A lush oasis in central Cairo, Gezirah Island is only a 20-minute walk or 5-minute drive from
Tahrir Square, yet it retains an atmosphere of tranquility. Zamalek, where the hotel is located, boasts beautiful 19th-century architecture on tree-lined streets, along with antiques shops, traditional teahouses and cosmopolitan cafés. At Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah you'll be on the island's southern tip, surrounded by parkland with stunning views over the Nile. Cairo's upscale district of Zamalek is ideal for culture lovers. Attractions including the
Cairo Tower, El Sawy Culturewheel and
Cairo Opera House are a short walk or drive away, putting Egyptian culture and world-class ballet and opera at your door. A short stroll across a few bridges takes you to the renowned
Egyptian Museum, where you can absorb the history of the Pharaohs as you marvel at King Tutankhamun's golden treasures.