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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.

A
Adriana
From
Israel
Great location, surrounded by beautiful hotels, a few minutes walk from the Egyptian Museum, a bus station, restaurants and shops. Amazing staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,465 reviews
Price from
$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, 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, 1,091 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.

M
Magdalena
From
Ireland
The best staff in the world. Very helpful and friendly with a big smile and huge heart 💗. Excellent location. Exceeded our expectations by far. Thank you
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,272 reviews
Price from
$34.43
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.

K
Kuang
From
China
Nice friendly staff nice people everything is nice no cap
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 236 reviews
Price from
$45.54
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.

H
Hakob
From
Armenia
Everything, location, cleanliness.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 242 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.

M
Mahmoud
From
Egypt
The room view and cleanliness, their pizza is excellent and the staff are very cooperative
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 361 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, 425 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.

A
Arslan
From
Kuwait
Perfect location with fresh breakfast and very kind and helpful staff amazing and clean rooms Special thanks to amr and ahmed and the lady on the reception ❤️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 507 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.

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 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 121 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.

B
Burcu
From
Turkey
The staff are amazing, you feel at home and safe as well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 287 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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 426 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 236 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,960 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,841 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,225 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 242 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Fair - What previous guests thought, 558 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 275 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,043 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 4,003 reviews

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, 3,841 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 $67.28 per night

Cairo Hub

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 426 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 $52.33 per night

Rotana Palace Suites

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 645 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 $57.50 per night

City Hotel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 973 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 $81.14 per night

Marhaba Inn Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 91 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, 1,315 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 $130.68 per night

Golden Hotel Cairo

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
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 $57.96 per night

Egyptian Night Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 407 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 $73.42 per night

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Sun Hostel Cairo

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 200 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
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 295 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.

Panorama New City

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 382 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 $41.40 per night

Isis Hostel 2

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews

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

From $35.91 per night

Abdeen Cairo Hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 299 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 $38.64 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 $34.29 per night

Mesho Cairo Hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 117 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 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 190 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

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,216 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,225 reviews

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

From $55.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 114 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 $25.30 per night

Dahab Hostel

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 222 reviews

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

From $32.28 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 $31.05 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 $31.05 per night

Hathor House

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 850 reviews

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

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 $48.88 per night

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Hostels that guests love in Cairo

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Avg. price/night: $58.65
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 121 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: $57.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 619 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: $28.34
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 570 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, 1,465 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, 166 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, 1,272 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