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Boasting a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Madina Hostel is situated in Cairo, 300 metres from Tahrir Square. The property is around 500 metres from The Egyptian Museum, 1.9 km from Cairo Tower and 3.5 km from Al-Azhar Mosque. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

Location, friendly staff, super breakfast and comfortable stay

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9.2
Superb
1,346 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Tahrir Square Hostel is set in Cairo, 100 metres from Tahrir Square. The property is located 500 metres from The Egyptian Museum, 1.6 km from Cairo Tower and 3.6 km from Al-Azhar Mosque. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

Superb location. The staff are excellent. Thank you.

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9.2
Superb
1,184 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

Situated in Cairo, 400 metres from Tahrir Square, Champollion Hostel offers air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge. The property is set 500 metres from The Egyptian Museum, 2.8 km from Cairo Tower and 3.3 km from Al-Azhar Mosque. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

Superb location for the price, right in the centre of downtown Cairo. The staff were very friendly and helpful every step of the way. Breakfast was freshly made for you everyday by the staff and you could refill your water bottles for free as well. It was fairly quiet at night since we were on the top floor (7th) and we had no issues despite being in downtown Cairo where the honking from cars is just continuous.

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9.3
Superb
361 reviews
Price from
£41
per night

The hostel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a dishwasher, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. A seating area is provided in the rooms, while certain rooms are fitted with a game console. At Rihana pyramids view rooms have bed linen and towels.

The hosts are really amazing, they helped us with everything during our stay and were very easy to reach. They recommended food places and helped us order some great food. Best hosts we’ve ever encountered! The property is also very clean, the furniture is nice & modern, there is also a fridge. The WiFi was decent. ADVICE: ask the hosts to pick you up from the airport! the location has no signs and you need someone who knows where it is to find it. The closest is found on Google by ‘Egy Pyramids View’ name. If you cannot find, just call/message the hosts and they will pick you up quickly. Once you know where it is, it’s easy.

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9
Superb
132 reviews
Price from
£20
per night

All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a shower and a wardrobe. The hostel offers certain rooms that include city views, and each room includes a private bathroom with a bath. At Life Pyramids Inn all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Host is very helpful and nice, he will give honest advise and even help me from a uber scammer.

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9.7
Exceptional
924 reviews
Price from
£45
per night

Set within 2.3 km of Al-Azhar Mosque and 1.4 km of The Egyptian Museum, Oh! Cairo Hostel provides rooms in Cairo. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.3 km from Tahrir Square.

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10
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

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 lounge. The property is set 1.3 km from The Egyptian Museum, 2.4 km from Al-Azhar Mosque and 2.5 km from El Hussien Mosque. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests.

The location was amazing and the room was nice and clean.

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9.8
Exceptional
18 reviews
Price from
£28
per night

Located in Cairo and within less than 1 km of Great Sphinx, 4 Pyramids inn features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 2 km from Giza Pyramids, 15 km from Cairo Tower and 16 km from Mosque of Ibn Tulun. Mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha is 17 km from the hostel and Al-Azhar Mosque is 18 km away.

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10
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

At the hostel, every room comes with a wardrobe. Heaven Hostel provides certain units that include a safety deposit box, and every room is fitted with a private bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer. All units at the accommodation feature air conditioning and a desk.

It’s very nice hostel it new one I love to stay in that hotel and amr Emad is amazing it’s helped me to go to the Giza and Ashrf it’s really good man and He received me from the airport with the handsome face 😊

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9.3
Superb
30 reviews
Price from
£56
per night

Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet, all rooms at the hostel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms are fitted with a seating area. At The Heaven Pyramids the rooms include bed linen and towels.

It has amazing view friendly staff clean rooms fast wifi it was very good place

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10
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

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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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  • Champollion Hostel
    Budget options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 361 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

  • Life Pyramids Inn
    Budget options available
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 924 reviews

    Boasting a bar, Life Pyramids Inn offers rooms in Cairo, 600 metres from Great Sphinx and 5 km from Giza Pyramids. Featuring room service, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace.

    Mohamed and his family are so so laid back and friendly. Very refreshing!

  • Space Hostel
    Budget options available
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 18 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
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 30 reviews

    Set within 1.4 km of The Egyptian Museum and 2.3 km of Mosque of Ibn Tulun, Heaven Hostel offers rooms in Cairo.

    Lit confortable, chambre propre et moderne, douche impeccable.

  • Rotana Pyramids View
    Budget options available
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 18 reviews

    Conveniently located in the Giza district of Cairo, Rotana Pyramids View is set 1.9 km from Great Sphinx, 1.7 km from Giza Pyramids and 13 km from Cairo Tower.

    The view of the pyramids is amazing! The room is very nice!

  • Pyramids Orion inn
    Budget options available
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 15 reviews

    Attractively set in the Giza district of Cairo, Pyramids Orion inn is situated 1.8 km from Great Sphinx, 4.3 km from Giza Pyramids and 13 km from Cairo Tower.

    Beautiful hotel, cleanliness and amazing view of the pyramids

  • Gardenia Apartment Pyramids View
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 14 reviews

    Located in Cairo, 1.9 km from Great Sphinx, Gardenia Apartment Pyramids View provides accommodation with a terrace, free private parking and a bar.

    Really everything is very nice and the view from the top roof

  • Museum Plaza
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,347 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.

    Situated center of the city and really helpful good staff

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

  • Oh ! Cairo Hostel
    Central location
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews

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

    المكان رائع وهاءئ جدا وقريب جدا من كل المعالم السياحيه وانصح بلتجربه

  • Cairo Hub
    Central location
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 29 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.

    已经入住第二次,地理位置优越,每一个床铺都有一扇门,私密性很好,仿佛住在单人间里,前台热情有想法……总之太棒了

  • Tahrir Square Hostel
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,184 reviews

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

    Lula and Dua are the best people I have met Super helpful

  • Madina Hostel
    Central location
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,346 reviews

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

    Staffs are very friendly and the breakfast was very nice.

  • Cairo de casa hostel
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 10 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

  • Heritage Hostel Cairo
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,036 reviews

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

    Everything was good. Good reception staff and clean hostel

  • Hathor House
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 475 reviews

    Set within 2.6 km of Cairo Tower and 2.8 km of El Hussien Mosque, Hathor House features rooms in Cairo.

    Clean and tidy and the staff are very nice and respectful

  • Paris east
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 357 reviews

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

    nouran& mariam &youcef &samar and habiba are very nice kind

  • Freedom Hostel
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 645 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!

  • Holy Sheet Hostel
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,403 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)

  • Golden Star Hostel
    Central location
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 498 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

  • Rhala Hostel Egypt
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 74 reviews

    Situated in Cairo, within 700 metres of Tahrir Square and less than 1 km of The Egyptian Museum, Rhala Hostel Egypt provides a shared lounge.

    The staff Sami, Omer, Noor, Ibrahim were very helpful !

  • Wake Up! Cairo Hostel
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 709 reviews

    Steps from the Egyptian Museum, a comfortable hostel with views of the River Nile. Public transport is within walking distance. You can arrive at any time of day. Rooms at Wake Up!

    Great location Freindly staff Good breakfast Nice view

  • Cheers Hostel
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 385 reviews

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

    location, friendliness of staff, comfy mattresses, strong powerful showers

  • ABDEEN HOSTEL
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 104 reviews

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

    اشكر الأستاذ أحمد بالاستقبال كان شخص مميز جدا في أستقبالي

  • Tourist palace
    Central location
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 28 reviews

    Tourist palace features rooms in Cairo near Tahrir Square and The Egyptian Museum. The property is around 2.3 km from Al-Azhar Mosque, 2.4 km from El Hussien Mosque and 2.7 km from Cairo Tower.

    Thanks a lot for your hospitality😍 Merci Marco and Meryem!

  • Cecilia Hostel
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,052 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.

    Amazing hosts and best hostle breakfast I’ve ever had

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

    Located in Cairo, 1 km from Tahrir Square, New Abdeen palace hostel provides accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Location and the services all the stuff here are very friendly

  • Osiris Hotel Cairo
    Central location
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 482 reviews

    Located in Downtown Cairo, Osiris Hotel is just a 500 metres walk from the Egyptian Museum. It offers free Wi-Fi in public areas and a roof-top terrace that offers views of downtown Cairo.

    Nice location and very helping and friendly staff.

  • Lucky Hostel
    Central location
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 334 reviews

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

    Staff very helpul, room very good size, good light.

  • Nour Hostel
    Central location
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 664 reviews

    Perfectly situated in the heart of Cairo, Brothers Hostel offers affordable accommodation with free Wi-Fi. All rooms at Brothers Hostel are air conditioned and the front desk is open 24-hrs.

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

  • The Australian Hostel
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 410 reviews

    Located in the heart of downtown Cairo, The Australian Hostel is a 10-minute walk from the Egyptian Museum and 15 minutes' walk from the bus station.

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

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

    Located in Cairo Downtown, Berlin Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with private balconies.Nearby shopping restaurants and coffee shops are within a walking distance.

    Superbe location and view. Very clean and modern appartements.

  • New Midtown
    Central location
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 796 reviews

    Located in Cairo, 1.1 km from Tahrir Square, New Midtown provides accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    staff very helpful & friendly, breakfast was varied each morning

  • Rotana Palace Suites
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 152 reviews

    Rotana Palace Suites is set in Cairo, within 3.2 km of Mosque of Ibn Tulun and 3.8 km of El Hussien Mosque.

    الرسيبشن متعاونين جداً ومحبين لعملهم ومحترمون جداً

  • Castle Hostel
    Central location
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 719 reviews

    Enjoy magical views across Cairo and the River Nile from the cosy lounge of this 2-star hotel – a perfect base from which to discover this amazing city.

    Hostel is amazing. People are amazing. Feeling like home.

  • Cairo House Hostel
    Central location
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 435 reviews

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

    Super friendly staff, delicious breakfast on the terrace.

  • Up Town Hotel
    Central location
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,095 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.

    Location was great for museum.Cairo Tower & the Nile

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  • Horus Guest House Pyramids View
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,280 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.

    People are really nice and helping , view amazing

  • THE GEM VIEW BOUTIQUE
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 18 reviews

    Set in Cairo and with Giza Pyramids reachable within 3.3 km, THE GEM VIEW BOUTIQUE offers concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

    The hotel is very clean and hotel staff is very helpful

  • Cheops Pyramids Inn
    No credit card needed
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 21 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Cheops Pyramids Inn is situated in Giza in front of the entrance of Gate of Pyramids and Sphinx. Free private parking is available on site.

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

  • Elite Grand City
    No credit card needed
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 121 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

  • Tourist Palace Hotel
    No credit card needed
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 105 reviews

    Tourist Palace Hotel is situated in Cairo, within 1.2 km of The Egyptian Museum and 2.7 km of Cairo Tower.

    Excellent accommodation at the hotel, very good services

  • Palace Court
    No credit card needed
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 169 reviews

    Conveniently set in the Downtown Cairo district of Cairo, Palace Court is located less than 1 km from Tahrir Square, a 11-minute walk from The Egyptian Museum and 2.3 km from Cairo Tower.

    stuff was very good and helpful and view was great

  • happy life hostel
    No credit card needed
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 307 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, happy life hostel is set in Cairo, 1.5 km from Tahrir Square.

    الموقع ممتاذ المكان نظيف جدا ومرتب الاستقبال رائع

  • My place agata Hostel
    No credit card needed
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 175 reviews

    Situated within 1.8 km of Tahrir Square and 1.5 km of The Egyptian Museum, My place agata Hostel offers rooms in Cairo.

    مكان جيد جدا مقابل المال صطاف ممتاز ومعامله محترمه جدا

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Hostels that guests love in Cairo

  • Avg. price/night: £18.23
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 645 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: £30.34
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 145 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: £30.34
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 145 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: £51.29
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,346 reviews
    Great location, very clean, best breakfast and the best hostel beds!
    Mira
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £12.18
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 107 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: £13.98
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,052 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: £160.76
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 11,194 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: £45.04
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 132 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
  • Avg. price/night: £30.56
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 975 reviews
    The best hostel in whole Cairo!!! It’s central, cheap, friendly, clean with a great breakfast and has the best people working there. Aya and the guys made our staying special. We are surely coming back here. All recommendations to this wonderful place.
    Bojana
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £51.29
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,346 reviews
    ONE of the best hostels I have stayed at. Friendly staff -the guys are SUPER! GOOD breakfast - Coffee/Tea always available- GREAT location in downtown - COMFORTABLE rooms. THE BEST PLACE TO STAY IN CAIRO
    Katerina_Kosma89
    Family with young children

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