Cairo - Heliopolis

Heliopolis is one of the nicest places to live in Cairo, but there isn't much to visit as a tourist. The main reason to stay here is the proximity to the airport.

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Heliopolis is located between Cairo International Airport and central Cairo. An antiquated tram system runs between Ramses Station and Heliopolis.

Cairo - Heliopolis tourist attractions and sightseeing

The Korba area is the old center of Heliopolis, with beautiful Andalusian style architecture and lots of old churches and cultural centres from the days of cosmopolitan, multicultural Cairo.

• Basilica of Notre Dame, at the end of Al-Ahram Street. Especially worth a look.

Cairo - Heliopolis city tours

Cairo - Heliopolis souvenirs and shopping

Cairo - Heliopolis Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Budget

• Shabrawai's, (just off Midan Korba). It's one of the best foul and tamaya joints in town. 

• Quick Sandwich. A pioneer in the Egyptian based chains offers some of the best Shawerma rolls and Shish-Kebab sandwiches, excellent value meals and great taste- delivery is an option by calling 16013. relatively cheap. You'll find a restaurant in the middle of the Merghani street and another in front of the Merryland Gardens. 

Splurge

• Mei Shi, Mövenpick Heliopolis Hotel(Cairo International Airport Road). 6 PM - 1 AM. Chinese cuisine served in an elegant setting. 

• Rainforest Cafe, City Stars, 5th Floor, Phase 1(Nasr City). American theme restaurant, located at City Stars Mall. 

• The Veranda, 65 Abdel Hamid Badawi(Concorde El Salam Hotel, Heliopolis). Offers buffet or a la carte, including buffet breakfast and international menu for lunch and dinner. 

Cairo - Heliopolis nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Cairo - Heliopolis cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

• Fairmont Towers Heliopolis, El Shaheed Sayed Zakaria Street, ☎ +20-2-26960000, [1]. Stunning new hotel built around a giant glass atrium.US$280.  

• Le Méridien Heliopolis, 51 El Orouba Street, ☎ +20-2-22905055, [2]. Somewhat dated but comfortable hotel within striking distance to the airport, with a free shuttle service. Little of interest in the vicinity, but near the Cairo Conference Center.$130 overnight, $100 day use.  

• Novotel Cairo Airport, (next to airport), ☎ +20-2-22918520, [3]. Closest hotel to the airport. The lobby and public areas have been given a facelift and are now bright, modern, and airy, but the rooms still look and feel like a cheap motel with lumpy beds, and noisy air conditioning. Adequate for a one-night transit, but you wouldn't want to spend your whole vacation here. Free half-hourly shuttle bus from/to airport.$90.  

• Sonesta Hotel and Casino Cairo, 3 El Tayaran Street, ☎ +20-2-22628111, [4]. a 257-room 5-star hotel with a pool, casino, and full service spa.  

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