This was an absolute gem we saw on our last day in Cairo. It was once 2 houses (built in the 16th and 17th centuries) which was converted into a single house, restored and decorated by a British Major, John Gayer-Anderson, who lived there for 7 years in the 1930s and 40s. The house has the most wonderful feel to... more
Gayer-Anderson Museum (Bayt al-Kiritliya), Cairo
24,304,049 Travelers from 190 Countries Planned Trips Here This Week!
- My TripAdvisor
- Sign in
- Register Now!
- When you register you can:
- Share your stories
- Save your favorite places and plan your next trip
- Connect with other travelers
- Get the latest travel deals
Already a member? Sign in - When you register you can:
- Free Newsletter
-
Interested in Cairo?
We'll send you updates with the latest deals, reviews and articles for Cairo each week.
Popular Cairo attractions
- Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
- Dahshur
- Khan Al-Khalili
- Citadel (Al-Qalaa)
- Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
- Egyptian Antiquities Museum
- Mosque of Ibn Tulun
- Step Pyramid of Djoser
- Crystal Factory
- Al-Azhar Park
- City of the Dead (Northern Cemetery)
- Coptic Museum
- Mosque of Al-Azhar
- Sharia Al Mu'izz Li-Din Allah
- Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary)
- Gayer-Anderson Museum (Bayt al-Kiritliya)
- Memphis
- Zamalek (Gezira Island)
- Islamic Cairo
- Ben Ezra Synagogue
- Cairo attractions: 1 - 20
- Cairo attractions: 21 - 70
- Cairo attractions: 71 - 120
- Cairo attractions: 121 - 127
Recently Reviewed Hotels around Cairo
-
Ramses Hilton
#18 of 105 hotels in Cairo, Egypt
95 Reviews
Last reviewed Oct 5, 2008
-
Oasis Hotel
#15 of 105 hotels in Cairo, Egypt
92 Reviews
Last reviewed Oct 2, 2008
-
Holiday Inn - Citystars
#19 of 105 hotels in Cairo, Egypt
8 Reviews
Last reviewed Sep 30, 2008
-
Marriott Cairo & Omar Khayyam Casino
#6 of 105 hotels in Cairo, Egypt
166 Reviews
Last reviewed Sep 28, 2008
-
Hilton Cairo World Trade Center Residence
#16 of 105 hotels in Cairo, Egypt
11 Reviews
Last reviewed Sep 25, 2008
-
Concorde El Salam Hotel Cairo
#14 of 105 hotels in Cairo, Egypt
33 Reviews
Last reviewed Sep 24, 2008
-
Grand Hyatt Cairo
#17 of 105 hotels in Cairo, Egypt
87 Reviews
Last reviewed Sep 14, 2008
-
Novotel Cairo Airport
#58 of 105 hotels in Cairo, Egypt
22 Reviews
Last reviewed Sep 5, 2008
-
Conrad Cairo
#5 of 105 hotels in Cairo, Egypt
78 Reviews
Last reviewed Sep 1, 2008
-
Hotel Cairo - Heliopolis
#39 of 105 hotels in Cairo, Egypt
26 Reviews
Last reviewed Jul 27, 2008
-
Sonesta Cairo Hotel and Casino
#36 of 105 hotels in Cairo, Egypt
19 Reviews
Last reviewed Jul 12, 2008
-
Al Nabila Cairo Hotel
#55 of 105 hotels in Cairo, Egypt
7 Reviews
Last reviewed May 22, 2008
-
Lialy Hostel
#14 of 21 specialty lodging in Cairo
2 Reviews
Last reviewed Mar 10, 2008
-
Baron Heliopolis
#52 of 105 hotels in Cairo, Egypt
9 Reviews
Last reviewed Feb 16, 2008
-
Sofitel Cairo Maadi Towers
#32 of 105 hotels in Cairo, Egypt
13 Reviews
Last reviewed Jan 28, 2008
Explore other Cairo resources:
Gayer-Anderson Museum (Bayt al-Kiritliya)
Free Cairo Guide
Get your quick guide to the top hotels, restaurants and things to do.
Traveler Advice on Gayer-Anderson Museum (Bayt al-Kiritliya)
- Traveler Forum
-
- Ask a question or view 247 posts on Cairo from this week.
- The Best Web Links
-
Professional Advice (1) Title Source “Gayer-Anderson Museum” Fodors.com -
Web Comments from Travelers (1) Title Source “Gayer Anderson House” VirtualTourist.com
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:
TripAdvisor Popularity Index:
#16 of 127 attractions in Cairo
Traveler Description:
This museum features the items of antiquity collected by John Gayer-Anderson, a British member of the Egyptian civil service in the 1930s and ‘40s...
more »
This museum features the items of antiquity collected by John Gayer-Anderson, a British member of the Egyptian civil service in the 1930s and ‘40s, who restored two adjacent 16th- and 17th-century houses decorated with mashrabiyya screens and marble inlays.
« less
Familiar with Gayer-Anderson Museum (Bayt al-Kiritliya)? Write your own description and share what you know with other travelers.
Attraction type: Art museum,
Historic home
Address: 4 Maydan Ibn Tulun
Old Cairo Cairo
Egypt
Old Cairo Cairo
Egypt
Tel: 02/364-7822
Best deals: Gayer-Anderson Museum (Bayt al-Kiritliya)
-
-
Cairo: Up to 50% off Hotels + Up to 75$ for Gas!
Expedia.com Hurry in and Book Now. This Sale and the Summer will be Gone Before you know it. -
Cairo: Holiday Inn Hotels
HolidayInn.com Official Site. Kids Eat Free. Free Internet. Click or Call 877-270-6397 -
Cairo: Save Up To 50% On Hotels
Orbitz.com View Hotel Photos, Reviews & More Compare & Save on Hotels at Orbitz -
Cairo: Book Now - Pay Later!
Venere.com Best Prices & No Cancellation Fees! Hotels, Apartments, B&Bs and More!
-
Cairo: Up to 50% off Hotels + Up to 75$ for Gas!
- View all deals for Cairo
- Sponsored links *
TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews
Reviews of Gayer-Anderson Museum (Bayt al-Kiritliya)
( 1-1 of 1 )Reviews of Gayer-Anderson Museum (Bayt al-Kiritliya)
( 1-1 of 1 )Travelers Who Viewed This Attraction Also Viewed
-
Price not available -
Price not available
-
Price not available
Write Your Own Attraction Review
- Been to Gayer-Anderson Museum (Bayt al-Kiritliya)? Share your experiences!
Top choices in Cairo
-
-
Cairo: Vacation Package Specialists
Expedia Vacations Save on flight + hotel packages. Click or call now: 1-800-489-9154 -
Cairo: Check out our deals!
Otel.com Book 1000s of rooms with Instant Confirmation, Complimentary Breakfast. -
Nile Hilton: Special autumn rates available now!
Hilton.com Our Best Rates. Guaranteed. Book now! -
Golden Tulip Flamenco: This Hotel from $114
hotels.com Low Rates Guaranteed! Click or Call an Expert at 1-800-434-6835
-
Cairo: Vacation Package Specialists
- View all deals for Cairo
- Sponsored links *
Gayer-Anderson Museum (Bayt al-Kiritliya): Management Resources
Gayer-Anderson Museum (Bayt al-Kiritliya) Address
4 Maydan Ibn Tulun | Old Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
Tel: 02/364-7822
Explore the world! TripAdvisor has reviews and information on over 400,000 locations, including:
Vacation Specials:
San Antonio De Belen, Costa Rica deals |
Poteau, Oklahoma deals
Travel Destinations:
Tartane, Martinique hotels |
Valletta, Malta hotels |
San Antonio, Texas vacations |
Morazan, Honduras vacations
About Us |
Careers | Membership | Site Map | Become an Affiliate | Top Cities | Hotel Reservations | Hotel Deals
| TripAdvisor™ Gear
| Travelers' Choice | Help Center
© 2008 TripAdvisor LLC All rights reserved. TripAdvisor Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
* TripAdvisor LLC is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of our site... (more)
This site has been tested in Internet Explorer 6.0, Mozilla Firefox 1.5 and AOL Explorer 9 on Windows Operating System and Safari 2.0 on Mac Operating System.
TripAdvisor LLC is not responsible for content on external web sites.