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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.

V
Viktor
From
Serbia
We stayed in a 2-bed room, so I can’t even call this place a hostel. I mean, it has all the benefits of a hotel, while still being a hostel with a community you can mingle with. The room was cozy and nice, with a fantastic view from the balcony. Besides, even if you're staying in a different room, you can still visit the shared rooftop terrace. It’s spacious, and the view from there is even better. Breakfasts were great, and the shared toilets were clean. The cherry on top was the people who work there - modern Egyptians. Big shoutout to Mostafa and Abdelrahman! They truly made our trip.
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.

A
Anish
From
Norway
Mohamed and his family are great hosts. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The home cooked food is very delicious. Excellent experience overall !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,090 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, 194 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.

Y
Yusuf
From
Nigeria
Serenity and the place is new and clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 175 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.

L
Lindsay
From
Australia
An excellent rooftop view of the pyramids and very friendly staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 316 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...

P
Pauline
From
France
Everything was great, especially the view of the place all the markets nearby allowed to do anything you fell at your home
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 406 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
Margot
From
France
The staff were truly welcoming and careful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 465 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.

G
Gregory Lawrence
From
Hong Kong
The team was very friendly and accommodating.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews
Price from
US$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.

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 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 267 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.

V
V. Haba
From
Germany
The family who runs the guest house is really hospitable! All is very clean, the breakfast is huge and a lot of things were prepared just for me. I felt very welcomed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 116 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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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, 3,802 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$49.68 per night

Cairo Hub

Cairo
Budget options available
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

Rotana Palace Suites

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 601 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, 945 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

Marhaba Inn Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 58 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

Museum Plaza

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,324 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

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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 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 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

Panorama New City

Cairo
No credit card needed
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.

From US$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 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

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, 1,260 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,216 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
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 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 92 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, 195 reviews

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

From US$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 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, 244 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$23.81 per night

Champollion Hostel

Cairo
Central location
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

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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, 114 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, 581 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, 1,287 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