-up coffee shops inCairo, it unfortunately underwent a disastrousrefit in 2008 and little of the 1898 charmremains. Even so,...opening hours: Open 0730-2130address: Sharia 26 July, Zamaleksee more at tripwolf.com
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ShoppingKhan El-KhaliliFarther east in narrow alleyways lies the largeKhan el-Khalili, the bazaar in Cairosee more at tripwolf.com
Souq Al-FustatThis flea market is built on the ruins of anold market that burned down in the 14thcentury, and has a nice selection of shopswhere vendors hawk any...opening hours: Daily 10 am-10 pmaddress: Corner of Hasan Anwar and El Imam Streets in oldCairoPricing rating: 1see more at tripwolf.com
BashayerFor an insider tip, do as the locals do - stop byBashayer to peruse genuine Egyptian arts andcrafts. The selection is huge and prices arelower than...opening hours: 10 am to 10 pmaddress: 58, Sharia Musaddaq, DokkiPricing rating: 1see more at tripwolf.com
Al KhatounFor those dying to get away from theoverwhleming aggressiveness of Khan El Khalilivendors, Al Khatoun is a nearby crafts shopwhose staff won't pres...opening hours: Daily 11am to 9pmwebsite: www.alkhatoun.comaddress: 3, Sharia Mohammed Abdutelephone: 02 2514 7164Pricing rating: 2see more at tripwolf.com
DiwanIf your weary feet need a break from walkingall around the city, stop by for a coffee in thistrendy Zamalek bookstore and café. Customersare allowe...opening hours: Daily 9 am-11:30 pm.address: 159 26 of July St., Zamalektelephone: 2-736-2578Pricing rating: 2see more at tripwolf.com
Lehnert & LandrockLehnert & Landrock bookstore can be a niceescape from Cairo's crazy streets; it has a cozyambiance and a wide array of books in foreignlanguages. B...opening hours: Monday–Friday 10:00 am–2:00 pm, 4:00pm–9:00pm, Saturday only 10:00 am–2:00 pm, Sunday closedaddress: 4, Sharia Sherif, Downtowntelephone: 02-2392760 or 02-23935324Pricing rating: 2see more at tripwolf.com
Shopping MallsKairos modern shopping centers are garish,noisy, air-conditioned temple of consumerism.The Arkadia Mall is the largest mall in Egyptwith 500 shops,...address: 35, Sharia Al-Gizasee more at tripwolf.com
Arkadia MallArkadia is the largest mall in central Cairo -the complex even includes a top-floor arcadelevel and several bars. Nearly 500 shops arehere to satis...opening hours: Daily 10 am-10 pmwebsite: www.arkadiamall.comaddress: Corniche El Nil, Bulaqtelephone: 2-5792084 or 82Pricing rating: 2see more at tripwolf.com
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ShoppingFirst MallCairo's First Mall has an elegant and extensivelayout of brand name jewelry shops andclothing stores. There is also a cafe andbookstore to occupy h...opening hours: Daily 10 am-10 pmwebsite: www.firstmallcairo.comaddress: 35, Giza St., Fours Seasons Hotel at the FirstResidence, Giza,telephone: 3-571 7806Pricing rating: 2see more at tripwolf.com
Abdel-Zaher Book BindersNotebooks, photo albums, folders etc arebeautifully bound in leather and handmadepaper. They also cover books or diaries toorder, and can initial t...opening hours: Open 1000-2200website: www.abdelzaherbinding.comaddress: 31 Sharia Sheikh Mohamed Abdou, behind Al-Azhar Mosquetelephone: 02-2511 8041see more at tripwolf.com
Al-Ahram165 Sharia Mohammed Farid, Downtown. Sat-Thu 0900-1700.opening hours: Sat-Thu 0900-1700address: 165 Sharia Mohammed Farid, Downtownsee more at tripwolf.com
Al Ain GalleryBedouin textiles, cushions, ceramics, and athousand filigree and metalwork lanterns, plusjewellery by the celebrated designer AzzaFahmy ().website: www.azzafahmy.comaddress: 73 Sharia El-Hussein, Dokkitelephone: 02-3749 3940see more at tripwolf.com
TransportGiza Train StationMain tourist office (5 Sharia Adly, near MidanOpera, T02-2391 3454, 0800-1900) . The staffspeak English, but except for a fairly uselessmap and a f...opening hours: 0800-2200telephone: 02-3570 2233see more at tripwolf.com
Ramses Train StationMain tourist office (5 Sharia Adly, near MidanOpera, T02-2391 3454, 0800-1900) . The staffspeak English, but except for a fairly uselessmap and a f...telephone: 02-2579 0767see more at tripwolf.com
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Shuttle BusTaxi drivers will assuage you upon exiting, theyask for E£80 to transport you to the centre,locals usually pay E£40. If you can bargaindown to arou...website: www.cairoshuttle.comtelephone: 19970see more at tripwolf.com
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TransportOld Cairo and Roda IslandThis settlement was constructed by thePersians in about 500 BC to guard the junctionof the Nile and the canal linking it to the RedSea. During the ...see more at tripwolf.com
Terminal 1The airport, www.cairo-airport.com, is 22 km(30-45 minutes) northeast of Cairo. The olderTerminal 1 (T02-2265 5000/1) caters for allEgyptAir flight...telephone: 02-2265 5000see more at tripwolf.com
Terminal 2The airport, www.cairo-airport.com, is 22 km(30-45 minutes) northeast of Cairo. The olderTerminal 1 (T02-2265 5000/1) caters for allEgyptAir flight...telephone: 02-2265 2222see more at tripwolf.com
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Nightlife & EntertainmentBarrel BarBarrel is without music or dancing, but hasa well stocked bar and a period atmospherethat is straight out of Cairo's days under Britishcolonial rul...opening hours: Open daily 10 am to 1 amaddress: Windsor Hotel, 19 Alfy St, 2nd Floortelephone: 2 591 5810 or 5277Pricing rating: 1see more at tripwolf.com
Cairo Jazz ClubHit the best live music scene in Cairo at theJazz Club. Locals and tourists alike flock hereto listen to nightly jazz jams while they eatdinner or ...opening hours: Open daily 8pm to 2am, shows start at10:30 pmaddress: 197 26 July St.telephone: 2 345 9939Pricing rating: 2see more at tripwolf.com
Odeon PalaceOdeon has a lively rooftop atmosphere wherepatrons can enjoy some sheesha and a greatview of the Cairo skyline (well, as much as thesmog will permi...opening hours: Open 24 hoursaddress: 6 Dr. 'Abd al-Hamid Sa'id St.telephone: 2 576 7971Pricing rating: 2see more at tripwolf.com
El Gato NegroGato Negro is the spot for locals to come scopeeach other out. This classy lounge serves somenice scotches and whiskeys and the restaurantnext door...opening hours: 1pm to 2am Daily,address: 32 Jeddah St., Mohandiseentelephone: 2 361 6888Pricing rating: 2see more at tripwolf.com
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Nightlife & EntertainmentAround the Great Pyramid of CheopsIn accordance with the pharaonic custom,Cheops married his sister Merites whosesmaller ruined pyramid stands to the east ofhis, together with the p...see more at tripwolf.com
Sun Boat MuseumThe Sun Boat Museum (daily 0900-1600, E£40,students E£20) is at the base of the south faceof the Cheops Pyramid where five boat pitswere discovered...opening hours: daily 0900-1600rates and features: E£40see more at tripwolf.com
Absolute/2 Weekend nights see hectic club music, andthere are chiller nights during the week. It’s acool- looking venue on the river, with Sangriabar upsta...address: Casino El-Shargara, Corniche El-Nil, Maspero,Bulaqtelephone: 02-2579 6511see more at tripwolf.com
After Eightsometimes later. A real hotspot on theDowntown scene, this smoky little dive is oneof few places in Cairo to hear good live music.Currently Sahra p...opening hours: Tueaddress: 6 Sharia Qasr El-Nil (past a kiosk down anunlikely-looking alley)telephone: 010-339 8000see more at tripwolf.com
Cafeteria HonololoA taste of Cairo’s seediest: Stella, sheesha,Heinekein, and bar girls.address: Sharia Mohammed Farid across the street fromPension Roma, Downtownsee more at tripwolf.com
Cafeteria IrabiA miniature Stella-themed den that is friendlyand allows glimpses of the world through theopen door.address: Sharia Orabi, Downtownsee more at tripwolf.com
Cafeteria StellaThis tiny hole-in-the-wall of a bar is as local asit gets. On offer: basic mezze, E£9.50 Stella,and rum and brandy that is probably bestavoided.address: next to Felfela restaurant, Downtownsee more at tripwolf.com
Café RicheOpen 1000-2400. Classic café that has seen theface of virtually every Arab intellectual andartist of the last century. Renovations havealtered the ...address: 17 Sharia Talaat Harbsee more at tripwolf.com
Jazz Club CairoThe only real live music club in Cairo -including festivals and parties. ProgramPreview, dinner and drinks underwww.cairojazzclub.com. 197, Sharia ...website: www.cairojazzclub.comaddress: 197, Sharia 26th of July, Mohandessintelephone: 02/345 99 39see more at tripwolf.com
Sakiyet Al SawyRock, pop, jazz, theater, readings, likeWestern classical Arabic - no club in Cairo ismore versatile. Sharia 26th of July, Zamalek,in the high stre...website: www.culturewheel.comtelephone: 02/736 61 78see more at tripwolf.com
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Nightlife & EntertainmentAfter EightDJs or bands until well after midnight. Almostweekly meets here Wist Al-Balad (Downtown)to Cairo's most popular live band. 6, ShariaQasr Al-Nil, Do...website: www.after8egypt.comaddress: 6, Sharia Qasr Al-Nil, Downtownsee more at tripwolf.com
Jackie's JointCairo's hottest nightclub, the line at Jackie'sreaches out the door most nights. The covercharge is steep but does include a free drink.Jackie's ha...opening hours: Open daily 9pm to 4am, Happy Hour Sa -Sun 10pm to Midnightaddress: Nile Hilton, Tahrir Squaretelephone: 2 578 0444 or 578 0666Pricing rating: 3see more at tripwolf.com
Crazy House DiscoIf Jackie's Joint is too high-priced for you,hit Crazy House with the rest of the localCairenes. A wild dance floor that goes all nightand a cover ...opening hours: Open daily 11 pm to 5 amaddress: Cairoland Entertainment Center, 1 Salah Salemtelephone: 2 366 1082 or 366 1083Pricing rating: 2see more at tripwolf.com
Palmyra ClubIf you're looking for a different and memorablenightlife experience in Cairo, catch someexotic belly dancing at Palmyra. Though itslocation down an...opening hours: Shows run from 1 am to 4 amaddress: In an alley off 26 July St, west of Sherif St.Pricing rating: 2see more at tripwolf.com
El Mojito Sky LoungeAt the top of the Nile Hilton, El Mojito hasgreat indoor views of Cairo and the Nile, awayfrom the smog. It's a nice place to grab a drinkbefore hi...address: Nile Hilton Hotel | 1113 Corniche El Nil,telephone: 2-5780444Pricing rating: 2see more at tripwolf.com
Nile Maxim CruiseAnother form of unique nightlife in Cairo is onthe Nile itself. Come take a nighttime drinkingcruise, complete with a floating dance showand a whir...opening hours: Daily at 8pm and 11pmaddress: Leaves from the Marriott Hotel in Zamalektelephone: 2-342 4833Pricing rating: 3see more at tripwolf.com
Greek ClubAbove Groppis on Midan Talast Harb, this isa deserved classic of the Cairo scene. Grandneo-classical interior, complete with moosehead, there’s no ...price level: 2opening hours: Open 0700-0200address: 3 Sharia Mahmoud Bassiouni, Downtowntelephone: 02-2575 0822see more at tripwolf.com
PurpleHighly expensive and plush club playinghouse and retro sounds. If you’re planning ondropping a lot of cash, it’s worth it to be inone of very few p...opening hours: open 1100-0200address: 6 Imperial Boat, Saray El-Gezira, Zamalektelephone: 02-2738 0080see more at tripwolf.com
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Nightlife & EntertainmentArab Music InstituteClassical Arabic music performances, twice aweek.address: 22 Sharia Ramses, Downtowntelephone: 02-2574 3373see more at tripwolf.com
Balloon TheatreSharia Corniche El-Nil, El- Agouza, nr Al-Zamalek Bridge, 02-2347 1718.address: Sharia Corniche El-Nil, El- Agouza, nr Al-ZamalekBridgetelephone: 02-2347 1718see more at tripwolf.com
Beit Al-SuhaymiFolk music and songs by El-Nil Troupe everySun at and occasional special events andperformances, particularly during Ramadan.opening hours: 2000address: Darb Al-Asfar, Al-Hussein, Islamic Cairotelephone: 02-2591 3391see more at tripwolf.com
El-Genena TheatreGreat venue to hear music, sometimesinternational.address: Al-Azhar Park, Salah Salemtelephone: 02-2362 5057see more at tripwolf.com
El-Gomhouriya Theatre12 Sharia El-Gomhouriya, Abdin, 02-2390 7707.address: 12 Sharia El-Gomhouriya, Abdintelephone: 02-2390 7707see more at tripwolf.com
El-Sawy Culture WheelBands and concerts most nights in a greatvenue under 15th May bridge, varying fromBedouin folk, to Arab rap, to Ghanaian flutes.website: www.culturewheel.comaddress: Sharia 26 July, Zamalektelephone: 02-2736 8881see more at tripwolf.com
MakanZar performance by the Mazaher band everyWed and Tue at an essential night out and beston.opening hours: Wedaddress: 1 Sharia Saad Zaghloul, Al-Mouniratelephone: 02-2792 0878see more at tripwolf.com
Puppet Theatretraditional puppetry shows which mightappeal.opening hours: Thu and Fri 1930, Fri 1030address: Ezbakiah, El-Atabatelephone: 02- 2591 0954see more at tripwolf.com
The National TheatreA fire in 2008 may have suspendedperformances.address: Midan Atabatelephone: 02-2591 7783see more at tripwolf.com
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Nightlife & EntertainmentWhirling DervishesAt a new location the same show for yearsKairobesucher enthusiastic: The legendarywhirling dervishes dancing and spinning twicea week in a trance. ...telephone: 02/510 17 35see more at tripwolf.com
Impressshows on.opening hours: Mon and Thuaddress: Cairo Marriotttelephone: 02-2735 8888see more at tripwolf.com
Semiramis Intercontinentalat present hosts the most acclaimed dancer intown, every Thu and Sun night.telephone: 02-2795 7171see more at tripwolf.com
The Cairo Sheratonhas nightly shows.telephone: 02-3336 9800see more at tripwolf.com
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Al Tahrir123 Sharia Al-Tahrir, Dokki, 02-2335 4726.address: 123 Sharia Al-Tahrir, Dokkitelephone: 02-2335 4726see more at tripwolf.com
Cairo SheratonMidan Galaa, Dokki, 02-2760 6081.address: Midan Galaa, Dokkitelephone: 02-2760 6081see more at tripwolf.com
Cosmos12 Sharia Emad El-Din, Downtown, 02-25742177.address: 12 Sharia Emad El-Din, Downtowntelephone: 02-2574 2177see more at tripwolf.com
Galaxy67 Sharia Abdel Aziz Al-Seoud, Manial, 02-25325745, www.galaxycairocinema.com.website: www.galaxycairocinema.comaddress: 67 Sharia Abdel Aziz Al-Seoud, Manialtelephone: 02-2532 5745see more at tripwolf.com
Goethe Institute5 Sharia El-Bustan, Downtown, 02-2575 9877.address: 5 Sharia El-Bustan, Downtowntelephone: 02-2575 9877see more at tripwolf.com
Karim15 Sharia Emad El-Din, Downtown, 02-25924830.address: 15 Sharia Emad El-Din, Downtowntelephone: 02-2592 4830see more at tripwolf.com
Metro35 Sharia Talaat Harb, Downtown, 02-23937566.address: 35 Sharia Talaat Harb, Downtowntelephone: 02-2393 7566see more at tripwolf.com
Odeon4 Sharia Dr A Hamid Said, Downtown, 02-25765642.address: 4 Sharia Dr A Hamid Said, Downtowntelephone: 02-2576 5642see more at tripwolf.com
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Nightlife & EntertainmentRamses Hilton/6.address: 7th floor of the hotel’s shopping annexetelephone: 02-2574 7435see more at tripwolf.com
Renaissance Nile City/2/3.address: Nile City Building, Corniche El-Niltelephone: 02-2461 9101see more at tripwolf.com
Stars/Golden StarsCity Stars Mall, Sharia Omar Ibn Al-Khatab, Heliopolis, 02-2480 2012,www.citystarscinema.com.website: www.citystarscinema.comaddress: City Stars Mall, Sharia Omar Ibn Al-Khatab,Heliopolistelephone: 02-2480 2012see more at tripwolf.com
Tiba/9.address: 75B Sharia El-Nasr, Nasr Citytelephone: 02-2262 1084see more at tripwolf.com
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Main tourist officeMain tourist office (5 Sharia Adly, near MidanOpera, T02-2391 3454, 0800-1900) . The staffspeak English, but except for a fairly uselessmap and a f...opening hours: 0800-1900telephone: 02-2391 3454see more at tripwolf.com
Pyramids of GizaMain tourist office (5 Sharia Adly, near MidanOpera, T02-2391 3454, 0800-1900) . The staffspeak English, but except for a fairly uselessmap and a f...opening hours: 0800-1700telephone: 02-3383 8823see more at tripwolf.com
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Sports & WellnessCairo Sheraton Health Club/800 ext 599/177. Fully equipped gymnasiumand other facilities.address: Galaa Sq, Gizatelephone: 02-3336 9700see more at tripwolf.com
Golden Tulip Flamenco Hotel Health ClubGymnasium, sauna, jacuzzi, and massage.opening hours: 0815. Mon-Sat 0800-2200address: 2 Sharia El-Gezira El-Wosta, Zamalektelephone: 02-2735 0815see more at tripwolf.com
Gold’s Gym3000 sq m including a mixed-gender gym and aladies-only gym and 2 pools.address: 8th and 9th floor, Maadi Palace Malltelephone: 02-2378 5592see more at tripwolf.com
Nile Hilton Health Club/666 ext 207. Gymnasium, sauna, Turkish bathand massage. Separate sections for men andwomen, tennis, squash, swimming.address: Nile Hilton Hotel, Midan Tahrirtelephone: 02-2578 0444see more at tripwolf.com
Samya Alloubah Dance and Fitness CentreGym, steam room, gymnastics, martial artsand dance and fitness classes for both adultsand children.address: 6 Sharia Amr, off Sharia Syria, Mohandiseentelephone: 02-3302 0572see more at tripwolf.com
Spa and Wellness CentreFull-service spa, 8 treatment rooms andextensive facilities. Specializes in Cleopatramilk baths, Nefertiti facials, papyrus wrapsand private spa fo...address: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residencetelephone: 02-2567 2040see more at tripwolf.com
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Katameya Heights Golf Coursecurrently has 18 holes with another 9 beingconstructed. Mena House Oberoi, GeziraSporting Club and the Marriott Hotel at MirageCity also have 18-ho...website: www.katameyaheights.comaddress: 23 km southeast of Cairosee more at tripwolf.com
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NeighborhoodsCoptic MuseumThis museum portrays the history of the CoptChristians in Egypt.price level: 2opening hours: daily 9am – 4pm, Fri 9am – 11am and 1pm– 4pm, 9am-5pm everyday.website: http://www.copticmuseum.gov.eg/english/default.htmaddress: Mary George St. Old Cairo, Cairotelephone: +20 3639742see more at tripwolf.com
Gezira Art CenterShowcasing Egyptian art from the 20th centuryto contemporary times.price level: 1address: 1 El-Marsafi St Zamalek, Cairotelephone: +20 (0) 2 3418672see more at tripwolf.com
Islamic CairoAs noted in the history of Cairo , the cityinitially developed as a series of extensionsand walled mini-cities that radiated in anortheast directio...see more at tripwolf.com
Bourse NeighborhhoodAbove 60 to 100 years, designed by Italianand French architects of that Cairo, which henicknamed Paris on the Nile in revenue. Manyhouses disrepair...see more at tripwolf.com
Heliopolis(By a/c airport bus from Midan Abdel MoniemRiad (E£2) or by tram from Midan Ramses, 30mins.)Heliopolis (Masr Al-Gedida) is a charmingand beautifu...rates and features: E£2see more at tripwolf.com
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DowntownMost independent travellers to Cairo stay inDowntown, the non-stop pulsing heart of themodern city that radiates out from the centralMidan Talaat H...see more at tripwolf.com
BulaqThe cacophony of car horns, lines of fruitcarts, and endless rails of clothes spilling offthe pavement make a walk down Sharia 26thJuly in Bulaq so...see more at tripwolf.com
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South of Al-AzharThe lanes south from Al-Azhar mosque have anumber of very interesting buildings includingthe Mosque of Sultan Al-Muayyad Sheikh at themedieval Bab ...see more at tripwolf.com
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