<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jumper @ May 29 2009, 10:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>
I found a MASSIVELY cheap hotel/hostle (private rooms starting at 15$ US a night and steps away from the Cairo musuem) but as a single female, I wasn&#39;t sure about traveling to Egypt - I mean, it&#39;s freaking CAIRO! A dream trip!!

Anyone got any tips? Suggestions? Yes, that also includes &#39;don&#39;t do it alone&#39; - come one guys!![/b]
I would be more cautious as an American, but not overly cautious. Just make sure you know the local customs, i.e. make sure you cover your arms and legs and wear appropriate clothing. I saw a lady in Alexandria wearing a mini skirt which is not only very rude, but also asking for trouble.

I did Cairo/Luxor/Alexandria in Jan this year, email me for some tips...

Oh and Cairo museum isn&#39;t too bad a location... right near the metro. But the nicest area I found was near Cairo Tower - very leafy and green, I think that was Doqqir or Gezira. Zamalek is a good area too, lots of restaurants and the like.

Regardless Cairo Museum is close to all these places... see http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maps/africa/egypt/cairo/

Whatever you do, don&#39;t be tempted to stay in Giza where the pyramids are like I did. Great rate, and not far from the metro but this is like LA, distance is measured in traffic rather than miles. It took 30mins to the metro then 10 to town each day.

Oh and make sure you hire a cab for a day (don&#39;t pay more than 200-250le for the half day) and visit the pyramids at Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshur.