What's Heliopolis like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Heliopolis, especially its restaurants. Enjoy the neighbourhood's entertainment venues and cafes. Take time to see places such as Tivoli Dome and Protestant Church while you're here. There's plenty more to see, including Serapium and St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Church.
How to get to Heliopolis
Flying to:
- Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.), 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Heliopolis
- Giza (SPX-Sphinx Intl.), 29.9 mi (48.2 km) from Heliopolis
Getting to Heliopolis on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- El Nozha Station
- Alf Maskan Station
- Heliopolis Station
Things to see and do in and around Heliopolis
What to see in Heliopolis
- Baron Empain Palace
- Sultana Malak Palace
- Protestant Church
- Serapium
- St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Church
Things to do near Heliopolis:
- Tivoli Dome (2.9 mi/4.6 km away)
- City Centre Almaza Shopping Mall (2.3 mi/3.7 km away)
- Citystars Heliopolis (3.5 mi/5.7 km away)
- City Center Shopping Mall (3.8 mi/6.1 km away)
When is the best time to visit Cairo?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 30°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 16°C)
- Rainiest months: March, February, January, November (average 4 mm of rainfall)