Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: SHE and STR
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Posts: 108
The area where the Hilton in quesiton is located is fine. You can walk down the banks of the Nile and get to the Egyptian Museum and the 'downtown' area. Zamalek is also very reachable on foot, just cross the Nile using the next bridge south of the hotel. All within about 30 to 45 minutes on foot. I love walking in Cairo and I usually stay in that area, too. There's lots of nice little places to discover if you're willing to go local.
I agree with hbyerly, traffic is a bit intimidating if you're not used to it.