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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.

I
Iryna A.
From
Sweden
Great place to be! Staff is very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. We had own room so it felt quite cozy and private. They make delicious Egyptian breakfast every morning. Room has everything you need and cleanliness has a good standard. Location is superb right in the heart of Cairo. As a bonus meet lots of great people from around the world!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,486 reviews
Price from
US$40
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.

L
Liza
From
Azerbaijan
truly enjoyed every aspect about it
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 171 reviews
Price from
US$49
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.

D
Dartois
From
France
Reception people and staff people are very friendly The hostel and room were clean VMC were working very well
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 153 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
Carolina
From
Colombia
Everything. The place was awesome and all the stuff is so friendly and helpful people. I really enjoyed my stay in this place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 280 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...

S
Salma
From
Morocco
The staff was more than Nice And flexible and welcoming The room was very confortable with all the necesities. The location is pretty intresting.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 393 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.

V
Vivian
From
Taiwan
The service is super nice. And the Hostel liegt in one very modern and safe area. I like the breakfast also , they offer a lot. The room is quite clean , my husband and I had good sleep during the night. What I still like is , just 1 minute walk has one middle size supermarket, I could buy the drink and snacks with local prices. And just 10 minutes walk can reach lots of morden Restaurants. If I come back to Cairo, I will live here again for sure Caro has lots of traffic, the time to the airport we had nearly no time. But the staff in the Hostel was super helpful, he helped me in the emergency time to get the car drive us to airport ( sometimes Uber need to wait long time or the driver dislike to drive to Airport, we didn't know it) I really thank for it. Otherwise we couldn't fly back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 451 reviews
Price from
US$24.99
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.

L
Lauren
From
Egypt
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!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 104 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.

B
Bulbena Vela
From
United Kingdom
The experience in the hotel has been amazing!! We received an incredible service from everyone but specially from Manna who has been a star in everything. He gave us an upgrade, we had amazing views on the first line just in front of the pyramids, with a balcony and the room was big and clean. We had problems with our tour booked with another agency and he resolved everything from his amazing agency and we enjoyed the day around the best places in Cairo historical areas. We received the best service and we will be forever grateful. We fully recommend this experience. The price of the room with breakfast included, the views and the tour were great. The quality of the tour has been superb. Somos españolas y estamos disfrutando infinito del viaje!!! Gracias!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 248 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 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews
Price from
US$20.25
1 night, 2 adults

Champollion Hostel

Downtown Cairo, Cairo

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.

C
Caroline
From
United Arab Emirates
The location was PERFECT, the rooms & bathrooms were spotless, staff were excellent & the whole place was just ideal - we felt so lucky to find this hidden gem.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 696 reviews
Price from
US$50
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.

Most booked hostels in Cairo and surroundings in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 481 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 830 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 3,769 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,866 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,315 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,211 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 171 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 231 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 3,104 reviews

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 6.2
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 206 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
  • City Hotel

    Cairo
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 932 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, 352 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 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 223 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, 159 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Isis Hostel 2 is located in Cairo, 500 metres from Tahrir Square.

    From US$41.04 per night
  • Osiris Hotel Cairo

    Cairo
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 427 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
  • Abdeen Cairo Hostel

    Cairo
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 251 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$28.98 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

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, 3,769 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$59 per night
  • Cairo Hub

    Cairo
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 371 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$36.63 per night
  • Museum Plaza

    Cairo
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,315 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.

  • Golden Hotel Cairo

    Cairo
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 253 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$36.06 per night
  • Egyptian Night Hostel

    Cairo
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 464 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 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,211 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, 1,281 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 US$40.57 per night
  • Dahab Hostel

    Cairo
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews

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

    From US$34.43 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, 1,274 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 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews

    Set in Cairo, 300 metres from Tahrir Square, Marhaba Inn Hostel features air-conditioned accommodation and a terrace.

    From US$58.65 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 85 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
  • Cairo Lodge Hostel

    Cairo
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    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 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 231 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.

    From US$25.88 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
  • Hathor House

    Cairo
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 813 reviews

    Hathor House is set in Cairo, within 2.6 km of Cairo Tower and 2.9 km of El Hussien Mosque.

    From US$80.50 per night
  • Elwasim Plaza

    Cairo
    Central location

    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

FAQ about hostels in Cairo

Hostels that guests love in Cairo

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  • Avg. price/night: US$33.35
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 104 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, 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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$23.18
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 596 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$81.16
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,486 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, 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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$40.57
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - 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