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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.

L
Lindsey
From
Suriname
I liked everything about the hostel. Nevertheless this hostel would not give the extra great feeling without these wonderful people managing it. The gentlements ( Roshdy, Mostafa, Abdo) working there were very kind and helpful at any time of the day and guess what.... all free of charge. And for the beautiful lady Doaa, she was the best. She made everything possible for me. Extra love for Doaa ❤️ I fully recommend Madina Hostel: The place where they serve humanity.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,475 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.

G
Geraci
From
Netherlands
The hosts were really friendly, they even gave me a free upgrade to a room with pyramid view! The breakfast view is also amazing with a view of all 3 pyramids.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,091 reviews
Price from
US$35.70
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.

l
lucaioli
From
Argentina
Highly recommended, friendly staff, comfortable, excellent location, the terrace is great, clean, the room is perfect with a balcony. Ideal for enjoying a few days in Cairo.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,271 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
Besnike Alla
From
Albania
This hostel had a breathtaking architecture, spacious rooms, amazing comune area, great location and staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 224 reviews
Price from
US$45.54
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.

K
Kevin Ortmann
From
Argentina
We received a warm welcome, with snacks. The place was easy to find. Inside is beautiful, clean, organized and comfortable. Great breakfast, and the receptionist, she was very nice all the time, predisposed to help us and sympathetic. The place is well-located.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 218 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.

M
Matas
From
United Kingdom
The hotel is beautiful, the service is great, the view is fantastic, the price is good, the room is quiet, and the rooftop has a direct view of the pyramids. We thank Mr. Ibrahim for his help in getting a beautiful tour inside the pyramids & the good breakfast with a view.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 344 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...

H
Hugo Hernandez
From
El Salvador
The room was very clean and had a good size. The location is very centric and there are a lot of shops nearby. The staff is very friendly
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.

A
ASHWIN
From
United Arab Emirates
Excellent property and the receptionist was so welcoming and i would definitely recommend in cairo
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 501 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.

K
Károly Ferenc
From
Hungary
The Hostel is located in the best location in the center, in the heart of Cairo. All attractions are within reach. Clean, beautiful rooms are perfect for relaxing. The staff is extremely helpful and kind. They provide help in everything imaginable. I recommend this accommodation to everyone!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 130 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.

M
Mohamed Malek
From
Egypt
Nice staff and the view was amazing. they offer a great touring services with good prices.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 277 reviews
Price from
US$22.28
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, 3,853 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, 1,222 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
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, 969 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, 82 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

Museum Plaza

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,316 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

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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

Cairo Golden Plaza Hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Located in Cairo, less than 1 km from Tahrir Square, Cairo Golden Plaza Hostel features air-conditioned rooms and a restaurant.

From US$31.75 per night

Mesho Cairo Hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 114 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, 190 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 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 553 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

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

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, 418 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

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

Holy Sheet Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,098 reviews

Located in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within less than 600 meters, Holy Sheet Hostel features concierge services, rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a garden.

From US$57.96 per night

Osiris Hotel Cairo

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 410 reviews

Located in Downtown Cairo, Osiris Hotel is just a 500 metres 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 US$46.37 per night

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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, 130 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, 615 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, 575 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, 1,475 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, 1,271 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
gogless