Hostels in Cairo
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- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,492 reviewsFrom$401 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 154 reviewsFrom$321 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 130 reviewsFrom$381 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 264 reviewsFrom$601 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 386 reviewsFrom$341 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 438 reviewsFrom$251 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 111 reviewsFrom$111 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 686 reviewsFrom$501 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 100 reviewsFrom$271 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviewsFrom$131 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 13 reviewsFrom$131 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 35 reviewsFrom$451 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviewsFrom$201 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 32 reviewsFrom$301 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 21 reviewsFrom$191 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 44 reviewsFrom$361 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 14 reviewsFrom$351 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviewsFrom$231 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 88 reviewsFrom$191 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 21 reviewsFrom$321 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0Good - What previous guests thought, 490 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Cairo
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 827 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Cairo
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 3,715 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Cairo
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,856 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Cairo
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,310 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Cairo
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 130 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Cairo
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,218 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Cairo
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 154 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Cairo
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Excellent - What previous guests thought, 221 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Cairo
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 3,115 reviews
Great access to the city center. Check these hostels in Cairo and nearby
Up Town Hotel
CairoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 3,715 reviewsLocated 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 $45.54 per nightCairo Hub
CairoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Excellent - What previous guests thought, 362 reviewsWell 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 $50.23 per nightTahrir Square Hostel
CairoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,284 reviewsFeaturing 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 nightSun Hostel Cairo
CairoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 6.1Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 211 reviewsLocated 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 nightRoyal Home Hotel
CairoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 262 reviewsLocated within a 3-minute walk of Tahrir Square and 0.4 miles of The Egyptian Museum, Royal Home Hotel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.
From $40.25 per nightRotana Palace Suites
CairoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 6.4Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 577 reviewsLocated within 2 miles of Mosque of Ibn Tulun and 2 miles of Al-Azhar Mosque, Rotana Palace Suites provides rooms in Cairo.
From $40.25 per nightCity Hotel
CairoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.1Good - What previous guests thought, 932 reviewsThe City Hotel is located in the center of Cairo, less than a 1-minute walk from the Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square.
From $32.46 per nightPanorama New City
CairoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.4Good - What previous guests thought, 350 reviewsLocated 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
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Elite Grand City
CairoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 6.9Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 222 reviewsLocated 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 $31.05 per nightIsis Hostel 2
CairoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 158 reviewsLocated 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 nightOsiris Hotel Cairo
CairoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 427 reviewsLocated 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 nightAbdeen Cairo Hostel
CairoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 244 reviewsFeaturing 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 nightCairo Golden Plaza Hostel
CairoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1 reviewConveniently 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 nightMesho Cairo Hostel
CairoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 9.1Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 88 reviewsMesho Cairo Hostel provides rooms in Cairo near Tahrir Square and The Egyptian Museum.
From $34.50 per nightVenice Hosokawaya
CairoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 6.7Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 189 reviewsLocated in Cairo, a 16-minute walk from Tahrir Square, Venice Hosokawaya has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.
From $15.44 per nightAzar Boutique Hotel
CairoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 211 reviewsAzar Hotel is centrally located in Historic Center ( Cairo Downtown ).
From $47.66 per night
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Golden Hotel Cairo
CairoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 7.3Good - What previous guests thought, 253 reviewsGolden 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.
From $51.52 per nightEgyptian Night Hostel
CairoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 486 reviewsLocated 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 nightHeritage Hostel Cairo
CairoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,218 reviewsSet in Cairo, 1148 ft from Tahrir Square, Heritage Hostel Cairo features air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.
From $57.15 per nightCecilia Hostel
CairoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,285 reviewsLocated 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 $36.06 per nightDahab Hostel
CairoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 178 reviewsLocated in Cairo, Dahab Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.
From $34.12 per nightHathor House
CairoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Excellent - What previous guests thought, 806 reviewsLocated 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 nightElwasim Plaza
CairoBudget options availableLocated 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 nightCairo Crown Inn
CairoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Excellent - What previous guests thought, 125 reviewsFeaturing 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 $111.55 per night
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- Avg. price/night: $32.20Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 98 reviewsQuiet, 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 byLaurenYoung couple
- Avg. price/night: $56.93Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 594 reviewsThe 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 byidamacelaSolo traveler
- Avg. price/night: $23.18Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Excellent - What previous guests thought, 604 reviewsAfter 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 byLinasKKSolo traveler
- Avg. price/night: $64.41Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,492 reviewsGreat location, very clean, best breakfast and the best hostel beds!Guest review byMiraSolo traveler
- Avg. price/night: $20.20Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 159 reviewsReally nice staff. The hotel feels safe even if the area isn’t the best. Recommends for a budget friendly option hostel.Guest review byPilorgeSolo traveler
- Avg. price/night: $36.06Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,285 reviewsGeorge, 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 byEmilyYoung couple
