What's Downtown Cairo Like?
Visitors really like Downtown Cairo, especially its museums and riverfront access. Enjoy the neighborhood's entertainment venues and cafes. Take in some culture at Egyptian National Railways Museum and Royal Chariots Museum. There's plenty more to see, including Talaat Harb Street and Midan Talaat Harb.
How to Get to Downtown Cairo
Flying to:
- Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI), 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Downtown Cairo
- Giza (SPX-Sphinx Intl.), 21.5 mi (34.5 km) from Downtown Cairo
Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Cairo
What to See in Downtown Cairo
- Talaat Harb Street
- Midan Talaat Harb
- Tahrir Square
- American University of Cairo
- Al-Fath Mosque
Things to Do in Downtown Cairo
- Al Fustat Garden
- Egyptian Museum
- Egyptian National Railways Museum
- Midan Ataba
- Alabaster Sphinx
Other Popular Downtown Cairo Attractions
- Tell el-Amarna
- Sixth of October Bridge
- Djoser's Pyramid
- St. Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church
- Abdin Palace
When Is the Best Time to Visit Cairo?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 86°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 61°F)
- Rainiest months: March, February, January, November (average 0 inches of rainfall)