Cairo Hostels

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Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Great Pyramid Inn

8.8 / 10

(2252 Reviews)

From 50$
Cecilia Hostel

8.2 / 10

(619 Reviews)

From 11$
African House Hostel

7.3 / 10

(118 Reviews)

From 10$
Ramses Palace Hostel

7.5 / 10

(269 Reviews)

From 10$
Osiris Hotel Cairo

8.3 / 10

(391 Reviews)

From 40$

Cairo, Egypt is a popular travel destination for tourists. With so many options for lodging, why choose a hostel?

Hostels provide a social atmosphere that can be difficult to find in other types of lodging. They are also a great way to meet other travelers and learn about new cultures. In Cairo, there are a variety of hostels to choose from, each with its own unique personality and atmosphere.

Hostels are also generally much less expensive than other types of lodging, such as hotels. This can be a great option for budget-minded travelers.

Finally, hostels offer a great opportunity for travelers to connect with the local community. This can be a fun and rewarding way to experience a new culture.

Cairo Accommodation lists:

Top Hostels in Cairo

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Great Pyramid Inn Cecilia Hostel African House Hostel Ramses Palace Hostel Cheap Hostels in Cairo Osiris Hotel Cairo The Australian Hostel Guardian Guest House Family Hostels in Cairo Arabian Nights Hostel City View Hotel Venice Hosokawaya

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8.8
Excellent
2252 Reviews

Great Pyramid Inn

📍 14 Abou Al Hool Al Seiahi, Pyramids Plateau In Front Of Sound And Light Theater

From 50$

Providing a lending library, a golf course and a bar, Great Pyramid Inn is situated 1.2 km from Pyramids of Giza. Other facilities offered at the venue include free self parking, a sun deck and a barber shop.

While staying at this accommodation, guests have access to the monolithic Ancient Egyptian Great Sphinx of Giza Monument. Mortuary Temple of Khufu is about 0.6 km away. Koshary Hekaya restaurant with Middle Eastern and Egyptian cuisine is at a distance of 200 metres. Memphis is placed next to the hostel.

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8.2
Very good
619 Reviews

Cecilia Hostel

📍 47 El Falaky Street

From 11$

This venue is located 0.9 km from Garden City and 800 metres from Downtown Cairo.

The hostel lies about 10 minutes' walk from Cairo city centre. The property's location is close to GrEEK Campus. Serving diverse dishes, Hosny Farahat Restaurants and Fatatry El Tahrir are just 200 metres away. The venue offers access to Tahrir Square.

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7.3
Good
118 Reviews

African House Hostel

📍 15,Emad Eldin Street,Downtown

From 10$

The venue is located 1.8 km from Tahrir Square and 2.2 km from Garden City.

This hostel is 2 km away from the centre of Cairo. Guests can eat in El Qahwa Khan and El Tabie El Domyati, which are about 150 metres from the property. The free-standing concrete Cairo Tower is set within a few minutes' drive from African House Hostel.

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7.5
Very good
269 Reviews

Ramses Palace Hostel

📍 80 El Gomhoria St

From 10$

Featuring free Wi Fi throughout the property, Ramses Palace Hostel is set 3.3 km from Opera house Cairo.

This venue is 1 km away from the centre of Cairo. A 5-minute walk will take guests to ramsees. Serving different delicacies, Kebdet Fahmy Restaurant is situated about 400 metres from the accommodation. The huge Museum of Islamic Art Cairo is set within a few minutes' drive from Ramses Palace Hostel.

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8.3
Very good
391 Reviews

Osiris Hotel Cairo

📍 49 Nobar St, Down Town, Cairo, Eg

From 40$

The venue is 850 metres from Downtown Cairo, while the famous Egyptian Antiquities Museum is only 1.4 km away. Guests are welcome to use free self-parking, a sunbathing terrace and live performances.

The nearest airport is Cairo International, 25 km from Osiris Hotel Cairo. It is located a 10-minute walk from city centre. Pomodoro can be reached after a 5-minute walk. Guests can visit Tahrir Square, set nearby.

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Hotels in Cairo

Airport nearby โœˆ๏ธ Cairo International
Average Price ๐Ÿ’ฐ 133$
Hotels in Cairo ๐Ÿจ 2432
Hotel Reviews โญ 12972
Landmarks nearby ๐Ÿ“ Gizeh Plateau, Saqqara Pyramids, Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Al-Azhar Park, Islamic Cairo
Hotel with a view ๐Ÿ” Great Pyramid Inn
Best reviews Hotel โค๏ธ Cecilia Hostel
Hotel with balcony ๐ŸŒค๏ธ African House Hostel

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8.6
Excellent
39 Reviews

The Australian Hostel

📍 23 Abd El Khaleq Sarwat Downtown Cairo

From 9$

The venue is placed 2.4 km from Opera house Cairo and 2.1 km from the public Al-Azhar Park.

This property is 2 km away from the centre of Cairo. The hostel's location is close to Townhouse Gallery. Guests can try Middle Eastern and Egyptian dishes in Koshari al-Tahrir situated 100 metres away. Popular points of interest nearby include Downtown Cairo.

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9
Excellent
562 Reviews

Guardian Guest House

📍 1 Abou Al Hool Street

From 47$

Offering a lending library and horse riding opportunities, Guardian Guest House is only 1.2 km from Pyramids of Giza. The accommodation provides complimentary parking and a sun deck for guests.

Located in Giza district, the property is also close to the monolithic Ancient Egyptian Great Sphinx of Giza Monument. Pyramid of Hetepheres I is less than 0.6 km away. Offering a broad choice of meals, Koshary Hekaya and Elhadaba are within 5 minutesโ€™ stroll. This Guardian Guest House is placed steps away from Memphis.

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6.9
Good
251 Reviews

Arabian Nights Hostel

📍 10 Al Aded Street Off Of Mansouria Street Behind Cinema Kwekib Darassa, Islamic Cairo

From 14$

The venue is 3 km from Cairo centre, and 3.7 km from Garden City.

This property is about 10 minutes' walk from Al Moez Ldin Allah Al Fatmi. Its prime location offers direct access to Midan Hussein Mosque. Guests can dine in the El Malky located just 450 metres away. The white Mosque of Muhammad Ali is set within a few minutes' drive from Arabian Nights Hostel.

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7.9
Very good
1043 Reviews

City View Hotel

📍 1 El Bostan St Al Tahrir Sq

From 35$

City View Hotel provides comfortable accommodation close to the famous Egyptian Antiquities Museum in Cairo.

The grandiose ancient Islamic monument "Mosque of Ibn Tulun" is 2.3 km from the hotel, while Tahrir Square is 0.8 km away. The city centre can be reached within a 10-minute walk. Situated within 200 metres from the venue, La Poire and Felfela serve a wide selection of meals. The medieval Islamic fortification "Cairo Citadel" is set within a few minutes' drive from City View Hotel.

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6.5
Good
46 Reviews

Venice Hosokawaya

📍 4 Souk Eltawfikiya St., 4Th Floor

From 6$

The venue is set 1.2 km from the famous Egyptian Antiquities Museum and 0.4 km from Egyptian Stock Market.

Located a 5-minute walk from Gamal AbdAlNasser underground station, the accommodation is set close to Downtown Cairo. The city centre of Cairo is just 20 minutes on foot from this hostel. Luxe Restaurant is 5 minutesโ€™ walk away. 6th October & 15 May Bridge Link is also set close by.

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8.7
Excellent
956 Reviews

Valencia Hotel

📍 1 Seket Elfadl Talaat Harb Street

From 37$

Providing a lending library and a satellite TV, Valencia Hotel lies within 1.5 km from Garden City.

This property is about 15 minutes' walk from the famous Egyptian Antiquities Museum. The city centre can be reached within a 15-minute walk. Felfela and El Abd Pastry offer an ample selection of dishes within 250 metres of the venue. Downtown Cairo is also set close by.

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8.6
Excellent
640 Reviews

Wake Up! Cairo Hostel

📍 33 A,Ramsis St. Marouf Tower.Downtown

From 6$

The venue is set 1.3 km from Garden City and 1.5 km from the free - standing concrete Cairo Tower.

Set in Downtown Cairo district, the accommodation is also close to the famous Egyptian Antiquities Museum. The city centre of Cairo is just 15 minutes on foot from this hostel. Konooz is around 200 metres away. The Egyptian Koshari Abu Tarek Restaurant is located in the immediate vicinity.

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7.4
Good
335 Reviews

Sufi House Hostel

📍 43 Sherief Street (On The Corner Of Sherief Street And 26 July) 4Th Floor

From 20$

The venue is situated just 0.4 km from Chaar Hachamaim Synagogue and 1.2 km from the famous Egyptian Antiquities Museum.

The hostel is nestled in the popular area of Cairo with direct proximity to Miami cinema. The city centre can be reached within a 20-minute walk. Guests can eat in Hammam Restaurant and Luxe Restaurant, which are about 175 metres from the property. Tahrir Square is located a few minutes' drive from the venue.

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6.7
Good
86 Reviews

Venus Hostel

📍 38 Ramsis Street

From 9$

The venue is placed 2.6 km from the free - standing concrete Cairo Tower and 2.7 km from the landscaped gardens "Al-Azhar Park".

The property offers accommodation in the centre of Cairo. The city centre can be reached within a 10-minute walk. El Tabie El Domyati serving delicious dishes is around 450 metres away. Venus Hostel is within walking distance of St. Mary Orthodox Church El Fagalah.

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6.6
Good
87 Reviews

Arabesque Hotel

📍 11 Ramses Street

From 17$

Located just 0.5 km from the famous Egyptian Antiquities Museum, this hostel is situated in Downtown Cairo district.

The property lies about 15 minutes' walk from Cairo city centre. Garden City is nestled 1.1 km away. Guests can dine in Bab El-Sharq, which is set 350 metres away. The free - standing concrete Cairo Tower is set within a few minutes' drive from Arabesque Hotel.

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5.5
Good
78 Reviews

Grand Safari Hostel

📍 4 El Tawfekeyya Street Downtown Cairo

From 2$

This hostel is situated 1.6 km from Tahrir Square.

The property is set 20 minutes' walk from the centre of Cairo, about 15 minutes' walk from the famous Egyptian Antiquities Museum. The hostel's location is close to Shahrazad Concert Hall. McDonald's offers American dishes and lies 250 metres away. The zoological garden "Giza Zoo" is located a few minutes' drive from the venue.

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6.9
Good
91 Reviews

Golden Hotel Cairo

📍 13 Talaat Harb St, Downtown

From 23$

The hostel is situated 850 metres from the famous Egyptian Antiquities Museum and 0.5 km from 6th October & 15 May Bridge Link. It also features a library and a flat screen TV together with bureau de change, a safe deposit box and a vending machine.

This venue is 1 km away from the centre of Cairo. The hostel's location is close to Gemayka. Soliman Pasha Fruits Juice pampers guests with Mediterranean and Egyptian dishes and lies within 50 metres of the property. Tahrir Square is located nearby.

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7
Good
122 Reviews

Cairo City Center Hostel

📍 14 Champollion Street, Talaat Harab

From 18$

Located 450 metres from Sadat underground station, Cairo City Center Hotel features free self parking and a restaurant.

The Egyptian Mosque of Al-Azhar is 2.3 km from hotel, while the medieval Islamic - era fortification "Cairo Citadel" is 3 km away. City centre of Cairo is less than 1 km away. Offering Middle Eastern and Egyptian dishes, Koshary Abou Tarek is a 5-minute walk away. This property is located a short distance from the cable-stayed 6th October Bridge.

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5.2
Good
10 Reviews

One Season Hostel Cairo

📍 7 Elfadl St,Tallat Harb St

From 8$

The venue is located 2 km from the centre of Cairo and only 0.9 km from the famous Egyptian Antiquities Museum.

This accommodation is about 5 minutes' walk from MASHRABIA Gallery. The hostel's location is close to Townhouse Gallery. Guests will find Felfela restaurant within a 5-minute walk. Garden City is located a few minutes' drive from the property.

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7.8
Very good
287 Reviews

Azar Boutique Hotel

📍 09 Adly Street

From 24$

The property is 1.4 km from the famous Egyptian Antiquities Museum and 0.4 km from Talat Harb.

Due to its great location, Azar Boutique Hotel ensures proximity to Downtown Cairo. It is located a 20-minute walk from city centre. Eish + Malh and Zulu South African Restaurant with delectable delicacies are 100 metres away. The Egyptian Koshari Abu Tarek Restaurant is placed next to the property.

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9
Excellent
423 Reviews

Freedom Hostel

📍 6 Bank Masr Street

From 8$

The hostel is only 1.3 km from the famous Egyptian Antiquities Museum. Other facilities offered at the property include currency exchange, a luggage room and a cash machine.

The venue provides a prime location within 2.3 km of the 187m - high Cairo Tower. The city centre can be reached within a 15-minute walk. Felfela restaurant with Middle Eastern and Egyptian cuisine is at a distance of 550 metres. The hostel is next to Talat Harb and Cairo Stock Exchange.

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7.4
Good
184 Reviews

Grand Agor Hotel Cairo

📍 15 Sherif Street

From 30$

Grand Agor Hotel offers cosy accommodation only 1.2 km from the famous Egyptian Antiquities Museum.

This venue is 2 km away from the centre of Cairo. The free - standing concrete Cairo Tower is about 25 minutes' walk away. A variety of dishes are served in Felfela and Koshari al-Tahrir, which are only 7 minutesโ€™ walk away. The hostel is set in the vicinity of Downtown Cairo.

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7.2
Good
772 Reviews

City Hotel

📍 Down Town, 162 El-Tahrir Square, Bab Al Louq, Abdeen, Cairo Governorate 4280120, Egypt

From 14$

The property is located 0.9 km from the famous Egyptian Antiquities Museum and 1 km from Cairo city centre. Guests can take advantage of a barber shop and a restaurant on the premises.

The nearest airport is Cairo International, 25 km from City Hotel. It will take about 20 minutes to walk to Opera house Cairo. Crystal Bakery restaurant is 5 minutesโ€™ walk away. Tahrir Square is also set within easy reach.

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6.8
Good
82 Reviews

Travelers House Hostel

📍 43 Sherief Street, 4Th Floor

From 19$

The hostel is located a 5-minute walk to Miami cinema, close to Downtown Cairo.

This property is about 25 minutes' walk from the free-standing concrete Cairo Tower. The city centre can be reached within a 20-minute walk. Gad restaurant is situated 100 metres away. Tahrir Square is located a few minutes' drive from the venue.

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8.3
Very good
2571 Reviews

Comfort Inn Giza

📍 Emro Al Kais 12, 2Nd Floor

From 68$

Pyramids of Giza is located 1.1 km from the venue and Pyramid of Hetepheres I is approximately 0.4 km away. Guests are welcome to use free self-parking and a patio available on site.

Set in Giza district, the accommodation is also close to the limestone Great Sphinx of Giza Statue. The hostel's location is close to Sphinx Temple. Offering a variety of dishes, First Class and Koshary Hekaya are just about 175 metres away. The ancient wooden Khufu Ship is located a few minutes' drive from the property.

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7.7
Very good
149 Reviews

Australian Deluxe Hostel

📍 23 Abd El-Khalik Tharwat, Cairo, Eg

From 25$

The venue is 1.8 km from the Egyptian Mosque of Al-Azhar and 1.2 km from Tahrir Square.

Located a 5-minute walk from Gamal AbdAlNasser underground station, the hostel is set close to Downtown Cairo. City centre of Cairo is less than 2 km away. Guests can enjoy Middle Eastern and Egyptian cuisine offered in Felfela, which is about 550 metres away. Gemayka is placed next to the property.

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Cairo Hostels FAQ
What hostels in Cairo city centre are the best?
If you're searching for a centrally-located hostel, try Egyptian Night Hostel rating: 6.4/10, situated in the centre of Cairo offering concierge service, board games and 24-hour front desk.
What are the best budget hostels to rent in Cairo?
For a budget Cairo stay, check Wake Up! Hostel rating: 8.2/10 and Ramses Palace Hostel rating: 7.8/10 with room rates from 16US$ and 10US$ per night.
What are the best youth Cairo hostels?
Students and budget travellers to Cairo could stay at Rotana Palace Hostel with rooms at 33US$ or Ramses II Hostel with rates from 16US$ per night.

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