Guidebook for Qasr an Nile
Arts & Culture
المركز الثقافي الفرنسي
Al Madrasa Al FerincyahQuite library, sometimes good events
Concerts of traditional Egyptian music, 30EGP
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Makan Egyptian Center for Culture and Art
1 شارع سعد زغلولConcerts of traditional Egyptian music, 30EGP
Art gallery with changing exhibitions, sometimes cultural events
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Townhouse Gallery
10 Hussein Basha Al MeamariArt gallery with changing exhibitions, sometimes cultural events
Art cinema house, changing films and cultural events
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Odeon Cinema
Talaat HarbArt cinema house, changing films and cultural events
Cultural center with changing exhibitions and cultural events, craft shop for antique Egyptian lamps and pottery
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Darb 1718
159 Kasr Al Shama'eCultural center with changing exhibitions and cultural events, craft shop for antique Egyptian lamps and pottery
Well known cultural center with concerts and other events.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rueda Cultural Sawy
26th of July CorridorWell known cultural center with concerts and other events.
Food Scene
19 Ismail Seri
19 Ismail SeriLocal coffeeshop with decent prices
Taboula
محمود فهميGood Lebanese restaurant with nice atmosphere
Good and cheap sandwiches and other stuff, next to it the main restaurant with nice atmosphere and classical Egyptian kitchen
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Felfela
15 Hoda ShaarawyGood and cheap sandwiches and other stuff, next to it the main restaurant with nice atmosphere and classical Egyptian kitchen
Good and cheap sandwiches to go, and restaurant with classical Egyptian food with decent prices
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kazaz
7 26 July StGood and cheap sandwiches to go, and restaurant with classical Egyptian food with decent prices
Someya, very small nice restaurant with an awesome Egyptian woman cooking a different meal each day. Super atmosphere, opening hours from 5 to 8pm
18 Mohammed Sedky Basha
18 Mohammed Sedky BashaSomeya, very small nice restaurant with an awesome Egyptian woman cooking a different meal each day. Super atmosphere, opening hours from 5 to 8pm
Gad
35 Al FalkiClassical Egyptian kitchen or take-away sandwiches for decent prices
Groppi
Old Egyptian coffee (French style, from 1895), excellent paticerie and cakes
Falak Book Store
7 Gamal Al Din Abou Al MahasenNice coffee with Egyptian decor
Coffee, sometimes dance classes, concerts or cultural events
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
ROOM Art space, Dance studio & Cafe
10 Etehaad Al MohaminCoffee, sometimes dance classes, concerts or cultural events
Zeinab Khatoon
Mohammed AbdouCoffee and restaurant with super Egyptian/Arab atmosphere
Very good Egyptian restaurant (little expensive), super nice authentic atmosphere
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Abou El Sid Restaurant
157 26th of July CorridorVery good Egyptian restaurant (little expensive), super nice authentic atmosphere
توم اند بصل
8 Talaat HarbOne of the best Koshari restaurants, cheap Egyptian food
The best and most famous koshari restaurant in Cairo
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Koshary Abou Tarek
١٦ MaroufThe best and most famous koshari restaurant in Cairo
Excellent French restaurant, little expensive (100EGP for a meal)
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Le Bistro
Excellent French restaurant, little expensive (100EGP for a meal)
Nice Italian restaurant (opposite of the Jewish synagogue), calme atmosphere, delicious food and acceptable prices. Also good for a coffee or a beer.
20 Adly
20 AdlyNice Italian restaurant (opposite of the Jewish synagogue), calme atmosphere, delicious food and acceptable prices. Also good for a coffee or a beer.
Traditional Egyptian food in good quality, middle ranged prices.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cairo Kitchen
El-Aziz OthmanTraditional Egyptian food in good quality, middle ranged prices.
French restaurant in the heart of downtown, very good quality of food, a bit expensive. The bar next to it is also nice.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Le Bistro
French restaurant in the heart of downtown, very good quality of food, a bit expensive. The bar next to it is also nice.
Very nice italian/pasta restaurant having large portions, not expensive. Definitely recommended!
Pomodoro
Noubar StreetVery nice italian/pasta restaurant having large portions, not expensive. Definitely recommended!
Egyptian restaurant with good quality food. The location is actually further down on Kasr El Aini street.
Abou Shakra
Egyptian restaurant with good quality food. The location is actually further down on Kasr El Aini street.
Shopping
AUC TAHRIR SQUARE
113 Al Kasr Al AiniGood bookshop, entrance on Mohamed Mahmoud street. New opening hours: 9am-4pm.
Shop with nice souvenirs (mostly hand made and fair trade), traditional Arab decor, French and English books
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oum El Dounia Gallery
3 Talaat HarbShop with nice souvenirs (mostly hand made and fair trade), traditional Arab decor, French and English books
Nefertari is selling high quality beauty products like natural oils, essential oils and soaps.
نفرتارى لمنتجات العناية بالجسم الطبيعية - Nefertari Natural Body Care Products
7 متفرع من شارع عبد المنعم رياضNefertari is selling high quality beauty products like natural oils, essential oils and soaps.
Drinks & Nightlife
Traditional Egyptian bar serving beer and other stuff with expats and Egyptians hanging out
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
كافيه وبار الحرية
Traditional Egyptian bar serving beer and other stuff with expats and Egyptians hanging out
Sightseeing
You can go up and enjoy the view over old Cairo for 15EGP
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bab Zuweila
You can go up and enjoy the view over old Cairo for 15EGP
Al Khayama
Al KhayamaOld tent maker market
AL Seheymi Basha Palace/House
80 Al Moez Ldin Allah Al FatmiOld traditional house showing Islamic architecture of its best
Sultan Qalawoon Mausoleum and Madrasa
Al Moez Ldin Allah Al FatmiOne of the most beautiful mosques of the fatimid era
Palace and Park of Mohamed Aly and his family, shows Arab/Islamic architecture and interior design with the beginning of colonial (French, Ottoman) influences. Tickets for 100EGP/ 50EGP (students).
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Palacio del Príncipe Mohamed Ali (Palacio Al Manial)
1 السراياPalace and Park of Mohamed Aly and his family, shows Arab/Islamic architecture and interior design with the beginning of colonial (French, Ottoman) influences. Tickets for 100EGP/ 50EGP (students).
Abdeen Palace, until today used as one of the Presidential palaces. Can also be visited for 100EGP showing the luxury lifestyle of the last Egyptian king and the royal family.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo del Palacio Abdeen
El-Gomhoreya SquareAbdeen Palace, until today used as one of the Presidential palaces. Can also be visited for 100EGP showing the luxury lifestyle of the last Egyptian king and the royal family.
Biggest Park in Cairo from where you have a nice view of the city and the citadel. Two restaurants are in the park. Entry is 10EGP.
85 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Al-Azhar
Salah Salem StreetBiggest Park in Cairo from where you have a nice view of the city and the citadel. Two restaurants are in the park. Entry is 10EGP.
The cave church: a wonderful, breath taking open air church built into the mountain. Located inside the Garbage city (please ask me for directions).
The great saint Abba Karas tourist Bmncip Nasser
Fathi HendyThe cave church: a wonderful, breath taking open air church built into the mountain. Located inside the Garbage city (please ask me for directions).
Agricultural Museum
Museum showing agricultural production and traditional lifestyle in Egypt.
Essentials
Gourmet Egypt
Gourmet supermarket with high quality imported products