Musafirkhana Palace

Built between 1779 and 1788, this palace was the birthplace of Khedive Ismail, the great ruler of Egypt. Nowadays, the palace is mostly u...

Set in the heart of Cairo's most famous bazaar, this venerable tea house has been managed by the same family and has remained open 24 hou...

Built in 1504, this was formerly used as a merchant's hotel. It is one of the best preserved examples of a wikala (market), being one of...

Built in 1504 by Sultan Quansuh al Ghouri, this building is a delightful example of Mameluke architecture. Situated opposite the mausoleu...

The tale of the construction of the el Muayyad Mosque is an interesting one. The mosque was actually constructed by Sultan el Muayyad in...

The tourism offices, and this is the HQ, is the best source of brochures and great sightseeing and trip suggestions, with advice on how t...

Established in the late 1980s, this two screen cinema was once the talk of the town. Although it has been refurbished, it still looks som...

One of Cairo's top nightspots, this energetic bar is always busy and a great place to meet people. Its rowdy karaoke nights draw a full h...

Often overlooked, this 70-year-old museum located adjacent to the city's main railway station is definitely worth a peek. It boasts over...

Located within the walls of Egypt's famous Citadel, this mosque is named after its founder who was an Ottoman governor. Built in 1528, th...

The Citadel View restaurant serves authentic Egyptian and French cuisine. The interiors are done in Limestone and the floors are clad wit...

There is no sign in English outside, just follow the crowds to this famous 24-hour eatery, located on a pedestrianised street near Midan...

This 24-hour theme diner, in the Cairo Marriott Hotel, could easily pass for an Oklahoma prairie kitchen. It cooks up...

A welcome respite for worn-out shoppers, this downtown Swiss-run establishment has a restaurant, cafe and patisserie. The pseudo-Swiss at...

Great seafood doesn't have to be expensive. Head downtown to stuff yourself silly. At first glance, this inconspicuous restaurant in Bab...

Known to a small circle of locals and ex-pats (especially the French community), this hidden gem serves up delicious continental fare at...

Founded by Muslim Chinese refugees, this long-standing alley restaurant offers decent food at decent prices. Screens, fans and chopsticks...

Once a favourite of King Farouk himself, this old carnivores' hangout continues to offer good, hearty food to a dedicated clientele. Havi...