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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. The property is around 500 metres from The Egyptian Museum, 1.9 km from Cairo Tower and 3.5 km from Al-Azhar Mosque. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. We loved the hospitality and the cleanliness of the place . Some of the best people we met in Egypt.

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9.2
Wonderful
1,006 reviews

Champollion Hostel

Downtown Cairo, Cairo

Situated in Cairo, 400 metres from Tahrir Square, Champollion Hostel offers air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge. The property is set 500 metres from The Egyptian Museum, 2.8 km from Cairo Tower and 3.3 km from Al-Azhar Mosque. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. I cannot recommend enough Champollion Hostel. The stuff (kind and polite), the location (very centrally located), the rooms (spacious and new), the vibe (nice atmosphere all over the place): everything was memorable and acceptable on various different levels. The staff (Thank you Eslam!) have organized 3 sightseeing trips for me: each time it went smooth and according to plan. Also I would like to sincerely thank (another) Eslam, my driver, for showing me the sights in Alexandria, Giza and Cairo! Cheers guys, Milan

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9.4
Wonderful
165 reviews

Cairo Hub Hostel

Downtown Cairo, Cairo

Located in Cairo, 100 metres from Tahrir Square, Cairo Hub Hostel features air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge. Around 400 m from The Egyptian Museum, the property is also 1.5 km away from Cairo Tower and offers free WiFi. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. As soon as I walked in, I felt welcomed and the place is so cozy and many travellers were there. I booked a bed but I felt like I had my own room! Their dormitory feels like smalls rooms or as they say, Capsules. The breakfast was very fresh and filling and they changed it up the 2 days I was there, once even was like a small buffet for breakfast with reasonable amount of options; Imagine that my stay was only like 10$ and I had a buffet for a breakfast! I was lucky enough to see the view they have from their private rooms this one time and it was insane! Met really cool people there and had a great time. 10/10 would definitely recommend!

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9.1
Wonderful
707 reviews

Heritage Hostel Cairo

Downtown Cairo, Cairo

Set in Cairo, 350 m from Tahrir Square, Heritage Hostel Cairo features air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge. The property is situated 400 m from The Egyptian Museum, 2.6 km from Khan Al Khalili and 3.1 km from Al-Azhar Mosque. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. The managers and staff are very friendly, polite, funny and available! The hostel is suited in a central area near the Tahrir square and Egyptian museum in a - typical for Cairo - old building which is a cool experience. The breakfast is decent.

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9.1
Wonderful
733 reviews

Life Pyramids Inn

Giza, Cairo

At the hostel each room includes air conditioning, a wardrobe, a terrace with a city view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. All units will provide guests with a fridge.

The Egyptian Museum is 15 km from Life Pyramids Inn, while Tahrir Square is 15 km away. The nearest airport is Cairo International Airport, 31 km from the hostel. I booked this hotel because of its many positive reviews and I must say it deserves them all. Mohammed and his family are very kind and helpful. Location is top, rooms are clean and big enough. The terrace is the best place to relax in the evening after all the chaos of Cairo.

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9.9
Exceptional
605 reviews

Guardian Guest House

Giza, Cairo

Situated a 5-minute walk from the the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, Guardian Guest House offers views of the 3 Pyramids from its spacious rooftop terrace. It boasts free Wi-Fi in all areas and is a 30-minute drive from Saqqara. We had a great experience and the staff was so friendly and attentive. Of course the view from the room and the rooftop is so amazing and the location couldn't be more convenient for seeing the Pyramids. The tea/coffee station was a nice touch too and the breakfast was fantastic. The guesthouse can organize tours and transportation, whatever you need.

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9
Wonderful
635 reviews

Freedom Hostel

Cairo

This hostel is located in central Cairo, just 200 metres from the famous Talat Harb Square. It offers spacious and air-conditioned rooms, a small guest kitchen and a 24-hour reception.

All simply furnished rooms at The Freedom Hostel come with a balcony and heating. Some room have a private bathroom, while other have shared bathroom facilities in the hallway. Locations is perfect, staffs re helpfull. i left my luggage for 2 days after my stay and it was safe. For solo travellers here is advisable.

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9
Wonderful
457 reviews

Pyramids best holiday inn

Giza, Cairo

All guest rooms in the hostel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom, a shower and a hairdryer, and some units at Pyramids best holiday inn have a safety deposit box. At the accommodation each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. It is a wonderful hotel with a good pyramids view...

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9.1
Wonderful
15 reviews

cairo central house

Cairo

Set in Cairo, within less than 1 km of Tahrir Square and 2.3 km of Al-Azhar Mosque, cairo central house features a shared lounge. The property is situated 2.5 km from Cairo Tower, 2.6 km from El Hussien Mosque and 1.2 km from The Egyptian Museum. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

Guests at the hostel can enjoy an à la carte or a continental breakfast. extremely friendly and nice host. clean room

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9.3
Wonderful
20 reviews

Zamalek X Hostel

Cairo

Located in Cairo, 3.4 km from Cairo Tower, Zamalek X Hostel features air-conditioned rooms and a bar. Located around 3.4 km from Tahrir Square, the hostel with free WiFi is also 3.5 km away from The Egyptian Museum. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. great location and great service! they are making sure you are feeling welcome and safe and provide you with a lot of extra information about restaurants or things to do.

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9.4
Wonderful
39 reviews

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