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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.

E
Ema
From
Portugal
Located in Central Cairo. Really well decorated and equipped. All the staff was really nice. We had a late flight and they let us stay there and use the shared facilites. Would definitely comeback!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,459 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.

M
Maria Asuncion
From
Spain
Everything. Location. Views. Staff. Room…
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,093 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.

M
MEGUMI
From
Japan
Staff were exceptional! I mostly interacted with Peter, Sara, and Ola but they are all super friendly, and always greeted guests with smiles. Breakfast and cleaning ladies were also kind. Room, bed, bathrooms are clean, and breakfast on the terrace was nice, location is convenient, there are many good restaurants close by. Highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,276 reviews
Price from
US$40.50
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.

S
Saber Mostafa
From
Egypt
The location, vibes, place l, and staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 245 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 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 262 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.

W
Wanda
From
Argentina
The stay was perfect! everything went as expected. The staff was very friendly at all times. I would return definitely (:
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 374 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...

S
Salma
From
Morocco
The staff was more than Nice And flexible and welcoming The room was very confortable with all the necesities. The location is pretty intresting.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 430 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.

K
Kirill
From
Russia
Nice hotel, friendly staff. The room was clean. Breakfast wasn't super filling, but good. Of all the places we stayed in Cairo downtown, this was the best.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 521 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.

s
shaqiri
From
Switzerland
My stay in the hotel was amazing The hotel was clean the staff were helpful and the location was great I recommend it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 124 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 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 288 reviews
Price from
US$49.68
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

E
Ema
From
Portugal
Located in Central Cairo. Really well decorated and equipped. All the staff was really nice. We had a late flight and they let us stay there and use the shared facilites. Would definitely comeback!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,459 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.

M
Maria Asuncion
From
Spain
Everything. Location. Views. Staff. Room…
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,093 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.

M
MEGUMI
From
Japan
Staff were exceptional! I mostly interacted with Peter, Sara, and Ola but they are all super friendly, and always greeted guests with smiles. Breakfast and cleaning ladies were also kind. Room, bed, bathrooms are clean, and breakfast on the terrace was nice, location is convenient, there are many good restaurants close by. Highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,276 reviews
Price from
US$40.50
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.

S
Saber Mostafa
From
Egypt
The location, vibes, place l, and staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 245 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 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 262 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.

W
Wanda
From
Argentina
The stay was perfect! everything went as expected. The staff was very friendly at all times. I would return definitely (:
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 374 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...

S
Salma
From
Morocco
The staff was more than Nice And flexible and welcoming The room was very confortable with all the necesities. The location is pretty intresting.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 430 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.

K
Kirill
From
Russia
Nice hotel, friendly staff. The room was clean. Breakfast wasn't super filling, but good. Of all the places we stayed in Cairo downtown, this was the best.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 521 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.

s
shaqiri
From
Switzerland
My stay in the hotel was amazing The hotel was clean the staff were helpful and the location was great I recommend it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 124 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 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 288 reviews
Price from
US$49.68
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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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, 3,838 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$67.28 per night

Cairo Hub

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 435 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

Rotana Palace Suites

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 650 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$57.50 per night

City Hotel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 977 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$46.37 per night

Marhaba Inn Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews

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

From US$69 per night

Museum Plaza

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,312 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$120.02 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 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$32.46 per night

Egyptian Night Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 403 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

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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, 201 reviews

Located in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within 200 metres, Sun Hostel Cairo provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

From US$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, 300 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$51.75 per night

Panorama New City

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 389 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$41.40 per night

Elite Grand City

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews

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

From US$41.40 per night

Isis Hostel 2

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 153 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 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 309 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$33.81 per night

Cairo Golden Plaza Hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

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

From US$25.40 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

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,206 reviews

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

From US$50.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,232 reviews

Set in Cairo, 350 m from Tahrir Square, Heritage Hostel Cairo features air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

From US$57.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews

Located in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within 600 metres, La Bella Casa Hostel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

From US$20.47 per night

Dahab Hostel

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 233 reviews

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

From US$32.04 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 situated in Cairo, within 3 km of El Hussien Mosque and 3.7 km of Mosque of Ibn Tulun.

From US$26.91 per night

Champollion Hostel

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 705 reviews

Situated within 400 metres of Tahrir Square and 500 metres of The Egyptian Museum, Champollion Hostel offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

From US$64.40 per night

Adamus Hostel

Cairo
Central location

Adamus Hostel is set in Cairo, 1.2 km from The Egyptian Museum and 2.3 km from Cairo Tower.

From US$31.05 per night

Hathor House

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 862 reviews

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

From US$92 per night

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Hostels that guests love in Cairo

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Avg. price/night: US$58.65
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 125 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 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 622 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$30.91
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - 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$77.29
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,459 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, 167 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, 1,276 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