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

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

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.

1. white swan hotel

Abdin, 2.3 km from El Rifai Mosque

Mariam

￥4,303

￥5,601 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A room with a patterned floor, a potted plant, a decorative wall hanging, and a small table with a vase.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a chandelier, and a small table with a red cushion.

A lobby with a mosaic floor, potted plants, and a chandelier.

A small, well-lit bedroom with a desk, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a red wardrobe, and a mirror on the wall.

2. Gamaleya Boutique Hotel

2.4 km from El Rifai Mosque

"Very lovely hotel in the heart of historic Cairo. Very friendly, kind, and considerate staff. Extremely nice food including a delicious home cooked dinner which was unexpectedly included in my reservation for free. Roof terrace is beautiful, room is very comfortable, and the art and craft taking place around the building is very interesting. The perfect hotel for visiting historic/Islamic Cairo."

Callum

￥12,265

￥16,002 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A room with a lace window treatment, a potted plant, and a cabinet.

Two glasses of amber liquid on a table with a keyboard and a red object in the foreground.

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

3. Crown Hotel

Abdin, 2.3 km from El Rifai Mosque

Giorgio

￥6,107

￥7,878 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel reception desk with a marble counter, a "No Smoking" sign, and a sign reading "Elegance Grand City Hotel."

A hallway with two arched doorways leading to rooms, a polished tile floor, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A modern conference room with multiple tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a bathroom with a shower and toilet.

4. Elegance Grand City Hotel

Garden City, 2.4 km from El Rifai Mosque

Bowen Scott

￥5,161

￥6,656 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a small sitting area with a table and chairs.

A small room with a round glass table, two white chairs, a flat-screen TV, a mirror with lights, and a small shelf with toiletries.

A view of a building with a dome and a bell tower, surrounded by other structures.

A compact hotel room with a small dining table, a white chair, a mirror, a coffee maker, and a wooden tray.

5. Hathor House

Qasr an-Nil, 2.5 km from El Rifai Mosque

Markella

￥5,895

￥7,601 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

6. Kemet Hotel TS

Qasr an-Nil, 2.4 km from El Rifai Mosque

Astghig A.

￥6,992

￥9,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a red rug, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

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

7. The Kmt collection Hotel

Abdin, 2.2 km from El Rifai Mosque

Eric Noriel

￥3,353

￥4,324 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

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

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

A room with a bed, a small bedside table with a mirror, and a door leading to a balcony.

8. Royal Cairo Hotel

Abdin, 1.9 km from El Rifai Mosque

Stephen

￥3,102

￥7,976 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A balcony with a wooden chair and a table, overlooking a cityscape with historic buildings.

A hallway with a framed picture of a figure and the word "Isis" on the wall, a door with decorative elements, and a chair in the background.

A room with a wooden floor, a brick fireplace, a dining table with chairs, and a white wall with decorative moldings and framed pictures.

A room with a wooden floor, a sofa, two armchairs, and a small table.

9. Atum

Abdin, 2 km from El Rifai Mosque

Greg

￥4,308

￥5,710 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A courtyard with a pool, outdoor seating, and a building with balconies.

A room with a chandelier, a large window with intricate ironwork, a wooden bench, and a patterned rug.

A historic building with classical architecture, including columns and a balcony.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, two windows with curtains, a nightstand with a lamp, and a staircase.

10. Layla Hostel

As-Sayidah Zaynab, 2.2 km from El Rifai Mosque

Meghan

￥6,478

￥8,474 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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

A cozy living room with a large window, a sofa, a small table with a book and two cups, and a decorative feather.

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

11. El Otel Hotel

Abdin, 2.2 km from El Rifai Mosque

Heidi

￥6,152

￥7,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A hallway with patterned floor tiles, a decorative ceiling, and a central area with a lamp and potted plant.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a dresser, and a mirror.

A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, patterned flooring, and a decorative ceiling.

A balcony with a table set for breakfast, including plates of food, a basket of bread, and a container of yogurt.

12. Eileen Hotel

Abdin, 2.3 km from El Rifai Mosque

Terrence

￥6,412

￥8,269 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A balcony with a table set for a meal, overlooking a building with multiple balconies and architectural details.

A hallway with a white door, patterned wall panels, and a geometric ceiling light fixture.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a potted plant, and a fire alarm on the wall.

A bedroom with a wooden floor, a bed, a wardrobe, and a large mirror.

13. Cairo Crown Hotel

Abdin, 2.2 km from El Rifai Mosque

Harish

￥3,929

￥5,166 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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

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.

14. Cairo Plaza Manchester Hotel

Abdin, 2.3 km from El Rifai Mosque

Alfonso

￥4,906

￥6,468 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A balcony with a dining table set with food and drinks, overlooking a city street with buildings and palm trees.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A cozy lounge area with patterned sofas, wooden tables, and pendant lighting.

A kitchen with a brick wall, a refrigerator, a water dispenser, and wooden bar stools.

15. Holy Sheet Hostel

Abdin, 2.3 km from El Rifai Mosque

Sophia

￥3,232

￥4,272 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

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 bathroom with a toilet, shower, sink, and a potted plant.

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.

16. Cairo Plaza Prime Hotel

Abdin, 2.3 km from El Rifai Mosque

Claire

￥4,303

￥5,548 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A narrow urban street with buildings on both sides, air conditioning units, and planters with trees.

A hallway with a herringbone floor, a chandelier, and a door with glass panels.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings and skylights, featuring tables and chairs arranged for dining.

A hotel with a prominent vertical sign displaying its name in multiple languages.

17. EL Farida Hotel

Abdin, 2.3 km from El Rifai Mosque

Noel

￥8,740

￥11,270 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A hallway with a marble floor, a chair, and a door.

A hallway with a marble floor, white walls, and a ceiling fan.

An open door leading to a balcony with a white chair, surrounded by lush green and yellow plants, and a pink neon light.

18. Future Hostel

Abdin, 2 km from El Rifai Mosque

Yolanda

￥6,226

￥8,029 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

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

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

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a large bed with a brown throw, a bedside table, an air conditioning unit, and a glass-enclosed shower area.

19. Cairo Plaza Luxe Hotel

Abdin, 2.3 km from El Rifai Mosque

Aly

￥4,196

￥5,411 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

A room with a sofa, a small table, a chair, and a wooden door.

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

20. The Location Hotel

Abdin, 2.5 km from El Rifai Mosque

Abdullah

￥3,670

￥4,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

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Compare popular hotels close to El Rifai Mosque

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
white swan hotel	10.0 Exceptional 15 reviews	View
Gamaleya Boutique Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Crown Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 48 reviews	View
Elegance Grand City Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 82 reviews	View
Hathor House	9.6 Exceptional 48 reviews	View

Top El Rifai Mosque Hotel Reviews

Sama Hotel Sherif Bash

8/10 Good

"Very friendly staff, nice location the breakfast needs improvement"

The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo

10/10 Excellent

"Staff and Balcony and nice clean room"

Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo

10/10 Excellent

"All perfect"

Cairo Marriott Hotel

8/10 Good

"It’s good hotel, but still make some maintenance"

Royal Cairo Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely stay, lovely staff"

Layla Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"staff were wonderful and the property is beautiful. the cats are adorable (but please get them spayed!) which was a huge bonus to a mad cat woman like myself. location was great, staff so helpful with all questions, lovely and quiet and the decor is beautiful. i came with my mum and we had an amazing time visiting giza, saqqara, memphis etc. plenty of places to walk to nearby to eat. my mum has mobility issues and we were able to request a ground floor room with a private bathroom which was perfect for my mum’s accessibility needs. would recommend to anyone :)"

ALRashedy Hotel Powered by Boutique

10/10 Excellent

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

Viaje Hotel Downtown Cairo

10/10 Excellent

"I stayed here for a few nights and was impressed by the cleanliness and organization. The staff were friendly, the room matched the photos, and the breakfast was fresh and varied. The hotel was peaceful at night, which made for a relaxing stay."

Osiris Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Auberge accueil à l’arrivé. Tout le personnel a été aux petits soins durant notre séjour. Le petit déjeuner est copieux et délicieux. Situé dans un quartier facilement accessible et facile de se déplacer pour les visites aux pyramides et musée."

Other attractions near El Rifai Mosque

A cityscape with a prominent mosque featuring multiple domes and minarets, surrounded by dense urban buildings and palm trees.

Sultan Hussan Mosque

9.0/10 (92 reviews)

Sultan Hussan 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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A historic mosque with multiple domes and minarets, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

Cairo Citadel

9.0/10 (559 reviews)

Find out about the history of Cairo when you spend time at Cairo Citadel. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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A historic mosque with two minarets and a large dome, surrounded by palm trees and ancient walls.

Muhammad Ali Mosque

9.0/10 (125 reviews)

After visiting Muhammad Ali 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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Museo Mevlevi

You can study the exhibits at Museo Mevlevi, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Cairo. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Amir Taz Palace

Amir Taz Palace 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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Khayrbek Complex

You can learn about the history of Cairo with a trip to Khayrbek Complex. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Blue Mosque

7.2/10 (5 reviews)

Blue 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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El Gawhara (Jewel) Palace Museum

You can browse the exhibits at El Gawhara (Jewel) Palace Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Cairo. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around El Rifai Mosque?

El Rifai Mosque is located in a historic area of Cairo known for its array of dining options and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 10 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to El Rifai Mosque?

Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. It's located 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from El Rifai Mosque. Other good options within 5 miles include Royal Cairo Hotel and Cairo Marriott Hotel.

How many hotels will I be able to find near El Rifai Mosque?

Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from El Rifai Mosque.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near El Rifai Mosque, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near El Rifai Mosque.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near El Rifai Mosque?

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What can I see and do near El Rifai Mosque?

National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Coptic Museum, and Manial Palace feature captivating exhibits. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Cairo Citadel, Talaat Harb Street, and Qasr El Nil Bridge. You can enjoy live performances at Cairo Opera House and Manasterly Palace.

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Our top choices for El Rifai Mosque hotels

1. white swan hotel

2. Gamaleya Boutique Hotel

3. Crown Hotel

4. Elegance Grand City Hotel

5. Hathor House

6. Kemet Hotel TS

7. The Kmt collection Hotel

8. Royal Cairo Hotel

9. Atum

10. Layla Hostel

11. El Otel Hotel

12. Eileen Hotel

13. Cairo Crown Hotel

14. Cairo Plaza Manchester Hotel

15. Holy Sheet Hostel

16. Cairo Plaza Prime Hotel

17. EL Farida Hotel

18. Future Hostel

19. Cairo Plaza Luxe Hotel

20. The Location Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to El Rifai Mosque

Top El Rifai Mosque Hotel Reviews

Sama Hotel Sherif Bash

The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo

Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo

Cairo Marriott Hotel

Royal Cairo Hotel

Layla Hostel

ALRashedy Hotel Powered by Boutique

Viaje Hotel Downtown Cairo

Osiris Hotel

Other attractions near El Rifai Mosque

Sultan Hussan Mosque

Cairo Citadel

Muhammad Ali Mosque

Museo Mevlevi

Amir Taz Palace

Khayrbek Complex

Blue Mosque

El Gawhara (Jewel) Palace Museum

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