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Madina Hostel

Downtown Cairo, Cairo

Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Madina Hostel is located in Cairo, a 3-minute walk from Tahrir Square.

N
Nihan
From
Turkey
The property is excellent! We had an amazing trip. Staffs were very helpful. Thank you very much for all your hospitality!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,444 reviews
Price from
$43
1 night, 2 adults

Life Pyramids Inn

Giza, Cairo

Featuring a restaurant, bar and views of city, Life Pyramids Inn is located in Cairo, a 6-minute walk from Great Sphinx.

J
Jyoti
From
United States
Perfect if you plan to enjoy the pyramid view from roof top. Very satisfying view every morning and evenings.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,102 reviews
Price from
$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.

M
Michelle
From
Switzerland
It is very nice located in downtown cairo and okay clean. i would recommend it to everyone.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,261 reviews
Price from
$30.78
1 night, 2 adults

Marhaba Inn Hostel

Downtown Cairo, Cairo

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

S
Salwa
From
Egypt
‏From the moment I entered the hotel, I felt a sense of comfort and a cleanliness beyond what I could imagine, and that’s the most important thing for me. It felt like I was walking into a 5-star hotel, not a hostel. The staff are lovely, educated, and very friendly—you feel like you’re at home and never want to leave. The guests are also wonderful, from all nationalities, and when we sat in the reception we talked about everything, exchanged cultures, and carried ourselves with confidence as if we had known each other for a long time, not just met by chance a couple of seconds ago. ‏The rooms are absolutely amazing, maintained at the highest level of cleanliness, from the bedding to the décor, and they’re extremely relaxing for the nerves. The lighting is stunning, the balcony view is incredible, and the street below is not noisy or crowded but rather in a very clean, upscale area close to everything around you. Of course, I’ll be staying here every time I come to Cairo … I wanted to add that the photos shown are exactly the same in their cleanliness, maybe even better. Most places put up pictures and when you go, you’re surprised that it’s not like that. But in this place, you’ll be surprised at how it’s even better than the photos I always want this place to remain with this level of cleanliness and that fresh, pleasant scent that is special to hotels so there wasn’t even a speck of dust on the furniture, and the bathroom was also very clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews
Price from
$60
1 night, 2 adults

Villa Layla

Cairo

Featuring a garden, terrace and views of pool, Villa Layla is located in Cairo, 1.2 miles from Mosque of Ibn Tulun.

K
Kuang
From
China
Nice friendly staff nice people everything is nice no cap
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 258 reviews
Price from
$49.50
1 night, 2 adults

Landmark Hostel Cairo

Downtown Cairo, Cairo

Located in Cairo, a 3-minute walk from Tahrir Square, Landmark Hostel Cairo provides air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

G
Gerges
From
Egypt
The place is extra clean, newly renovated, stylish, and the rooms has all u need! The locations is very central walking to Tahrir square and all restaurants. The staff are very friendly and helpful, they advise about places,trips, restaurants, and anything u need and they are available 24/7. There is good kitchen to cook ur own food, and they provide pretty breakfast . Their prices are very reasonable and will fit ur budget from the dorm room to the single , double, triple, quadruple rooms. I recommend landmark hostel cairo to all who meed central, affordable, clean, stylish hostel with friendly staff. It will be my first choice anytime.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 286 reviews
Price from
$38.18
1 night, 2 adults

DAR Pyramids View Inn - Rooftop

Giza, Cairo

Located in Cairo and with Great Sphinx reachable within 1.5 miles, DAR Pyramids View Inn - Rooftop provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.

h
hiim
From
Qatar
I really liked the customer service by ahmed and mohamed super nice guys, as well as the breakfast and for sure the view 10/10.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 391 reviews
Price from
$59.50
1 night, 2 adults

Space Hostel

Cairo

Located in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within a 13-minute walk, Space Hostel has express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

A
Amen
From
Ethiopia
The location was amazing and the room was nice and clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 435 reviews
Price from
$33.66
1 night, 2 adults

Heaven Hostel

Cairo

Located within a 11-minute walk of Tahrir Square and 0.9 miles of The Egyptian Museum, Heaven Hostel has rooms in Cairo.

J
Jana
From
Germany
The hostel, which is located in the heart of downtown Cairo, was the perfect location to make my stay in Cairo unforgettable. I stayed at Heaven Hostel for three months and it was the best decision I could have ever made. The hostel is on the 11th floor, and for that reason, you have a breathtaking view over Cairo. Besides the great location, the hostel offers fresh Egyptian breakfasts daily, which are made by the most wonderful two women. The breakfast is prepared fresh every morning and offers a great variety as well as a generous amount of food. Moreover, all the rooms are clean, neat and the furnishings are really modern. The rooms are really cozy and you can watch Netflix series at anytime if you like to. Additionally, the reception is always (24/7) occupied, and the staff is truly amazing! I have never experienced staff who are so helpful, kind, and generous - simply wonderful. They are always happy to assist no matter what, and you can easily contact them via. WhatsApp at any time. Furthermore, you can book amazing trips through the hostel, e.g. to the pyramids or a night in the white and black sand desert. I can only recommend these tours! They were simply amazing. Thanks to Abdo and everyone else at the hostel - Amr, Ahmed, Shahd, Shaima, and Shrouk - I had an amazing and unique experience and I cannot thank all of them enough! Everyone at the hostel works so hard to ensure that every single guest has the best time and experience in Cairo. They definitely turned my stay in Cairo into the best experience I could ever wish for. I will come back to Cairo for sure, and there is only one place where I will stay: Heaven Hostel. <3
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 527 reviews
Price from
$46.41
1 night, 2 adults

Cairo Casa Hotel

Cairo

Cairo Casa Hotel is located in Cairo, within 1.5 miles of Al-Azhar Mosque and 1.8 miles of El Hussien Mosque.

K
Khalid
From
Morocco
Perfect location. Clean room and an amazing staff. The check in was flexiblae and went smoothly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews
Price from
$25.50
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

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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, 3,824 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 $56.93 per night

Cairo Hub

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 438 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 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,191 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

Sun Hostel Cairo

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 193 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
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 305 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 $46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 664 reviews

Located within 1.9 miles of Al-Azhar Mosque and 1.9 miles of Mosque of Ibn Tulun, Rotana Palace Suites provides rooms in Cairo.

From $46 per night

City Hotel

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 986 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 $39.41 per night

Panorama New City

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 407 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 $33.12 per night

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

Museum Plaza

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,305 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 $99.57 per night

Golden Hotel Cairo

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 248 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 $63.76 per night

Egyptian Night Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 396 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

Dahab Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 238 reviews

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

From $31.97 per night

Hathor House

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 874 reviews

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

From $92 per night

Lorenda hotel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Located in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within a 6-minute walk, Lorenda hotel has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a restaurant.

From $41.40 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 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 194 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 $72.45 per night

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Elite Grand City

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 238 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 $33.12 per night

Kings Palace

Cairo
No credit card needed

Located within a 8-minute walk of Tahrir Square and half a mile of The Egyptian Museum, Kings Palace has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

From $29.90 per night

Isis Hostel 2

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews

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

From $35.91 per night

Abdeen Cairo Hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 327 reviews

Featuring a shared lounge, bar and views of city, Abdeen Cairo Hostel is located in Cairo, a 13-minute walk from Tahrir Square.

From $38.64 per night

Cairo Golden Plaza Hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Conveniently located in the Downtown Cairo district of Cairo, Cairo Golden Plaza Hostel is located a 11-minute walk from Tahrir Square, 1.4 miles from Al-Azhar Mosque and a 14-minute walk from The...

From $25.40 per night

Venice Hosokawaya

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 187 reviews

Located in Cairo, a 16-minute walk from Tahrir Square, Venice Hosokawaya has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

From $15.44 per night

Azar Boutique Hotel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews

Azar Hotel is centrally located in Historic Center ( Cairo Downtown ).

From $51.52 per night

African House Hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews

Featuring a shared lounge and views of city, African House Hostel is located in Cairo, 1.6 miles from Al-Azhar Mosque.

From $33.49 per night

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Hostels that guests love in Cairo

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Avg. price/night: $51.75
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 129 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: $57.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 626 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: $34.78
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 574 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: $55.39
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,444 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 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 166 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: $41.60
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,261 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