African House Hostel offers budget accommodations and a friendly atmosphere in the heart of central Cairo, a 3 minute walk from Ramses Train Station and 12 minutes from the Egyptian Museum. Occupying a 19th-century building with high ceilings and original hardwood floors, African House Hostel has plenty of original character. At the African House Hostel you can choose from its 16 spacious, private double and triple rooms – some with en suite and some with shared bathroom facilities. Breakfast is included in the room rate and free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. The 24-hour reception allows you to come and go as you please. Cairo’s fascinating markets, famous historic sites and vibrant nightlife are there for you to explore.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Cairo, this property has an excellent location score of 8.7!

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.0
Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.1
Value for money
7.8
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
6.3
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Area info

Amenities of African House Hostel

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry
  • Elevator
  • Daily housekeeping
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
View
  • City view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Movie nights
  • Evening entertainment
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Game room
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Valet parking
  • Street parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Wake-up service
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • German
  • English
  • French

House rules

African House Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 12:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 8 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform African House Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about African House Hostel

  • African House Hostel is 1 miles from the center of Cairo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at African House Hostel is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

  • African House Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Game room
    • Evening entertainment
    • Movie nights
    • Horseback riding

  • The prices at African House Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.