Freedom Hostel

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.6

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This hostel is located in central Cairo, just 200 metres from the famous Talat Harb Square. It offers spacious and air-conditioned rooms, a small guest kitchen and a 24-hour reception. All simply furnished rooms at The Freedom Hostel come with a balcony and heating. Some room have a private bathroom, while other have shared bathroom facilities in the hallway. Continental breakfast is served in the morning. Several Egyptian and International restaurants, cinemas and shopping malls are located nearby. Tea, coffee and shisha cafés are located just metres away. Convenient guests services include laundry facilities and free luggage storage. It is possible to book tours at the hostel’s travel desk, which also has an internet corner to keep in touch with family and friends.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry
  • Daily housekeeping

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the best rated area in Cairo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4

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  • Quiet street view

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Standard Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
  • 2 single beds
269 feet²
Balcony
Bath
Airconditioning
Terrace
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Toilet
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Private entrance
  • Mosquito net
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
  • Shared bathroom
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Wake-up service
  • Tumble dryer
  • Oven
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Air purifiers
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Max persons: 2
US$15 per night
Original price
US$73.92
Late Escape Deal
- US$22.18
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$51.74
US$15 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Included: 12 % Service charge
Excluded: 14 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
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Standard Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
  • 3 single beds
323 feet²
Balcony
Bath
Airconditioning
Terrace
Max persons: 3
US$20 per night
Original price
US$94.08
Late Escape Deal
- US$28.22
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$65.86
US$20 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
30% off
30% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Included: 12 % Service charge
Excluded: 14 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • •
    We have 2 left
Standard Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
  • 4 single beds
377 feet²
Balcony
Bath
Airconditioning
Terrace
Max persons: 4
US$25 per night
Original price
US$117.60
Late Escape Deal
- US$35.28
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$82.32
US$25 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
30% off
30% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Included: 12 % Service charge
Excluded: 14 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • •
    We have 2 left
Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Non Arabs & Non Egyptians)
  • 1 single bed
323 feet²
Balcony
Bath
Airconditioning
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$7 per night
Original price
US$33.60
Late Escape Deal
- US$10.08
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$23.52
US$7 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
30% off
30% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Included: 12 % Service charge
Excluded: 14 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • •
    We have 4 left
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Guests who stayed here loved

Ali
Canada Canada
“I booked here again rather than near Giza despite visiting the pyramids for the day..”
Tsz
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“The staff (am and pm) are both really friendly. We feel like home here. It’s also clean. Happy breakfast everyday.🍽️ Thank you a lot!! Much recommended”
Jadwiga
Poland Poland
“It was my second stay at Freedom. Again everything was ok. Best staf & location in Cairo.”
Ali
Canada Canada
“Good location Daily Cleaning Friendly staff Nice breakfast Booked them twice. Will book again.”
Julian
Australia Australia
“I took the private room with attached bathroom. It was really good value, comfortable bed and good bathroom. Room was large and the staff very lovely indeed.”
Sunil
India India
“Everything about the hostel was good . The staff are very friendly. The breakfast is too good. Clean washrooms and rooms . Beds are comfortable”
Sandra
Serbia Serbia
“Kindness, hospitality and professionalism of all employees, Eslam especially, but also nice Ahmed and all female personel we had interaction with. Hostel is clean, very pleasant, settled in beautiful, old, but neat and well kept building, not...”
Max
Germany Germany
“Great location, delicious breakfast and the nicest staff”
Paul
Australia Australia
“The staff were very helpful and friendly. I really enjoyed my stay there.In downtown cairo so close to many restaurants and attractions. I recommend this hostel to all. Clean and comfortable and the breakfast is tasty as well. Thx for the good...”
Cucuian
Romania Romania
“The hostel is very clean and peaceful, located in a very nice neighborhood, close to Tahrir Square”

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Breakfast

  • Good breakfast included with all options.
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House rules

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Check-in
Available 24 hours
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 11:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Some nationalities can get an entry permit stamped in their passport upon arrival at the airport. Please check your visa requirements before travelling.

Please note that as per the local law, Egyptian and Arab nationals cannot stay in mixed dormitory rooms.

Please inform Freedom Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.