Women-Friendly Travel in Cairo
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Grand Hyatt
Located near the airport and business district, the Grand Hyatt is located on the banks of the Nile with views of the river and city. This hotel comes with 714 rooms and suites along with a spa, pool, gym, business center, shopping mall with a cinema, and 12 eateries.
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InterContinental Cairo Semiramis
This luxury hotel is perfectly situated near all the main tourist attractions in Cairo. This is also the place in Cairo to hold weddings, anniversaries, and other special occasions. The Semiramis InterContinental also provides a buzzing atmosphere with people (other than guests) frequently going into the lobby cafe to chat or have a sit down dinner at its Lebanese restaurant. Moreover, the rooms are large and comfortable and many have great views of the Nile and feluccas (sail boats).
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The Four Seasons
The Four Seasons on Corniche el Nil is the newer of the two Four Seasons hotels in Cairo. This luxury accommodation has 365 rooms, including 77 suites, and offers clear views of either the Nile or citadel.
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InterContinental Cairo Citystars
InterContinental Cairo Citystars is part of the Middle East’s largest retail and entertainment complex giving guests direct access to 550 stores and an indoor theme park. The hotel is ideally located seven minutes from Cairo International Airport, 10 minutes from Cairo International Conference Centre and 30 minutes from downtown Cairo.Named Cairo’s best business hotel by Business Traveller Magazine, it is also close to free time destinations such as the Egyptian Museum, Sakkara and the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx. Rooms are expensive but exemplar service and chic decor make it worth it.
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Cairo Marriott Hotel
Marriott Cairo Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino, located in the city's Zamalek area, is the perfect place for weekend getaways, vacations and business travel. Located 45 minutes away from Cairo International Airport, this 20 storey building has spectacular views of the Nile and six acres of palace gardens. There are a total of 977 updated rooms, 111 elegant suites, 15 restaurants, a world-class casino and more than 35,500 square feet of meeting and banquet space.
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Centara Grand Beach Resort & Spa Sokhna
Centara Grand Beach Resort & Spa Sokhna is a new 5-star Centara resort in the land of ancient civilisations, Egypt. The historic land of Pyramids and Pharaohs is now home to the newest addition to the Centara family of hotels and resorts. The resort is located about 90 minutes drive from Cairo on the north coast of the Red Sea, where beautiful beaches meet the Red Sea. Travelers from all over the world can now enjoy the renowned Centara hospitality in one of the world's most fascinating and historic locations.
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Talisman Hotel de Charme
The Talisman is a charming boutique hotel that is boldly designed in an oriental style and located in the downtown area. There is no doubt that this hotel’s attractiveness is mainly derived from its unique furnishings. Yet, feel assured that the rooms not only offer style, but also comfort. In addition, the Talisman also holds a comfortable living room, dining room, kitchen, and a library with a collection of works by Khalil Gibran (the Lebanese poet and writer). Located just one kilometer from the Egyptian Museum and 15 kilometers from the breathtaking pyramids of Giza, it is a popular choice for tourists wishing to unwind in unique surroundings after a hectic day of sight seeing.
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Hotel Longchamps
This charming hotel is run by its owner, Hebba Bakri, and offers spotless rooms along with two terraces. There is a small bar and restaurant that is attractively designed with red walls and wooden beams in the ceiling. There is also an antique telephone switchboard, books, and other interesting objects scattered around that make it easy to feel right at home. Price of rooms includes a rich breakfast buffet. Prices are based on US dollars.
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Movenpick Hotel Cairo-Heliopolis
An International 'Five Star' business hotel & casino, the Movenpick Hotel Cairo-Heliopolis is located in the upscale Heliopolis neighborhood where leisure meets pleasure. The hotel offers complimentary transportation from Cairo International Airport and to the downtown Cairo area.
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Safir Hotel
The Safir Hotel in Cairo is conveniently located near the heart of the city and is only a few minutes away from many of Cairo’s top destinations, including the Egyptian museum and downtown. This five star hotel has 267 rooms and suites and a multitude of amenities to make your stay elegant and comfortable. Each room comes with satellite television and internet and is furnished in a modern style. The hotel also offers an outdoor swimming pool and Jaccuzi, as well as a fully equipped health club and spa for the relaxation of its guests. Business travelers will find that the hotel has a satisfactory business center and high-speed internet throughout the facility. Dining here is a fine experience, whether you want to try the Asia Boutique or have a more casual meal at the café or an area modeled after Italy. Several other cafés and restaurants provide for a robust eating experience at the Safir Hotel Cairo.
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Dahab Hostel
The Dahab Hostel is one of the best bargains in town and one of the more popular budget accommodations. For about US$3-4 you get your own bed in a shared room and get to sleep in a very friendly atmosphere. The rooms are basic and small (you are paying US$3!). There is also a communal space for meeting fellow travelers or for just relaxing with a good book.
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Oasis Hotel
If you are thinking about staying at the Oasis Hotel, you must consider its location in Heliopolis first. Heliopolis is a beautiful suburb in Cairo where many of the wealthy Carenes live. Yet, it is too much of a residential neighborhood for there to be sight-seeing. You are, however, located about 1 kilometer (.6 miles) from the Pyramids.
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Desert Safary Hostel
Conveniently located across the street from the Egyptian Museum, the Desert Safary Hostel offers its guests an optimal location with easy access to all means of transportation. Free pick-up from the airport is also included. To go direct to Giza, one can take the underground metro from here.
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Berlin Hotel
This hotel may be the most expensive of the budget options, but it may well be worth the extra pay as long as you want extra attention and information on where to go and what to do.
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Hotel Pharaoh Egypt
Hotel Pharaoh Egypt is a reasonably priced family friendly hotel, located only 17km away from Cairo International Airport. It has 140 fully air conditioned suites which are fitted with the latest amenities including Wi-Fi, cable TV, in-room refrigerators and more. The hotel also has 3 restaurants: Unas for oriental cuisine, King Tut Cafe for anything from sandwiches to snakes and Pharaoh’s Coffee shop for light meals and snacks. Hotel Pharaoh Egypt also has 24 hour room service, laundry facilities, a health club, a swimming pool, a business centre and conference room and several souvenir shops within the hotel.
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Stars Center
Stars Center is a luxury mall located within CItyStars, an integrated urban development project that includes 3 international hotels (Intercontinental, Holiday Inn, and Crowne Plaza), a shopping and entertainment center, a medical center, and office and residential towers.
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Ramses Hilton Mall
If you want to buy some general items, try the Ramses Hilton Mall. This mall sells casual clothes, shoes, home items, and jewelry. On the top floor you'll find a cinema and billiards.
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Khan al-Khalili
The Khan al-Kahlili market is a fun experience for both shopping and people gazing. The hustle of the vendors is unrelenting, and the awe of the foreigners and nonchalant attitude of the locals is so contrasting and real, that you'll want to spend more time here than allotted.
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Egypt Crafts Center
The Egypt Crafts Center is a great place to buy regional items. Some of these items include hand-made paper from Mugattam, Bedouin beadwork and rugs, embroidery from Sinai, and Egyptian shawls.
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Nomad
To buy jewelry and traditional Bedouin items, the hidden Nomad shop is the place to go to. Some items include Yemeni silver jewelry, Egyptian baskets, and elaborate tablecloths and cushion covers, and some dresses. This place is so undercover that you need to ring the doorbell to enter.
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Khan al Khalili
The best place to buy unique items and souvenirs is in Islamic Cairo at the market Khan al-Khalili. Some great finds in this market include jewelry, painted papyrus scrolls, gellibayas (long robes), silks, leather, brass and copper items, and herbs and spices. Perfume is also a good purchase, especially because many French perfumes get their supplies from Egypt. If you want to buy perfumes or pure essential oils, go to the Perfume Bazaar area.
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Oberoi Mena House
This traditionally elegant hotel was built in 1869 and offers classy comfort along with views of the Pyramids. The rooms are furnished in prints of old Egypt on the walls, have carved wooden screens, and glass-and-gilt-edged mirrors. There are also garden rooms and an 18-hole golf course.
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Sheraton Cairo Hotel, Towers and Casino
The Sheraton Cairo Hotel, Towers, and Casino complex works as two separate hotels, with the Towers being one and the less expensive Sheraton being the other. These two hotels hold 650 rooms with great views of either the Nile or the citadel. They are also just a short distance walk from the city center. The facilities include a pool and children's pool, health club and spa, shopping arcade, some restaurants, a bar, and casino.