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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.

M
Maria
From
Greece
The stuff is just perfect and makes you feel comfortable . They are soo helpful as well . They have a cat her name is Atwa she is really cute....everyone very friendly. The night guy very kind and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,458 reviews
Price from
US$43
1 night, 2 adults

Life Pyramids Inn

Giza, Cairo

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

A
Antonius7
From
Germany
The view was just amazing. We arrived at night and we could see the Pyramids illuminated through our windows. Next morning, you have breakfast with the Pyramids just in front of you. The owner was so cute. He helped us with anything we needed and got us every time when we left and came back some water bottles. Thanks so much and recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,095 reviews
Price from
US$39.02
1 night, 2 adults

Cecilia Hostel

Cairo

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.

J
Jérôme
From
Colombia
Breakfast on the rooftop Nice welcoming team
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,279 reviews
Price from
US$32.40
1 night, 2 adults

Villa Layla

Cairo

Boasting a garden, terrace and views of pool, Villa Layla is situated in Cairo, 1.9 km from Mosque of Ibn Tulun.

C
Camille
From
France
Central with the charm of the old town houses and very helpful staff Lovely terrasse Clean bathrooms and house in general Great option for travelers, both dorms and private rooms
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 251 reviews
Price from
US$49.50
1 night, 2 adults

Landmark Hostel Cairo

Downtown Cairo, Cairo

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

s
shiwen
From
Finland
Good area in the center. Clean for room and also toilet. WiFi works well. The most important is the staff really taking care of people.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 273 reviews
Price from
US$38.18
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.

K
Karthik
From
Ireland
We had a perfect 3 night stay. As the name DAR suggests it was a true home stay experience. Mohamed and his staff are wonderful and truly work towards the best comfortable stay. Rooms were clean and comfortable with the best possible view of the pyramids. It's a pretty new establishment and Mohamed and his staff are really appreciative of some feedbacks and are keen to improve their service. Mohamed even took us on a short tour at our request, which we truly appreciate. Will definitely stay here for any of our future visits. Highly recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 379 reviews
Price from
US$59.50
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...

T
Tijana
From
Italy
Everything was amazing. Nice and clean room. Big and comfortable bed. Breakfast only in room but for the price that was very reasonable. Great value for money.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 434 reviews
Price from
US$33.66
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.

M
Maria
From
Romania
Perfect stay, we got a whole studio. The hostel is at 11th floor, with a great view. We also had a jacuzzi with a view.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 523 reviews
Price from
US$46.41
1 night, 2 adults

Cairo Casa Hotel

Cairo

Cairo Casa Hotel is located in Cairo, within 2.5 km of Al-Azhar Mosque and 2.8 km of El Hussien Mosque.

E
Eleftherios
From
Greece
Fantastic property at the heart of the town! Convenienty located, clean rooms and helpful staff. Would recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
Price from
US$25.50
1 night, 2 adults

Pyramids Glory Inn

Giza, Cairo

Pyramids Glory Inn has free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Cairo.

E
EUNME
From
South Korea
helpful staffs good breakfast close to pyramid nice view in looftop
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 289 reviews
Price from
US$49.68
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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Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Cairo and nearby

Up Town Hotel

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,842 reviews

Situated in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within 200 metres, Up Town Hotel features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

From US$56.93 per night

Cairo Hub

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 435 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.

From US$50.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,201 reviews

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

From US$50.80 per night

Sun Hostel Cairo

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 198 reviews

Located in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within 200 metres, Sun Hostel Cairo provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

From US$44.80 per night

Royal Home Hotel

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 302 reviews

Located within 300 metres of Tahrir Square and 700 metres of The Egyptian Museum, Royal Home Hotel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

From US$46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 653 reviews

Set within 3.1 km of Mosque of Ibn Tulun and 3.3 km of El Hussien Mosque, Rotana Palace Suites provides rooms in Cairo.

From US$46 per night

City Hotel

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 986 reviews

The City Hotel is situated in the center of Cairo, less than a 1-minute walk from the Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square.

From US$39.41 per night

Panorama New City

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 395 reviews

Situated within 300 metres of Tahrir Square and 600 metres of The Egyptian Museum, Panorama New City features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

From US$33.12 per night

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Elite Grand City

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 236 reviews

Located within 300 metres of Tahrir Square and 700 metres of The Egyptian Museum, Elite Grand City provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

From US$33.12 per night

Isis Hostel 2

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews

Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Isis Hostel 2 is located in Cairo, 500 metres from Tahrir Square.

From US$35.91 per night

Abdeen Cairo Hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 315 reviews

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

From US$33.81 per night

Cairo Golden Plaza Hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Located in Cairo, less than 1 km from Tahrir Square, Cairo Golden Plaza Hostel features air-conditioned rooms and a restaurant.

From US$25.40 per night

Venice Hosokawaya

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews

Located in Cairo, 1.4 km from Tahrir Square, Venice Hosokawaya features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

From US$15.44 per night

Azar Boutique Hotel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 190 reviews

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

From US$51.52 per night

African House Hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

Boasting a shared lounge and views of city, African House Hostel is situated in Cairo, 2.6 km from Al-Azhar Mosque.

From US$33.49 per night

Hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed

Situated within 200 metres of Tahrir Square and 300 metres of The Egyptian Museum, Hostel features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Cairo.

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Marhaba Inn Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 98 reviews

Set in Cairo, 300 metres from Tahrir Square, Marhaba Inn Hostel features air-conditioned accommodation and a terrace.

From US$69 per night

Museum Plaza

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,313 reviews

Attractively set in the Downtown Cairo district of Cairo, Museum Plaza is situated 3.4 km from Al-Azhar Mosque, 3.7 km from El Hussien Mosque and 4.7 km from Mosque of Ibn Tulun.

From US$124.46 per night

Golden Hotel Cairo

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 249 reviews

Golden Hotel Cairo is set in Cairo, 2.7 km from Al-Azhar Mosque and 3 km from El Hussien Mosque. This 3-star hostel offers a shared lounge, room service and free WiFi.

From US$32.46 per night

Egyptian Night Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 402 reviews

Located in downtown Cairo overlooking the River Nile, Egyptian Night Hostel faces the Egyptian Musuem and is within a short walk from Sadat Metro Station.

From US$61.18 per night

Heritage Hostel Cairo

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,242 reviews

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

From US$57.15 per night

Dahab Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 234 reviews

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

From US$32.04 per night

Hathor House

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 866 reviews

Hathor House is set in Cairo, within 2.6 km of Cairo Tower and 2.9 km of El Hussien Mosque.

From US$92 per night

Lorenda hotel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

Set in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within 600 metres, Lorenda hotel offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a restaurant.

From US$57.50 per night

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Hostels that guests love in Cairo

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Avg. price/night: US$58.65
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 125 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: US$60.38
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 624 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: US$28.34
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 573 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: US$55.39
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,458 reviews
Great location, very clean, best breakfast and the best hostel beds!
Guest review by
Mira
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$20.20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 167 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: US$49.27
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,279 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