African House Hostel offers budget accommodation and a friendly atmosphere in the heart of downtown Cairo, 3 minutes’ walk from Ramses Train Station and 12 minutes from the Egyptian Museum. Occupying a 19th-century building with high ceilings and original wooden floors, African House Hostel has plenty of period character. At the African House Hostel you can choose from its 16 spacious, private double and triple rooms – some with en suite and some with shared bathroom facilities. Breakfast is included in the room rate and free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. The 24-hour reception allows you to come and go as you please. Cairo’s fascinating markets, famous historical sites and vibrant nightlife are there for you to explore.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 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 8.8

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
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No credit card needed. All options are bookable without a credit card.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.0
Cleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.1
Value for money
7.9
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
6.4
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Property surroundings

Facilities of African House Hostel

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry
  • Lift
  • Daily housekeeping
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
View
  • City view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Movie nights
  • Evening entertainment
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Games room
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
  • Valet parking
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
Safety & security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Wake-up service
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • German
  • English
  • French

House rules

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

Check-in

From 12:00

Check-out

Until 11:30

 

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 8 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Pets are not allowed.

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform African House Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about African House Hostel

  • Check-in at African House Hostel is from 12:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

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

    • Games room
    • Evening entertainment
    • Movie nights
    • Horse riding

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

  • African House Hostel is 1 miles from the centre of Cairo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.