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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.

Best location, nice staff!!Common place is cozy, The bed is very comfortable and clean, I strongly recommend for traveller!

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9.2
Superb
1,416 reviews
Price from
€ 12
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.

The owner is a really nice man. He helped me everything. A view of the Nile from the top of the building is magnificent. Meals are delicious and sufficient.

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9.2
Superb
1,216 reviews
Price from
€ 14
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.

They are simply awesome. The facilities are great, very comfortable and the staff is great! I would definitely recommend this place for your stay.

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9.3
Superb
388 reviews
Price from
€ 36
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.

Very close location Pyramids. Thanks for owners Yahya and Mahmoud

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9
Superb
138 reviews
Price from
€ 21
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.

location is perfrct,Muhammad is very nice!

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9.7
Exceptional
946 reviews
Price from
€ 51
per night

The hostel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Royal Golden Pyramids Inn every room includes bed linen and towels.

Great location, the view from the terrace really is amazing. The staff were great, very friendly and helpful. They switched our room to accommodate our little boy. Breakfast was large and really nice, Highly recommended.

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9.7
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
€ 37
per night

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. 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.

Clean and good place the owner Eslam amazing and helpful nice to stay there

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9.1
Superb
17 reviews
Price from
€ 11
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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9.3
Superb
46 reviews
Price from
€ 31
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.

Best apartment in Giza! Incredible experience and view of the pyramids from Sunrise to Sunset. Well connected with Cairo. Amazing staff and one of the best apartments in the area! If you are looking for an affordable, spacious a d high end apartment this is your place…very impressed as an overall. THE REAL GIZA EXPERIENCE! Very recommended.

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9.2
Superb
13 reviews
Price from
€ 11
per night

At the hostel, all rooms include a desk. 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. At the accommodation every room comes with bed linen and towels.

The staffs are there to help all the time. They made my stay comfortable. The room is clean. There’s hair dryer provided in the room.

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9.1
Superb
41 reviews
Price from
€ 32
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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  • Madina Hostel
    Budget options available
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,416 reviews

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

    The great location, nice staff and good taste breakfast.

  • Champollion Hostel
    Budget options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 388 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
     · 946 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!

  • Royal Golden Pyramids Inn
    Budget options available
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    Set in Cairo and with Great Sphinx reachable within 500 metres, Royal Golden Pyramids Inn offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace...

  • Space Hostel
    Budget options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 46 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
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 41 reviews

    Located within less than 1 km of Tahrir Square and a 17-minute walk of The Egyptian Museum, Heaven Hostel offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

    Buena ubicación, disposición y amabilidad del personal

  • Pyramids Orion inn
    Budget options available
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 17 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

  • THE GEM VIEW BOUTIQUE
    Budget options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 21 reviews

    Set in Cairo and with Giza Pyramids reachable within 3.8 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

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

  • Cairo Hub
    Central location
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 63 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.

    Pulizia cordiali staff e vicinanza al museo Egizio

  • Tahrir Square Hostel
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,216 reviews

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

    Comfortable beds, very clean, delicious breakfast and friendly staff

  • Cairo de casa hostel
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 11 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

  • OH! Cairo Pharaoh Hostel
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 17 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.

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

  • Tut Palace
    Central location
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 4 reviews

    Set within 800 metres of Tahrir Square and 1 km of The Egyptian Museum, Tut Palace provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

    The staff members are very friendly and helpful, the hotel is too clean, quite and comfortable, and the location is very good and active. It was a great stay

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

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

    I loved it everything was perfect and very nice staff

  • Freedom Hostel
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 646 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)

  • Paris east
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 390 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

  • Golden Star Hostel
    Central location
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 502 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

  • ABDEEN HOSTEL
    Central location
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 142 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.

    فندق جميل إعتناء الضيف او زاير كانوا عايلة واحدة عش تجربة

  • Rhala Hostel Egypt
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 95 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.

    El personal, ubicación y servicio como lavanderia.

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

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

    Spacious room, central location, comfortable beds and a nice hot shower.

  • Wake Up! Cairo Hostel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    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 value for money .Excellent location .Staff is cooperative .

  • New Abdeen palace hostel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 208 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

  • Cairo Plaza 90 Hotel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 7 reviews

    Cairo Plaza 90 Hotel is situated in Cairo, 1.1 km from Tahrir Square and 2.2 km from Al-Azhar Mosque.

    Tuvimos una muy buena estancia aquí. El desayuno era bueno, buena ubicación y barato.

  • Museum Plaza
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,399 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

  • Cecilia Hostel
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,087 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.

    Wonderful and kind staff! Also the balcony is great.

  • Cairo Plaza 100 Hotel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 17 reviews

    Cairo Plaza 100 Hotel is situated in Cairo, within 1.1 km of Tahrir Square and 2.2 km of Al-Azhar Mosque.

    Helpful staff. Good Location, comfortable bed, good value.

  • Lucky Hostel
    Central location
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 369 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
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 685 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
     · 452 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.

  • Osiris Hotel Cairo
    Central location
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 492 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.

  • Berlin Hotel
    Central location
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 488 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.

    Such kind people at this hotel! And ideal location

  • New Midtown
    Central location
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 849 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

  • Tourist palace
    Central location
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 42 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.

    Gentillesse du personnel Chambre spacieuse et propre

  • Rotana Palace Suites
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 210 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

  • Isis Hostel 2
    Central location
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 102 reviews

    Located a short walk from the Egyptian Museum, Isis Hotel 2 is nestled in the heart of downtown Cairo. It offers free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Nasser Metro Station is 400 metres away.

    Very Centrally located. Easy to get  Everywhere

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  • Horus Guest House Pyramids View
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,645 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

  • Sufi's Nights
    No credit card needed
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 102 reviews

    Boasting a shared lounge, Sufi's Nights offers accommodation in Cairo, 1.3 km from Tahrir Square and 2.3 km from Al-Azhar Mosque.

    El cuarto compartido es grande y estaba bien aseado

  • Elite Grand City
    No credit card needed
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 128 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
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 112 reviews

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

    Great location close to the center. Rooms were very clean!

  • Palace Court
    No credit card needed
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 182 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.

    The room the central location the staff the balcony

  • happy life hostel
    No credit card needed
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 325 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
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 183 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

  • Cairo House Hostel
    No credit card needed
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 471 reviews

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

    Abdullah Şerif and Mumin are good boys. Great location

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Hostels that guests love in Cairo

  • Avg. price/night: € 20.85
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 646 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: € 30.75
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated 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: € 30.75
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated 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: € 66.93
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,416 reviews
    Great location, very clean, best breakfast and the best hostel beds!
    Mira
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 15.79
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 110 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: € 16.08
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,087 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: € 208.69
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 11,382 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: € 51.78
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 133 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: € 34.94
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 973 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: € 66.93
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,416 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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