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Hostels in Cairo

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The best hostels in Cairo

Some of the best backpacker spots in Cairo

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,488 reviews
    From
    US$40
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,089 reviews
    From
    US$39
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews
    From
    US$50
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 171 reviews
    From
    US$38
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 315 reviews
    From
    US$60
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 406 reviews
    From
    US$34
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 464 reviews
    From
    US$46
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews
    From
    US$26
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 266 reviews
    From
    US$36
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
    From
    US$20
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 699 reviews
    From
    US$50
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews
    From
    US$27
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 582 reviews
    From
    US$17
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
    From
    US$27
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
    From
    US$70
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews
    From
    US$35
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews
    From
    US$45
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews
    From
    US$30
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
    From
    US$19
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews
    From
    US$40
    1 night, 2 adults

Looking for a hostel?

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 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 482 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 171 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 839 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
Passable - What previous guests thought, 527 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,891 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,799 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 4,086 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,215 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,095 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 244 reviews

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, 3,799 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$46.58 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, 1,263 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, 273 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 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 600 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 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 943 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
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 356 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.

No credit card needed to book these hostels in Cairo and nearby

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, 264 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 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

Venice Hosokawaya

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 188 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, 201 reviews

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

From US$51.52 per night

happy life hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
Passable - What previous guests thought, 527 reviews

Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, happy life hostel is set in Cairo, 1.5 km from Tahrir Square.

From US$7.59 per night

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

Museum Plaza

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,325 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, 444 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, 1,215 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, 1,288 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, 190 reviews

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

From US$32.19 per night

Champollion Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 699 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

Hathor House

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 826 reviews

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

From US$92 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, 113 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, 599 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, 582 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
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$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, 1,288 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