What's Islamic Cairo Like?
If you're looking for the perfect part of town to visit, look no further than Islamic Cairo. Learn about local heritage at landmarks like El Kharazaty and Qalawun Complex. There's plenty more to see, including Khan el-Khalili and Mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Islamic Cairo?
Listed below is our travelers' favorite place to stay in Islamic Cairo:
Arabian Nights Hotel
City-center hotel- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • 24-hour front desk
How to Get to Islamic Cairo
Flying to:
- Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI), 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Islamic Cairo
- Giza (SPX-Sphinx Intl.), 22.7 mi (36.6 km) from Islamic Cairo
Things to See and Do in and around Islamic Cairo
What to See in Islamic Cairo
- Mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein
- Al-Azhar Mosque
- Al-Azhar University
- Al-Azhar Park
- Sharia al-Muski
Things to Do in Islamic Cairo
- Khan el-Khalili
- Heleal Stones
- Carpet & Clothes Market
- Tentmakers Market
Other Popular Islamic Cairo Attractions
- Midan Hussein Mosque
- Sharia al-Muizz li-Din Allah
- El Kharazaty
- Mosque of Al-Mu’ayyad Shaykh
- Al-Hakim Mosque