About Alexandria
Alexandria is one of Egypt's major cities, home to around 5,263,542 people.
Best time
The dry season for the most comfortable travel
Weather
Largely warm year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons
Experiences
Things to do in Alexandria
1
Citadel of Qaitbay
2
Mostafa Kamel Necropolis
3
Montaza Palace
4
Alexandria Naval Unknown Soldier Memorial
5
Ras el-Tin Palace
6
Montazah Royal Gardens
Budget travel
Free things to do in Alexandria
Alexandria Naval Unknown Soldier Memorial
Montazah Royal Gardens
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Citadel of Qaitbay
- Visit Mostafa Kamel Necropolis
- Visit Montaza Palace
- Eat at Tawn Coffe Shop
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Alexandria Naval Unknown Soldier Memorial
- Visit Ras el-Tin Palace
- Visit Montazah Royal Gardens
- Eat at Kushari Bondok
Where to eat
Local favourites
Tawn Coffe Shop
Yes, "Coffe". Great place on the Corniche, with a decent pizza and chairs in front of the café for "enjoying" the traffic and view.
Kushari Bondok
Well known kushari joint, value for money.
Meto
Fast food: pizza and its Arabic equivalent fateer.
Asmak Shabaan
Great place for seafood.
Foul Mohamed Ahmed
Legendary joint for fuul and falafel, clean, friendly and inexpensive. According to a personal memory by an Alexandrian lady it was in Jewis
Mostafa Gad
Takeaway only branch of the Egyptian cuisine fast food chain.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Triomphe Hotel
Normandy Hotel
Union Hotel
Nile Excelsior Hotel
Cheap downtown hotel, cleaning erratic but value for what you're paying.
Hotel Queen Transit Alexandria
Shopping
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina Bookshop
- Deeb Mall
- Green Plaza
- Maamoura Plaza Mall
- San Stefano Grand Plaza Mall
- Zahran Mall
Nightlife
- Brazilian Coffee Stores
- Clay Cafe
- Trianon 1905
- Cafe de la Paix
- Club21
- Le Boudoir
Museums & culture
- Montaza Palace
- Ras el-Tin Palace
In pictures
Alexandria gallery
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