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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.

R
Rubia
From
Brazil
Very good staff, the room is quite confortable, the location is very good.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,480 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.

D
David
From
France
Compared to other hotels with 9+ this one really desserve the job of the owner. Very well situated, comfortable and more of all calme and clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,094 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.

o
ovispacid
From
Romania
Cecilia its a great hostel with a very central location. Everything its around there, walking distance, restaurants, cafes, shops, metro station, the Nile, Egyptian MusrumI. I had a single room with bathroom and balcony with city views. . My room was big, bed was confy, hot water. I like the hostel 's terrace where I had my included breakfast and where very easy you could meet other travellers. From the manager to the staff everyone was very helpfull and kind, really good people. Highly recomend Cecilia for your stay în Downtown Cairo.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,290 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
Brenda
From
Costa Rica
Beyond location, the place is stunning. The design is a perfect blend of modern elegance and cozy charm, with thoughtful details that make it feel both stylish and welcoming. Speaking of comfort, the stay was exceptional. The beds are plush, the amenities are top-notch, and everything is impeccably clean. It’s clear that the management has put a lot of care into ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable experience for guests. And the staff is so sweet, they make you feel in home very fast. Thank you so much ✨
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 204 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.

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ΗΡΑΚΛΗΣ ΚΟΥΖΟΥΛΟΓΛΟΥ
From
Greece
Everything was perfect! very friendly and helpful staff, very good location, very clean room
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 188 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.

S
Sivilė
From
Lithuania
I really enjoyed my stay at this hostel. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and everything I needed was provided. The view of the pyramids from the balcony and rooftop was amazing. The food was delicious, and the breakfast was filling. Various tours and private transportation can be booked. A big thank you to the staff for the warm welcome, friendly service, and helpful communication! I highly recommend this place to stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 329 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
Jessica
From
Spain
It was super clean and the team was amaizing and helpfull with everything
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 412 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
Annachiara
From
Italy
Central, comfortable amd very kind staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 476 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 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 119 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.

F
Fabian
From
Switzerland
Everything was great, very friendly service. They helped us with train tickets, getting food from outside etc.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 271 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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
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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, 3,833 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$56.93 per night

Cairo Hub

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 393 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 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 617 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
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 955 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

Marhaba Inn Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 69 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
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,329 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$102.87 per night

Golden Hotel Cairo

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 251 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, 437 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 6.3
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 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 276 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

Panorama New City

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 369 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, 230 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, 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$30.78 per night

Abdeen Cairo Hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 273 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

Cairo Golden Plaza Hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Located in Cairo, 1.1 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, 105 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

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, 1,251 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, 1,222 reviews

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

From US$63.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 100 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, 206 reviews

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

From US$32.22 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$21.74 per night

Green hostel

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 252 reviews

Situated in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within 700 metres, Green hostel features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

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$51.52 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

FAQ about hostels in Cairo

Hostels that guests love in Cairo

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Avg. price/night: US$51.75
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 119 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, 603 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, 584 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, 1,480 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 8.2
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 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,290 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