Luxe getaway to Cairo
When it’s time to count your winnings, the hotel’s rooms provide a cosy retreat. Each one features traditional Egyptian design influences and modern facilities including air conditioning, WiFi, a flat-screen TV, and a minibar. Lazy days on site can be spent at the three pools, spa, and fitness centre, while evenings spring into action with karaoke and live entertainment.
The cherry on top here is the dining scene. The almost endless selection of bars and restaurants includes French fine dining, spicy Indian curries, authentic Thai cuisine, Lebanese favourites, English pub grub, and poolside snacks and cocktails.
What Hilton Cairo Heliopolis has to offer
Facilities
Food & Drink
- Bar
- Restaurant
Entertainment
- Outdoor pool
Sports & Health
- Fitness
- Gym
- Squash
- Spa centre
Find out more about Heliopolis
Unlike the ancient pyramids and bustling medieval markets that define much of Cairo, Heliopolis is a unique blend of early 20th-century elegance and modern urban living. Founded in 1905 by the Belgian entrepreneur Baron Empain, the district has a distinct architectural style that merges European Art Nouveau with traditional Arabic details. Here, you’ll find lush green avenues lined with grand villas and some of Cairo’s most exclusive five-star hotels.
The district is known for its upscale shopping areas, diverse culinary scene, and lively cafes, offering a more relaxed and refined atmosphere compared to the hustle and bustle of downtown Cairo. Notable landmarks include the quirky Baron Empain Palace – a mansion with architecture inspired by Hindu temples – and the Basilique Church, a striking Roman Catholic church inspired by Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia.
Heliopolis was the first district to host Cairo Design Week so, if art is your thing, you’ll love the neighbourhood’s galleries and cultural centres, where Egypt’s contemporary artists come to display their work.