Montaza Palace Palace

Address: Montaza Palace, Corniche El Nil, Montaza, Alexandria, Egypt

Hours: Gardens typically open daily 8:00am-6:00pm; palace museum hours vary

Admission: Palace grounds: free; palace museums and certain halls may charge (approx. EGP 50-100)

Montaza Palace is a royal palace complex and large public garden on the eastern waterfront of Alexandria, Egypt, notable for its seaside setting and landscaped grounds.

The site offers extensive formal gardens, shaded promenades and coastal views along a stretch of Mediterranean shoreline. Visitors typically walk the gardens, use public beaches near the grounds, and view the exterior of the palace buildings from the promenades.

The complex was created for Egypt’s royal family during the late 19th and early 20th centuries and was expanded with additional buildings and gardens during that period. After the end of the monarchy, the grounds were turned into public gardens while some palace buildings retained restricted use.

The complex sits on Alexandria’s eastern seafront, within the city’s Montaza district and directly adjacent to the Mediterranean coast.

• Setting: Located on the eastern waterfront of Alexandria, the grounds provide one of the city’s largest green seaside public spaces and are a common local leisure area.
• Access: Parts of the complex are accessible to the public while other buildings have restricted access, so entry points and opening hours vary.

What to See#

• Royal Gardens: Extensive landscaped seaside gardens laid out around the palace complex, open to the public and popular for promenades and seaside views.
• Palace complex and promenade: Main palace buildings forming a small royal complex on the eastern edge of Alexandria, set back from the Mediterranean shoreline and connected by promenades and beaches.

Montaza is east of central Alexandria along the Corniche; taxis and local buses run from the city center. Driving along the Corniche toward Montaza Palace is the most common route; allow time for coastal traffic during weekends.

• Visit in late afternoon when the palace gardens take on golden light and the sea breeze cools the air.
• Combine a visit with nearby Montaza Gardens cafés for simple seafood snacks and a walk along the shore.
• Wear sun protection; Alexandria sun can be strong even in winter.