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Madina Hostel

Downtown Cairo, Cairo

Boasting a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Madina Hostel is situated in Cairo, 300 metres from Tahrir Square.

U
Usman
From
United Arab Emirates
Well I like the splendid hostel atmosphere, hostel was near to the down town area from where you have all ecess to the famous tourist attractions, staff was really professional and caring and ready to go for extra mile when I require their service.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,478 reviews
Price from
US$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, 500 metres from Great Sphinx.

R
Rehana
From
United States
A beautiful place, the interior is like a 5 star hotel and the standard of cleanliness also. The decor is real classy too. The rooftop view of the pyramids was amazing!! And I stayed in the best pyramid view room too so that was awesome. The owner and staff were so nice they even let me stay on the roof for a couple hours after checkout and stored my luggage while I went out around the Pyramids and shopping. They also offer great tour packages and guides at a reasonable price and helped me out a lot for free about information on the area. And breakfast while gazing at the pyramids felt like a dream...I stayed twice and would definitely go back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,091 reviews
Price from
US$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.

D
Dat
From
Russia
Super friendly staff, nice position, good place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,274 reviews
Price from
US$36.45
1 night, 2 adults

Villa Layla

Cairo

Boasting a garden, terrace and views of pool, Villa Layla is situated in Cairo, 1.9 km from Mosque of Ibn Tulun.

B
Brendan
From
Canada
The house is beautiful, lovely furnishings, very friendly & helpful staff. Didn’t use the pool but it looked very inviting. Once you step inside the gates, the property is exceptional. Highly recommend it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 222 reviews
Price from
US$49.50
1 night, 2 adults

Landmark Hostel Cairo

Downtown Cairo, Cairo

Set in Cairo, 300 metres from Tahrir Square, Landmark Hostel Cairo provides air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

M
Meraj Aslam
From
Saudi Arabia
Clean rooms, good bedding, kind staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 217 reviews
Price from
US$38.18
1 night, 2 adults

DAR Pyramids View Inn - Rooftop

Giza, Cairo

Located in Cairo and with Great Sphinx reachable within 2.4 km, DAR Pyramids View Inn - Rooftop provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.

X
Xiaoli
From
Ethiopia
It is a good hotel with affordable price. The working staff are nice. The location is near to pyramids where you can have a beautiful view. This is a good choice for your pyramids trip.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 341 reviews
Price from
US$59.50
1 night, 2 adults

Space Hostel

Cairo

Situated in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within 1.1 km, Space Hostel features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared...

J
Johannes
From
Guatemala
Nice and spacious room, friendly staff, good location within the city
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 423 reviews
Price from
US$33.66
1 night, 2 adults

Heaven Hostel

Cairo

Heaven Hostel is located in Cairo, within less than 1 km of Tahrir Square and a 17-minute walk of The Egyptian Museum.

B
Balint
From
Hungary
The room is modern, spacious, clean and perfectly equipeed with AC, fridge, TV and comfortable beds. The panorama from the room (being on the 11th floor of a high rise building) is breathtaking, offering exceptional views of Cairo Downtown. It is perfectly located in Cairo Downtown, 10-15 minutes from three metro stations and just next to one of the few proper fixed-priced supermarkets in central Cairo. There are also great street food options a few streets away, thanks to the recommendations from the staff. The staff, especially Shahd, Seif and Amr were amazing during my stay, always approachable, polite and friendly. Whenever I needed help or had a question, they were always there to offer assistance and advises.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 498 reviews
Price from
US$46.41
1 night, 2 adults

Cairo Casa Hotel

Cairo

Cairo Casa Hotel is located in Cairo, within 2.5 km of Al-Azhar Mosque and 2.8 km of El Hussien Mosque.

A
Ana-Marija
From
Croatia
The whole staff is amazing and super friendly. Received a very warm welcome, the location is great and also good wifi! Perfect for a short stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews
Price from
US$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.

s
sara
From
Algeria
We stayed for one night is this hotel the staff is really helpful, specially Mohamed he helped us a lot with the booking to Luxor I really recommend for a hotel near the pyramids
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 277 reviews
Price from
US$34.43
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is 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 bit more.

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Great access to the city centre. 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, 3,856 reviews

Situated in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within 200 metres, Up Town Hotel features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

From US$62.10 per night

Cairo Hub

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 408 reviews

In a prime location in the Downtown Cairo district of Cairo, Cairo Hub is located 100 metres from Tahrir Square, 500 metres from The Egyptian Museum and 1.6 km from Cairo Tower.

From US$50.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,224 reviews

Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Tahrir Square Hostel is set in Cairo, 100 metres from Tahrir Square.

From US$57.15 per night

Royal Home Hotel

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 287 reviews

Located within 300 metres of Tahrir Square and 700 metres of The Egyptian Museum, Royal Home Hotel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

From US$46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 628 reviews

Set within 3.1 km of Mosque of Ibn Tulun and 3.3 km of El Hussien Mosque, Rotana Palace Suites provides rooms in Cairo.

From US$46 per night

City Hotel

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 967 reviews

The City Hotel is situated in the center of Cairo, less than a 1-minute walk from the Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square.

From US$32.46 per night

Panorama New City

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 379 reviews

Situated within 300 metres of Tahrir Square and 600 metres of The Egyptian Museum, Panorama New City features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

From US$28.98 per night

Marhaba Inn Hostel

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 81 reviews

Set in Cairo, 300 metres from Tahrir Square, Marhaba Inn Hostel features air-conditioned accommodation and a terrace.

From US$66.70 per night

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

Museum Plaza

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,321 reviews

Attractively set in the Downtown Cairo district of Cairo, Museum Plaza is situated 3.4 km from Al-Azhar Mosque, 3.7 km from El Hussien Mosque and 4.7 km from Mosque of Ibn Tulun.

From US$99.57 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 set in Cairo, 2.7 km from Al-Azhar Mosque and 3 km from El Hussien Mosque. This 3-star hostel offers a shared lounge, room service and free WiFi.

From US$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, 421 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 US$61.18 per night

Dahab Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 217 reviews

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

From US$32.19 per night

Hathor House

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 845 reviews

Hathor House is set in Cairo, within 2.6 km of Cairo Tower and 2.9 km of El Hussien Mosque.

From US$80.50 per night

Elwasim Plaza

Cairo
Budget options available

Set within 600 metres of Tahrir Square and less than 1 km of The Egyptian Museum, Elwasim Plaza offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

From US$69 per night

Cairo Crown Inn

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 162 reviews

Situated in Cairo, within 600 metres of Tahrir Square and 1 km of The Egyptian Museum, Cairo Crown Inn provides a shared lounge.

From US$80.50 per night

Rhala Hostel Egypt

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 304 reviews

Situated in Cairo, 700 metres from Tahrir Square, Rhala Hostel Egypt provides air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

From US$37.15 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, 155 reviews

Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Isis Hostel 2 is located in Cairo, 500 metres from Tahrir Square.

From US$35.91 per night

Abdeen Cairo Hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 288 reviews

Featuring a shared lounge, bar and views of city, Abdeen Cairo Hostel is located in Cairo, 1.1 km from Tahrir Square.

From US$38.64 per night

Mesho Cairo Hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews

Mesho Cairo Hostel is set in Cairo, within 2.3 km of Al-Azhar Mosque and 1.4 km of The Egyptian Museum.

From US$34.50 per night

Venice Hosokawaya

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews

Located in Cairo, 1.4 km from Tahrir Square, Venice Hosokawaya features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

From US$15.44 per night

happy life hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
Passable - What previous guests thought, 549 reviews

Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, happy life hostel is set in Cairo, 1.5 km from Tahrir Square.

From US$7.59 per night

Five Hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews

Situated in Cairo, 1.8 km from Tahrir Square, Five Hostel provides air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

From US$18.40 per night

grand agata hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 477 reviews

Boasting a shared lounge, casino and views of city, grand agata hostel is situated in Cairo, 1.8 km from Tahrir Square.

From US$8.97 per night

My place agata Hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews

Situated within 3 km of El Hussien Mosque and 3.2 km of Cairo Tower, My place agata Hostel offers rooms in Cairo.

From US$9.20 per night

FAQ about hostels in Cairo

Hostels that guests love in Cairo

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Avg. price/night: US$56.35
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 128 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: US$56.93
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 614 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 traveller
Avg. price/night: US$25.76
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 573 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 traveller
Avg. price/night: US$55.39
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,478 reviews
Great location, very clean, best breakfast and the best hostel beds!
Guest review by
Mira
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$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 traveller
Avg. price/night: US$40.57
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,274 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