Guest favouriteFurnished apartments for rent in Zamalek
Serviced apartments on the Nile island · nightly, weekly and monthly stays
Zamalek is the northern half of Gezira, an island in the Nile in the middle of Cairo. Its tree-lined streets hold embassies, galleries, cafés and restaurants, with the river on both sides, the Cairo Opera House and Cairo Tower on the island, and Downtown a bridge away.
Our furnished apartments in Zamalek, most of them at the Iconia building, are serviced homes with Wi-Fi, a kitchen and professional cleaning. They suit a short stay in central Cairo as much as a monthly rental for work, study or a season in the city.
- 35 spaces · From $81 a night
- Nightly stays
- Monthly stays available
Furnished apartments in Zamalek (35)
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Sizes and prices
- 1 bedroom29 spaces · from $81 / night
- 2 bedrooms5 spaces · from $89 / night
- 3 bedrooms1 space · from $150 / night
Buildings and compounds in Zamalek
Why stay in Zamalek
An island in the Nile
The river on both sides, with walks along it and the city's bridges close by.
Central and walkable
Downtown, Tahrir Square and the Egyptian Museum are a short ride over the bridge.
Galleries and dining
Art galleries, bookshops, cafés and some of Cairo's best-known restaurants.
Embassies and culture
Many embassies, the Opera House and cultural centres are on the island.
Near our homes in Zamalek
- Sights · Cairo Tower2.2 km
- Sights · Cairo Opera House2.6 km
- Museums · The Egyptian Museum, Tahrir2.5 km
- Museums · Museum of Islamic Art4.1 km
- Metro · Kit Kat metro station400 m · about 6 min walk
- Metro · Safaa Hegazy metro station550 m · about 9 min walk
- Parks · Al-Azhar Park5.2 km
- Hospital · Anglo-American Hospital2.1 km
- Airports · Cairo International Airport19 km
In a straight line from the nearest of our homes; the way by road is longer.
Our homes in Zamalek on the map
Renting in Zamalek: your questions
Can I rent a furnished apartment in Zamalek by the month?
Yes. Online bookings are for stays of up to 90 nights, so a monthly rental in Zamalek is booked like any other stay: choose your dates and the booking page shows the full price before you pay. Some dates need a minimum number of nights; the booking page tells you. For a stay longer than 90 nights, write to us.
How much is a furnished apartment in Zamalek per night?
Our homes in Zamalek start from $81 a night today; each home's price depends on its size and your dates. The booking page shows the full price before you pay: the nights, cleaning, the service fee and the payment fee. Prices are set in US dollars, and you pay in Egyptian pounds at the exchange rate shown at checkout.
Do you have studios and 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartments in Zamalek?
In Zamalek we have 35 spaces: 1 bedroom (29 spaces), 2 bedrooms (5 spaces), 3 bedrooms (1 space), for up to 6 guests in one home.
Are there apartments with a pool in Zamalek?
Yes: 29 spaces of our 35 homes in Zamalek list a swimming pool among their amenities. Each home's page lists everything it has.
Are your apartments in Zamalek furnished and serviced? What is included?
Yes, every home is fully furnished, with a kitchen. Every Lemon Space includes: Fast Wi-Fi, Professionally cleaned, Fresh towels, Comfortable bedding, Shower amenities. Our team is reachable every day by WhatsApp, phone, e-mail and the chat on our website. Each space’s page lists everything else it has.
Why stay in Zamalek on a first visit to Cairo?
Zamalek puts you in the middle of the city on a quiet island: cafés and restaurants on foot, the Nile on both sides, and Downtown and the Egyptian Museum a short ride over the bridge.
Is there a security deposit for a stay in Zamalek?
No. There is currently no security deposit: none is asked when you book or when you arrive, in any of our spaces, El Gouna included. If that changes, or a particular stay needs one, we tell you the amount, and how and when it is returned, in writing before you book. Damage caused during a stay is still charged as the terms of stay say.
What is the cancellation policy?
Each stay has the cancellation policy shown at checkout, which you accept before paying; it is repeated in your booking confirmation. It says how much is refunded if you cancel a given number of days before check-in; the days count to check-in time on your arrival day (15:00, Cairo time). Our standard policy: a full refund if you cancel at least 5 days before check-in, and 50% if you cancel later, up to check-in time. A refund goes back to the card or wallet you paid with. Bookings made through Airbnb, Booking.com or Expedia follow that platform’s cancellation policy.