Nile Hilton 
Modern hotel overlooking the River Nile, next to the Egyptian Museum and 13 kilometres from the Pyramids and Sphinx. Air-conditioned guestrooms extend to balconies with views over Cairo or the Nile; all include wireless Internet access.
The 10 bars and restaurants offer a range of flavours and atmospheres; the hotel houses two tennis courts and a health club.
Hotel prices and availability
Map showing Nile Hilton
Dining at the Nile Hilton
Da Mario - Informal Italian restaurant serving authentic Mediterranean specialities, salads, desserts and a selection of wines. Hosts live guitar music from Monday to Saturday. Open for lunch and dinner.
Rotisserie Belvedere - Formal, intimate restaurant located on the hotel roof, offering live piano music and panoramic views of the Nile. Serves gourmet French dishes. Open until late.
Kaab Aaly - Modern, open-air lounge, bar and restaurant, serving Lebanese, Moroccan and Middle Eastern specialities, accompanied by cocktails, fresh fruit juices and flavoured shishas. DJ playing Oriental chill-out music. Open until late.
Jazzup Lounge - Smart-casual bar hosting live 60s, 70s, salsa and Latin jazz music and serving cocktails and finger food. Open until late.
Abu Aly - Open-air terrace bar serving Oriental snacks, a range of hot and cold drinks and flavoured shishas.
Latex - Contemporary, atmospheric nightclub offering cocktails, light meals, mezzahs and desserts, accompanied by music from international DJs. Open until 5 AM.
Ibis Cafe - 24-hour coffee shop, serving Hilton breakfasts and offering a la carte menus and international buffets for lunch and dinner.
Pyramids Bar & Terrace - Rooftop cocktail bar opening onto a terrace with views of the Nile and the Pyramids.
Hilton Deli - Pastries, pralines, freshly baked bread and coffee, served in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.
Café Ole - Casual Viennese-style café serving fresh fruit juices, coffee, and freshly baked cakes and pastries.
Attractions near this hotel
Felouka rides on the Nile – adjacent
Egyptian Museum – adjacent
s Cairo Tower – 1 kilometre (0.5 miles)
Citadel & Mohamed Ali Mosque –8 kilometres (5 miles)
Pharaonic Village –10 kilometres (6 miles)
Coptic Hanging Church & Coptic Museum –10 kilometres (6 miles)
Pyramids & Sphinx –13 kilometres (8 miles)
Sakkara Step Pyramid –15 kilometres (9.5 miles)
Cairo International Airport (CAI): Approximate driving time is 40 minutes and distance is 21 kilometres (13 miles).
Black and white taxis are available from the airport to central Cairo. They leave from outside the Arrivals hall, and will cost around 10 EUR to the hotel. An airport bus service operates from Terminal 1 (Old Airport). Bus service 400 leaves approximately every 30 minutes during the day and every hour at night.
Driving directions: From the airport, follow Oroba Street to the end and then take the flyover (6th of October Bridge). After the bridge, exit into Tahrir Square.
The inexpensive metro system is one of the best ways to explore Cairo. Buses and minibuses are still the most common form of transport for Cairenes, although taxis are a better option for visitors. Boats depart frequently for University, a landing over on the Giza side of the river. Every second boat continues south to Manial, Rhoda, Giza and Masr al-Qadima (old Cairo).