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Madina Hostel

Downtown Cairo, Cairo

Boasting a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Madina Hostel is situated in Cairo, 300 metres from Tahrir Square.

V
Vero Laos
From
Mauritius
breakfast ok - location good
Review score
Superb
1,543 reviews
Price from
€ 40.27
1 night, 2 adults

Green hostel

Cairo

Situated in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within 700 metres, Green hostel features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

J
Jian
From
China
I really want to recommend this hostel to everyone who wants visit Cairo !cause the room is quite clean and all staffs are very friendly and welcoming! I love everything there
Review score
Superb
155 reviews
Price from
€ 11.33
1 night, 2 adults

DAR Pyramids View Inn - Rooftop

Giza, Cairo

Located in Cairo and with Great Sphinx reachable within 2.4 km, DAR Pyramids View Inn - Rooftop provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.

A
Aneta
From
United Kingdom
I have never felt at home in any hotel. This hotel and the people working with it were incredible. When I got there I felt like a long awaited guest and I have never had an experience as good as this one. Mohamed fulfilled all of our wishes and each tour was organised perfectly. Everything was perfect. The food was fantastic
Review score
Exceptional
167 reviews
Price from
€ 29.88
1 night, 2 adults

Space Hostel

Cairo

Situated in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within 1.1 km, Space Hostel features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared...

A
Anton
From
Russia
Great room, great location and personnel. Everything was perfect
Review score
Superb
349 reviews
Price from
€ 24.65
1 night, 2 adults

Heaven Hostel

Cairo

Heaven Hostel is located in Cairo, within less than 1 km of Tahrir Square and a 17-minute walk of The Egyptian Museum.

Y
Yassen
From
Egypt
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The staff (Ahmed & Saaed) were extremely friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable, and the location was perfect. Everything exceeded my expectations. I would definitely come back and highly recommend it to others. Thank you for the great hospitality
Review score
Superb
391 reviews
Price from
€ 22.82
1 night, 2 adults

Champollion Hostel

Downtown Cairo, Cairo

Situated within 400 metres of Tahrir Square and 500 metres of The Egyptian Museum, Champollion Hostel offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

J
JIYOUNG
From
South Korea
Everything was perfect! I will definitely stay this lovely place again if I visit Cairo!
Review score
Superb
649 reviews
Price from
€ 33.56
1 night, 2 adults

Rivera Hostel

Cairo

Situated in Cairo, within less than 1 km of Tahrir Square and a 15-minute walk of The Egyptian Museum, Rivera Hostel provides accommodation with a shared lounge.

c
chilo
From
Eritrea
The place is very clean
Review score
Exceptional
21 reviews
Price from
€ 30.25
1 night, 2 adults

La Bella Casa Hostel

Cairo

Located in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within 600 metres, La Bella Casa Hostel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

A
Anonymous
From
China
the location was so good and the window view was really beautiful.
Review score
Superb
30 reviews
Price from
€ 17.78
1 night, 2 adults

Hav hostel

Downtown Cairo, Cairo

Set in Cairo, within 700 metres of The Egyptian Museum and 2.7 km of Al-Azhar Mosque, Hav hostel features free WiFi.

V
Virginie
From
Belgium
Very nice welcoming and great location.
Review score
Superb
9 reviews
Price from
€ 31.96
1 night, 2 adults

Villa Layla

Cairo

Villa Layla in Cairo provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and a terrace.

A
Anonymous
From
Netherlands
Family hotel very kind !
Review score
Exceptional
92 reviews
Price from
€ 44.94
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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  • Madina Hostel

    Cairo
    Budget options available
    Review score
    Superb · 1,543 reviews

    Boasting a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Madina Hostel is situated in Cairo, 300 metres from Tahrir Square.

    Guest review
    Lovely staff, greatest hostel I have ever stayed at.
  • Review score
    Exceptional · 167 reviews

    Located in Cairo and with Great Sphinx reachable within 2.4 km, DAR Pyramids View Inn - Rooftop provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.

    Guest review
    Everything is really good, the attention is great!
  • Heaven Hostel

    Cairo
    Budget options available
    Review score
    Superb · 391 reviews

    Heaven Hostel is located in Cairo, within less than 1 km of Tahrir Square and a 17-minute walk of The Egyptian Museum.

    Guest review
    Very clean, very friendly people, good breakfast and safe area.
  • Rivera Hostel

    Cairo
    Budget options available
    Review score
    Exceptional · 21 reviews

    Situated in Cairo, within less than 1 km of Tahrir Square and a 15-minute walk of The Egyptian Museum, Rivera Hostel provides accommodation with a shared lounge.

    Guest review
    Comfortable mattresses and the question is very wonderful and the reception is the best reception. It is really a wonderful, quiet and elegant place.
  • Villa Layla

    Cairo
    Budget options available
    Review score
    Exceptional · 92 reviews

    Villa Layla in Cairo provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and a terrace.

    Guest review
    Best spot in town with suuuuper friendly and professional staff.
  • Cairo Crown Inn

    Cairo
    Budget options available
    Review score
    Superb · 55 reviews

    Boasting a shared lounge, Cairo Crown Inn offers accommodation in Cairo, 600 metres from Tahrir Square and 1 km from The Egyptian Museum.

    Guest review
    It was a very nice breakfast. Although it is free, it is very wonderful.
  • Phoenix Pyramids View Inn

    Giza, Cairo
    Budget options available
    Review score
    Superb · 18 reviews

    Featuring a restaurant, bar and views of city, Phoenix Pyramids View Inn is located in Cairo, 1.8 km from Giza Pyramids. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

    Guest review
    It is very close from the pyramids. And the grand Egyptian museum ,
  • Horizon Pyramid View INN

    Giza, Cairo
    Budget options available
    Review score
    Superb · 78 reviews

    Conveniently located in the Giza district of Cairo, Horizon Pyramid View INN is set 1.3 km from Great Sphinx, 2.8 km from Giza Pyramids and 15 km from Cairo Tower.

    Guest review
    Very nice and polite staff, always available if needed. Special thanks to Abdo!

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  • Marhaba Inn Hostel

    Cairo
    Central location
    Review score
    Exceptional · 2 reviews

    Conveniently located in the Downtown Cairo district of Cairo, Marhaba Inn Hostel is set 300 metres from Tahrir Square, 400 metres from The Egyptian Museum and 1.8 km from Cairo Tower.

  • La casa hotel

    Cairo
    Central location
    Review score
    Exceptional · 4 reviews

    Located in Cairo, 1.1 km from Tahrir Square, La casa hotel features views of the city. The property is around 1.1 km from The Egyptian Museum, 2.4 km from Cairo Tower and 2.5 km from Al-Azhar Mosque.

  • Review score
    Exceptional · 30 reviews

    Set in Cairo, 300 metres from Tahrir Square, Landmark Hostel Cairo provides air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

    Guest review
    Reception people and staff people are very friendly The hostel and room were clean VMC were working very well
  • paris east rooms

    Cairo
    Central location
    Review score
    Exceptional · 3 reviews

    Located within 1 km of Tahrir Square and 1.2 km of The Egyptian Museum, paris east rooms offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

  • Space Room

    Cairo
    Central location
    Review score
    Exceptional · 4 reviews

    Set within 1.1 km of Tahrir Square and 1.3 km of The Egyptian Museum, Space Room offers rooms in Cairo.

  • Sunset Hostel

    Cairo
    Central location
    Review score
    Exceptional · 4 reviews

    Set in Cairo, within 1.1 km of Tahrir Square and 1.3 km of The Egyptian Museum, Sunset Hostel features a shared lounge.

  • Champollion Hostel

    Cairo
    Central location
    Review score
    Superb · 649 reviews

    Situated within 400 metres of Tahrir Square and 500 metres of The Egyptian Museum, Champollion Hostel offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

    Guest review
    Almost everything makes me want to come back and stay again
  • Space Hostel

    Cairo
    Central location
    Review score
    Superb · 349 reviews

    Situated in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within 1.1 km, Space Hostel features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared...

    Guest review
    The location and room are very good.i like breakfast and view.
  • Cairo Casa Hostel

    Cairo
    Central location
    Review score
    Superb · 71 reviews

    Cairo Casa Hostel is located in Cairo, within 2.5 km of Cairo Tower and 2.7 km of El Hussien Mosque.

    Guest review
    Clean room location is perfect Staff kindly and helpful
  • Review score
    Superb · 24 reviews

    Taher Cairo hostel in Cairo provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Guest review
    Worth it for budget hostels. Clean and comfortable.
  • Green hostel

    Cairo
    Central location
    Review score
    Superb · 155 reviews

    Situated in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within 700 metres, Green hostel features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

    Guest review
    Beautiful view, perfect location and amazing staff!
  • Hav hostel

    Cairo
    Central location
    Review score
    Superb · 9 reviews

    Set in Cairo, within 700 metres of The Egyptian Museum and 2.7 km of Al-Azhar Mosque, Hav hostel features free WiFi.

  • Review score
    Superb · 30 reviews

    Located in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within 600 metres, La Bella Casa Hostel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

    Guest review
    Location is very central and hostel is newly decroated . very helpful staff
  • Cairo Hub

    Cairo
    Central location
    Review score
    Fabulous · 325 reviews

    In a prime location in the Downtown Cairo district of Cairo, Cairo Hub is located 100 metres from Tahrir Square, 500 metres from The Egyptian Museum and 1.6 km from Cairo Tower.

    Guest review
    Aya is the best hostel staff I've ever encountered so far
  • Review score
    Fabulous · 1,332 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Tahrir Square Hostel is set in Cairo, 100 metres from Tahrir Square.

    Guest review
    Location, facilities, helpful staff and good breakfast
  • Rhala Hostel Egypt

    Cairo
    Central location
    Review score
    Fabulous · 288 reviews

    Situated in Cairo, 700 metres from Tahrir Square, Rhala Hostel Egypt provides air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

    Guest review
    Very clean and quiet. Friendly staff and great location
  • Freedom Hostel

    Cairo
    Central location
    Review score
    Fabulous · 621 reviews

    This hostel is located in central Cairo, just 200 metres from the famous Talat Harb Square. It offers spacious and air-conditioned rooms, a small guest kitchen and a 24-hour reception.

    Guest review
    Low cost hostel, does the job for a night, shukran!
  • Cecilia Hostel

    Cairo
    Central location
    Review score
    Fabulous · 1,296 reviews

    Located in the heart of Cairo, this hostel is 10 minutes’ walk from the Egyptian Museum and the Nile. It has a terrace and rooms with a balcony. Free Wi-Fi is available.

    Guest review
    Very nicely family, family business all people are good
  • Review score
    Fabulous · 32 reviews

    Located within 1.1 km of Tahrir Square and 2.3 km of Al-Azhar Mosque, Cairo de casa hostel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

    Guest review
    The staff. Especially Saeed and Ibrahim are too cooperative and will help you in all the aspects and will make you feel at home. Amazing stay
  • Review score
    Fabulous · 1,233 reviews

    Set in Cairo, 350 m from Tahrir Square, Heritage Hostel Cairo features air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

    Guest review
    Everything alright! Really nice and helpful staff!
  • Dahab Hostel

    Cairo
    Central location
    Review score
    Fabulous · 158 reviews

    Situated in Cairo, Dahab Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Guest review
    Staff was very friendly and helpful. Cheap, small tasty breakfast.
  • Holy Sheet Hostel

    Cairo
    Central location
    Review score
    Fabulous · 1,200 reviews

    Located in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within less than 600 meters, Holy Sheet Hostel features concierge services, rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a garden.

    Guest review
    Great Staff, well located in a safe area (24/7)
  • Golden Star Hostel

    Cairo
    Central location
    Review score
    Fabulous · 469 reviews

    Set in Cairo, 1 km from Tahrir Square, Golden Star Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms and a terrace.

    Guest review
    Location, elevator, clean, staff, kitchen, laundry
  • Berlin Hotel

    Cairo
    Central location
    Review score
    Fabulous · 485 reviews

    Located in Cairo, less than 1 km from Tahrir Square, Berlin Hotel features a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar.

    Guest review
    Such kind people at this hotel! And ideal location
  • Hathor House

    Cairo
    Central location
    Review score
    Very good · 765 reviews

    Hathor House is set in Cairo, within 2.6 km of Cairo Tower and 2.8 km of El Hussien Mosque.

    Guest review
    Clean spacious rooms, good location. Room breakfast.
  • Paris east

    Cairo
    Central location
    Review score
    Very good · 562 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Paris east is located in Cairo, 1 km from Tahrir Square.

    Guest review
    clean and also stuff from the hotel really friendly and helpful
  • Abdeen Cairo Hostel

    Cairo
    Central location
    Review score
    Very good · 183 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, bar and views of city, Abdeen Cairo Hostel is located in Cairo, 1.1 km from Tahrir Square.

    Guest review
    Great Location and breakfast and kind and helpful staff
  • Five Hostel

    Cairo
    Central location
    Review score
    Very good · 28 reviews

    Situated in Cairo, 1.5 km from Tahrir Square, Five Hostel provides air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

    Guest review
    Great and quiet hotel with air conditioning, hot water and good Wi-Fi.

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  • Life Pyramids Inn

    Giza, Cairo
    No credit card needed
    Review score
    Fabulous · 1,109 reviews

    Featuring a restaurant, bar and views of city, Life Pyramids Inn is located in Cairo, 500 metres from Great Sphinx.

    Guest review
    Mr Mohammed and workers are very friendly. They r always try to help.
  • Great Pyramid Inn

    Giza, Cairo
    No credit card needed
    Review score
    Fabulous · 4,087 reviews

    Situated a 5-minute walk from the the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, Great pyramid inn offers views of the 3 Pyramids from its spacious rooftop terrace and some rooms.

    Guest review
    Unbelievable view from our room and the restaurant.
  • Review score
    Very good · 552 reviews

    Conveniently situated in the Giza district of Cairo, Shadow Pyramids Suites and Jacuzzi is located 500 metres from Great Sphinx, 5 km from Giza Pyramids and 14 km from Cairo Tower.

    Guest review
    Location. Friendly staff. Quality&price meets perfectly
  • Azar Boutique Hotel

    Cairo
    No credit card needed
    Review score
    Very good · 224 reviews

    Azar Hotel is centrally located in Historic Center ( Cairo Downtown ).

    Guest review
    Professional service downtown cairo Close to all amenities
  • Nour Hostel

    Cairo
    No credit card needed
    Review score
    Fabulous · 740 reviews

    Set in Cairo, within 1.1 km of Tahrir Square and 2.3 km of Al-Azhar Mosque, Nour Hostel features a shared lounge.

    Guest review
    Everything was perfect...location, staff, price...coming again!!!
  • Mesho Cairo Hostel

    Cairo
    No credit card needed
    Review score
    Fabulous · 41 reviews

    Mesho Cairo Hostel is set in Cairo, within 2.3 km of Al-Azhar Mosque and 1.4 km of The Egyptian Museum.

    Guest review
    Great location near from all site-seeing and restaurants Clean and helpful staff Sure will stay again
  • Farsha Pyramids Inn

    Giza, Cairo
    No credit card needed
    Review score
    Fabulous · 87 reviews

    Farsha Pyramids Inn features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool, a garden and shared lounge in Cairo. The accommodation offers a ski pass sales point, as well as a bar and ski-to-door access.

    Guest review
    very close to pyramids entrance. The staff was nice
  • Review score
    Good · 1,103 reviews

    Horus Guest House is a 2-minute walk from the entrance of Great Pyramids Of Giza and Sphinx. The guest house is 12 km from Mosque of Ibn Tulun. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property.

    Guest review
    Location is good. It is easy to access to the pyramid

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Hostels that guests love in Cairo

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  • Avg. price/night: € 21.97
    Review score
    Superb · 71 reviews
    Quiet, clean room in a great location downtown. Friendly staff who were happy to help with anything we needed. Great quality for the price. Best hostel we've stayed in in Cairo. We'll definitely stay here next time we visit!
    Guest review by
    Lauren
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 24.97
    Review score
    Very good · 562 reviews
    The hostel is conveniently located in the city center of Cairo. There are restaurants and hidden cafes nearby which made it appealing for me. My small private room was cute with a comfortable bed, AC, bathroom and perfect for a night stay. In addition, the hostel offers dormitory rooms for solo travelers. I felt very safe when walking in the area alone. The staff was friendly, kind, and helpful. Thank you for letting me use the washer.
    Guest review by
    idamacela
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 22.37
    Review score
    Fabulous · 621 reviews
    After reading some horror stories about budget hotels / hostels of Cairo I didn't know what to expect, but the Freedom Hostel turned out great. Awesome staff, great location, comfy beds, cleanliness, good breakfast.
    Guest review by
    LinasKK
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 37.13
    Review score
    Very good · 143 reviews
    Quit room and everything around restaurant caffe sweets shop with cheap price street never sleep you can walk around the hostel 24 hours in the safe place with helpful staff (friends ) 24h reception working for help and smile
    Guest review by
    Yoshihide
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 37.13
    Review score
    Very good · 143 reviews
    I need new Chinese friend a lot out of my country and also friend from different country they do the best to help me to get best offers and cheapest prices Hostel offer got room with good price for food and services eslam help me to fell safe and comfortable stay
    Guest review by
    JIALI
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 44.75
    Review score
    Superb · 1,543 reviews
    Great location, very clean, best breakfast and the best hostel beds!
    Guest review by
    Mira
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 14.03
    Review score
    Very good · 152 reviews
    Really nice staff. The hotel feels safe even if the area isn’t the best. Recommends for a budget friendly option hostel.
    Guest review by
    Pilorge
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 14.26
    Review score
    Fabulous · 1,296 reviews
    George, Antoni and all the staff were so helpful and friendly Great location and even though it's very central there wasn't too much noise from the traffic. Really nice vibe in the hostel. Would recommend as a cheap but decent spot to stay in Cairo.
    Guest review by
    Emily
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 118.99
    Review score
    Superb · 12,451 reviews
    Great location. The hotel is an oasis in the centre of Cairo, where we can be comfortable and safe, avoiding the noise of the city. Really clean and great staff. The breakfast buffet was excellent. Very cheap massages.
    Guest review by
    RubenSantos
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 48.63
    Review score
    Very good · 122 reviews
    Great location for walking to the Pyramids and the view from the room/reception was really nice. A bit of a way from Cairo centre but Ubers are cheap and convenient. Room was great, breakfast too. The owner and his wife were both lovely. Very good value for money. Surrounding area/building might not look great but we felt safe walking around there.
    Guest review by
    David
    Young couple

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