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Madina Hostel
Boasting a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Madina Hostel is situated in Cairo, 300 metres from Tahrir Square.
Villa Layla
Boasting a garden, terrace and views of pool, Villa Layla is situated in Cairo, 1.9 km from Mosque of Ibn Tulun.
Landmark Hostel Cairo
Set in Cairo, 300 metres from Tahrir Square, Landmark Hostel Cairo provides air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.
DAR Pyramids View Inn - Rooftop
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.
Space Hostel
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...
Heaven Hostel
Heaven Hostel is located in Cairo, within less than 1 km of Tahrir Square and a 17-minute walk of The Egyptian Museum.
Cairo Casa Hostel
Cairo Casa Hostel is located in Cairo, within 2.5 km of Al-Azhar Mosque and 2.8 km of El Hussien Mosque.
Zein Pyramids View - Guest House
Set in Cairo, 800 metres from Great Sphinx, Zein Pyramids View - Guest House offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.
Champollion Hostel
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.
Rihana pyramids hotel
Situated in Cairo, 2 km from Great Sphinx, Rihana pyramids hotel features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,316 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Cairo
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3Superb - What previous guests thought, 134 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Cairo
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,218 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Cairo
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 160 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Cairo
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 222 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Cairo
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 3,115 reviews
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Up Town Hotel
CairoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 3,727 reviewsSituated 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$59 per nightCairo Hub
CairoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 366 reviewsIn 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$36.63 per nightRotana Palace Suites
CairoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 6.6Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 578 reviewsSet within 3.3 km of Al-Azhar Mosque and 3.8 km of El Hussien Mosque, Rotana Palace Suites provides rooms in Cairo.
From US$40.25 per nightMuseum Plaza
CairoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,316 reviewsAttractively 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 nightGolden Hotel Cairo
CairoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 7.3Good - What previous guests thought, 253 reviewsGolden 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.
Egyptian Night Hostel
CairoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 479 reviewsLocated 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 nightCecilia Hostel
CairoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,281 reviewsLocated 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.
From US$36.06 per nightDahab Hostel
CairoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 179 reviewsSituated in Cairo, Dahab Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.
From US$34.32 per night
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Sun Hostel Cairo
CairoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 6.1Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 208 reviewsLocated 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 nightRoyal Home Hotel
CairoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 263 reviewsLocated 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$40.25 per nightCity Hotel
CairoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 7.1Good - What previous guests thought, 931 reviewsThe 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 nightPanorama New City
CairoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 7.4Good - What previous guests thought, 351 reviewsSituated 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$31.05 per nightElite Grand City
CairoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 6.9Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 223 reviewsLocated 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$31.05 per nightIsis Hostel 2
CairoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 158 reviewsFeaturing a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Isis Hostel 2 is located in Cairo, 500 metres from Tahrir Square.
From US$41.04 per nightOsiris Hotel Cairo
CairoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 426 reviewsLocated in Downtown Cairo, Osiris Hotel is just a 500 metres walk from the Egyptian Museum. It offers free Wi-Fi in public areas and a roof-top terrace that offers views of downtown Cairo.
From US$46.37 per nightAbdeen Cairo Hostel
CairoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 245 reviewsFeaturing a shared lounge, bar and views of city, Abdeen Cairo Hostel is located in Cairo, 1.1 km from Tahrir Square.
From US$36.23 per night
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Tahrir Square Hostel
CairoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,281 reviewsFeaturing a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Tahrir Square Hostel is set in Cairo, 100 metres from Tahrir Square.
Marhaba Inn Hostel
CairoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 9.1Superb - What previous guests thought, 22 reviewsSet in Cairo, 300 metres from Tahrir Square, Marhaba Inn Hostel features air-conditioned accommodation and a terrace.
From US$58.65 per nightHeritage Hostel Cairo
CairoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,218 reviewsSet in Cairo, 350 m from Tahrir Square, Heritage Hostel Cairo features air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.
From US$57.15 per nightLa Bella Casa Hostel
CairoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Superb - What previous guests thought, 73 reviewsLocated 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...
From US$20.47 per nightCairo Lodge Hostel
CairoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 10.0Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviewsCairo Lodge Hostel is situated in Cairo, within 3 km of El Hussien Mosque and 3.7 km of Mosque of Ibn Tulun.
From US$21.74 per nightGreen hostel
CairoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 222 reviewsSituated 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.
From US$23.81 per nightAdamus Hostel
CairoCentral locationAdamus Hostel is set in Cairo, 1.2 km from The Egyptian Museum and 2.3 km from Cairo Tower.
From US$31.05 per nightHathor House
CairoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 809 reviewsHathor 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
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Hostels that guests love in Cairo
- Avg. price/night: US$32.20Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2Superb - What previous guests thought, 101 reviewsQuiet, 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 byLaurenYoung couple
- Avg. price/night: US$56.93Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 594 reviewsThe 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 byidamacelaSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: US$23.18Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Superb - What previous guests thought, 604 reviewsAfter 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 byLinasKKSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: US$51.53Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,492 reviewsGreat location, very clean, best breakfast and the best hostel beds!Guest review byMiraSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: US$20.20Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 159 reviewsReally nice staff. The hotel feels safe even if the area isn’t the best. Recommends for a budget friendly option hostel.Guest review byPilorgeSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: US$36.06Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,281 reviewsGeorge, 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 byEmilyYoung couple
