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Madina Hostel, hotel in Cairo

Boasting a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Madina Hostel is situated in Cairo, 300 metres from Tahrir Square.

Great location, amazing staff, very comfortable bed!
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
1,503 reviews
Price from
£41.23
1 night, 2 adults
Tahrir Square Hostel, hotel in Cairo

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

Staffs were great, breakfast even more amazing. They even helped keep the luggage for you. Definitely coming back here again.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
1,324 reviews
Price from
£36.01
1 night, 2 adults
Life Pyramids Inn, hotel in Cairo

Located in Cairo, within 600 metres of Great Sphinx and 5 km of Giza Pyramids, Life Pyramids Inn features a bar. Featuring room service, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace.

The staff were very welcoming, the meals were delicious and the roof top views of Giza pyramids were exceptional.
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
1,137 reviews
Price from
£51.25
1 night, 2 adults
Space Hostel, hotel in 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...

The staff of the Space Hostel is super nice! They made jokes with our kids and made us feel at home. We booked an excursion to Alexandria and had to leave by 7AM. They provided us with breakfast at 6.30 even though breakfast doesn't officially start until 8AM. Our kids really liked the cool blue lights under our beds. The room was comfy, bathroom looked new. Also, there was a lot less noise (honking from cars, music blasting, screaming) than in any other hotel we stayed at during our 2,5 weeks in Egypt, including some fancy way more expensive places. The location is convenient, just 15 minute walk to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. Highly recommended.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
212 reviews
Price from
£63.36
1 night, 2 adults
Heaven Hostel, hotel in Cairo

Heaven Hostel is located in Cairo, within less than 1 km of Tahrir Square and a 17-minute walk of The Egyptian Museum.

We liked the hotel! It is close to the metro and some attractions can be reached on foot. There are several supermarkets and banks for currency exchange near the building. The 11th floor offers a great view of the city, and it is not noisy at night. The room has a TV with YouTube, air conditioner, refrigerator, shower gel. Breakfasts, although the same every day, are quite filling. The staff is very friendly, always ready to help with any problem. Many thanks to the hotel for a wonderful time in Cairo!
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
228 reviews
Price from
£45.79
1 night, 2 adults
Champollion Hostel, hotel in Cairo

Situated in Cairo, 400 metres from Tahrir Square, Champollion Hostel offers air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

The hostel is very nice, centrally located in a very safe neighbourhood. The staff was pleasant and helpful.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
509 reviews
Price from
£26.09
1 night, 2 adults
Nile x hostel, hotel in Cairo

Located in Cairo, Nile x hostel features a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Scored 10
10
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
7 reviews
Price from
£50.31
1 night, 2 adults
Rehana Pyramids Hotel, hotel in Cairo

Attractively located in the Giza district of Cairo, Rehana Pyramids Hotel is situated 500 metres from Great Sphinx, 1.4 km from Giza Pyramids and 15 km from Cairo Tower.

The hotel has been recently renovated and is relatively new.
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
16 reviews
Price from
£41.93
1 night, 2 adults
Pyramids Nights Hostel, hotel in Cairo

Set in Cairo, within 3.4 km of Great Sphinx and 13 km of Cairo Tower, Pyramids Nights Hostel provides free WiFi throughout the property.

I think this is the best hotel in Cairo in terms of price and quality. Very nice staff, amazing room, delicious breakfast. Clean and cozy both in the room and throughout the hotel. Convenient location. Nearby other shops, cafes and ATMs.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
12 reviews
Price from
£13.50
1 night, 2 adults
Superior Pyramids Inn, hotel in Cairo

Well set in the Giza district of Cairo, Superior Pyramids Inn is located 2.5 km from Giza Pyramids, 3.5 km from Great Sphinx and 12 km from Cairo Tower.

Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
59 reviews
Price from
£67.09
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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  • Madina Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 1,503 reviews

    Boasting a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Madina Hostel is situated in Cairo, 300 metres from Tahrir Square.

    Great location, amazing staff, very comfortable bed!

  • Space Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 212 reviews

    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...

    The space in the room, the breakfast and the shower

  • Heaven Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 228 reviews

    Heaven Hostel is located in Cairo, within less than 1 km of Tahrir Square and a 17-minute walk of The Egyptian Museum.

    It’s a very nice hotel. And the workers here are so kind. I love here!

  • Cairo Hub
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 224 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.

    It's my second stay. Love the cosy and warm environment 🙂

  • Champollion Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 509 reviews

    Situated in Cairo, 400 metres from Tahrir Square, Champollion Hostel offers air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

    Guys at the front desk are so friendly and helpful it's a delight

  • Nile x hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 7 reviews

    Located in Cairo, Nile x hostel features a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

  • Rehana Pyramids Hotel
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 16 reviews

    Attractively located in the Giza district of Cairo, Rehana Pyramids Hotel is situated 500 metres from Great Sphinx, 1.4 km from Giza Pyramids and 15 km from Cairo Tower.

    Vista dalla terrazza sulle piramidi fantastica Disponibilità per ogni richiesta

  • Superior Pyramids Inn
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 59 reviews

    Well set in the Giza district of Cairo, Superior Pyramids Inn is located 2.5 km from Giza Pyramids, 3.5 km from Great Sphinx and 12 km from Cairo Tower.

    The location, the ambience the staff. All of it was perfect

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Cairo

  • paris east rooms
    Central location
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 1 review

    Located within 1 km of Tahrir Square and 1.2 km of The Egyptian Museum, paris east rooms offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

  • Revento DownTown Inn
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    Revento DownTown Inn is set in Cairo, within 1.3 km of Tahrir Square and 2.3 km of Al-Azhar Mosque.

    Cleanliness was wonderful, the staff members were very helpful and of course the location was fantastic

  • Calma Hotel
    Central location
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 4 reviews

    Calma Hotel is located in Cairo and features a shared lounge. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

    everything was fine people are so friendly room is all cleaned all the atmosphere was fall in love and amazing

  • Life Pyramids Inn
    Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 1,137 reviews

    Located in Cairo, within 600 metres of Great Sphinx and 5 km of Giza Pyramids, Life Pyramids Inn features a bar. Featuring room service, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace.

    Staff are extremely friendly and always will to help.

  • Freedom Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 672 reviews

    This hostel is located in central Cairo, just 200 metres from the famous Talat Harb Square. It offers spacious and air-conditioned rooms, a small guest kitchen and a 24-hour reception.

    Low cost hostel, does the job for a night, shukran!

  • Heritage Hostel Cairo
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,170 reviews

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

    Best place in Cairo wonderful people nice smiles and perfect location

  • Hathor House
    Central location
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 664 reviews

    Hathor House is set in Cairo, within 2.6 km of Cairo Tower and 2.8 km of El Hussien Mosque.

    Clean spacious rooms, good location. Room breakfast.

  • Rhala Hostel Egypt
    Central location
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 214 reviews

    Boasting a shared lounge, Rhala Hostel Egypt offers accommodation in Cairo, 700 metres from Tahrir Square and less than 1 km from The Egyptian Museum.

    Nice facilities, clean, comfortable. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful.

  • Cairo de casa hostel
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 23 reviews

    Cairo de casa hostel is located in Cairo, 2.5 km from Cairo Tower and 2.6 km from El Hussien Mosque.

    Ottima accoglienza personale gentilissimo e disponibile

  • Holy Sheet Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,369 reviews

    Located in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within less than 600 meters, Holy Sheet Hostel features concierge services, rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a garden.

    Great Staff, well located in a safe area (24/7)

  • Paris east
    Central location
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 470 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Paris east is located in Cairo, 1 km from Tahrir Square.

    家的感覺🍀 The ambience and cleanness. The hospitality of friendly staffs.

  • Cairo Casa Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 23 reviews

    Cairo Casa Hostel is set in Cairo, within 1.2 km of The Egyptian Museum and 2.3 km of Al-Azhar Mosque.

    Localisation parfaite proche aux café et restaurant

  • OH! Cairo Pharaoh Hostel
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 400 reviews

    Set within 2.3 km of Al-Azhar Mosque and 1.4 km of The Egyptian Museum, OH! Cairo Pharaoh Hostel provides rooms in Cairo.

    Good for stay at downtown and feel like Egyptian life

  • Dahab Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 76 reviews

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

    Staff was very friendly and helpful. Cheap, small tasty breakfast.

  • Minerva Grand Hostel Cairo
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 34 reviews

    Minerva Grand Hostel Cairo is set in Cairo, within 2.4 km of Al-Azhar Mosque and 1.3 km of The Egyptian Museum.

    المكان جميل وطاقم العمل ممتازين وخدومين ولا يبخلوا بأي معلومة للمساعدة

  • Golden Star Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 482 reviews

    Set in Cairo, 1 km from Tahrir Square, Golden Star Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms and a terrace.

    The room was really nice, good location and personal

  • Cecilia Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,223 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.

    Clean, comfortable and great location! The best staff team ever!

  • Wake Up! Cairo Hostel
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 622 reviews

    Situated in Cairo, 800 metres from Tahrir Square, Wake Up! Cairo Hostel provides air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

    Great place in Cairo, amazing location to move around.

  • Abdeen Cairo Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 116 reviews

    Located in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within 1.1 km, Abdeen Cairo Hostel provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

    الجروب القائم على المكان وخاصة عبدالله و احمد جابر

  • Cheers Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 401 reviews

    Situated in Cairo, 1.1 km from Tahrir Square, Cheers Hostel features a shared lounge and views of the city.

    The friendlyness of the staff and the central location

  • New Abdeen palace hostel
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 245 reviews

    Located in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within 1 km, New Abdeen palace hostel provides a tour desk, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

    Location and the services all the stuff here are very friendly

  • Tourist palace
    Central location
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 56 reviews

    Set within 1.1 km of Tahrir Square and 2.3 km of Al-Azhar Mosque, Tourist palace features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

    Gentillesse du personnel Chambre spacieuse et propre

  • Lucky Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 523 reviews

    Set in Cairo, 1.1 km from Tahrir Square, Lucky Hostel provides accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking and a bar.

    Clean, very nice staff, great location, spacious room

  • Nour Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 720 reviews

    Set in Cairo, within 1.1 km of Tahrir Square and 2.3 km of Al-Azhar Mosque, Nour Hostel features a shared lounge.

    Everything was perfect...location, staff, price...coming again!!!

  • The Australian Hostel
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 671 reviews

    Located in Cairo, 1.3 km from Tahrir Square, The Australian Hostel features air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

    Lovely room, clean bathroom,a good basic place to stay.

  • Cheops Pyramids Inn
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 23 reviews

    Set in Cairo, 500 metres from Great Sphinx, Cheops Pyramids Inn offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Die Tour mit dem Auto zu Saqqaro, Memphis, Giza Pyramide.

  • Museum Plaza
    Central location
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,386 reviews

    Attractively set in the Downtown Cairo district of Cairo, Museum Plaza is situated 3.4 km from Al-Azhar Mosque, 3.8 km from El Hussien Mosque and 4.7 km from Mosque of Ibn Tulun.

    Very good place, staff was great, breakfast very good.

  • Berlin Hotel
    Central location
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 503 reviews

    Located in Cairo, less than 1 km from Tahrir Square, Berlin Hotel features a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar.

    Such kind people at this hotel! And ideal location

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  • 4 Pyramids Inn
    No credit card needed
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 37 reviews

    4 Pyramids Inn features free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Cairo. The accommodation offers a ski pass sales point, as well as a bar and ski-to-door access.

    Habitacion moderna, con aire muy buena y economica

  • Great Pyramid Inn
    No credit card needed
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 3,766 reviews

    Situated a 5-minute walk from the the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, Great pyramid inn offers views of the 3 Pyramids from its spacious rooftop terrace and some rooms.

    The staff and the location especially the roof top

  • Horus Guest House Pyramids View
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,169 reviews

    Horus Guest House is a 2-minute walk from the entrance of Great Pyramids Of Giza and Sphinx. The guest house is 12 km from Mosque of Ibn Tulun. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property.

    Location is good. It is easy to access to the pyramid

  • Royal Home Hotel
    No credit card needed
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 104 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.

    موقع جميل و خدمه ممتازه واحترام من كل العاملين بالفندق و الغرف كويسه جدا ♥️♥️💯

  • Panorama New City
    No credit card needed
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 257 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.

    I highly recommend the hotel. Worth the price paid.

  • Elite Grand City
    No credit card needed
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 218 reviews

    Located within 300 metres of Tahrir Square and 800 metres of The Egyptian Museum, Elite Grand City provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

    you can go on foot to old egyptian museum the staff

  • Rotana Palace Suites
    No credit card needed
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 484 reviews

    Set within 3.2 km of Mosque of Ibn Tulun and 3.8 km of El Hussien Mosque, Rotana Palace Suites provides rooms in Cairo.

    The room was big and the air condition working good!

  • Palace Court
    No credit card needed
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 218 reviews

    Located in Cairo, within less than 1 km of Tahrir Square and a 11-minute walk of The Egyptian Museum, Palace Court offers a terrace.

    The room the central location the staff the balcony

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  • Avg. price/night: £27.02
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 23 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!
    Lauren
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £41.93
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 470 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.
    idamacela
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £36.52
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 672 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.
    LinasKK
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £34.64
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 151 reviews
    Quit room and everything around restaurant caffe sweets shop with cheap price street never sleep you can walk around the hostel 24 hours in the safe place with helpful staff (friends ) 24h reception working for help and smile
    Yoshihide
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £34.64
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 151 reviews
    I need new Chinese friend a lot out of my country and also friend from different country they do the best to help me to get best offers and cheapest prices Hostel offer got room with good price for food and services eslam help me to fell safe and comfortable stay
    JIALI
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £41.23
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 1,503 reviews
    Great location, very clean, best breakfast and the best hostel beds!
    Mira
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £11.46
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 139 reviews
    Really nice staff. The hotel feels safe even if the area isn’t the best. Recommends for a budget friendly option hostel.
    Pilorge
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £14.09
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,223 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.
    Emily
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £133.20
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 12,174 reviews
    Great location. The hotel is an oasis in the centre of Cairo, where we can be comfortable and safe, avoiding the noise of the city. Really clean and great staff. The breakfast buffet was excellent. Very cheap massages.
    RubenSantos
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £45.37
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 123 reviews
    Great location for walking to the Pyramids and the view from the room/reception was really nice. A bit of a way from Cairo centre but Ubers are cheap and convenient. Room was great, breakfast too. The owner and his wife were both lovely. Very good value for money. Surrounding area/building might not look great but we felt safe walking around there.
    David
    Young couple

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