House Swap & Exchange in Cairo

Discover new places

Work during the day and explore your new location in the evenings and weekends. Save vacation days by combining both!

Free accommodation

We don’t require (expensive) memberships. Swaphouse is 100% free. No money is exchanged in the entire process.

All the amenities you need

All homes feature fast WiFi and dedicated workspace(s). You can expect everything you need to live and work from there.

About Cairo

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Co-working spaces

Available!

A rapidly growing co-working hub, with a focus on supporting local entrepreneurs. Discover the perfect workspace in Cairo with NearU.

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Timezone

UTC+2

Cairo follows Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2).

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Main language

Arabic

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Climate

Desert / Arid

Hot summers and mild winters.

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Closest airport

CAI

Cairo International Airport, the busiest in Egypt and second busiest in Africa.

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Near beach?

± 200km

Cairo is inland; the closest beach is on the Mediterranean coast.

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Near mountains?

± 400km

The Sinai Mountains to the northeast are the nearest significant range.

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Local Cuisine

Koshari

A spicy mix of rice, pasta, lentils; Egyptian street food at its best.

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Currency

Egyptian Pound

Egyptian Pound (EGP)

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Must see

Pyramids of Giza

The last of the original Seven Wonders of the World, these pyramids are a testament to ancient architectural prowess.

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Hidden gem

Al-Azhar Park

A lush green park offering panoramic views of the city's skyline and historic mosques.

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Water quality

Fair

While technically safe, it's advisable for tourists to drink bottled water due to different treatment processes.

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