The Nile Ritz-Carlton 1113 Nile Corniche, Ismailia, El Nil, Cairo Governorate 11221, Egypt; Situated between the Nile and Tahrir Square, The Nile Ritz-Carlton is one of Cairo’s most iconic hotels.

About 9 mi/15 km northeast of downtown Cairo is Heliopolis, with several chic shopping streets, luxury hotels and the airport nearby. Technically, all areas west of the Nile are said to be in Giza.

Most Cairo hotels offer tours that include transport, tickets and a guide. ... One of the most famous spots in Cairo, this local haunt has been serving staple Egyptian koshary since the 1950s.

I grew up hearing about The Mena House at the foot of the ancient Pyramids of Giza, one of the most famous hotels in the ...