Cairo
The largest city in Africa and the Arab world, Cairo is the gateway to one of the great archaeological civilizations on earth — the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx are visible from the city, the Egyptian Museum holds the world's largest collection of pharaonic treasures, and the medieval Islamic quarter of Khan el-Khalili is the finest traditional bazaar in the Middle East. Cairo rewards those who embrace its chaos.
Budget Breakdown by Tier
All prices are estimates for one person. Double for couples (hotels are often the same price for 1–2 guests).
Budget Smart
Hostels, koshari and ful medames street food, metro, Giza at dawn
Business Class
Mena House or Nile hotels, guided Giza and Saqqara tour, museum, felucca
Luxury
Four Seasons Nile Plaza or Mena House, private Egyptologist guide, Luxor flight
Top Experiences
Where to Stay
Cairo Moon Hostel
What guests say
“Best hostel in Cairo — rooftop with Nile views, excellent Giza sunrise tour organized, and very helpful staff for the medieval Cairo walks.”
“Very good value in a city that can be expensive for budget travelers. The organized tours are well-priced and the Nile view from the terrace is beautiful.”
Marriott Mena House Cairo
What guests say
“The most extraordinary hotel position on earth — the Pyramids of Giza visible from your room window and pool. A 19th-century royal hunting lodge now a luxury hotel.”
“Waking up and looking at the Great Pyramid from bed is an experience available nowhere else on earth. The Mena House is historic, beautiful, and perfectly positioned.”
Four Seasons Cairo Nile Plaza
What guests say
“The finest hotel in Egypt — Nile views from every room, an extraordinary pool above the river, and a restaurant standard that rivals anything in the Middle East.”
“Impeccable four seasons service in a genuinely extraordinary location. The Nile at sunset from the rooftop bar is one of the great hotel views in the world.”
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- ✓Hire a licensed Egyptologist guide for the Giza Plateau — the context transforms the experience
- ✓The new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) near the Pyramids is one of the great museum projects of the century
- ✓Cairo traffic is extraordinary — use the metro where possible and allow generous travel times
- ✓The Egyptian Museum is overwhelming — focus on the Tutankhamun rooms and the Royal Mummies Hall
- ✓Bargaining is universal in Khan el-Khalili — walk away if the price is unreasonable
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