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Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah

Luxury hotel·Gezira

The tip of Gezira

About Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah

Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah is at 3 El Thawra Council Street, on the southern tip of Gezira island; it has 433 rooms and suites, La Palmeraie restaurant by the river and a spa.

Why it's on our list

  • 433 rooms
  • La Palmeraie
  • Spa

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah before you go.

How far is it from the Pyramids, the museums and the bazaar?

Distances from Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Nearest stations

  1. OperaM2350 m5 min walk
  2. SadatM1M21.2 km15 min walk
  3. DokkiM21.2 km15 min walk

Key sights

  1. The Egyptian Museum (Tahrir)1.3 kmWalk 17 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 14 min
  2. The Citadel2.8 kmWalk 34 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 18 min
  3. Khan el-Khalili3.7 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 20 min
  4. The Pyramids of Giza11 kmCar or taxi 40 min
  5. Grand Egyptian Museum11 kmCar or taxi 41 min
  6. Cairo International Airport21 kmCar or taxi 67 min
  7. Sphinx International Airport34 kmCar or taxi 103 min

Main railway stations

  1. Ramses Station3.4 kmWalk 42 minCycle 17 minCar or taxi 19 min

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