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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.

W
William
From
Switzerland
nice young vibe, nice staff. interesting travelers
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,472 reviews
Price from
KWD 13.195
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.

A
Alvin Ringgo
From
Philippines
Near the most important attractions of Giza but tucked away from the noise of the busy attractions. The property owner and manager provides valuable tips to maximize enjoyment of the city, including how to avoid scammers. Bless the family running this business.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,090 reviews
Price from
KWD 11.973
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.

P
Phoebe
From
Vietnam
The location is convenient, everything was neat and clean. Everyone was friendly and so welcoming. Thank you!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,270 reviews
Price from
KWD 11.185
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.

N
Naser
From
Libya
If you're looking for a quiet, clean, and well-located place in Cairo, this is it! I was so impressed with how peaceful it was despite being in the heart of the city. The staff are a real asset—very professional and kind. I felt very welcome and would definitely stay here again."
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 231 reviews
Price from
KWD 15.189
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.

A
Alex
From
United States
Staff super friendly and breakfast was great
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews
Price from
KWD 11.716
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.

A
Abdoulahi
From
United States Minor Outlying Islands
Breathtaking view of the Pyramids
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 347 reviews
Price from
KWD 18.258
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...

ف
فائض حمود عبدالرازق
From
Saudi Arabia
To the Hotel Management, Greetings, I would like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation for the outstanding service I received during my stay at your hotel. The cleanliness, peaceful atmosphere, and overall quality of service were truly impressive. I would also like to extend special thanks to Ms. Noor for her warm welcome and continuous assistance. Her professionalism and kindness truly made a difference in my experience and reflected the high standards of your team. Thank you once again for the excellent hospitality. I look forward to staying with you again in the future and will certainly recommend your hotel to others. Warm regards,
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 424 reviews
Price from
KWD 10.329
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.

M
Miguel Angel
From
Colombia
Ahmed and Abdo, and in general all the staff were very supportive and helpful during our stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 503 reviews
Price from
KWD 14.241
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 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
Price from
KWD 7.825
1 night, 2 adults

Pyramids Glory Inn

Giza, Cairo

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

M
Marwan
From
Egypt
Amazing view of the pyramids from the restaurant and good Wi-Fi in room. Nice staff and very friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 281 reviews
Price from
KWD 10.565
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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Save money on hostels in Cairo and nearby – budget options available

Up Town Hotel

Cairo
Budget options available
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 KWD 27.630 per night

Cairo Hub

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 414 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 KWD 15.414 per night

Tahrir Square Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,220 reviews

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

From KWD 15.588 per night

Rotana Palace Suites

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 629 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 KWD 28.230 per night

City Hotel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 968 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 KWD 14.228 per night

Golden Hotel Cairo

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 249 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 KWD 9.604 per night

Egyptian Night Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 413 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 KWD 18.773 per night

Heritage Hostel Cairo

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,228 reviews

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

From KWD 17.147 per night

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Royal Home Hotel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 289 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 KWD 17.644 per night

Panorama New City

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 381 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 KWD 12.704 per night

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 KWD 11.019 per night

Abdeen Cairo Hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 294 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 KWD 11.857 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 KWD 9.742 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 KWD 12.351 per night

Venice Hosokawaya

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews

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

From KWD 4.737 per night

Azar Boutique Hotel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews

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

From KWD 15.809 per night

Great access to the city center. Check these hostels in Cairo and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 111 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 KWD 6.281 per night

Dahab Hostel

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews

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

From KWD 9.849 per night

Cairo Lodge Hostel

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
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 KWD 8.257 per night

Champollion Hostel

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 704 reviews

Located within a 5-minute walk of Tahrir Square and 600 yards of The Egyptian Museum, Champollion Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

From KWD 15.809 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 KWD 9.528 per night

Hathor House

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 846 reviews

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

From KWD 28.230 per night

Lorenda hotel

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 7 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 KWD 13.498 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 KWD 21.173 per night

FAQ about hostels in Cairo

Hostels that guests love in Cairo

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Avg. price/night: KWD 18
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 132 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: KWD 17.467
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: KWD 8.695
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 576 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: KWD 17
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,472 reviews
Great location, very clean, best breakfast and the best hostel beds!
Guest review by
Mira
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: KWD 6.198
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: KWD 12.450
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,270 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