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Madina Hostel

Downtown Cairo, Cairo

Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Madina Hostel is located in Cairo, a 3-minute walk from Tahrir Square.

L
Lucas
From
Spain
Best staff I have ever seen. They were super kind.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,486 reviews
Price from
$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, a 6-minute walk from Great Sphinx.

T
Thibaut
From
France
Nice hotel with very nice owner. Very well located and calm. The view from the rooftop is fantastic.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,092 reviews
Price from
$39.02
1 night, 2 adults

Villa Layla

Cairo

Featuring a garden, terrace and views of pool, Villa Layla is located in Cairo, 1.2 miles from Mosque of Ibn Tulun.

K
Kari
From
Canada
I stayed in one of the private rooms and it was fabulous. Such a beautiful hostel/hotel. The staff are helpful, met an owner and he is lovely. The hotel was even more beautiful to me than in the pictures. Beautifully decorated, lots of details to look at and admire. I stayed here twice and I would go back again if I return to Cairo. Also, rooms were super clean, breakfast is inexpensive, healthy, and delicious! Also, neighbourhood is interesting and safe for a solo female to walk around. The house is tucked behind a gate and is a quiet place away from Cairo’s noisy traffic.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews
Price from
$49.50
1 night, 2 adults

Landmark Hostel Cairo

Downtown Cairo, Cairo

Located in Cairo, a 3-minute walk from Tahrir Square, Landmark Hostel Cairo provides air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

y
yajaira
From
United States
The people at landmark hostel were very welcoming and so friendly. Mirula and martin were so nice to me during my short stay as well as the rest of the hostel staff. They even allowed me to store my bags for a few hours, even though I had just arrived from a different location late evening while my flight departed at midnight, thank you so much Mirula! Hope to see you all again☺️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 176 reviews
Price from
$38.18
1 night, 2 adults

DAR Pyramids View Inn - Rooftop

Giza, Cairo

Located in Cairo and with Great Sphinx reachable within 1.5 miles, DAR Pyramids View Inn - Rooftop provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.

M
Marcus
From
Singapore
Stayed on 5th October 2025. First of all, we were truly surprised when we reached the location of the hotel. The location doesn't look foreigner-friendly at first, rather it is more like a rural place, full with local vendors. We reached by cab, and luckily for us, the driver asked around about the location of the hotel. Upon reaching the "lobby" of the hotel, people are staring at us like celebrities. The elevator is antique and scary to get in. But knowing the residents around are taking this elevator for everyday, I hop in. Elevator requires access card, and we were lucky enough to have residents helping us to the 14th floor, the top floor of the building. Once reaching, immediately we realized the difference. The hotel is so new, so beautiful, and we were greeted warmly by the owner, who used to be a flight-attendant (Sorry for not getting your name). He even fulfilled my request to surprise my wife for 7th anniversary. They got use balloons and also some dried rose petals on the bed. Truly romantic and wonderful. The view from the hotel balcony is able to see the pyramids. They even have their rooftop restaurant, with a view of the great pyramids. Too bad we were not able to try their foods as we checked out early in the morning. Overall it is definitely 9/10, I unable to try the food which I believe once I do, it will be 10/10.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 316 reviews
Price from
$59.50
1 night, 2 adults

Space Hostel

Cairo

Located in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within a 13-minute walk, Space Hostel has express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

M
Meharab
From
Bangladesh
I am booking a single room. it's very nice. Everything is new.❤️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 407 reviews
Price from
$33.66
1 night, 2 adults

Heaven Hostel

Cairo

Located within a 11-minute walk of Tahrir Square and 0.9 miles of The Egyptian Museum, Heaven Hostel has rooms in Cairo.

D
Duyen
From
Vietnam
I decided to book this hostel because it looks neat, clean and location is in the center, near the Egyptian Museum. We stayed here only 2 nights, separately 1st and last night in Egypt. They let us use the public restroom at the day we already checked out, before moving to night bus to go to Qena, kept our luggage without any charging during our trip to Luxor, Aswan, until the day we were back to Cairo. They also offers laundry service in good price. Furthermore, you can book private trip through the hostel, e.g. to the pyramids. Additionally, the reception is always (24/7) occupied, helping us at our late checkin and early morning checkout, the staff is truly amazing! They are always happy to assist no matter what, and you can easily contact them via WhatsApp at any time. Thanks to the owner Abdo, his brother and everyone else at the hostel - I had an amazing stay in Egypt.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 466 reviews
Price from
$46.41
1 night, 2 adults

Cairo Casa Hotel

Cairo

Cairo Casa Hotel is located in Cairo, within 1.5 miles of Al-Azhar Mosque and 1.8 miles of El Hussien Mosque.

M
Maria
From
Italy
To be honest we spent only one night…,,i was having room me and with my girlfriend,,but the place it’s quite and clean,, reception it’s 24 hours and are so kind and try always to help us….the location at the city center ,,,,and the let me feel at my home so i recommend this place. Thanks for john and mohamed .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews
Price from
$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.

C
Charisse
From
Philippines
Staff are very helpful, accommodating, and nice! They can help you get uber if you are having issues with booking. Location is perfect. Less than 5min walk to the Pyramids Entrance/ Ticket counter. I got a great room with a direct view of the pyramids. Super nice! I can see the pyramids from the bed overlooking the balcony. There’s free water, coffee, and tea and sugar in the room. Rooftop was a great spot to see the pyramids as well. And they give you a big, hearty, breakfast. The bed was so comfortable as well. I slept really well. It was also quiet. AC works well. The door is very sturdy. Good supply of water. There is hot water in the shower. They provide shampoo and body wash and hand wash. There are towels as well. But the shower stall is quite small though (because the sliding door is limiting the space a bit) so could be an issue for others but works well for me as I am petite.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 268 reviews
Price from
$36.45
1 night, 2 adults

Zein Pyramids View - Guest House

Giza, Cairo

Located in Cairo, a 9-minute walk from Great Sphinx, Zein Pyramids View - Guest House has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

J
Jinto James
From
United Arab Emirates
Awesome place..this is family run place and the owner and his wife treat you like their own family ..i mean this wen I say..I felt like am staying with my brother...just go for it..and the pyramid view room..awesome...
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
Price from
$20.25
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

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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, 3,805 reviews

Located 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 $49.68 per night

Cairo Hub

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 386 reviews

Well 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 $33.49 per night

Rotana Palace Suites

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 604 reviews

Located within 1.9 miles of Al-Azhar Mosque and 1.9 miles of Mosque of Ibn Tulun, Rotana Palace Suites provides rooms in Cairo.

From $46 per night

City Hotel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 945 reviews

The City Hotel is located in the center of Cairo, less than a 1-minute walk from the Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square.

From $39.41 per night

Marhaba Inn Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews

Located in Cairo, a 3-minute walk from Tahrir Square, Marhaba Inn Hostel provides air-conditioned accommodations and a terrace.

From $66.70 per night

Museum Plaza

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,326 reviews

Attractively set in the Downtown Cairo district of Cairo, Museum Plaza is located 2.1 miles from Al-Azhar Mosque, 2.3 miles from El Hussien Mosque and 2.9 miles from Mosque of Ibn Tulun.

From $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 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 $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 $61.18 per night

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Sun Hostel Cairo

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 203 reviews

Located 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 night

Royal Home Hotel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 274 reviews

Located 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 $46 per night

Panorama New City

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 357 reviews

Located 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 $33.12 per night

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 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 $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

Located in Cairo, a 6-minute walk from Tahrir Square, Isis Hostel 2 features a shared lounge and views of the city.

From $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, a 13-minute walk from Tahrir Square.

From $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

Conveniently 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 night

Mesho Cairo Hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews

Mesho Cairo Hostel provides rooms in Cairo near Tahrir Square and The Egyptian Museum.

From $34.50 per night

Great access to the city center. Check these hostels in Cairo and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,258 reviews

Featuring 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 night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,214 reviews

Set in Cairo, 1148 ft from Tahrir Square, Heritage Hostel Cairo features air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

From $55.88 per night

Cecilia Hostel

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,284 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 $40.57 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews

Located in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within a 7-minute walk, La Bella Casa Hostel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

From $20.47 per night

Dahab Hostel

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews

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

From $32.41 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 located in Cairo, a 7-minute walk from Tahrir Square and half a mile from The Egyptian Museum.

From $21.74 per night

Green hostel

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 244 reviews

Located in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within a 8-minute walk, Green hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

From $23.81 per night

Champollion Hostel

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 702 reviews

Located within a 5-minute walk of Tahrir Square and 600 yards of The Egyptian Museum, Champollion Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

From $64.40 per night

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Hostels that guests love in Cairo

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Avg. price/night: $40.25
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - 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: $62.10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 600 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 traveler
Avg. price/night: $25.76
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 580 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 traveler
Avg. price/night: $55.39
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,486 reviews
Great location, very clean, best breakfast and the best hostel beds!
Guest review by
Mira
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $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 traveler
Avg. price/night: $40.57
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,284 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