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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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,476 reviews
Price from
$40
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.

I
Irina
From
Australia
Everything was perfect — the warm welcome, the clean and comfortable rooms, the incredible view, and the great location. Mohammed was very helpful and gave excellent advice for our visit.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,091 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.

R
Robert
From
United States
It's hard to imagine a better location in Cairo. Nice, familial atmosphere in what could serve equally well as a backpacker hostel and a family hotel. Both foreigners and Egyptians stay here, which makes for a nice mix. Good value, nice buffet breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,280 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.

B
Bassam
From
Germany
Had an amazing stay ,Super clean, with a friendly and helpful staff that made me feel welcome. Great atmosphere—social yet peaceful for a good night’s sleep. Perfect location too! Highly recommend and would definitely stay again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 212 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, 196 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.

B
Burak
From
Turkey
As the very first guest, they treated me very well. The owner Ibrahim was very kind and helped me to organize my tour for the next day to pyramids. From the room I booked, the pyramids were just in front of me. Such a unique thing to experience this view at night. It feels really romantic when it’s dark. Besides on the rooftop, another amazing panoramic view of the pyramids waits for you. If you are lucky, you can crown your experience with a nice sunset;) I would definitely recommend to stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 333 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...

N
Naeem
From
United Kingdom
You book and budget hotel then taxi pulls up outside and first impression is ‘you get what you pay for’. But then you’re met by Noura and Ahmed and soon realise the staff at 5 star hotels would have a hard time matching their customer service. Noura makes your stay here go from below average to exceptional! I made a special request for my room and she delivered in style. When I asked for a guide to provide a tour she arranged one ensuring no details were missed and at competitive price. She is reliable, somehow always available for your queries or to arrange anything you need and all with a smile. Ahmed and other staff were so friendly and helpful that it made us feel like we were staying with family. The breakfast was better than I expected and the location was perfect for our needs.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 416 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, 486 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.

Σ
Σοφία
From
Greece
I feel like at my house…that’s why it’s second time at this place.clean, at the center. All the stuff is there 24 hours. Special john and sayd .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 122 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 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 273 reviews
Price from
$34.43
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, 3,846 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, 399 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, 1,242 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 6.3
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 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 278 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 $40.25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 623 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 $40.25 per night

City Hotel

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 959 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
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 373 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 $28.98 per night

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Elite Grand City

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 233 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 $28.98 per night

Isis Hostel 2

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews

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

From $30.78 per night

Abdeen Cairo Hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 281 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 $32.20 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 13-minute walk from Tahrir Square, 1.4 miles from Al-Azhar Mosque and a 14-minute walk from The...

Mesho Cairo Hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews

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

From $34.50 per night

Venice Hosokawaya

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 188 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 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews

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

From $51.52 per night

Hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed

Located within a 2-minute walk of Tahrir Square and 300 yards of The Egyptian Museum, Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Cairo.

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Marhaba Inn Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 75 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, 1,328 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 $102.87 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 $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, 431 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, 1,223 reviews

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

From $63.50 per night

Dahab Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 209 reviews

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

From $32.22 per night

Hathor House

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 837 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 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 5 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 $30.36 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 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 122 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, 606 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: $25.76
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 581 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, 1,476 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, 162 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, 1,280 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