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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
María Laura
From
Peru
The location, the workers, the food, the ambience, the clean rooms and bathrooms.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,477 reviews
Price from
US$40
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.

O
Onur
From
Turkey
Great hospitality. Great location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,092 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.

W
Waqar
From
Pakistan
This place is amazing with amazing staff sara helped me a lot to wash my clothes and she is an Egyptian sister Nader help me to dry my clothes and ola make me a cup of coffee
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,273 reviews
Price from
US$36.45
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.

y
yuan
From
China
The hostel is such a gem in the city of Cairo. The staffs are so nice and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 220 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.

d
daniel
From
South Korea
Location & price is great in downtown Cario. It is very new hotel comfortable & clean bed , staff are very kind & good breakfast. I really recommend whoever visit Cario
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 211 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.

L
Lindsay
From
Australia
An excellent rooftop view of the pyramids and very friendly staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 340 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...

K
Konstantinos
From
United States
Space Cairo is in a fantastic central location, giving you easy access to tourist attractions while immersing you in the authentic atmosphere of downtown Cairo. The hosts are incredibly hospitable, making check-in seamless. The room was clean, spacious, and well-maintained.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 423 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.

S
Safak
From
Turkey
Location ,cleanless ,staff,especially lovely girl name Shahd and both guys working on front desk. It is very new very clean and profecionallly running place.It is a real Gem.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 497 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.

G
Gustavo
From
Spain
I had a great stay at this hotel The staff was friendly and helpful the room was clean and comfortable and the location was perfect I would definitely stay here again
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 127 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.

G
Giovanni Ricci
From
Italy
All the staff were friendly and kind and always willing to help . We were so happy with the service they provided us. They offer also a fantastic daily tours, Highly recommended by me
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 275 reviews
Price from
US$34.43
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, 3,856 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$62.10 per night

Cairo Hub

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 407 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, 1,228 reviews

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

From US$57.15 per night

Royal Home Hotel

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 282 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 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 627 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 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 964 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$32.46 per night

Panorama New City

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 379 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$28.98 per night

Marhaba Inn Hostel

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 81 reviews

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

From US$66.70 per night

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Isis Hostel 2

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 155 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 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 286 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$38.64 per night

Mesho Cairo Hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews

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

From US$34.50 per night

Venice Hosokawaya

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 189 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

Five Hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews

Situated in Cairo, 1.8 km from Tahrir Square, Five Hostel provides air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

From US$14.49 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.

Situated in Cairo, 1.1 km from Tahrir Square, Cairo Backpackers Central Hostel features views of the city.

Located within 1.5 km of The Egyptian Museum and 2.1 km of Cairo Tower, Cairo Backpackers Central Hostel offers rooms in Cairo.

Save money on hostels in Cairo and nearby – budget options available

Museum Plaza

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,321 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$99.57 per night

Golden Hotel Cairo

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
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$31.30 per night

Egyptian Night Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 422 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

Dahab Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 216 reviews

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

From US$32.19 per night

Hathor House

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 844 reviews

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

From US$80.50 per night

Lorenda hotel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 5 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$34.50 per night

Elwasim Plaza

Cairo
Budget options available

Set within 600 metres of Tahrir Square and less than 1 km of The Egyptian Museum, Elwasim Plaza offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

From US$69 per night

Rhala Hostel Egypt

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 304 reviews

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

From US$37.15 per night

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Hostels that guests love in Cairo

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Avg. price/night: US$52.90
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 127 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$56.93
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 611 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$25.76
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - 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, 1,477 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, 165 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$40.57
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,273 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