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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.

Q
Qiu Mei
From
Singapore
- Clean - Good hot shower - Nice people working there - Great lounging area and balcony - Comfortable bed with curtain for privacy
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,479 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.

S
SZUNUO
From
Canada
The manager (or, the young owner) took their business very seriously. They listened to the customers' needs and tried to help out. Not only friendly but also professional hotel service. I will give them very good reference. The Roof View is amazing that I could see the Pyramid lighting show for free every nights.
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

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
bautes
From
Argentina
Comfortable, well located, metro is nearby. Beds are huge abd curtains give a lot of privacy.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 195 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, 178 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.

C
Chrisleah
From
Canada
Our group had an unforgettable experience at the DAR Pyramids View Inn! From the moment we arrived, Muhammad and Abraham stood out with their exceptional hospitality, going above and beyond to ensure our stay was not just comfortable, but truly memorable. Their attentive service made us feel right at home, as they consistently checked in to make sure we had everything we needed. The hotel itself is a stunning blend of modern design and charm, ideally situated along lively streets filled with vibrant markets and local shops. Our room was tastefully decorated, featuring plush, comfortable beds that provided us with the perfect sanctuary after a day of exploring. The high-quality towels added a touch of luxury to our experience. The breakfast included was absolutely delicious! You could tell they genuinely took the time to prepare the food, and everything was fresh. We enjoyed everything they served us. However, the real highlight was the staff and the rooftop terrace—an absolute gem. With panoramic views overlooking the majestic pyramids, the breathtaking scenery was nothing short of spectacular. Watching the sunset paint the sky in hues of orange and pink while taking in the sights of such historic landmarks truly left us in awe. This combination of modern comforts and stunning views made our stay at DAR Pyramids View Inn an extraordinary adventure. BOOK YOUR NEXT STAY AT DAR!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 317 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...

I
ICHIRO
From
Japan
I got a tiny anxiety when I saw the entrance though, it was very nice hotel. The room was very spacious and clean. The shower area was as well. The location was also good because the metro station was close. Tahrir Square was next station and you can go downtown on foot. All staffs were very friendly and nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 407 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.

c
chilo
From
Eritrea
Recommend and perfect location We have enjoyed our stay in this hostel really the location is so close to the Tahir square . Overall it's perfect value for money
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 466 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.

K
Károly Ferenc
From
Hungary
The Hostel is located in the best location in the center, in the heart of Cairo. All attractions are within reach. Clean, beautiful rooms are perfect for relaxing. The staff is extremely helpful and kind. They provide help in everything imaginable. I recommend this accommodation to everyone!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 117 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.

M
Manel1983
From
Spain
The location is right next the pyramid entrance Great room View from the rooftop onto the pyramids Staff were nice and helpful They have a restaurant upstairs also Good breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 268 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.

R
Robert
From
Czech Republic
Zein Pyramid view is on of the best acomodation in Egypt. We can recomended to all good People 👍. We will come again surly🙂.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 116 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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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, 3,808 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$49.68 per night

Cairo Hub

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 386 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, 1,257 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

Sun Hostel Cairo

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 203 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
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 275 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 606 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
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 953 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$32.46 per night

Panorama New City

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 360 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.

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

Marhaba Inn Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 64 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$124.46 per night

Golden Hotel Cairo

Cairo
Budget options available
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

Egyptian Night Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 441 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

Heritage Hostel Cairo

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,217 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

Cecilia Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,283 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, 197 reviews

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

From US$32.41 per night

Champollion Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 701 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

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Elite Grand City

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 232 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, 265 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 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

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 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 102 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

Venice Hosokawaya

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 187 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

Azar Boutique Hotel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews

Azar Hotel is centrally located in Historic Center ( Cairo Downtown ).

From US$51.52 per night

Hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed

Situated within 200 metres of Tahrir Square and 300 metres of The Egyptian Museum, Hostel features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Cairo.

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Hostels that guests love in Cairo

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Avg. price/night: US$40.25
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 117 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 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 601 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, 579 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, 1,479 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, 161 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, 1,283 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