Hostels in Cairo
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Madina Hostel
Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Madina Hostel is located in Cairo, a 3-minute walk from Tahrir Square.
Villa Layla
Featuring a garden, terrace and views of pool, Villa Layla is located in Cairo, 1.2 miles from Mosque of Ibn Tulun.
Landmark Hostel Cairo
Located in Cairo, a 3-minute walk from Tahrir Square, Landmark Hostel Cairo provides air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.
DAR Pyramids View Inn - Rooftop
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.
Space Hostel
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...
Heaven Hostel
Located within a 11-minute walk of Tahrir Square and 0.9 miles of The Egyptian Museum, Heaven Hostel has rooms in Cairo.
Zein Pyramids View - Guest House
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.
Champollion Hostel
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.
Rihana pyramids hotel
Located in Cairo, 1.3 miles from Great Sphinx, Rihana pyramids hotel has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
Freedom Hostel
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.
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Excellent - What previous guests thought, 221 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Cairo
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Up Town Hotel
CairoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 3,722 reviewsLocated 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 165.82 zł per nightCairo Hub
CairoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Excellent - What previous guests thought, 366 reviewsWell 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 133.36 zł per nightRotana Palace Suites
CairoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 6.5Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 580 reviewsLocated within 2 miles of Mosque of Ibn Tulun and 2 miles of Al-Azhar Mosque, Rotana Palace Suites provides rooms in Cairo.
From 125.62 zł per nightEgyptian Night Hostel
CairoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 481 reviewsLocated 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 222.76 zł per nightHeritage Hostel Cairo
CairoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,218 reviewsSet in Cairo, 1148 ft from Tahrir Square, Heritage Hostel Cairo features air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.
From 208.09 zł per nightCecilia Hostel
CairoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,283 reviewsLocated 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 131.31 zł per nightDahab Hostel
CairoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Excellent - What previous guests thought, 179 reviewsLocated in Cairo, Dahab Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.
From 124.24 zł per nightHathor House
CairoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 808 reviewsLocated within 1.6 miles of Cairo Tower and 1.8 miles of El Hussien Mosque, Hathor House provides rooms in Cairo.
From 293.11 zł per night
Great access to the city center. Check these hostels in Cairo and nearby
Tahrir Square Hostel
CairoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,283 reviewsFeaturing a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Tahrir Square Hostel is located in Cairo, a few steps from Tahrir Square.
From 184.97 zł per nightSun Hostel Cairo
CairoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 6.1Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 209 reviewsLocated 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 163.12 zł per nightRoyal Home Hotel
CairoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 263 reviewsLocated 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 146.55 zł per nightCity Hotel
CairoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.1Good - What previous guests thought, 932 reviewsThe City Hotel is located in the center of Cairo, less than a 1-minute walk from the Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square.
From 118.18 zł per nightPanorama New City
CairoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.4Good - What previous guests thought, 351 reviewsLocated 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 113.06 zł per nightElite Grand City
CairoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 6.9Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 223 reviewsLocated 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 113.06 zł per nightMarhaba Inn Hostel
CairoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 19 reviewsLocated in Cairo, a 3-minute walk from Tahrir Square, Marhaba Inn Hostel provides air-conditioned accommodations and a terrace.
From 213.55 zł per nightLa Bella Casa Hostel
CairoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 71 reviewsLocated 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 74.53 zł per night
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Isis Hostel 2
CairoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 158 reviewsLocated in Cairo, a 6-minute walk from Tahrir Square, Isis Hostel 2 features a shared lounge and views of the city.
From 149.43 zł per nightOsiris Hotel Cairo
CairoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 428 reviewsLocated 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 168.83 zł per nightAbdeen Cairo Hostel
CairoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 244 reviewsFeaturing a shared lounge, bar and views of city, Abdeen Cairo Hostel is located in Cairo, a 13-minute walk from Tahrir Square.
From 117.24 zł per nightCairo Golden Plaza Hostel
CairoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1 reviewConveniently 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...
From 115.60 zł per nightMesho Cairo Hostel
CairoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 9.1Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 91 reviewsMesho Cairo Hostel provides rooms in Cairo near Tahrir Square and The Egyptian Museum.
From 125.62 zł per nightVenice Hosokawaya
CairoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 6.7Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 188 reviewsLocated in Cairo, a 16-minute walk from Tahrir Square, Venice Hosokawaya has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.
From 56.21 zł per nightAzar Boutique Hotel
CairoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very Good - What previous guests thought, 211 reviewsAzar Hotel is centrally located in Historic Center ( Cairo Downtown ).
From 173.52 zł per nighthappy life hostel
CairoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 6.0Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 519 reviewsFeaturing a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, happy life hostel is located in Cairo, a 17-minute walk from Tahrir Square.
From 25.96 zł per night
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- Avg. price/night: 117.24 złScored out of 10, guest rating 9.2Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 99 reviewsQuiet, 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 byLaurenYoung couple
- Avg. price/night: 207.27 złScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 594 reviewsThe 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 byidamacelaSolo traveler
- Avg. price/night: 84.42 złScored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 603 reviewsAfter 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 byLinasKKSolo traveler
- Avg. price/night: 234.52 złScored out of 10, guest rating 9.2Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,493 reviewsGreat location, very clean, best breakfast and the best hostel beds!Guest review byMiraSolo traveler
- Avg. price/night: 73.55 złScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 159 reviewsReally nice staff. The hotel feels safe even if the area isn’t the best. Recommends for a budget friendly option hostel.Guest review byPilorgeSolo traveler
- Avg. price/night: 131.31 złScored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,283 reviewsGeorge, 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 byEmilyYoung couple
