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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.

V
Vivian Yen-Wen
From
Taiwan
Everything is modern and clean. There were lots of storage and hooks in the private room we stayed in. The individual lights by the beds were really handy. The friendly and knowledgeable staff was my absolute favorite part about Madina Hostel :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,487 reviews
Price from
$40
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.

M
Maria
From
Spain
Please book this place ASAP! As a solo female traveler, I was kind of scared of staying in a hostel in Cairo, but this place changed my whole stay experience. From the moment I arrived, they greeted me very well and were super super friendly! The place is AMANZINGLY BEAUTIFUL. It even has a terrace with a pool area. This place literally made everything so much better, and is very well located. Everything is very clean and everyone is very nice. I felt very safe in there. It’s obvious how much effort the owner put into this home, he even sat down with me and gave me suggestions on what places to go as a solo female in Cairo and how to dress. They have a beautiful little cat named layla too! As a latina im always kind of concerned of leaving my things out without me being there. But I can definitely say that I felt VERY secure with all of my things there, because I felt very safe with the workers and also with the other tourists. Please don’t think it to much! This place is the BEST. Im so thankful I booked it. They also have a permanent coffee/tea station, and filtered water. This place changed my perspective on hostels. LOVED IT!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews
Price from
$49
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.

B
Billy
From
Greece
The location was amazing, right on the square of the old museum so very central in downtown Cairo. The staff was great, very kind people and helpful. I have already booked my second stay with them when I'm back in cairo after traveling around the country!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 143 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.

H
Han
From
Philippines
The beauty of the accommodation and the kindness of the staffs surpasses the unsanitary streets. The rooftop view towards the pyramids is astonishing. The room is cosy. Clean. The jacuzzi with the view of the pyramids is remarkable. Breakfast is good. And most of all they were able to accommodate us for an early check-in as there is available room without extra cost. Accessible with uber ride. There were grocery stores nearby.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 276 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...

X
Xiang
From
Germany
Noura, Ahmed and Moaz were very helpful throughout. They upgraded me to a better room for free, because the room I originally booked was extended by another tourist. When I had to leave at 6 a.m. one day, they were able to have the breakfast ready for me very early in the morning. The WiFi is amazing, and I could even dial into a company meeting remotely without any delay. There was some noise from the street, but I believe it might actually be quieter than some other downtown hotels on busier streets. I slept quite well every night. The location is central. I would love to stay at the hostel again if I ever come back to Cairo in the future.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 392 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.

J
Jana
From
Germany
The hostel, which is located in the heart of downtown Cairo, was the perfect location to make my stay in Cairo unforgettable. I stayed at Heaven Hostel for three months and it was the best decision I could have ever made. The hostel is on the 11th floor, and for that reason, you have a breathtaking view over Cairo. Besides the great location, the hostel offers fresh Egyptian breakfasts daily, which are made by the most wonderful two women. The breakfast is prepared fresh every morning and offers a great variety as well as a generous amount of food. Moreover, all the rooms are clean, neat and the furnishings are really modern. The rooms are really cozy and you can watch Netflix series at anytime if you like to. Additionally, the reception is always (24/7) occupied, and the staff is truly amazing! I have never experienced staff who are so helpful, kind, and generous - simply wonderful. They are always happy to assist no matter what, and you can easily contact them via. WhatsApp at any time. Furthermore, you can book amazing trips through the hostel, e.g. to the pyramids or a night in the white and black sand desert. I can only recommend these tours! They were simply amazing. Thanks to Abdo and everyone else at the hostel - Amr, Ahmed, Shahd, Shaima, and Shrouk - I had an amazing and unique experience and I cannot thank all of them enough! Everyone at the hostel works so hard to ensure that every single guest has the best time and experience in Cairo. They definitely turned my stay in Cairo into the best experience I could ever wish for. I will come back to Cairo for sure, and there is only one place where I will stay: Heaven Hostel. <3
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 446 reviews
Price from
$24.99
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.

M
Maria
From
Italy
To be honest we spent only one night…,,i was having room me and with my girlfriend,,but the place it’s quite and clean,, reception it’s 24 hours and are so kind and try always to help us….the location at the city center ,,,,and the let me feel at my home so i recommend this place. Thanks for john and mohamed .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews
Price from
$17
1 night, 2 adults

Zein Pyramids View - Guest House

Giza, Cairo

Located in Cairo, a 9-minute walk from Great Sphinx, Zein Pyramids View - Guest House has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

A
Alexandr
From
Russia
The host and his family were very nice and hospitable. They guided me to the room during the night and served tasty Egyptian breakfast. My main goal was to visit the Pyramids of Giza and the entrance point was only 3 mins of stroll. There is also a nice view from the room and renovated bathroom. Amazing value for its money! Some tips for travelers - keep in mind that this is very suburban area and if you’d like to visit Pyramids in the early morning, there are a lot of dogs here. I live in country without street dogs and it was a little bit confusing. They are not aggressive, but if you are going to the earliest opening hour at 7.30, there will be mostly you and dogs at the street.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews
Price from
$20.25
1 night, 2 adults

Champollion Hostel

Downtown Cairo, Cairo

Located within a 5-minute walk of Tahrir Square and 600 yards of The Egyptian Museum, Champollion Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

M
María
From
Argentina
They are simply awesome. The facilities are great, very comfortable and the staff is great! I would definitely recommend this place for your stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 696 reviews
Price from
$50
1 night, 2 adults

Rihana pyramids hotel

Giza, Cairo

Located in Cairo, 1.3 miles from Great Sphinx, Rihana pyramids hotel has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

A
Alexander
From
United States
the view! beautiful sunset, better than being at the hectic base of the pyramids to be honest. the room was great and beds were comfortable. the hosts were so welcoming and helpful, I was a bit sick and had a long flight ahead of me at 0200 the next morning. they were so kind to help me order food and get Egyptian dollars.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews
Price from
$26.78
1 night, 2 adults
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Most booked hostels in Cairo and surrounding area in the past month

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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 827 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 3,762 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,862 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,311 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,211 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
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No credit card needed to book these hostels in Cairo and nearby

  • 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 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
  • City Hotel

    Cairo
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 929 reviews

    The City Hotel is located in the center of Cairo, less than a 1-minute walk from the Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square.

  • Panorama New City

    Cairo
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 352 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 $31.05 per night
  • Elite Grand City

    Cairo
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews

    Located within a 3-minute walk of Tahrir Square and half a mile of The Egyptian Museum, Elite Grand City provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

    From $28.98 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

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

    From $41.04 per night
  • Osiris Hotel Cairo

    Cairo
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 424 reviews

    Located in Downtown Cairo, Osiris Hotel is just a 1640 feet 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 $46.37 per night
  • Abdeen Cairo Hostel

    Cairo
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 248 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 $32.20 per night
  • Cairo Golden Plaza Hostel

    Cairo
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Conveniently located in the Downtown Cairo district of Cairo, Cairo Golden Plaza Hostel is located a 13-minute walk from Tahrir Square, 1.4 miles from Al-Azhar Mosque and a 14-minute walk from The...

    From $31.75 per night

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  • Up Town Hotel

    Cairo
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 3,762 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 $59 per night
  • Cairo Hub

    Cairo
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 370 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 $36.63 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,277 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
  • Marhaba Inn Hostel

    Cairo
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews

    Located in Cairo, a 3-minute walk from Tahrir Square, Marhaba Inn Hostel provides air-conditioned accommodations and a terrace.

    From $58.65 per night
  • Museum Plaza

    Cairo
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,311 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.

  • Golden Hotel Cairo

    Cairo
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 253 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 466 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 $61.18 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,211 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

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
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,281 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 $40.57 per night
  • Dahab Hostel

    Cairo
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews

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

    From $34.33 per night
  • Hathor House

    Cairo
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 812 reviews

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

    From $80.50 per night
  • Elwasim Plaza

    Cairo
    Budget options available

    Located within a 6-minute walk of Tahrir Square and 0.6 miles of The Egyptian Museum, Elwasim Plaza provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

    From $69 per night
  • Cairo Crown Inn

    Cairo
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, Cairo Crown Inn offers accommodations in Cairo, a 7-minute walk from Tahrir Square and 0.6 miles from The Egyptian Museum.

    From $63.25 per night
  • Rhala Hostel Egypt

    Cairo
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 296 reviews

    Located in Cairo, a 8-minute walk from Tahrir Square, Rhala Hostel Egypt provides air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

    From $37.15 per night
  • Holy Sheet Hostel

    Cairo
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,140 reviews

    Located in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within less than 1969 feet, Holy Sheet Hostel features concierge services, rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a garden.

    From $57.96 per night
  • Rivera Cairo Hostel

    Cairo
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 45 reviews

    Located in Cairo, a 10-minute walk from Tahrir Square, Rivera Cairo Hostel features a shared lounge and views of the city.

    From $46.58 per night

FAQ about hostels in Cairo

Hostels that guests love in Cairo

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  • Avg. price/night: $33.35
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 103 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: $62.10
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 596 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: $23.18
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 598 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: $81.16
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,487 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 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 159 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 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,281 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