Situated in Cairo, Dahab Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is set 500 metres from Tahrir Square, 600 metres from The Egyptian Museum and 2.8 km from Cairo Tower. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hostel, the rooms include a balcony with a city view. All rooms at Dahab Hostel are fitted with a shared bathroom and bed linen. Vegetarian and vegan breakfast options are available at the accommodation. Speaking Arabic, German, English and Spanish, staff are willing to help at any time of the day at the reception. El Hussien Mosque is 3.3 km from Dahab Hostel, while Al-Azhar Mosque is 3.3 km away. Cairo International Airport is 16 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Cairo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
3 single beds
3 single beds
4 single beds
4 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Cairo

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Viktorija
    Lithuania Lithuania
    Staff was very friendly and helpful. Cheap, small tasty breakfast.
  • Tanita
    Germany Germany
    The location of the Hostel in the middle of Downtown Cairo is great to do trips by Uber or Metro. It is located on a roof top on the 7th floor, which makes it feel like an oasis in between the busy streets. It is great to rest in the many seating...
  • Christina
    Norway Norway
    Extremely nice staff, very helpful, the guys at the reception are the best, and the ladies in the background make a great breakfast and keep everything very clean. The bathrooms get cleaned several times a day. Lots of security with cameras and...
  • Nicola
    Italy Italy
    Excellent staff at the front desk, very friendly and helpful. The cleaning is done daily by the housekeeping team, ensuring the place is always tidy. The bathrooms are relatively new and well-maintained. The location is outstanding, right in the...
  • Mudafer
    Iraq Iraq
    It was perfect, perrrfect. I stayed for 3 days, the staff was very nice the rooftoop was amazing the room was good and the whole place had a "vibe" that I absolutely loved.
  • Lindon
    Australia Australia
    There was so much to like about Dahab Hostel, especially the staff! The boys at the front desk were absolutely amazing. They pretty much planned our whole stay (5 nights) and organised every tour for us at a very cost friendly price. Definitely...
  • Sofia
    Morocco Morocco
    I stayed there for 2 weeks and loved it. The staff is really helpful, the hostel is conveniently located and the rooftop is a great place to watch a beautiful sunset and unwind after a day in the city.
  • W
    Wassim
    Lebanon Lebanon
    it was very nice, and the crew was gentle & friendly. the location was perfect and easy to get them in general, it was a good experience and for sure I will choose Dahab hostel next visit thank you
  • Phoebe
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything you would want in a hostel. The 24hr reception desk was a lovely resource and the team had great recommendations and were able to help with organising drivers etc. The location is central for Cairo and you are able to walk around the...
  • Maria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were lovely and friendly and helped with printing off my boarding pass as well as lots of other questions I had. Location is very good and near the museum, Tahir Square and the Go Bus terminal. Shared bathrooms were clean and the laundry...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Dahab Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Laundry
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • City view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Movie nights
  • Evening entertainment

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs US$2 per day.

    Reception services

    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Pet bowls
    • Pet basket
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Air conditioning
    • Wake-up service
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by elevator

    Languages spoken

    • Arabic
    • German
    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules
    Dahab Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00
    Check-out
    Until 12:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    FAQs about Dahab Hostel

    • Guests staying at Dahab Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.7).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
    • The prices at Dahab Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Dahab Hostel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Dahab Hostel is 500 yards from the centre of Cairo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Dahab Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Evening entertainment
      • Movie nights