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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.

A
Aditya
From
India
located right in the middle of the city close to many places of interest. Dua at the front desk was very helpful with all our questions. She made sure we were comfortable and resolved all our queries.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,488 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
Saheel
From
Poland
If you are visiting Cairo, then I suggest you must book this hotel. Mohamed is the nicest host ever. We arrived late at the airport, around midnight and we had a pickup arranged from the hotel. He helped us to understand how to get around places and also arranged a tour(s) for us. He showed us the most amazing restaurant for local Egyptian food. Fresh homemade Breakfast (cooked by his mom) either Continental or Egyptian (based on personal choice) is served at your preferred time. Mohamed offers hospitality at its best. He is very kind and super friendly.
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.

A
Ayse
From
Turkey
My stay at Layla has been wonderful. They put the bar above for a hostel stay. Location is quite, convenient to walk to Tahrir square in 10 min and there re groceries, a local market, restaurants nearby. The bed was very comfortable, everything was seamlessly clean, you have all the complimentary of teas and coffees at the kitchen. Hot water, very clean bathrooms and showers there were. I was offered a free breakfast and an earlier check in on an early morning arrival. The owners are super friendly, kind, helping and generous. The design of the place is beautiful with balconies, library and a spacious lounge to hang out. A must stay! Most hostels in Cairo doesn’t reflect the originality of their places on photos but Layla is exactly the same at what you see online. I ll be back. Çok teşekkürler to Birar, Eya and the people who contributes to the place. 🙏
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 172 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.

s
shiwen
From
Finland
Good area in the center. Clean for room and also toilet. WiFi works well. The most important is the staff really taking care of people.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 154 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.

R
Ruud
From
Netherlands
simply perfect. Only the cab driver could not find it but the local people helped me find the hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 287 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, 395 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
Manuel
From
Spain
Very well located! In the center of Cairo, perfect to explore the city and go to day-trips. The attention of the staff is excellent, they are always attentive to help you or solve any doubt you may have. Special thanks to Ahmed and Shahd for their professional and caring treatment.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 454 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.

E
EUNME
From
South Korea
helpful staffs good breakfast close to pyramid nice view in looftop
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.

R
Robert
From
Czech Republic
Zein Pyramid view is on of the best acomodation in Egypt. We can recomended to all good People 👍. We will come again surly🙂.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 114 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.

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 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 832 reviews
  • 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 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 523 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 3,771 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,872 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,212 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 232 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cairo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 3,100 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 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 939 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$32.46 per night
  • Panorama New City

    Cairo
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 353 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$31.05 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$31.05 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$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, 425 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$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

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, 3,771 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, 373 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
  • Museum Plaza

    Cairo
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,317 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$114.30 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$51.52 per night
  • Egyptian Night Hostel

    Cairo
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 462 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, 1,212 reviews

    Set in Cairo, 350 m from Tahrir Square, Heritage Hostel Cairo features air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

    From US$59.69 per night
  • Cecilia Hostel

    Cairo
    Budget options available
    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
  • 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$29.57 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, 1,271 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Tahrir Square Hostel is set in Cairo, 100 metres from Tahrir Square.

    From US$69.85 per night
  • Marhaba Inn Hostel

    Cairo
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 45 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 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 232 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, 816 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$36.80
    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$29.62
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 594 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, 1,488 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, 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