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Madina Hostel, hotel in Cairo

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

What made this Madina Hostel stand out is its excellent service and hospitality.The location is convenient.The hostel is clean.The staff The staff how ever is what made this stay one of my top hotel experiences ever! Abdul Mostafa israa roshdy and mohammed made me feel special. And wuite friendly.Their authenticity made madina hostel stand out of the crowd. Thank you so much for making my Egypt visit excellent.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
1,455 reviews
Price from$39.50per night
Tahrir Square Hostel, hotel in Cairo

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

Ozy Marwa NEEDS A RAISE & PROMOTION in position! All the women were great. OZY went over & beyond WITH A SMILE to make sure all guest was comfortable, having fun, being socialized, keeping the atmosphere clean and welcoming. This was the ONLY place in Cairo with great spirited people, honest, smiling and helpful. I will return without a doubt very soon and many times.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
1,248 reviews
Price from$35per night
Rihana pyramids view, hotel in Cairo

Located in Cairo, within 1.9 miles of Great Sphinx and 3.4 miles of Giza Pyramids, Rihana pyramids view has accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests...

Manager Mahmoud was very helpful. We looked for the hotel and wandered another place and he came to pick us up after calling. Even 2 times...He was so kind and caring customers. Hotel room was very clean and fancy with Pyramid view. I could meet some lovely cat at the balcony and it was so special experience. Rooftop was fantastic, too. I definitely recommend this place and want to come again. Can't trust this price, beautiful place. Thank you.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
140 reviews
Price from$21.60per night
Champollion Hostel, hotel in Cairo

Located in Cairo, a 5-minute walk from Tahrir Square, Champollion Hostel provides air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

Amazing staff and really helpful … they speak good English and willing to assist
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
404 reviews
Price from$40per night
Life Pyramids Inn, hotel in Cairo

Located in Cairo, Life Pyramids Inn is a 7-minute walk from Great Sphinx and offers facilities like bar. Featuring room service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a terrace.

The owners were exceptional from the time of the booking, communication was clear, 24 hour reception saved us since our flight landed in the middle of the night and we were welcomed. The room was comfortable and had ac for a great sleep. View from the rooftop at breakfast was surreal, eating with the sphinx! The owners were so kind they even introduced us to their family run parfumerie down the street so we stocked up on beautiful smells. They even helped with our luggage. We will definitely stay again and recommend.
Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
963 reviews
Price from$55per night
Farido Pyramids Hotel, hotel in Cairo

Located in Cairo, Farido Pyramids Hotel features a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from$20.90per night
Queen Ash Pyramid View INN, hotel in Cairo

Located in Cairo and with Great Sphinx reachable within a 8-minute walk, Queen Ash Pyramid View INN has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

Amazing views of the Pyramids and nice attentive staff
Scored 9.8
9.8
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from$33.06per night
OH! Cairo Pharaoh Hostel, hotel in Cairo

OH! Cairo Pharaoh Hostel is located in Cairo, a 16-minute walk from Tahrir Square and 1.4 miles from Al-Azhar Mosque.

In the city center * The breakfast was good * laundry service
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
62 reviews
Price from$24.23per night
Space Hostel, hotel in 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...

Amazing and clean place. Sure coming back
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
77 reviews
Price from$40per night
4 Pyramids inn, hotel in Cairo

Located in Cairo, 4 Pyramids inn features free bikes, garden, shared lounge, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Highly recommend this place to any and all kinds of people. We were greeted by the loveliest people who made our trip in Egypt a trip of a lifetime. Mahmoud is a wonderful host who cares about his guests like his own family, he provided us with transportation, tours around the pyramids, with lots of fun activities like quad biking in the desert and camel riding. The rooms are also incredibly clean and if anything is missing, Mahmoud will provide it on the spot. He also has his own restaurant which overlooks the pyramids in a very beautiful way. If you landed on this booking, I suggest you look no further because this will be the perfect spot for you!
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
19 reviews
Price from$12per night
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  • Madina Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,455 reviews

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

    The great location, nice staff and good taste breakfast.

  • Champollion Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 404 reviews

    Located in Cairo, a 5-minute walk from Tahrir Square, Champollion Hostel provides air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

    Guys at the front desk are so friendly and helpful it's a delight

  • Life Pyramids Inn
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 963 reviews

    Located in Cairo, Life Pyramids Inn is a 7-minute walk from Great Sphinx and offers facilities like bar. Featuring room service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a terrace.

    Staff are excellent! mohamed is a great man. View from the roof is unbelievable

  • Space Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 77 reviews

    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...

    The space in the room, the breakfast and the shower

  • Pyramids Orion inn
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 18 reviews

    Attractively set in the Giza district of Cairo, Pyramids Orion inn is located 1.1 miles from Great Sphinx, 2.7 miles from Giza Pyramids and 8.3 miles from Cairo Tower.

    Beautiful hotel, cleanliness and amazing view of the pyramids

  • Gardenia Hotel Pyramids View
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 21 reviews

    Located in Cairo, 1.2 miles from Great Sphinx, Gardenia Hotel Pyramids View provides accommodations with a terrace, free private parking and a bar.

    Really everything is very nice and the view from the top roof

  • Museum Plaza
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,422 reviews

    Attractively set in the Downtown Cairo district of Cairo, Museum Plaza is located 2.1 miles from Al-Azhar Mosque, 2.4 miles from El Hussien Mosque and 2.9 miles from Mosque of Ibn Tulun.

    Situated center of the city and really helpful good staff

  • Nile View Inn
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,481 reviews

    Nile View Inn is located in Cairo, 2.5 miles from Tahrir Square and 2.7 miles from Mosque of Ibn Tulun.

    Very kind, helpful team that always went the extra mile

Great access to the city center! Check these hostels in Cairo

  • Space Room
    Central location
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Space Room is located in Cairo, within a 12-minute walk of Tahrir Square and 0.8 miles of The Egyptian Museum.

  • OH! Cairo Pharaoh Hostel
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 62 reviews

    OH! Cairo Pharaoh Hostel is located in Cairo, a 16-minute walk from Tahrir Square and 1.4 miles from Al-Azhar Mosque.

    Rico el desayuno, jugo y café. Además de estar bien ubicado

  • Heaven Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 53 reviews

    Located within a 11-minute walk of Tahrir Square and 0.9 miles of The Egyptian Museum, Heaven Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

    Buena ubicación, disposición y amabilidad del personal

  • Cairo de casa hostel
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 13 reviews

    Cairo de casa hostel is offering accommodations in Cairo. The property is located a 12-minute walk from Tahrir Square, 1.4 miles from Al-Azhar Mosque and a 14-minute walk from The Egyptian Museum.

    Ottima accoglienza personale gentilissimo e disponibile

  • Cairo Hub
    Central location
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 90 reviews

    Well set in the Downtown Cairo district of Cairo, Cairo Hub is located a few steps from Tahrir Square, a 5-minute walk from The Egyptian Museum and one mile from Cairo Tower.

    Pulizia cordiali staff e vicinanza al museo Egizio

  • Tahrir Square Hostel
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,248 reviews

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

    It’s was cleans and good value of money. Staff were lovely.

  • Hathor House
    Central location
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 560 reviews

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

    I loved it everything was perfect and very nice staff

  • Freedom Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 652 reviews

    This hostel is located in central Cairo, just 656 feet from the famous Talat Harb Square. It offers spacious and air-conditioned rooms, a small guest kitchen and a 24-hour reception.

    Low cost hostel, does the job for a night, shukran!

  • Heritage Hostel Cairo
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,095 reviews

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

    Everything was good. Good reception staff and clean hostel

  • Holy Sheet Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,412 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.

    Great Staff, well located in a safe area (24/7)

  • Paris east
    Central location
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 427 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Paris east is located in Cairo, a 12-minute walk from Tahrir Square.

    Very good location, very nice and helpful staff, the room was very clean

  • Rhala Hostel Egypt
    Central location
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 121 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, Rhala Hostel Egypt offers accommodations in Cairo, a 8-minute walk from Tahrir Square and 0.6 miles from The Egyptian Museum.

    El personal, ubicación y servicio como lavanderia.

  • Golden Star Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 485 reviews

    Located in Cairo, a 12-minute walk from Tahrir Square, Golden Star Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and a terrace.

    The room was really nice, good location and personal

  • Cairo Casa Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 5 reviews

    Located within a 12-minute walk of Tahrir Square and 0.7 miles of The Egyptian Museum, Cairo Casa Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

  • Abdeen Cairo Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 18 reviews

    Located in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within a 13-minute walk, Abdeen Cairo Hostel provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

    Great Location and breakfast and kind and helpful staff

  • Cheops Pyramids Inn
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 21 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Cheops Pyramids Inn is located in Giza in front of the entrance of Gate of Pyramids and Sphinx. Free private parking is available on site.

    Die Tour mit dem Auto zu Saqqaro, Memphis, Giza Pyramide.

  • Wake Up! Cairo Hostel
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 697 reviews

    Steps from the Egyptian Museum, a comfortable hostel with views of the River Nile. Public transport is within walking distance. You can arrive at any time of day. Rooms at Wake Up!

    Great value for money .Excellent location .Staff is cooperative .

  • New Abdeen palace hostel
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 226 reviews

    Located in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within a 12-minute walk, New Abdeen palace hostel provides a tour desk, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

    Location and the services all the stuff here are very friendly

  • Cecilia Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,115 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.

    Wonderful and kind staff! Also the balcony is great.

  • Lucky Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 409 reviews

    Located in Cairo, a 13-minute walk from Tahrir Square, Lucky Hostel has accommodations with a shared lounge, private parking and a bar.

    Clean, very nice staff, great location, spacious room

  • Osiris Hotel Cairo
    Central location
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 491 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.

    Nice location and very helping and friendly staff.

  • Tourist palace
    Central location
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 43 reviews

    Located within a 12-minute walk of Tahrir Square and 1.4 miles of Al-Azhar Mosque, Tourist palace has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

    Gentillesse du personnel Chambre spacieuse et propre

  • Nour Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 694 reviews

    Perfectly situated in the heart of Cairo, Brothers Hostel offers affordable accommodations with free Wi-Fi. All rooms at Brothers Hostel are air conditioned and the front desk is open 24-hrs.

    Everything was perfect...location, staff, price...coming again!!!

  • The Australian Hostel
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 496 reviews

    Located in the heart of downtown Cairo, The Australian Hostel is a 10-minute walk from the Egyptian Museum and 15 minutes' walk from the bus station.

    Lovely room, clean bathroom,a good basic place to stay.

  • Berlin Hotel
    Central location
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 496 reviews

    Located in Cairo Downtown, Berlin Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with private balconies.Nearby shopping restaurants and coffee shops are within a walking distance.

    Such kind people at this hotel! And ideal location

  • New Midtown
    Central location
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 896 reviews

    Located in Cairo, a 12-minute walk from Tahrir Square, New Midtown provides accommodations with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    staff very helpful & friendly, breakfast was varied each morning

  • Dahab Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 15 reviews

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

    Très bon accueil, lieux bien équipés et surtout emplacement idéal!

  • Rotana Palace Suites
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 285 reviews

    Rotana Palace Suites is offering accommodations in Cairo. Featuring a restaurant, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around a 3-minute walk from Tahrir Square, 0.4 miles from The...

    الرسيبشن متعاونين جداً ومحبين لعملهم ومحترمون جداً

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  • 4 Pyramids inn
    No credit card needed
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 19 reviews

    Located in Cairo, 4 Pyramids inn features free bikes, garden, shared lounge, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Habitacion moderna, con aire muy buena y economica

  • Horus Guest House Pyramids View
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,678 reviews

    Horus Guest House is a 2-minute walk from the entrance of Great Pyramids Of Giza and Sphinx. The guest house is 7.5 mi from Mosque of Ibn Tulun. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property.

    People are really nice and helping , view amazing

  • Sufi's Nights
    No credit card needed
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 132 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, Sufi's Nights offers accommodations in Cairo, a 16-minute walk from Tahrir Square and 1.4 miles from Al-Azhar Mosque.

    El cuarto compartido es grande y estaba bien aseado

  • happy life hostel
    No credit card needed
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 364 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, happy life hostel is located in Cairo, a 17-minute walk from Tahrir Square.

    الموقع ممتاذ المكان نظيف جدا ومرتب الاستقبال رائع

  • grand agata hostel
    No credit card needed
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 635 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, casino and views of city, grand agata hostel is located in Cairo, 1.1 miles from Tahrir Square.

    It was so quiet and good place Thank you so much 🥰

  • Cairo House Hostel
    No credit card needed
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 528 reviews

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

    Abdullah Şerif and Mumin are good boys. Great location

  • Cleopatra Pyramids View
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 543 reviews

    In a prime location in the Giza district of Cairo, Cleopatra Pyramids View is located a 4-minute walk from Great Sphinx, 0.9 miles from Giza Pyramids and 10 miles from Cairo Tower.

    really good location just front of the ticket office

  • Azar Boutique Hotel
    No credit card needed
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 324 reviews

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

    The hotel is very good. Location, staff and cleam.

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Hostels that guests love in Cairo

  • Avg. price/night: $36.80
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 5 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!
    Lauren
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $62.10
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 427 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.
    idamacela
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $22.67
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 652 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.
    LinasKK
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $42.75
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 151 reviews
    Quit room and everything around restaurant caffe sweets shop with cheap price street never sleep you can walk around the hostel 24 hours in the safe place with helpful staff (friends ) 24h reception working for help and smile
    Yoshihide
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $42.75
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 151 reviews
    I need new Chinese friend a lot out of my country and also friend from different country they do the best to help me to get best offers and cheapest prices Hostel offer got room with good price for food and services eslam help me to fell safe and comfortable stay
    JIALI
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $50.88
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,455 reviews
    Great location, very clean, best breakfast and the best hostel beds!
    Mira
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $16.16
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 117 reviews
    Really nice staff. The hotel feels safe even if the area isn’t the best. Recommends for a budget friendly option hostel.
    Pilorge
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $20.87
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,115 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.
    Emily
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $161.20
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 11,669 reviews
    Great location. The hotel is an oasis in the centre of Cairo, where we can be comfortable and safe, avoiding the noise of the city. Really clean and great staff. The breakfast buffet was excellent. Very cheap massages.
    RubenSantos
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $56
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 132 reviews
    Great location for walking to the Pyramids and the view from the room/reception was really nice. A bit of a way from Cairo centre but Ubers are cheap and convenient. Room was great, breakfast too. The owner and his wife were both lovely. Very good value for money. Surrounding area/building might not look great but we felt safe walking around there.
    David
    Young couple

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