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Cheap hotels in Cairo

Cairo is huge and traffic-heavy, so pick your base by what you want to see: the pyramids at Giza, the Egyptian Museum downtown, or leafy Zamalek on its Nile island.

Finding cheap rooms in Cairo is easier when you know where to look. We compare live hotel rates across the top booking sites and point you to the neighborhoods where hotels are cheap but the location is still great.

Cairo is the international gateway for Nile cruises, with short domestic flights to Luxor and Aswan where most ships sail.

Where to find cheap rooms in Cairo

Giza (near the Pyramids)

Hotels with pyramid views, ideal for an early visit to the plateau.

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Downtown & Tahrir

Central, busy and good value, near the Egyptian Museum and Nile corniche.

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Zamalek

A leafy Nile island with cafés, embassies and a calmer feel.

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Garden City

Nile-side hotels near downtown, many with river views.

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Heliopolis (near the airport)

Convenient for early flights to Luxor and Aswan.

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Famous hotels in Cairo

Marriott Mena House

A historic former royal hunting lodge at the foot of the Giza pyramids.

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Map of cheap hotels in Cairo

Zoom and pan the map to compare hotel prices by neighborhood; rates come live from the booking sites.

Photos of Cairo

Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza at sunset on the edge of Cairo
Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza at sunset on the edge of Cairo
Felucca sailing on the Nile past the Cairo skyline and Cairo Tower
Felucca sailing on the Nile past the Cairo skyline and Cairo Tower
Cairo at night with heavy traffic on elevated highways between lit buildings
Cairo at night with heavy traffic on elevated highways between lit buildings

When to book a cheap hotel in Cairo

October–April is the cooler, most popular season; summer is very hot but brings lower hotel rates.

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Frequently asked questions

Where should I stay in Cairo before a Nile cruise?

Many travelers split time between Giza for the pyramids and downtown or Zamalek for the museums, then fly to Luxor or Aswan to join the ship.

Is it better to stay near the pyramids?

For an early start at Giza, yes; for museums, markets and restaurants, downtown or Zamalek is more convenient.

What is the best time to visit Egypt?

October to April, when temperatures are more comfortable for sightseeing.