Best Luxury Hotels in Cairo

Cairo has long been a city of wonderment and mystery, and its rich history and cultural vibrancy make it an exciting place to explore. The iconic pyramids of Giza, standing proudly against the backdrop of the desert, invite travellers to discover the stories of ancient civilisations, while the bustling markets and somewhat chaotic charm of Khan El Khalili promise an insight into the Egyptian way of life, and the sounds of Muezzin’s calls to prayer echo through the air weaving their way through the intricate minarets that dot the skyline. Be warned, this city is busy (it has over 22 million inhabitants) and it never stops so be ready for action, however, if you are seeking a place pulsing with energy and you can keep up, Cairo may just be the perfect city break for you and we have a great selection of luxury hotels from which to choose. Some of the best, are those that offer green spaces, rooftop terraces with sea or Nile views. Read on to discover more.

Cairo Governorate, Cairo, Giza

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence

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(5 stars)
TLE Icon TLE Recommends: Book dinner at Le Petit Chef aboard the First Nile Boat, the 3D digital dining experience projected onto your table is genuinely unlike anything else in Cairo
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Rooms 269 rooms and suites across 20 floors, with French Empire interiors and panoramic Nile, Pyramid or Botanical Garden views
Amenities Multi-restaurant First Nile Boat including Pan-Asian Nairu, Brazilian XODÓ, Mediterranean Zoé, Italian Riva and 3D Le Petit Chef, plus poolside Aura, spa, casino and heated outdoor pool
More The Middle East's first Four Seasons, on the Nile in Giza beside the Botanical Gardens and a stroll from the First Mall

Located in the historic Giza area of Cairo, the Four Seasons is the perfect base from which to explore the sights of Cairo. With the zoological gardens on its doorstep and the Mohammed Mahmoud Khalil  Museum around the corner, the Four Seasons is really in the centre of everything. The hotel’s rooms and suites are bathed in natural light which makes them inviting and vibrant. They are equipped with  modern amenities and luxuries to make your time in Cairo as comfortable as possible.

The hotel has  everything a guest might want like an outdoor pool, fitness centre, steam room, sauna, hair salon and  Spa to name a few. The Four Seasons is also the perfect place for families as it has its own children’s pool, and babysitting service and can even help plan family-friendly excursions. The hotel has many  different dining options including a world-class bar, burger bar, Mediterranean restaurant, Asian restaurant, Brazilian steak house and an Italian restaurant, many of which overlook the Nile. Yet the hotel’s piece de resistance is Le Petit Chef which is not only provides a revolutionary dining experience for guests but also a visual one as the restaurant utilises 3D technology to augment the  dining experience.

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Cairo Governorate, Cairo, Garden City

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza

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(5 stars)
TLE Icon TLE Recommends: Book a Premium Nile-View Room with a furnished terrace where you can watch sunset across the Nile each evening
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Rooms 371 rooms and suites across 30 floors, with many featuring private Nile-view terraces and Pierre-Yves Rochon interiors
Amenities 10 restaurants and bars including <em>8</em>, Bullona and Zitouni, award-winning spa, indoor and outdoor pools, 24-hour gym
More A Nile-front Four Seasons tower in Garden City, minutes from the Egyptian Museum and the Pyramids beyond

Guests are treated like celebrities at the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza. This luxurious 5-star hotel features panoramic views of the Nile River, air-conditioned rooms complete with a marble bathroom and flat-screen satellite television. A beautifully landscaped outdoor pool area, luxury spa facilities, a salon, gym, indoor pool, car rental and a rich breakfast buffet served each morning are offered for the sole purpose of making sure that their luxury treatment lives up to their guest’s expectations.

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Cairo Governorate, Cairo, New Administrative Capital

The St. Regis New Capital, Cairo

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(5 stars)
TLE Icon TLE Recommends: Book a standalone three-bedroom villa with its own private entrance and kitchen, the space and privacy make it the standout for families or groups
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Rooms 434 keys across rooms, suites, serviced apartments and standalone three-bedroom villas, with garden, lake or pool views
Amenities Three restaurants and three bars, Trio Club House spa, indoor and outdoor pools, private beach and 24-hour gym
More Resort scale complex built on an artificial beach in Egypt's New Administrative Capital, 45 km east of central Cairo

Combing luxury and comfort, The St. Regis New Capital, Cairo, a Marriott Bonvoy hotel, sits just outside the capital, in an area that is set to become the best address in the city, and offers guests a peaceful place to which to escape. The hotel presents 270 guest rooms, 90 suites, 60 apartments and 14 villas – all of which showcase timeless design and exquisite architecture and benefit from either a private balcony or patio overlooking the pool and lush landscape. The hotel’s restaurants include three smart/casual options serving a range of international cuisines.  There is a great selection of activities, both onsite and in the local area, for guests to enjoy; including a choice of swimming pools, fitness centre and spa, horseback riding, tennis, volleyball and much more.  The brand’s signature Butler Service is also available for guests to call upon for around-the-clock assistance.

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Cairo Governorate, Cairo, Heliopolis

Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis

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(5 stars)
TLE Icon TLE Recommends: Book a Rosetta Club room for exclusive lounge access with all-day complimentary food and drinks
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Rooms 252 light-filled rooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies, plus exclusive Rosetta Club lounge access
Amenities Brasserie Ayda for Mediterranean dining, signature Peacock Lounge for afternoon tea, jazz bar, Le Jardin Pool Bar, Waldorf Spa and 24-hour gym
More A Waldorf Astoria in Cairo's Heliopolis just 5 km from the airport, with a 1,600-guest Grand Ballroom and Egyptian heritage touches

One of Cairo’s best hotels, the Waldorf Astoria has accounted for everything a guest might want from a personal concierge service to a luxurious spa experience the Waldorf has it all. Located in the Heliopolis area the Waldorf is also close to many major landmarks and sights. The Waldorf’s many rooms and suites are open and spacious, they also feature modern amenities and homely comforts. The Waldorf is home to four separate bars and restaurants. Bar Raa is the Waldorf’s showpiece Jazz bar which serves exceptional drinks and plays wonderful jazz music. Brasserie Ayda serves a beautiful range of Mediterranean dishes in its welcoming yet intimate dining area. The Waldorf is also home to a pool bar and lounge which both serve a range of drinks and light snacks. The Waldorf also has its own outdoor pool, fitness centre and gardens which are the perfect place to relax after a day exploring the delights of Cairo.

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Cairo Governorate, Cairo, Downtown Cairo

The St. Regis Cairo

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(5 stars)
TLE Icon TLE Recommends: Book the St. Regis Royal Suite with butler service, the 94 sqm of panoramic Nile views from bedroom, living and dining areas
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Rooms 360 rooms, suites and serviced Sky Apartments across a 36-storey Nile-front tower, with panoramic river views
Amenities Seven restaurants and bars including J&G Steakhouse and Tianma, Iridium Spa, indoor and outdoor pools, 24-hour gym
More A Michael Graves-designed landmark on the Nile Corniche, minutes from the Egyptian Museum and central Cairo

The St. Regis Cairo, a Marriott Bonvoy hotel, is located in the heart of the bustling metropolis, at the North end of the Corniche. Its prime location offers easy access to the many wonderful historic attractions this city is renowned for. The hotel is a striking sight on the skyline, standing at 36 stories tall and is equally as impressive inside showcasing modern Egyptian glamour at its best. The hotel presents 286 guest rooms and suites which sit alongside 80 luxurious apartments. Guests can enjoy an array of fine international cuisine served throughout the hotel’s seven restaurants and bars; including La Zisa, a relaxed space that boasts sweeping vies across the Nile. There is an indoor and outdoor pool, along with a spa and fitness centre for guests to use at their leisure.

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Cairo Governorate, Cairo, Giza

Marriott Mena House

Hotel
(5 stars)
TLE Icon TLE Recommends: Book a Pyramid View room and wake up to the Giza Pyramids from your own balcony
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Rooms 331 rooms and suites with handcrafted furniture, many with Pyramid, garden or pool views
Amenities 24-hour 139 Pavilion, Italian and Indian restaurants, Saray spa, heated pool and gym
More At the foot of the Giza Pyramids in 40 acres of gardens, a 10-minute walk from the Pyramid complex

A celebrity magnet, this hotel places you up close to one of the biggest tourist attractions on the planet. You can actually see the Pyramids from some of the bedrooms and much of the grounds. It’s a five-star establishment with marble bathrooms, ample balconies, lush gardens, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. 139 Pavilion is the property’s main restaurant, open 24 hours a day, with live music sessions and a prime view of the Giza Pyramids. There’s also an Indian eatery – The Moghul Room – and an Italian, the Alfredo Restaurant. The Pool Bar, Lobby Lounge and a Club Level M Lounge all serve drinks and snacks.

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Cairo Governorate, Cairo, Downtown Cairo

The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo

Hotel
(5 stars)
TLE Icon TLE Recommends: Book a Club-level room with access to the Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge, all-day culinary presentations and Nile-and-Cairo-Tower views from the lounge
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Rooms 329 rooms and suites including 49 suites, with floor-to-ceiling windows over the Nile, Cairo Tower or the Egyptian Museum
Amenities Nine restaurants and bars including Bab El-Sharq Arabian dining, Italian Vivo and rooftop Nox, Ritz-Carlton Spa, outdoor pool and 24-hour gym
More A Ritz-Carlton landmark on Cairo's Corniche el-Nil, directly next door to the Egyptian Museum and steps from Tahrir Square

The iconic Nile Ritz Carlton, situated between Tahrir Square, the Nile River and next to the Egyptian Museum, is situated right in the heart of Cairo. Rooms are elegant and spacious, each of them offering a working desk, television and coffee machine. Every room includes a private en-suite bathroom comprised of a walk-in shower and luxury bath. Slippers, bath robes and hairdryers are included too, for guest’s comfort and convenience. The Nile Ritz Carlton also has a casino and plenty of night-life entertainment for guest’s enjoyment, as well as nine top-class restaurants and bars.

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Cairo Governorate, Cairo, Bulaq

The Fairmont Cairo, Nile City

Hotel
(5 stars)
TLE Icon TLE Recommends: Book a Fairmont Gold room with access to the Gold Lounge, with dedicated butler, dinner and incredible Nile views from the private floor
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Rooms 562 rooms and suites with Art Deco interiors and panoramic Nile, Cairo or Pyramid views
Amenities Six restaurants and three bars including Saigon and L'Uliveto, Fairmont Spa with private hammam, rooftop Sky Pool, casino and 24-hour gym
More A Fairmont landmark in Cairo's Nile City Towers on the Corniche, minutes from the Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square

Situated just 23.5 miles away from Cairo International Airport, The Fairmont Nile City offers everything in the line of luxury that guests would expect during their stay. Guests stay in elegant, soundproof rooms, some of them offering panoramic views of the Nile and can choose to dine at one of seven food and beverage venues on the property. Al Fresco dining on the rooftop terrace is also available and the Bab El Nil provides great Middle Eastern cuisine and night-time entertainment.

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Cairo Governorate, Cairo, Downtown Cairo

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

Hotel
(5 stars)
TLE Icon TLE Recommends: Book dinner on the Jayda Nile Terrace at sunset and enjoy Egyptian-Lebanese platters served under soft lights with the Nile flowing by
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Rooms 615 rooms and suites across 24 floors, all with private balconies and Nile or city views
Amenities Restaurants and bars include Jayda Nile Terrace, Kamala, Oak Grill and Stage One. 1,000 sqm Sofitel Spa, Club Millésime lounge and landscaped outdoor pool
More The largest Sofitel in the world within walking distance from Tahrir Square

Rising over the Nile with sweeping river and city views, Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile brings together French art de vivre and Egyptian heritage in the heart of the capital. Across 24 floors, the hotel offers 615 guestrooms and suites, each with a private balcony. Interiors layer French elegance with vibrant local touches, while spa-style bathrooms with rainfall showers and luxury amenities add a sense of sanctuary. Suites feature separate living areas, panoramic Nile views and 24-hour butler service.

Dining is a celebration of global flavours, from Egyptian-Lebanese plates on the Jayda Nile Terrace to refined East Asian dishes at Kamala, cocktails and nightlife at Stage One, with other restaurants serving both regional and international cuisine. Leisure facilities include a Sofitel Spa blending French beauty with Egyptian traditions, a Jacuzzi, saunas, couples’ rooms, and a 300-square metre outdoor pool. With Club Millésime, a state-of-the-art fitness centre and within close proximity to Cairo’s cultural landmarks, Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile is a cosmopolitan retreat overlooking Egypt’s most iconic river.

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Cairo Governorate, Cairo, Garden City

Kempinski Nile Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)
TLE Icon TLE Recommends: Book a Nile Deluxe Suite with seperate lounge area, private balcony and direct Nile views
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Rooms 137 rooms and 54 suites with Pierre-Yves Rochon interiors, many with Nile views and private balconies
Amenities Turkish, Italian and Mediterranean restaurants, atmospheric Jazz Bar, Chocolate Lounge, spa and rooftop pool
More A boutique five-star on the Nile in Cairo's historic Garden City quarter, walking distance from Tahrir Square and the Egyptian Museum

The Kempinski Nile Hotel, situated on the banks of the Nile River in Egypt’s beautiful capital of Cairo, offers its guests a fantastic, 5-star boutique experience. Being in the heart of the capital’s Garden City district makes the local attractions, shopping areas and the famed Pyramids of Giza easily accessible to guests. With 137 rooms and 54 exclusive suites with private balconies, 4-star restaurants and lounges, rooftop pool, a luxury spa and fitness centre, the Kempinski Nile lives up to all expectations.

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Cairo Governorate, Cairo, Garden City

InterContinental Cairo Semiramis

Hotel
(5 stars)
TLE Icon TLE Recommends: Book a Club InterContinental room with access to the 18th-floor lounge, enhanced Nile views and exclusive breakfast and evening service
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Rooms 726 rooms and suites across 28 floors, all with private balconies and Nile or city views
Amenities Nine restaurants and bars including The Grill steakhouse, Semiramis Spa, free-form outdoor pool, casino and 24-hour gym
More A 1987 Nile-front IHG landmark on the Corniche el-Nil, a five-minute walk from the Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square

Just a five minute walk from the Egyptian Museum, the InterContinental Cairo Semiramis, a luxury 5-star hotel overlooks the Nile River. It features a variety of facilities, including a heated outdoor swimming pool, a gym, complimentary WiFi, an on-site casino, as well as 24-hour front desk service. All rooms have large balconies offering views of either the city or the Nile River. Satellite flat-screen television, as well as in-room cold and hot drinks are available for guest’s comfort. The restaurants at the hotel offer meals ranging from Thai and Italian to Lebanese dishes and guests can watch professional belly-dancers performing at the Haroun Al Rashid Night Club.

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Cairo Governorate, Cairo, Zamalek

Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah

Hotel
(5 stars)
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Rooms 433 Rooms & Suites with Nile Views
Amenities Multiple Dining options like La Palmeraie & Kebabgy, the Sofitel Spa, an infinity Pool, & a Fully Equipped Fitness Centre
More Located on Gezirah Island

Guests to the Sofitel El Gezirah, a luxury 5-star hotel situated on the River Nile, can enjoy leisurely strolls along the hotel’s private promenade that offers spectacular views of the river. Apart from a variety of leisure facilities, the Sofitel El Gezirah also offers no less than seven restaurants serving Egyptian, Moroccan, Indian and Italian cuisine. Bars on the property include the trendy Window on the Nile and the Le Duplex Bar. Tours and trips of the area can be arranged with the concierge.

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