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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.

D
Dushyant Pal
From
Georgia
Had a great stay at Madina Hostel, Cairo! Super friendly staff, clean rooms, and perfect location near the museum. The food was surprisingly good — and that strawberry juice was next-level! 🍓😅 Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,486 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
Santhuri
From
South Africa
Excellent stay. Was warmly greeted by Sam and his daughter. They made our stay very pleasant as they were warm and welcoming. Had 2 spacious rooms. Location is so convenient if planning to visit pyramids as its right opposite as especially after spending hours in the intense heat you will want to freshen up after visiting the pyramids. Stunning view of pyramids from rooftop where you can relax and also eat breakfast. Food from menu ordered during dinner was also very tasty. Overall excellent stay. Would highly recommend. ATM and eating places walking distance away.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,085 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, 184 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.

D
Dilek
From
Turkey
First of all, the staff was very sweet and helpful, I felt at home when I was with them.They even kept my bag for me when I came here from another city after my trip.The lower entrance of the building is a bit old and neglected, but when you enter the facility itself is new and beautiful. I recommend it. Thank u
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 161 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, 301 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...

H
Harris
From
Greece
The location was very nice, the room was clean, and the breakfast was very good delivered to our room every morning.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 400 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.

M
Maria
From
Romania
Perfect stay, we got a whole studio. The hostel is at 11th floor, with a great view. We also had a jacuzzi with a view.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 457 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.

M
Mohammed
From
Germany
Everything was really good😃 so friendly staff,, helpful and reasonable,
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 108 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.

A
Anna
From
Germany
The location is great, good price-performance ratio and very tasty breakfast. The staff is nice and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 261 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.

L
Loredana
From
Romania
We had a wonderful stay. The room was clean, comfortable, and very quiet. The highlight was definitely the incredible view of the pyramid, and the call to prayer from the nearby mosque was truly heart-touching. The host is very kind and welcoming. We would definitely come back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 115 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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Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 240 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
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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, 3,788 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$51.75 per night

Cairo Hub

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 380 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 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 591 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 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 938 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

Museum Plaza

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,322 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$97.16 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, 452 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, 1,211 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

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Sun Hostel Cairo

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 207 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 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 271 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 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 355 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 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 227 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, 158 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, 259 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$38.10 per night

Mesho Cairo Hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 99 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, 1,259 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 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 57 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

Cecilia Hostel

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,287 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 88 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 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 187 reviews

<h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> Dahab Hostel in Cairo offers a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi.

From US$29.60 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 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 240 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

Champollion Hostel

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 698 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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Hostels that guests love in Cairo

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Avg. price/night: US$40.25
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 108 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$63.25
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 597 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, 587 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$68.27
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,488 reviews
Great location, very clean, best breakfast and the best hostel beds!
Guest review by
Mira
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$22.22
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 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,287 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