Cairo, Egypt travel tips
Real traveler tips for Cairo in Egypt: hostels, food, transport, hikes, activities, hidden gems, night life, social life and costs — shared by travelers who have actually been there.
Transport in Cairo
- markb88: Does anyone know if the Metro is actually worth using? I keep hearing the traffic is insane so thinking of avoiding cars entirely if possible.
Food in Cairo
- claire_v: Found a tiny koshary place near Tahrir Square called Abou Tarek. It was like 2 dollars and genuinely the best thing I've eaten all week.
Costs in Cairo
- jason_m: Cairo is way cheaper than I expected but the entrance fees for the main sites are starting to add up fast.
Activities in Cairo
- sarahk: Unpopular opinion maybe but the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir is better than the new one just for the vibes alone.
Night life in Cairo
- lucas_92: Anyone know any good rooftops in Zamalek that aren't super posh?