Cairo City Center Hotels

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Here is a quick list of Downtown Hotels in Cairo, selected based on their rating

Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Conrad Cairo Hotel & Casino

6.7 / 10

(1539 Reviews)

From 142$
Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino

7.6 / 10

(5466 Reviews)

From 143$
Ramses Hilton Hotel & Casino

6.9 / 10

(7188 Reviews)

From 104$
The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo Hotel

8.5 / 10

(1187 Reviews)

From 232$
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino

7.9 / 10

(2013 Reviews)

From 109$

In Cairo, there are many districts to stay in, but the Central district is the best place to be based if you're looking to see all of the main tourist sights. It's close to the Egyptian Museum and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar, and there are plenty of restaurants and cafes in the area. There are also a number of top-rated hotels in the district, so here are four reasons why you should choose to stay in a Central hotel when travelling to Cairo.

1. The location is great for sightseeing.

As mentioned, the Central district is close to the Egyptian Museum and Khan el-Khalili bazaar, both of which are top tourist destinations in Cairo. The district is also home to other popular attractions such as the Al-Azhar Mosque and the medieval Citadel.

2. There are plenty of dining options in the area.

If you're looking for a great meal, the Central district has you covered. There are restaurants and cafes of all kinds in the area, from cheap and cheerful eateries to more upmarket establishments.

3. There are a number of top-rated hotels in the district.

If you're looking for a comfortable place to stay, the Central district has a number of top-rated hotels. These include well-known international brands as well as locally-owned properties.

4. The district is well-connected to the rest of Cairo.

The Central district is well-connected to the rest of Cairo, with a number of buses and taxis passing through the area. This makes it easy to get to other districts in the city, as well as to the airport.

Best Hotels in Cairo Downtown

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Conrad Cairo Hotel & Casino Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino Ramses Hilton Hotel & Casino The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo Hotel Hotels in Cairo City Centre With Parking Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino Horizon Shahrazad Hotel Grand Nile Tower Hotel Hotels in Downtown Cairo With Pool El Tonsy Hotel Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah Hotel Pyramisa Suites Hotel Cairo

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6.7
Good
1539 Reviews

Conrad Cairo Hotel & Casino

📍 1191 Corniche El Nil

From 142$

The 5-star Conrad Cairo Hotel is set 10 minutes by car from Garden City and 5 minutes' drive from the multi - story shopping center "Arkadia Mall". Located within a 5-minute drive of Downtown Cairo, this fantastic hotel comprises 576 rooms and 7 restaurants.

The centre of Cairo can be reached within 25 minutes' walk of the accommodation, and such cultural venues as the famous Egyptian Antiquities Museum are approximately 2 km away. As a plus for business travellers, the 187m - high Cairo Tower is about 25 minutes' walk away. Staying at this contemporary hotel, you can also enjoy natural sights such as Orman Botanical Gardens, which is around 4.3 km away. Conrad Cairo Hotel is at a 12 km distance from El Giza train station, while Cairo International airport is 20 minutes' drive away.

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7.6
Very good
5466 Reviews

Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino

📍 16 Saray El Gezira Street

From 143$

Offering a lobby area and a shopping arcade, the 5-star Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino lies in Zamalek with many waterfront restaurants and casinos, at 650 metres of Gezira and a short way to Garden Cafe. Featuring 1064 rooms with views of the river, this luxurious hotel is set 2.3 km from Garden City.

Nostalgia is located just a pleasant stroll away from the luxury property, and such natural sites as The Aquarium Grotto Garden are 0.8 km away. As a plus for business travellers, the Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino Cairo is 5 minutes by car from the 187m - high Cairo Tower. The accommodation is set in gardens. Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino also grants access to family attractions like the zoological garden "Giza Zoo", which are 10 minutes away by car. This Cairo property is centrally placed a 20-minute ride from El Giza train station.

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6.9
Good
7188 Reviews

Ramses Hilton Hotel & Casino

📍 1115 Corniche El Nile

From 104$

The comfortable Ramses Hilton Hotel is a great place in a shopping area of Cairo, which stands around a 10-minute ride from Garden City. Located only a short drive from the famous Egyptian Antiquities Museum, the 5-star luxury hotel boasts 6 restaurants specialising in Indian, Middle Eastern and international cuisine.

The 36-story accommodation puts you in the heart of Cairo, within 10 minutes' drive of the zoological garden "Giza Zoo". The luxurious Ramses Hilton is also within 3 km of such natural sights as Orman Botanical Gardens. Just near this comfortable property, guests will find Movie Theater. Ramses Hilton Hotel is perfectly located nearly a 10-minute ride from El Giza train station.

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Hotels in Cairo City Centre With Parking

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8.5
Very good
1187 Reviews

The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo Hotel

📍 1113 Corniche El Nil

From 232$

Located nearly 5 minutes' walk from Sadat underground station, the 5-star Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo Hotel offers stylish rooms with WiFi throughout the property. Placed in the Downtown Cairo district of Cairo, this Cairo hotel is perfectly situated within 10 minutes' drive of family attractions like the zoological garden "Giza Zoo".

Orman Botanical Gardens is within 2.6 km of the luxury accommodation, which also stands next door to the famous Egyptian Antiquities Museum. Standing 600 metres from Tahrir Square, the Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo is 25 minutes' walk from El Sawy Culture Wheel Cultural Center. There is the sprawling Mosque of Ibn Tulun approximately 2.5 km away, while Abd el Moniem Riad bus station within minutes from this Cairo property. El Giza train station is within 9 km of The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo Hotel and Cairo International airport is an 18-minute drive away.

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7.9
Very good
2013 Reviews

Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino

📍 Galae Square

From 109$

Providing guests with car rentals, the 45-story Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino is located 15 minutes' drive from the famous Egyptian Antiquities Museum. Offering 5 onsite restaurants with European, Arabic and Mediterranean cuisine, this 5-star modern hotel is set a 10-minute ride from the medieval Islamic - era fortification "Cairo Citadel".

The business property is placed in Dokki with a number of attractions to visit including the Khali Museum, the Zoological Gardens and the Shooting Club, 10 minutes by car from Garden City. The family Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino is also not so far from such natural sights as Orman Botanical Gardens. Guests travelling on business will appreciate the proximity to banks, which are above this luxury accommodation. Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino is within a 6-minute walk of Mahmoud Khaleel, and Dokki lies nearly a 10-minute walk away. El Giza train station is 6 km from the property and Cairo International airport is a 19-minute drive away.

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Hotels in Cairo

Best Price Hotel 🤑 Conrad Cairo Hotel & Casino
Most comfortable Hotel 🛏️ Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
Family Hotel 👪 Ramses Hilton Hotel & Casino

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4.3
Good
935 Reviews

Horizon Shahrazad Hotel

📍 182 Nile Street

From 38$

Situated 6 km from the free - standing concrete Cairo Tower in Cairo, Horizon Shahrazad Hotel features a restaurant and a lobby area. There is public parking nearby and WiFi throughout the property.

The hotel has an ideal location a 10-minute ride from Garden City, while shopping venues like Tahrir Square are a 25-minute stroll away. Agouza, which is found along the west bank of the Nile, where this 4-star hotel sits, grants access to cultural attractions like Opera house Cairo, which is a 5-minute ride away. The area also includes natural sights like The Aquarium Grotto Garden at a 4.4 km distance from the accommodation. Horizon Shahrazad Hotel is near an underground station and 8 km from El Giza train station.

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Hotels in Downtown Cairo With Pool

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7.2
Good
7806 Reviews

Grand Nile Tower Hotel

📍 Corniche El Nile, Garden City

From 100$

Featuring Wi-Fi in the rooms, Grand Nile Tower Hotel Cairo is set nearly 11 minutes on foot from Garden City. This 5-star hotel, located a 10-minute drive from Japanese Garden, boasts an outdoor swimming pool along with steam baths, a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool.

The property is placed about 25 km from Cairo International airport and a 10-minute ride from such cultural venues as the famous Egyptian Antiquities Museum. Nile Fountain is within a 5-minute walk of the 41-story Grand Nile Tower, while the huge Museum of Islamic Art Cairo is a 10-minute drive away. Staying at this accommodation, you can also enjoy natural sights such as Orman Botanical Gardens, which is approximately 2.3 km away. Grand Nile Tower Hotel is set 15 minutes' walk from AlSayyeda Zeinab tube station and close enough to Umm Kulthum Park.

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5.3
Good
38 Reviews

El Tonsy Hotel

📍 143 El Tahrir Street, Dokki

From 33$

Providing guests with cars for rent, the 3-star El Tonsy Hotel Cairo is placed within a 15-minute drive of Tahrir Square. The low-budget hotel is in Dokki with a number of attractions to visit including the Khali Museum, the Zoological Gardens and the Shooting Club, at a moderate distance from such natural sights as Orman Botanical Gardens.

The designer accommodation is set 250 metres from Opera house Cairo and in the very heart of Cairo. The modern El Tonsy Cairo is also located approximately a 5-minute walk from Mahmoud Khaleel and about 10 minutes by car from the famous Egyptian Antiquities Museum. Al-Azhar Park is around 10 minutes' drive from this Cairo property, while El Giza is situated around 10 minutes away by car. El Tonsy Hotel is nestled a few minutes drive from Dokki underground station.

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7.9
Very good
5211 Reviews

Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah Hotel

📍 3 El Thawra Council St Zamalek

From 144$

Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah Hotel lies a mere 13 minutes on foot from the standing concrete Cairo Tower, and features a hairdressing salon and a barber shop. This 5-star hotel provides 433 rooms with panoramic views of the river and offers access to the sprawling Mosque of Ibn Tulun, a 10-minute ride away.

The property is placed about 25 km from Cairo International airport and within walking distance from such cultural venues as Opera house Cairo. Nile Fountain is 100 metres of the Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah, while Zamalek Island is about a 5-minute drive away. The accommodation stands a 10-minute ride from the 9th-century Hanging Church, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike. Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah Hotel is situated merely a 5-minute stroll from Opera underground station and within 15 km of El Giza train station.

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7.6
Very good
10886 Reviews

Pyramisa Suites Hotel Cairo

📍 60 Giza Street, Dokki

From 93$

Located within 15 minutes' walk of Garden City in Cairo, the unique 5-star Pyramisa Suites Hotel Cairo offers a beauty centre and a hammam spa including a traditional Hammam, a steam room and a hot tub. Guests of this luxury hotel that boasts a unique location can enjoy an outdoor swimming pool and an à la carte restaurant.

The luxurious accommodation stands in Dokki with a number of attractions to visit including the Khali Museum, the Zoological Gardens and the Shooting Club, at a 3.2 km distance from the religious sites like the grandiose ancient Islamic monument "Mosque of Ibn Tulun". Orman Park is nearly a 10-minute drive from the Pyramisa Suites Hotel Cairo, which is also set a few moments from Mahmoud Khaleel. The area offers shopping experience such as Tahrir Square within 6 km of this unique property. Pyramisa Suites Hotel Cairo lies 600 metres from Dokki underground station, while within 10 minutes' drive of Sphinx Square.

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8.3
Very good
5557 Reviews

Safir Hotel Cairo

📍 Midan El Missaha Square

From 94$

The 5-star Safir Cairo, located about a 16-minute walk from Mr & Mrs Mahmoud Khalil Museum, offers a swimming pool, high-speed Internet access throughout the property. The hotel is situated in the heart of Cairo, 2.9 km from such cultural attractions as Aisha Fahmy Palace.

The comfortable luxury accommodation in Dokki with a number of attractions to visit including the Khali Museum, the Zoological Gardens and the Shooting Club is approximately a 25-minute walk from the famous Egyptian Antiquities Museum and approximately a 25-minute walk from such shopping venues as the glamorous First Mall. Orman Botanical Gardens is just a pleasant stroll away from the Safir, while Cairo International airport is 25 km from it. This Cairo property is located in the residential area, a short stroll from gardens. The nearby family attractions include the zoological garden "Giza Zoo" approximately a 25-minute walk from Safir Cairo. The comfortable accommodation lies just a 5-minute walk from Dokki underground station and 4.7 km from El Giza train station.

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7.6
Very good
1114 Reviews

Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences

📍 21 Mohamed Mazhar Street

From 105$

Featuring a restaurant and a barber shop, the 4-star Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences is placed a 10-minute drive from Orman Park. The fantastic aparthotel, located a 10-minute ride from Downtown Cairo, boasts a heated swimming pool along with a steam room, a Jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool.

Guests will also appreciate proximity to the famous Egyptian Antiquities Museum, which is a 5-minute ride away. As a plus for business travellers, the standing concrete Cairo Tower is about a 25-minute walk away. Cultural experience in the area feature Opera house Cairo, situated at a 2.8 km distance from the hotel. Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences is near an underground station and within 11 km of El Giza train station.

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7.5
Very good
2475 Reviews

Hotel Novotel Cairo El Borg

📍 3 Saraya El Gezira Street, Zamalek

From 95$

The 4-star Hotel Novotel Cairo El Borg is located in Cairo, about 7 minutes on foot from Museum of Egyptian Modern Arts, and offers a swimming pool. The hotel has an à la carte restaurant serving international cuisine and is situated a walking distance from Opera house Cairo.

The accommodation is set within 5 minutes' stroll of the free - standing concrete Cairo Tower and 5 minutes' walk from Opera underground station. The huge Museum of Islamic Art Cairo is within 2.5 km of the Novotel Cairo El Borg, while Cairo International airport is 25 km from it. There is Al Moez Ldin Allah Al Fatmi 3.5 km away, while Abd el Moniem Riad bus station quite close to the property. Hotel Novotel Cairo El Borg is located in Cairo, within 14 km of El Giza train station.

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7.2
Good
2560 Reviews

Intercontinental Cairo Semiramis, An Ihg Hotel

📍 Corniche El Nil

From 80$

The 5-star Intercontinental Cairo Semiramis Hotel is situated in the Garden City district of Cairo, within 2.6 km of El Sawy Culture Wheel Cultural Center and features 434 rooms with views of the city. A steam room, a hot tub and a massage chair or a swimming pool will help you relax at this Cairo hotel, located near an underground station.

The luxury accommodation has a premium setting within 25 minutes' walk of the grandiose ancient Islamic monument "Mosque of Ibn Tulun", while natural sights like Zamalek Island are 2.6 km away. Guests can visit Goethe Institut, which is a 10-minute walk away, and the zoological garden "Giza Zoo" which is within 2.8 km of the Intercontinental Cairo Semiramis. Additionally, commercial centres and banks are situated within walking distance from this premier property. Intercontinental Cairo Semiramis Hotel is located in the tourist area of Cairo, within easy reach of Tahrir Square. The accommodation is 850 metres from Abd el Moniem Riad bus station.

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8.1
Very good
6082 Reviews

Fairmont Nile City

📍 Corniche El Nile, Ramlet Beaulac

From 147$

The 5-star Fairmont Nile City is located in the very heart of Cairo and features Wi-Fi in public areas, along with private car parking on site. Boasting a prestigious location 6 km from a historical place like the medieval Islamic fortification "Cairo Citadel", this Cairo hotel includes a swimming pool.

Agricultural Museum is 3.3 km from the prestigious luxury property, while Tahrir Square is set approximately 10 minutes away by car. Business travellers will enjoy being close to Central Bank of Egypt (2.6 km) and the standing concrete Cairo Tower (2.9 km). The famous Egyptian Antiquities Museum is 2.7 km from the hotel, while El Giza is situated approximately 20 minutes away by car.

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6.8
Good
432 Reviews

Paradise Boutique Hotel

📍 18B 26Th Of July Street, Downtown Cairo

From 18$

Placed within 19 minutes' walk of Tahrir Square, the charming 2-star Paradise Boutique Hotel Cairo provides guests with baggage storage and a shopping arcade. Wi Fi is offered in public areas at this Cairo hotel.

The property is located in the heart of Cairo 0.7 km from Downtown Cairo and within a 10-minute drive of Al-Azhar Park. Religious sights in the area include Al-Hussein Mosque (2.2 km) and Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan (2.6 km). Also, Mosque of Al-Azhar lies 5 minutes away by car, and Ataba is within sight of the hotel. Paradise Boutique Hotel is situated 10 km from El Giza train station.

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5.5
Good
20 Reviews

Cairo Khan Hotel

📍 12 -26 July St., Downtown

From 38$

Cairo Khan Hotel is located in the heart of Cairo and features a swimming pool. The hotel provides a restaurant and a swimming pool, in addition to other facilities.

The accommodation places you within 15 minutes' walk of the famous Egyptian Antiquities Museum and at 350 metres of Central Bank of Egypt. Guests can visit Wadi Natrun, set quite close to this 3-star hotel, as well as Tahrir Square, which is 1.2 km away. Along with other cultural attractions Qasr El Nil Bridge is nestled within a 5-minute drive of the property. Cairo Khan Hotel is situated only a 5-minute walk from Ataba underground station and a 10-minute ride from El Giza train station.

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8.6
Excellent
1241 Reviews

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo At Nile Plaza

📍 1089 Corniche El Nil

From 325$

The 5-star Four Seasons Hotel Cairo At Nile Plaza is a great place to stay in the entertainment Garden City district, 3 km from the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali. Located 5 minutes by car from the huge Museum of Islamic Art Cairo, this pet-friendly hotel offers views of the river along with steam baths, a hot tub and an indoor pool.

The luxury property in Cairo is 10 minutes' drive from the famous Egyptian Antiquities Museum. Cultural sights in the area include Coptic Museum, which is a 10-minute ride away. Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting Orman Botanical Gardens, 2.8 km from the 30-story hotel. Four Seasons Hotel Cairo At Nile Plaza lies at 850 metres from Saad Zaghloul underground station and 7 km from El Giza train station.

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7.9
Very good
1666 Reviews

The President Hotel Cairo

📍 22 Taha Hussein Street

From 101$

President Hotel Cairo offers a terrace, located 2.5 km from the famous Egyptian Antiquities Museum. Situated 25 km from Cairo International airport, this 3-star hotel features airport shuttle service, as well as cars for rent.

The property in Zamalek with many waterfront restaurants and casinos, within 25 minutes' walk of the standing concrete Cairo Tower. Tahrir Square in Cairo is approximately 10 minutes' drive from the hotel. The accommodation is also surrounded by a bar and restaurants. President Hotel allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Orman Botanical Gardens 10 minutes away by car. The property is near El Giza train station, around 11 km away.

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7.9
Very good
1253 Reviews

Galaxy Royal Suites Hotel

📍 Abdulaziz Al Saud 67

From 20$

Galaxy Royal Suites Hotel Cairo is set merely 300 metres from Galaxy Cinema and at a 2.5 km distance from Giza Zoo. This aparthotel offers WiFi throughout the property.

The accommodation puts you in the very heart of Cairo, 10 minutes' drive from the famous Egyptian Antiquities Museum. The 3-star hotel is also 10 minutes by car from such natural sights as Orman Botanical Gardens. Cultural experience in the area feature Manial Palace, situated a stroll from this property. Galaxy Royal Suites Hotel is about 15 minutes' walk from Al-Mamalek bus stop and a 10-minute stroll from El-Malek El-Saleh underground station.

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7
Good
418 Reviews

Santana Hotel Cairo

📍 7 Ahmed Elmelihy St. Veny

From 31$

Offering a barber shop and a luggage room, the 3-star Santana Cairo Hotel lies in Dokki with a number of attractions to visit including the Khali Museum, the Zoological Gardens and the Shooting Club, at a 3.4 km distance from the huge Museum of Islamic Art Cairo and around 14 minutes' walk from such cultural places of interest as Agricultural Museum. The hotel features cars for rent, as well as Wi Fi in public areas.

The Santana is located around a 6-minute walk from Korean Cultural Center, just a short drive from Dokki tube station. Tahrir Square is at a 6 km distance from this property, while Cairo International airport is 25 km from it. Also, the accommodation is at a 2.9 km distance from Lebanon Square, while El Giza train station is placed approximately 6 km away. The nearest underground station is just 10 minutes' walk away.

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Cairo City Center Hotels FAQ
What are the best central hotels in Cairo?
Travellers highly rated Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino (rating: 7.2/10) with concierge service, a spa lounge and a treatment room, set in Nasr City district. It costs 88US$ per night. As an alternative, book Radisson Blu Hotel, Heliopolis rated 7.4/10 for 89US$ per night, featuring shuttle service, concierge service and a spa lounge. Other best central places to stay are The Oasis Hotel Pyramids, Le Meridien Heliopolis and Holiday Inn Citystars, An Ihg Hotel.
What are the best cheap hotels in Cairo city centre?
For a budget-conscious traveller to Cairo, there are 63 central options for consideration. Beirut Hotel rated 7.6/10 is great for your budget stay in Cairo. This 3-star property has 24-hour room service, free shuttle service and shopping service. Alternatively, book Pyramid Edge Hotel (rating: 8.0/10) for 55US$ per night. This 3-star hotel provides shuttle service, back massages and a Jacuzzi on site. Other top properties include King Hotel, Tut Pyramids View and Windsor.

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