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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, 1,507 reviews
Price from
$40
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
Kari
From
Canada
I stayed in one of the private rooms and it was fabulous. Such a beautiful hostel/hotel. The staff are helpful, met an owner and he is lovely. The hotel was even more beautiful to me than in the pictures. Beautifully decorated, lots of details to look at and admire. I stayed here twice and I would go back again if I return to Cairo. Also, rooms were super clean, breakfast is inexpensive, healthy, and delicious! Also, neighbourhood is interesting and safe for a solo female to walk around. The house is tucked behind a gate and is a quiet place away from Cairo’s noisy traffic.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews
Price from
$39
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.

y
yajaira
From
United States
The people at landmark hostel were very welcoming and so friendly. Mirula and martin were so nice to me during my short stay as well as the rest of the hostel staff. They even allowed me to store my bags for a few hours, even though I had just arrived from a different location late evening while my flight departed at midnight, thank you so much Mirula! Hope to see you all again☺️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
Price from
$30.60
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.

O
Okoro
From
Nigeria
The staff and management are such an amazing soul with a great heart, I hope to back there again
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 246 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...

O
Omar
From
Jordan
Everything is clean and modern, very comfortable stay, reliable WiFi, great AC, very convenient + mostly quiet location in downtown, and amazing staff. I totally recommend this place!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 381 reviews
Price from
$29.17
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.

A
Arslan
From
Kuwait
Perfect location with fresh breakfast and very kind and helpful staff amazing and clean rooms Special thanks to amr and ahmed and the lady on the reception ❤️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 426 reviews
Price from
$24.99
1 night, 2 adults

Zein Pyramids View - Guest House

Giza, Cairo

Located in Cairo, a 9-minute walk from Great Sphinx, Zein Pyramids View - Guest House has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

J
Jinto James
From
United Arab Emirates
Awesome place..this is family run place and the owner and his wife treat you like their own family ..i mean this wen I say..I felt like am staying with my brother...just go for it..and the pyramid view room..awesome...
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews
Price from
$10.53
1 night, 2 adults

Champollion Hostel

Downtown Cairo, Cairo

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

D
David
From
Spain
Affordable, very clean. Very helpful staff. Just in the middle of Cairo, perfect location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 679 reviews
Price from
$35
1 night, 2 adults

Rihana pyramids hotel

Giza, Cairo

Located in Cairo, 1.2 miles from Great Sphinx, Rihana pyramids hotel has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

S
Solomon
From
Saudi Arabia
i love everything best hotellllll ever 500/10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews
Price from
$25.20
1 night, 2 adults

ZLATO Pyramids View INN Hotel & Tours

Giza, Cairo

Located in Cairo, 1.2 miles from Great Sphinx, ZLATO Pyramids View INN Hotel & Tours features a shared lounge and views of the city.

F
Foad
From
Egypt
Very clean Pyramids view Good stuff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
$12.64
1 night, 2 adults
All hostels in Cairo

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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.

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 9.9
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 3,667 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 516 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,219 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 585 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 3,174 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,308 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 4,116 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, 215 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 7.7
    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 $46 per night
  • Rotana Palace Suites

    Cairo
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 585 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...

    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, 937 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, 347 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 7.0
    Good - 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, 159 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 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 430 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 $28.98 per night

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

  • Cairo Hub

    Cairo
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 355 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.

    From $50.23 per night
  • Museum Plaza

    Cairo
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,308 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.

    From $127 per night
  • Golden Hotel Cairo

    Cairo
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 250 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
  • Egyptian Night Hostel

    Cairo
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 494 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
  • Heritage Hostel Cairo

    Cairo
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,219 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
  • Cecilia Hostel

    Cairo
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,295 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, 176 reviews

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

    From $33.80 per night
  • Hathor House

    Cairo
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 799 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

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 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 3,667 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,297 reviews

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

    From $57.15 per night
  • Marhaba Inn Hostel

    Cairo
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 14 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews

    Located in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within a 7-minute walk, La Bella Casa Hostel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

    From $20.47 per night
  • Cairo Lodge Hostel

    Cairo
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Cairo Lodge Hostel is located in Cairo, a 7-minute walk from Tahrir Square and half a mile from The Egyptian Museum.

    From $21.74 per night
  • Green hostel

    Cairo
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews

    Located in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within a 8-minute walk, Green hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

    From $25.88 per night
  • Adamus Hostel

    Cairo
    Central location

    Adamus Hostel is located in Cairo, a 9-minute walk from Tahrir Square and 0.8 miles from The Egyptian Museum.

    From $31.05 per night
  • Elwasim Plaza

    Cairo
    Central location

    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

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, 94 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, 592 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: $29.62
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 609 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: $51.53
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,507 reviews
    Great location, very clean, best breakfast and the best hostel beds!
    Guest review by
    Mira
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $16.16
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 158 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, 1,295 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