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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.

M
Michał
From
Poland
Best localization, close to the museum and metro station, in the evening there are many different shops and restaurants open . Very friendly and helpful personnel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,488 reviews
Price from
US$40
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.

A
Arvin
From
Qatar
Beautiful location for viewing pyramids. Staff was helpful and rooms were clean and tidy. Mohammad made us feel welcome and gave great advice / recommendation and even waited for our 3am checkout. I can tell he runs the hotel wholeheartedly. Would definitely recommend
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,088 reviews
Price from
US$39.02
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.

I
Iryna Muliavko
From
Ukraine
No complains, it's a fabulous place with friendly people working here, super clean, well maintained, aesthetic. Beds are super comfy and you can even stand on them, as the ceilings in the building are very high. There are enough of bathrooms and toilets on every floor, you will not wait in line. I work remotely, internet is good, it goes off from time to time, but they called the mechanic and fixed that, these people do really care. The house and the territory are very beautiful, it feels like an oasis in the constant rush of Cairo. I extended my stay for 1 more week and will come back the next time I'm in Cairo.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 189 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.

J
Jeremy
From
Malaysia
Nice atmosphere and it's very clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 166 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
MARINA
From
Cyprus
Very helpful and friendly people. Everything was as expected as the photos in the room!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 306 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
Harris
From
Greece
The location was very nice, the room was clean, and the breakfast was very good delivered to our room every morning.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 403 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.

M
Margot
From
France
The staff were truly welcoming and careful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 461 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.

M
Mohammed
From
Germany
Everything was really good😃 so friendly staff,, helpful and reasonable,
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews
Price from
US$17
1 night, 2 adults

Pyramids Glory Inn

Giza, Cairo

Pyramids Glory Inn has free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Cairo.

E
Evan Hulett
From
South Africa
This is honestly one of the best staff compliments I have come across, from the reception to Mr Ali Baba on the rooftop. The hotel is in a prime location overlooking the pyramids and the rooms are great. A really good and relaxing experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 262 reviews
Price from
US$36.45
1 night, 2 adults

Zein Pyramids View - Guest House

Giza, Cairo

Set in Cairo, 800 metres from Great Sphinx, Zein Pyramids View - Guest House offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

M
Matej Kolar
From
Slovenia
If you are looking for good family with great heart, then come to this place. So much positive energy and a lot of friends. They will treat you like a family. They shared their food with me and treated me like a brother, showed me the best places around. When I left, I cried, because in this world, you wont find easily, so humble and good people. The view is great, the bathroom is nice, bedroom lovely. If you need anything, they are gonna help you. Near pyramids too, if you are going there. I wish everyone, who I met, fortune and good health. 💗💗💗💗💗
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 115 reviews
Price from
US$20.25
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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Sun Hostel Cairo

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 205 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, 271 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

Rotana Palace Suites

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 593 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
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 939 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$39.41 per night

Panorama New City

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 355 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$33.12 per night

Elite Grand City

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 228 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$33.12 per night

Isis Hostel 2

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 157 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 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 260 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$32.20 per night

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, 3,793 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$51.75 per night

Cairo Hub

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 382 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$33.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,258 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

Marhaba Inn Hostel

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 57 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, 1,324 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$97.16 per night

Golden Hotel Cairo

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 252 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$46.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 452 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,209 reviews

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

From US$55.88 per night

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

Cecilia Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,285 reviews

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.

From US$40.57 per night

Dahab Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews

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

From US$33.26 per night

Hathor House

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 824 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

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 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 141 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$71.30 per night

Holy Sheet Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,138 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, 419 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

Rivera Cairo Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews

Situated in Cairo, less than 1 km from Tahrir Square, Rivera Cairo Hostel features a shared lounge and views of the city.

From US$79.18 per night

FAQ about hostels in Cairo

Hostels that guests love in Cairo

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Avg. price/night: US$40.25
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 108 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$62.10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 597 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 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 587 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$68.27
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,488 reviews
Great location, very clean, best breakfast and the best hostel beds!
Guest review by
Mira
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$22.22
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 160 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 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,285 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