The 10 best shisha lounges in Cairo (2026)
Ranked by real customer ratings across Cairo's shisha scene — only venues with a solid number of reviews qualify.
These are the top-rated shisha lounges in Cairo, based on 15+ reviews each and averaging 4.5 stars. Catchy Fish & More leads with 4.8 stars from 1,538 reviews. Scent cafe follows at 4.6 stars from 133 reviews. Makani Cafe in Downtown averages 4.4 stars from 354 reviews. The Rooftop Kempinski and Carlton Roof Garden both score 4.4 and 4.3 stars respectively, with Downtown locations. Ahwak - Salon De Thé rounds out the list with 4.3 stars from 570 reviews.
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- 2Scent cafeAl Golf, Nasr City, Cairo Governorate 4451115★ 4.6 (133)Open late
Known for: food quality · service quality · shisha variety
- 3Makani Cafe11 Gawad Housny, Al Fawalah, Abdeen, Cairo Governorate 4280143★ 4.4 (354)££Open late
“Our waiter, Osama, was absolutely outstanding. From the moment we arrived, he took great care of us.”
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The Rooftop KempinskiAhmed Ragheb, Qasr El Nil, Cairo Governorate 11519★ 4.4 (183)Open lateOutdoor seatingSports screens“The best rooftop I've seen while visiting Cairo, even if the small size of the place suggests to arrive early.”
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Carlton Roof GardenTop floor of Carlton Hotel, 21 26 July St, Oraby, Al Azbakeya, Cairo Governorate 11522★ 4.3 (1583)££Open late“The food was so delicious, the vibes were incredible, and the service was exceptional.”
- 6Ahwak - Salon De Thé10 Zakareya Rizk, Omar Al Khayam, Zamalek, Cairo Governorate 4270152★ 4.3 (570)£££Open lateOutdoor seating
“The Turkish coffee was the best I tried in Cairo.”
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Upper Deck Lounge1089 Nile Corniche, Qasr El Nil, Cairo Governorate 11519★ 4.3 (196)££Open lateOutdoor seating“Best staff and service ever”
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Le Delice Restaurant & cafe1189 Nile Corniche, Boulaq Num.5, Bulaq, Cairo Governorate 4311101★ 4.3 (123)Open lateKnown for: nile boardwalk location · hookah service · food quality
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Diva lounge64 لبنان، ميت عقبة،, Agouza★ 4.2 (21)Known for: beautiful place · clean and upscale · good food
