Downtown history
In this article, you come close to best areas for rent in downtown. This vibrant area is located the heart of Cairo, in which movement never stops. Downtown was established during the reign of Khedive of Egypt Ismail Pasha, who ordered the Egyptian government to establish an area worthy of receiving guests of Egypt, coming to attend Suez Canal Open. He wanted to have this area with a design simulating famous parts of England and France. This area is jam-packed with stores and historical cafes spread everywhere, each of which represents a part of Egypt history.
In modern times, Downtown, with its affluent buildings and historical districts, is considered the permanent headquarter of important meetings; as it witnessed the arrangements of 1919 Revolution and 1952 Revolution. Moreover, the Egyptian former president Anwar Sadat gave revolution speech in Radio Building that used to be in Downtown.
Downtown privileges
Downtown is characterized by numerous unique privileges; like its historical affluent buildings that have witnessed Egypt history and its location in the center of Cairo that makes it near to all Greater Cairo’s districts. Thus, it’s near to Helwan from south, Qalyubia from north, 6th of October from west, and Nasr City and new cities from east,
The area is backed with all important services; therefore, it’s the destination for whoever wants to obtain any government documents, talk a walk around its historical districts, or spend a number of days in one of its hotels which are spread on the both sides of the Nile in Garden City or Zamalek.
Downtown includes a number of significant landmarks. It has the Egyptian Museum; which is the destination for tourists from around the world. There is also Abdeen Square; where king Farouk place, last king of Alawaiyya dynasty, is located. This palace is such an architectural masterpiece. Moreover, Downtown has Talaat Harb Square, named after the famous Egyptian economist, which is considered the commercial center of this area. In addition, it involves the most famous hotels like Ramses Hilton, Sofitel, and Conrad. Thus, Downtown is considered one of most affluent areas for rent in Cairo.
Best areas for rent in Downtown
When you search for apartments for rent in Downtown, various choices are available because of the variety of residents and their needs. Thus, some people need to rent a room in one of its famous hotels, others want to rent a room or more in one of its famous buildings, and some other people may rent a room in one of its small hotels. Building roofs are also preferred by many individuals to be able to enjoy the splendid view of Tahrir Square, the Egyptian Museum, and the American University.
This area is known for the availability of many shared units and small hotels, and the variety of its living standards; starting from middle, upper-middle, to high class levels.
It also has separated rooms for rent, and others are attached to apartments, which are furnished with beds and other devices that cope with its unique historical style.
Immobilia building
It’s one of Downtown’s famous buildings that has units for rent. It’s located at the crossing of Sherif Street and Qasr Al Nil Street. It’s one of Downtown’s oldest buildings; as it was built in the early of last century. This building, designed in an elegant French style, has 370 apartments and 13 floors.
Egyptian Ahlia Insurance company building
Al Ahlia Insurance company building, in Downtown, is famous for its splendid Greek Style. It was established, in reign of Khedive of Egypt Twefik Pasha, in 1900. It consists of 8 floors, and it’s characterized by its beautiful façade with its semi-circle shape to be in line with square movement on which it overlooks. Moreover, it allows for its residents a clear view of all square details.
The building has units for rent with a unique style and elegancy, in addition to its high-quality decorations which goes deep back for 100 years.
Abu Dhabi Bank building
This building is located in Qasr Al Nil street, in Talaat Harb Square. It’s known for its windows that overlook Talaat Harb Square, Talaat Harb Street, and Qasr Al Nil Street.
In this building, the French architect “Leo Nafilyan”, in 1934, combined different French styles of Baroque and Victoria, which count on using iron for shaping decorations. Thus, these decorations exist to this day because of the high quality of their materials.
Abu Dhabi Bank building is Downtown’s biggest building in terms of space. Apartment rent prices in this building vary from EGP 8.000 to EGP 15.000.
*It’s worth mentioning that prices named above are changeable. We, in Aqarmap, are continually keen on updating prices list for keeping the client informed with the latest updates in real estate market, in addition to measuring demand indicators though Aqarmap Index.
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