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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, 1,477 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
Albína
From
Iceland
Mohamed was a great host, took care of everything and was very responsible. The location is great, I enjoyed the view and everything.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,093 reviews
Price from
US$39.02
1 night, 2 adults

Cecilia Hostel

Cairo

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.

S
Sam
From
Belgium
very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful staff!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,287 reviews
Price from
US$36.45
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.

m
memgnan
From
Hong Kong
fantastic hotel, they show full respect and professional service to you. Cozy space. And whatever you lost in there, they can be helpful to find it back.Nice!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 206 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.

K
Kevin Ortmann
From
Argentina
We received a warm welcome, with snacks. The place was easy to find. Inside is beautiful, clean, organized and comfortable. Great breakfast, and the receptionist, she was very nice all the time, predisposed to help us and sympathetic. The place is well-located.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 189 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.

D
Daria
From
United States
Our stay at DAR Pyramids View Inn - Rooftop was truly unforgettable! My sister and I traveled to Egypt with high expectations, and this place exceeded them in every way. From the moment we arrived, the staff welcomed us with such warmth that we immediately felt at home. They treated us like family, always checking in to make sure we had everything we needed. The View – Absolutely Breathtaking Nothing could have prepared us for the stunning rooftop terrace. We’ve seen pictures, but standing there in person, watching the Pyramids of Giza right in front of us, was surreal. Every morning, we enjoyed a delicious breakfast while gazing at these ancient wonders, and at night, we watched the light show right from the rooftop. It felt like a dream! Comfort & Cleanliness The rooms were spotless and so comfortable. The beds were soft, and after long days of exploring Cairo and Giza, it was a relief to return to such a cozy space. Our room had a view of the pyramids, which made waking up every morning even more magical. The bathroom was super clean, and everything felt modern and well-maintained. Incredible Hospitality The best part of our stay was the people. The staff and management at DAR Pyramids View Inn are some of the kindest people we’ve ever met. They went out of their way to arrange tours, recommend places to eat, and even help us with transportation. It’s rare to find this level of care and attention in a hotel, and we were truly grateful for it. A Stay We’ll Never Forget Leaving was the hardest part. DAR Pyramids View Inn felt like a home away from home, and we can’t wait to return. If you’re visiting Egypt, don’t think twice—stay here! It’s a place that makes you feel like family while giving you one of the most incredible views in the world. Thank you to everyone at DAR Pyramids View Inn for making our trip so special. We’ll cherish these memories forever!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 330 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, 412 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.

L
Lee
From
Australia
This was a perfect place to end our stay in Egypt. We wished we stayed here during our first days in Cairo we were that impressed. Right from the (very early) start, the staff were kind, helpful, and went above and beyond to help us. The room was ideal, with great views of Cairo, and a location that is difficult to beat. Highly recommend staying here and do take the advice for restaurants to eat at, the food was very good!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 476 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.

s
shaqiri
From
Switzerland
My stay in the hotel was amazing The hotel was clean the staff were helpful and the location was great I recommend it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 121 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.

E
EUNME
From
South Korea
helpful staffs good breakfast close to pyramid nice view in looftop
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 271 reviews
Price from
US$34.43
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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,836 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 252 reviews

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Sun Hostel Cairo

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 201 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, 277 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

Rotana Palace Suites

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 617 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$92 per night

City Hotel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 957 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

Panorama New City

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 370 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 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 231 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, 155 reviews

Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Isis Hostel 2 is located in Cairo, 500 metres from Tahrir Square.

From US$30.78 per night

Abdeen Cairo Hostel

Cairo
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 273 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

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, 3,836 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$56.93 per night

Cairo Hub

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 394 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, 1,329 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$102.87 per night

Golden Hotel Cairo

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 251 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$31.30 per night

Egyptian Night Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 437 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

Dahab Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews

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

From US$32.22 per night

Champollion Hostel

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 707 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$51.52 per night

Hathor House

Cairo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 834 reviews

Hathor House is set in Cairo, within 2.6 km of Cairo Tower and 2.9 km of El Hussien Mosque.

From US$92 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, 1,249 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

Marhaba Inn Hostel

Cairo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 71 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,220 reviews

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

From US$63.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 100 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
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, 252 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.

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

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$51.75
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 121 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$56.93
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 603 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, 584 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$55.39
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,477 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 9.0
Superb - 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