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The best hostels in Cairo

Some of the best backpacker spots in Cairo

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,494 reviews
    From
    $40
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews
    From
    $32
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
    From
    $38
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 259 reviews
    From
    $60
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 384 reviews
    From
    $34
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 436 reviews
    From
    $25
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews
    From
    $11
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 685 reviews
    From
    $50
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews
    From
    $27
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
    From
    $13
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
    From
    $13
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews
    From
    $45
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
    From
    $20
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews
    From
    $30
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews
    From
    $19
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews
    From
    $36
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
    From
    $35
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
    From
    $23
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews
    From
    $19
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews
    From
    $40
    1 night, 2 adults

Looking for a hostel?

Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

Most booked hostels in Cairo and surrounding area in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,855 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 4,121 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 199 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 3,709 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,217 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,314 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 3,122 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 219 reviews

No credit card needed to book these hostels in Cairo and nearby

  • Sun Hostel Cairo

    Cairo
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews

    Located in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within a 2-minute walk, Sun Hostel Cairo provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

    From $44.80 per night
  • Royal Home Hotel

    Cairo
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 261 reviews

    Located within a 3-minute walk of Tahrir Square and 0.4 miles of The Egyptian Museum, Royal Home Hotel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

    From $40.25 per night
  • Rotana Palace Suites

    Cairo
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 577 reviews

    Located within 2 miles of Mosque of Ibn Tulun and 2 miles of Al-Azhar Mosque, Rotana Palace Suites provides rooms in Cairo.

    From $40.25 per night
  • City Hotel

    Cairo
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 930 reviews

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

    From $32.46 per night
  • Panorama New City

    Cairo
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 349 reviews

    Located within a 3-minute walk of Tahrir Square and 700 yards of The Egyptian Museum, Panorama New City has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

    From $31.05 per night
  • Elite Grand City

    Cairo
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 222 reviews

    Located within a 3-minute walk of Tahrir Square and half a mile of The Egyptian Museum, Elite Grand City provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

    From $31.05 per night
  • Isis Hostel 2

    Cairo
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews

    Located in Cairo, a 6-minute walk from Tahrir Square, Isis Hostel 2 features a shared lounge and views of the city.

    From $41.04 per night
  • Osiris Hotel Cairo

    Cairo
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 426 reviews

    Located in Downtown Cairo, Osiris Hotel is just a 1640 feet 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 $46.37 per night

Great access to the city center. 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, 3,709 reviews

    Located in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within a 2-minute walk, Up Town Hotel has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

    From $45.54 per night
  • Cairo Hub

    Cairo
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 360 reviews

    Well set in the Downtown Cairo district of Cairo, Cairo Hub is located a few steps from Tahrir Square, a 6-minute walk from The Egyptian Museum and one mile from Cairo Tower.

    From $50.23 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,288 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Tahrir Square Hostel is located in Cairo, a few steps from Tahrir Square.

    From $50.80 per night
  • Marhaba Inn Hostel

    Cairo
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

    Located in Cairo, a 3-minute walk from Tahrir Square, Marhaba Inn Hostel provides air-conditioned accommodations and a terrace.

    From $58.65 per night
  • Museum Plaza

    Cairo
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,314 reviews

    Attractively set in the Downtown Cairo district of Cairo, Museum Plaza is located 2.1 miles from Al-Azhar Mosque, 2.3 miles from El Hussien Mosque and 2.9 miles from Mosque of Ibn Tulun.

    From $114.30 per night
  • Golden Hotel Cairo

    Cairo
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 253 reviews

    Golden Hotel Cairo is located in Cairo, 1.7 miles from Al-Azhar Mosque and 1.9 miles from El Hussien Mosque. This 3-star hostel offers a shared lounge, room service and free WiFi.

    From $51.52 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 488 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 $61.18 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,217 reviews

    Set in Cairo, 1148 ft from Tahrir Square, Heritage Hostel Cairo features air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

    From $57.15 per night

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

  • Cecilia Hostel

    Cairo
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,286 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.

    From $36.06 per night
  • Dahab Hostel

    Cairo
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews

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

    From $34.12 per night
  • Hathor House

    Cairo
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 805 reviews

    Located within 1.6 miles of Cairo Tower and 1.8 miles of El Hussien Mosque, Hathor House provides rooms in Cairo.

    From $80.50 per night
  • Elwasim Plaza

    Cairo
    Budget options available

    Located within a 6-minute walk of Tahrir Square and 0.6 miles of The Egyptian Museum, Elwasim Plaza provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

    From $69 per night
  • Cairo Crown Inn

    Cairo
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, Cairo Crown Inn offers accommodations in Cairo, a 7-minute walk from Tahrir Square and 0.6 miles from The Egyptian Museum.

    From $111.55 per night
  • Rhala Hostel Egypt

    Cairo
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 296 reviews

    Located in Cairo, a 8-minute walk from Tahrir Square, Rhala Hostel Egypt provides air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

    From $37.15 per night
  • Holy Sheet Hostel

    Cairo
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,149 reviews

    Located in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within less than 1969 feet, Holy Sheet Hostel features concierge services, rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a garden.

    From $63.11 per night
  • Rivera Cairo Hostel

    Cairo
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews

    Located in Cairo, a 10-minute walk from Tahrir Square, Rivera Cairo Hostel features a shared lounge and views of the city.

    From $51.75 per night

FAQ about hostels in Cairo

Hostels that guests love in Cairo

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  • Avg. price/night: $32.20
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 97 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: $56.93
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 594 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $23.18
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 602 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $64.41
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,494 reviews
    Great location, very clean, best breakfast and the best hostel beds!
    Guest review by
    Mira
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $20.20
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 159 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $36.06
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,286 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