The Best Hotels Closest to Al-Azhar University in Cairo for 2026

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A table with a variety of food items, a decorative mug, and a view of a building in the background.

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a small table with a plant, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a refrigerator.

1. Crown Hotel

Abdin, 2.1 km from Al-Azhar University

Giorgio

AED 146

AED 188 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A modern hotel room with a bed, sofa, and a small table.

A neatly made bed with a towel featuring a monogram, a wooden table with a glass of orange juice, and a view of buildings through a window with curtains.

A room with a table, two chairs, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings and plants outside.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a flat-screen TV, a wooden headboard, and a large window with curtains.

2. Sama Hotel Sherif Bash

Qasr an-Nil, 2.3 km from Al-Azhar University

Christopher

AED 104

AED 140 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A balcony with a bed, a table, and a chair.

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a desk with a chair, a television, a small refrigerator, and a wooden cabinet.

A reception area with a TV, wooden panel wall, and seating.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside tables, and an air conditioning unit.

3. white swan hotel

Abdin, 1.9 km from Al-Azhar University

Tolentino

AED 131

AED 175 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A rooftop dining table with various foods and drinks, a colorful wall mural, and a cityscape view.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

A hotel entrance with a reception desk, a red carpet, and potted plants.

The exterior of the Royal Cairo Hotel with a prominent sign, a glass entrance, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

4. Royal Cairo Hotel

Abdin, 2.2 km from Al-Azhar University

Stephen

AED 97

AED 220 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A balcony with a potted plant, a small table, and a view of a building with a dome and a clock tower.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a small table with a plant, and a unique ceiling design.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a small table with a plant.

A living room with a grey sofa, two yellow cushions, a glass coffee table, a red and black striped rug, and two potted plants.

5. The Kmt collection Hotel

Abdin, 2.1 km from Al-Azhar University

Eric Noriel

AED 92

AED 119 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A neatly made bed with white linens and a bedside table with a lamp.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a marble sink, and a large mirror.

A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a building with multiple balconies and windows.

6. Imperial Hotel

Abdin, 2.3 km from Al-Azhar University

Adam

AED 62

AED 79 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a wardrobe, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a potted plant, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, an air conditioning unit, a window with curtains, a potted plant, and a wardrobe.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table, and a nightstand.

7. Cairo Plaza Manchester Hotel

Abdin, 2.2 km from Al-Azhar University

Alfonso

AED 107

AED 144 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A bedroom with a wooden bed, white bedding, a small round table, and a macrame wall hanging.

A room with a large mirror, a potted plant, a small table with a basket, and a framed picture.

A street view with parked cars, a building with an 'Underground Store' sign, and a tree with green leaves.

A dining area with a round wooden table, two wooden chairs, a potted plant, and a shelf with two decorative items against a yellow and gray wall.

8. El Otel Hotel

Abdin, 2.1 km from Al-Azhar University

Heidi

AED 104

AED 139 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hallway with a marble floor, a wall-mounted sign reading "CALMA HOTEL," and a decorative arch.

A hotel room with a bed, a headboard, a curtain, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, an air conditioning unit, and a window with curtains.

A multi-story building with balconies and a street view.

9. Calma Hotel

Abdin, 2.2 km from Al-Azhar University

Anastasia

AED 96

AED 127 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A balcony with a wicker chair and a vase of flowers, overlooking a cityscape with historic buildings.

A reception desk with clocks displaying times from various cities, a wall-mounted sign, and a vase with flowers.

A view through a window of a city street with buildings, vehicles, and pedestrians.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, dark wood wardrobe, and a small bedside table with a vase.

10. Sama hotel

2.3 km from Al-Azhar University

Noha

AED 137

AED 177 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a shower area, and a bathroom.

A modern lobby with plush seating, a reception desk, and a wooden reception area.

A modern dining area with multiple round tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window providing natural light.

A hotel room with two beds, a shower area, and a wooden floor.

11. Cairo Plaza Prime Hotel

Abdin, 2.2 km from Al-Azhar University

Claire

AED 103

AED 132 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern hotel room with two beds, a circular ceiling light fixture, and a central air conditioning unit.

A modern living room with a TV, seating area, and a large window.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a sectional sofa, and potted plants.

A modern bathroom with a hexagonal tile pattern, a glass shower enclosure, a toilet, a sink, and a small potted plant.

12. Cairo Plaza Luxe Hotel

Abdin, 2.2 km from Al-Azhar University

Gordon

AED 100

AED 129 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern bedroom with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, framed artwork on the wall, and a window with an air conditioning unit.

A table with a variety of food items including grapes, chips, a bowl of soup, a plate of sliced tomatoes and cucumbers, and a glass of a white beverage.

A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

13. Park Plaza hotel

Abdin, 2.3 km from Al-Azhar University

Anastasia

AED 128

AED 165 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A grand staircase with marble steps leading up to a landing with a light fixture.

A modern living room with a herringbone wooden floor, a brown sofa with patterned cushions, and a small table with a plant and a sculpture.

A hotel lobby with a herringbone wooden floor, a reception desk, and seating areas with sofas and armchairs.

A hallway with a potted plant, a door, and a tiled floor.

14. Cairo casa inn

Abdin, 2.3 km from Al-Azhar University

Joseph

AED 88

AED 113 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A staircase leading to a room with a ceiling fan, a potted plant, and a decorative metal gate.

A hotel lobby with a television on a counter, a motorcycle, and a door leading outside.

A bedroom with a bed, a curtain, and two wall-mounted pictures of vases.

A nighttime view of a cityscape with buildings and a large illuminated structure.

15. City Hostel

1.9 km from Al-Azhar University

Baher

AED 36

AED 47 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door.

A dining area with multiple wooden tables and chairs, a patterned rug, and a kitchen visible through an archway.

A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a sink, and a toilet.

A living room with a sofa, a desk with a laptop, a bookshelf, and a window with blinds.

16. Central Cairo Hotel

Abdin, 2.3 km from Al-Azhar University

Batista

AED 136

AED 176 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A reception desk with a 'VIAJE' sign, a modern chandelier, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a potted plant, and artwork on the wall.

A modern lobby with a central plant, two sofas, and a staircase.

A modern interior with two black chairs, a small wooden table with a plant, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

17. Viaje Hotel Downtown Cairo

Abdin, 2.2 km from Al-Azhar University

Alessandro

AED 251

AED 324 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a wooden floor.

A multi-story building with balconies and signage indicating street names in Arabic.

A multi-story urban building with balconies and air conditioning units.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and decorative elements.

18. The Location Hotel

Abdin, 2.2 km from Al-Azhar University

Arturs

AED 91

AED 117 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a floral artwork on the wall.

A hallway with a reception desk, a brown sofa, and a painting of a horse.

A neatly made bed in a hotel room with a headboard, bedside tables, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a minibar, a desk, and a mirror.

19. Sky light hotel

Abdin, 2.2 km from Al-Azhar University

Arashdeep

AED 66

AED 88 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

An outdoor patio with potted plants, a table, and chairs.

A restaurant with tables and chairs, large windows, and a checkered floor.

A hotel room with three beds, each with a patterned bedspread and white pillows. The room has a red accent wall and a ceiling fan.

A building with stone arches and traditional lanterns.

20. Osiris Hotel

Abdin, 2.3 km from Al-Azhar University

Joe

AED 82

AED 107 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Al-Azhar University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Crown Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 48 reviews	View
Sama Hotel Sherif Bash	9.4 Exceptional 140 reviews	View
white swan hotel	9.6 Exceptional 25 reviews	View
Royal Cairo Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 23 reviews	View
The Kmt collection Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews	View

Top Al-Azhar University Hotel Reviews

Royal Cairo Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel good vibe."

Sama Hotel Sherif Bash

10/10 Excellent

"this is a perfect hole in a hole wall, I am 10/10 , comfy bed everything works in the room small fridge with drinks . cute balcony, outstanding customer service, location 10/10 I would love to stay at this place again"

Sama hotel

10/10 Excellent

"It was short stayed but was very good thanks"

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

10/10 Excellent

"5 star service and a definite home away from home. Great work!"

Viaje Hotel Downtown Cairo

10/10 Excellent

"Une très bonne surprise au centre du Caire. L’hôtel bénéficie d’un emplacement idéal, proche de nombreux points d’intérêt, tout en offrant une ambiance agréable. J’ai particulièrement apprécié la propreté de la chambre et des espaces communs. Les photos publiées correspondent bien à la réalité, ce qui donne confiance dès l’arrivée. L’équipe est chaleureuse, respectueuse et toujours prête à aider avec le sourire. Le séjour s’est déroulé dans de très bonnes conditions du début à la fin. Je garderai une excellente impression de cet hôtel et je le recommande volontiers."

white swan hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were exceptionally helpful. I arrived at 2am in the morning and messages them two hours before while I was on the plane and they organised a car to collect me. They were very kind and helped me with anything I needed from ordering cars, food, laundry, finding my way about. Mohammed was particularly helpful. The only downside was the WiFi in my room was not working but eventually they got someone to fix it. It's in the heart of downtown and easy access everywhere. The staff made the stay really special. 10/10 on that front!"

The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo

10/10 Excellent

"What one would expect from a 5 star hotel - spacious rooms, attentive staff, excellent food and restaurant choices. Enjoyed the breakfast as there were a variety of food choices. While we did not face the Nile or street view, we faced toward the museum. The sound from outside below (wedding and entertainment patio) carried to the 11th floor so if you are not a sound sleeper, suggest bringing ear plugs or don’t go to bed before 10 pm!"

ALRashedy Hotel Powered by Boutique

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay. All the staff were very kind and helpful. We felt at home."

Downtown Antique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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Other attractions near Al-Azhar University

A cityscape with a central open plaza surrounded by palm trees and a distant view of a desert.

Al-Azhar Park

9.4/10 (9 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Al-Azhar Park, a lovely green space in Cairo. Take in the fascinating museums while you're in the area.

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A mosque with a tall minaret and a smaller tower, surrounded by a covered courtyard with white benches.

Mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein

10.0/10 (7 reviews)

Mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein is just one of the places to see in Cairo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Beit Zeinab al-Khatoun

You can learn about the history of Cairo with a trip to Beit Zeinab al-Khatoun. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Al-Azhar Mosque

10.0/10 (1 review)

Al-Azhar Mosque is just one of the places to see in Cairo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Midan Hussein Mosque

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

After visiting Midan Hussein Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cairo. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Fishawi’s Coffeehouse

Learn about the local history of Cairo with a stop at Fishawi’s Coffeehouse. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Wikala of Al-Ghouri

Learn about the local history of Cairo when you spend time at Wikala of Al-Ghouri. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Sharia al-Muski

Learn about the local history of Cairo when you take a trip to Sharia al-Muski. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Al-Azhar University?

Al-Azhar University is located in a historic area of Cairo known for its picturesque gardens and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 23 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Al-Azhar University?

Adjacent to Al-Azhar University, ALRashedy Hotel Powered by Boutique is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers in-room fireplaces and free WiFi. Another good option is Gamaleya Boutique Hotel, located just 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Al-Azhar University?

Expedia has 23 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Al-Azhar University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Al-Azhar University, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Al-Azhar University.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Al-Azhar University?

To find more details about updating your stay near Al-Azhar University or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Al-Azhar University?

Manial Palace, National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, and Coptic Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore landmarks like Cairo Citadel, Talaat Harb Street, and Qasr El Nil Bridge. You can enjoy live performances at Cairo Opera House and Manasterly Palace.

How can I get to Al-Azhar University?

Nearby metro stations include El Geish Station, Abdou Pasha Station, and Bab el Shaaria Station. If you'd like to venture around the surrounding area, you may want a car rental for your journey.

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Our top choices for Al-Azhar University hotels

1. Crown Hotel

2. Sama Hotel Sherif Bash

3. white swan hotel

4. Royal Cairo Hotel

5. The Kmt collection Hotel

6. Imperial Hotel

7. Cairo Plaza Manchester Hotel

8. El Otel Hotel

9. Calma Hotel

10. Sama hotel

11. Cairo Plaza Prime Hotel

12. Cairo Plaza Luxe Hotel

13. Park Plaza hotel

14. Cairo casa inn

15. City Hostel

16. Central Cairo Hotel

17. Viaje Hotel Downtown Cairo

18. The Location Hotel

19. Sky light hotel

20. Osiris Hotel

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Top Al-Azhar University Hotel Reviews

Royal Cairo Hotel

Sama Hotel Sherif Bash

Sama hotel

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

Viaje Hotel Downtown Cairo

white swan hotel

The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo

ALRashedy Hotel Powered by Boutique

Downtown Antique Hotel

Other attractions near Al-Azhar University

Al-Azhar Park

Mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein

Beit Zeinab al-Khatoun

Al-Azhar Mosque

Midan Hussein Mosque

Fishawi’s Coffeehouse

Wikala of Al-Ghouri

Sharia al-Muski

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