Cairo Travel Guide
Weather, best time to visit, and the best food, culture, nature and activities.
Typical prices
- Budget mealEGP 100.00≈ $2.02
- Mid-range mealEGP 350.00≈ $7.05
- CappuccinoEGP 60.00≈ $1.21
- Domestic beerEGP 90.00≈ $1.81
- Taxi (per km)EGP 8.00≈ $0.16
- Public transport ticketEGP 10.00≈ $0.20
- Museum entryEGP 600.00≈ $12.09
- Mid-range hotel (night)EGP 2,200.00≈ $44.34
Food & Drink
- Abou El SidEgyptian · $$$
A Zamalek institution serving traditional Egyptian dishes like molokhia and fattah in a richly decorated, old-Cairo interior.
- Koshary Abou TarekEgyptian street food · $
A multi-floor downtown spot devoted entirely to koshary, Egypt's national dish of rice, lentils, pasta and fried onions.
- SequoiaMediterranean/Egyptian · $$$
A sprawling Nile-side lounge restaurant on the Zamalek waterfront known for mezze and shisha with river views.
- FelfelaEgyptian · $$
A long-running downtown Cairo restaurant near Talaat Harb famous for ta'ameya (Egyptian falafel) and fresh juices.
- Naguib Mahfouz CafeEgyptian · $$
A Khan el-Khalili bazaar cafe named after the Nobel laureate, serving Egyptian classics amid Islamic-style decor.
- ZööbaModern Egyptian · $$
A modern fast-casual chain reinventing Egyptian street food like ta'ameya wraps and hawawshi for a younger crowd.
- Cairo Jazz Club
A long-standing live music venue in Agouza hosting jazz, blues and Egyptian bands most nights of the week.
- The Tap Maadi
A craft beer bar in Maadi popular with expats, offering a wide range of imported and local beers.
Culture & History
- Grand Egyptian Museum
The new flagship museum near the Giza pyramids housing the complete Tutankhamun collection and thousands of ancient artifacts.
- Egyptian Museum (Tahrir Square)
The original antiquities museum in downtown Cairo, still home to royal mummies and countless pharaonic treasures.
- Coptic Museum
Located in Old Cairo, it holds the world's largest collection of Coptic Christian art and artifacts.
- Museum of Islamic Art
One of the world's most important collections of Islamic artifacts, near Bab al-Khalq in central Cairo.
- Zawya
An arthouse cinema in downtown Cairo's Cinema Odeon building specializing in independent Egyptian and international films.
- Cairo International Film Festival
One of the oldest film festivals in the Middle East, screening international and Arab cinema.
Active & Fun
- Gold's Gym Cairo Festival City
A large branch of the international chain inside Cairo Festival City Mall with full weight and cardio facilities.
- Wadi Degla Club pools
A member sports club with outdoor pools across several Cairo branches, popular with families in summer.
- Dream Park
A large amusement park on the outskirts of Cairo with roller coasters, water rides and family attractions.