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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.

J
Jan
From
Czech Republic
everything is perfect, just some bar or restaurant in missing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,470 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.

S
Shutaro
From
Japan
The room was very clean and breakfast was really nice. Ahmed was friendly and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,089 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.

A
Allison
From
Canada
we really like this place, the location, and the people there
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,272 reviews
Price from
$36.45
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
Khaili
From
United States
Wow I literally would LIVE at Layla. I can't even say "best hostel" because it feels like a bed and breakfast. I was so sad when it was time to leave. I'll be back to Cairo just so I can have this experience again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 233 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.

B
Billy
From
Greece
The location was amazing, right on the square of the old museum so very central in downtown Cairo. The staff was great, very kind people and helpful. I have already booked my second stay with them when I'm back in cairo after traveling around the country!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 235 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, 351 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
Ahmed
From
Egypt
Amazing and clean place. Sure coming back
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 424 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.

Y
Ya Min
From
Japan
The staffs are there to help all the time. They made my stay comfortable. The room is clean. There’s hair dryer provided in the room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 504 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.

A
Antonio
From
United States
I feel like at my house exactly…they 24 hours also always for help. Thanks for john and mohmed and basant …of the organization the tour to many places and let me explore the country like Alexandria and Luxor and Aswan also the pyramids …thanks for our tour guide he never let us all the tour…many thanks for all ..they let me feel im stay at my house and help always specially the tour…
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews
Price from
$25.50
1 night, 2 adults

Pyramids Glory Inn

Giza, Cairo

Pyramids Glory Inn has free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Cairo.

C
Charisse
From
Philippines
Staff are very helpful, accommodating, and nice! They can help you get uber if you are having issues with booking. Location is perfect. Less than 5min walk to the Pyramids Entrance/ Ticket counter. I got a great room with a direct view of the pyramids. Super nice! I can see the pyramids from the bed overlooking the balcony. There’s free water, coffee, and tea and sugar in the room. Rooftop was a great spot to see the pyramids as well. And they give you a big, hearty, breakfast. The bed was so comfortable as well. I slept really well. It was also quiet. AC works well. The door is very sturdy. Good supply of water. There is hot water in the shower. They provide shampoo and body wash and hand wash. There are towels as well. But the shower stall is quite small though (because the sliding door is limiting the space a bit) so could be an issue for others but works well for me as I am petite.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 281 reviews
Price from
$34.43
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 233 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Fair - What previous guests thought, 556 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,227 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 271 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,851 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 4,012 reviews

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, 3,851 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 $90.05 per night

Cairo Hub

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 421 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 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,216 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, 199 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, 291 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 $57.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 638 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 $92 per night

City Hotel

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 969 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 $46.37 per night

Panorama New City

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 378 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 $41.40 per night

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Isis Hostel 2

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 154 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 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 295 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 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3 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 $31.75 per night

Mesho Cairo Hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews

Mesho Cairo Hostel provides rooms in Cairo near Tahrir Square and The Egyptian Museum.

From $40.25 per night

Venice Hosokawaya

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 190 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 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 190 reviews

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

From $51.52 per night

happy life hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Fair - What previous guests thought, 556 reviews

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

From $7.59 per night

grand agata hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 480 reviews

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

From $8.97 per night

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

Marhaba Inn Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews

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

From $66.70 per night

Museum Plaza

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,315 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 $120.02 per night

Golden Hotel Cairo

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
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 $31.30 per night

Egyptian Night Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 411 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 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,227 reviews

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

From $55.88 per night

Dahab Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews

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

From $32.05 per night

Hathor House

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 847 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

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

FAQ about hostels in Cairo

Hostels that guests love in Cairo

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Avg. price/night: $58.65
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 136 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 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 616 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: $28.34
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - 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, 1,470 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, 165 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: $40.57
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,272 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