Bayt al-Suhaymi

**★★★★★ Rana ElKhatib — a month ago

This place is truly breathtaking. As you wander through, it feels as though the air is thick with history, allowing you to walk side-by-side with your most cherished memories

**★★★★★ Abdulrahman Qazzaz — 8 months ago

Bayt al-Suhaymi ("House of Suhaymi") is a traditional Egyptian Islamic themed house and museum.

It was originally built in 1648 by Abdel Wahab el Tablawy along the Darb al-Asfar, a very prestigious and expensive part of Islamic Cairo. In 1796 it was purchased by Sheikh Ahmed as-Suhaymi, whose family held it for several subsequent generations.

The Sheikh greatly extended the house from its original through incorporating neighbouring houses into its structure.

The house is built around a sahn,

**★★★★★ Alyssa Welch — 10 months ago

Definitely recommend if you come to Cairo! Super historical house and is very beautiful. Does not take a lot of time to see- max 30 min. I would recommend buying the tickets online because if you pay at the door there is no telling what they could charge you, especially if you’re a tourist. We paid 220 pp at the door with Egyptians.

**★★★★☆ 权斌印 — 4 months ago

sth like riad, cozy and delicate. the second and third floor is closed for visitors .now

**★★★★☆ Shiv Saran — a year ago

An old house , open for visitors. Entry fee is a steep 500. It's a large expansive house with a huge courtyard and gardens. Multiple rooms , all very dusty and in need of maintenance. Could be so so much better. But gives you a peek into the lives of the rich and famous from a long time ago.