26 Kasr Al Nile Fifth Floor Next To (2.2 km from Mosque of Muhammad Ali)
Situated in Cairo Pharoah's Palace features accommodation with private balconies. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen along with free WiFi. The hostel has family rooms.
10 Al Aded Street Off Of Mansouria (2.3 km from Mosque of Muhammad Ali)
Situated in the centre of Islamic Cairo the Arabian Nights Hostel offers rooms with free Wi-Fi just a 5-minute walk from the popular Khan al-Khalili market and Al Azhar Park.rabian Nights Hostel features classic Arabian furniture and decorations.
49 Nobar Street Downtown Bab El Lou (2.3 km from Mosque of Muhammad Ali)
Located in Downtown Cairo Osiris Hotel is just a 500 metres walk from the Egyptian Museum. It offers free Wi-Fi in public areas and a roof-top terrace that offers views of downtown Cairo. The bright air-conditioned rooms are simply furnished.
2 Marouf First Floor. (2.4 km from Mosque of Muhammad Ali)
Situated in Cairo and within less than 1 km of Tahrir Square Hostgram has a terrace allergy-free rooms and free WiFi. The property is around 2.1 km from The Egyptian Museum 2.1 km from Khan Al Khalili and 2.2 km from Cairo Tower.
92 C Mohamed Farid St Abdin Sq. (2.5 km from Mosque of Muhammad Ali)
Located in Cairo city centre just a few minutes walk from the Egyptian Museum this 3-star hotel boasts a strategic position directly in front of the Mohamed Najeeb underground station.
11 Sherif Basha In Front Of El Lewa (2.6 km from Mosque of Muhammad Ali)
Set in Cairo 1.1 km from Tahrir Square Golden Star Hostel features air-conditioned rooms and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen along with free WiFi throughout the property.
17 Sherif Basha 17 Sherif Basha (2.6 km from Mosque of Muhammad Ali)
Situated in Cairo 700 metres from Tahrir Square Cairo Plaza Hotel 1 offers air-conditioned accommodation and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a shared lounge along with free WiFi throughout the property.
The Mosque of Muhammad Ali, commonly known as the Alabaster Mosque, is a historic mosque located in Cairo, Egypt. The mosque was built between 1828 and 1848 under the orders of Muhammad Ali Pasha, the ruler of Egypt at the time.
It was initially constructed as a place of worship for both Sunni Muslims and Greek Orthodox Christians. The mosque is considered one of the most impressive monuments in Cairo due to its size and elaborate architecture. Its minaret stands over 70 metres high and dominates the skyline of Central Cairo.
The mosque is made up of an inner square courtyard surrounded by four arcades that support a large dome supported by four colossal columns each measuring 18 meters high. These columns are made from red granite and white marble giving it the nickname “Alabaster Mosque”. The walls are decorated with intricate geometric designs featuring muqarnas – traditional Islamic stone carvings – and calligraphy featuring verses from the Qur’an.
Inside, there are two tombs dedicated to Muhammad Ali Pasha’s sons Tusun Pasha (1815-1853) and Ibrahim Pasha (1789-1848). Additionally, there are several smaller shrines dedicated to other members of his family including his mother Khushiyar Hanim (1771–1826), his daughter Zibet El-Masriyya (1820–1905) and his wife Nafisa Khushiyar Hanim (1790–1838). There is also a special area dedicated to Nafisa which contains her personal possessions including jewellery and furniture.
The mosque has undergone extensive renovations over the years but retains much of its original grandeur despite being more than 150 years old. Today it serves as an important religious site not only for Sunni Muslims but also for Shia Muslims who travel from all around Egypt to visit this historical landmark for prayer activities or simply for sightseeing purposes.