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

We absolutely loved our stay at Madina. The room was lovely and the staff kind and attentive. The entrance and lift to the hostel are not very nice - but there isn’t a lot the hostel can do about this. We’d happily stay here again.
Review score
9.1
Superb
1,530 reviews
Price from
£39.74
1 night, 2 adults

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

Personnel in the hostel from first to last I met have been the best: professional and empatic. The envitonment is so good that all the guests feel confortable and share their best experiences. I recommended this wonderful place
Review score
9.0
Superb
1,341 reviews
Price from
£34.28
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Exceptional!! Went above and beyond all expectations and very generous. Amazing view, location, and room; definitely value for money. Will be coming back
Review score
9.0
Superb
1,153 reviews
Price from
£39.03
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Cairo, 2.5 km from Giza Pyramids, Superior Pyramids Inn features a tour desk and free WiFi throughout the property.

Good, but there are some annoying people on the street, but some people inside are very friendly, especially Ashrakat, she is a wonderful girl and loves helping others.
Review score
9.2
Superb
108 reviews
Price from
£63.86
1 night, 2 adults

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...

Great location in downtown of Cairo. The staff was very kind and helpful. The room was spacious, comfortable and clean. P.S: Don’t be afraid of the entrance/elevator of the building. It might not look inviting at first, but the hostel itself is great!
Review score
9.2
Superb
296 reviews
Price from
£64.08
1 night, 2 adults

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

Everything was perfect!
Review score
9.3
Superb
313 reviews
Price from
£26.08
1 night, 2 adults

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

Almost everything makes me want to come back and stay again
Review score
9.3
Superb
598 reviews
Price from
£24.84
1 night, 2 adults

Set within 500 metres of Great Sphinx and 1.5 km of Giza Pyramids, New Golden Pyramids Hotel features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

Review score
10.0
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from
£25.28
1 night, 2 adults

Set in Cairo, 1.7 km from Giza Pyramids, New Pyramids Residents Hotel offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

The location is good, break fast is amazing,stafe is helpful ( Abdelhady) the place near to pyramids and museum, thanks New pyramids Resident.
Review score
10.0
Exceptional
7 reviews
Price from
£10.09
1 night, 2 adults

Dar Cairo Hostel is situated in Cairo, within 2.7 km of El Hussien Mosque and 2.8 km of Cairo Tower.

The hotel had a beautiful design, excellent service, and very comfortable rooms. The breakfast was delicious with a great variety of fresh options. the location is perfect! Right in the heart of downtown, close to everything.
Review score
10.0
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from
£33.93
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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    Review score
    9.1
    Superb · 1,530 reviews

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

    Guest review
    Lovely staff, greatest hostel I have ever stayed at.
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    9.0
    Superb · 1,153 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.

    Guest review
    Staff are extremely friendly and always will to help.
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    9.2
    Superb · 108 reviews

    Located in Cairo, 2.5 km from Giza Pyramids, Superior Pyramids Inn features a tour desk and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Guest review
    Location was great. Very good wifi. Very cozy and quiet. Very good customer care.
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    9.2
    Superb · 296 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...

    Guest review
    The space in the room, the breakfast and the shower
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    Review score
    9.3
    Superb · 313 reviews

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

    Guest review
    It’s a very nice hotel. And the workers here are so kind. I love here!
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    9.3
    Superb · 598 reviews

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

    Guest review
    Almost everything makes me want to come back and stay again
  • Budget options available
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    10.0
    Exceptional · 8 reviews

    Set within 500 metres of Great Sphinx and 1.5 km of Giza Pyramids, New Golden Pyramids Hotel features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

  • Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 7 reviews

    Set in Cairo, 1.7 km from Giza Pyramids, New Pyramids Residents Hotel offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    Guest review
    The location is good, break fast is amazing,stafe is helpful ( Abdelhady) the place near to pyramids and museum, thanks New pyramids Resident.

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

  • Central location
    Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 1 review

    Set in Cairo, within 700 metres of The Egyptian Museum and 2.7 km of Al-Azhar Mosque, Hav hostel features free WiFi.

  • Central location
    Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 1 review

    Situated within 1.1 km of Tahrir Square and 2.2 km of Al-Azhar Mosque, El otel Hotel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cairo.

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.9
    Exceptional · 28 reviews

    Situated in Cairo and within 1.9 km of Mosque of Ibn Tulun, Layla Hostel has a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

    Guest review
    Comfortable, well located, metro is nearby. Beds are huge abd curtains give a lot of privacy.
  • Central location
    Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 3 reviews

    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.

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 4 reviews

    Set within 1.1 km of Tahrir Square and 1.3 km of The Egyptian Museum, Space Room offers rooms in Cairo.

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.3
    Superb · 69 reviews

    Situated in Cairo and with Tahrir Square reachable within 700 metres, Green hostel features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

    Guest review
    Beautiful view, perfect location and amazing staff!
  • Central location
    Review score
    9.3
    Superb · 4 reviews

    Set in Cairo, within 1.2 km of Tahrir Square and 2.4 km of Al-Azhar Mosque, Mina Elsalam Hotel features a shared lounge.

  • Review score
    9.1
    Superb · 30 reviews

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

    Guest review
    The staff. Especially Saeed and Ibrahim are too cooperative and will help you in all the aspects and will make you feel at home. Amazing stay
  • Central location
    Review score
    9.1
    Superb · 39 reviews

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

    Guest review
    Great and helpful staff, clean room, delicious breakfast.
  • Central location
    Review score
    9.1
    Superb · 8 reviews

    Situated in Cairo, 1.5 km from Tahrir Square, Five Hostel provides air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

    Guest review
    Actually everything is beautiful, new, clean and very quiet. Thank you.
  • Review score
    9.0
    Superb · 1,341 reviews

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

    Guest review
    Location, facilities, helpful staff and good breakfast
  • Central location
    Review score
    8.9
    Fabulous · 280 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.

    Guest review
    It's my second stay. Love the cosy and warm environment 🙂
  • Central location
    Review score
    8.9
    Fabulous · 264 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.

    Guest review
    Nice location, friendly people, good breakfast and it’s quiet. Really recommended.
  • Central location
    Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 124 reviews

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

    Guest review
    Staff was very friendly and helpful. Cheap, small tasty breakfast.
  • Central location
    Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 651 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.

    Guest review
    Low cost hostel, does the job for a night, shukran!
  • Central location
    Review score
    8.7
    Fabulous · 1,279 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.

    Guest review
    Clean, friendly and helpful staff. Thanks to George and Carlos ❤️
  • Central location
    Review score
    8.7
    Fabulous · 1,285 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.

    Guest review
    Great Staff, well located in a safe area (24/7)
  • Central location
    Review score
    8.7
    Fabulous · 728 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.

    Guest review
    Everything was perfect...location, staff, price...coming again!!!
  • Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 1,197 reviews

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

    Guest review
    Very nice and helpful people. Breakfast is superb.
  • Central location
    Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 723 reviews

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

    Guest review
    Clean spacious rooms, good location. Room breakfast.
  • Central location
    Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 474 reviews

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

    Guest review
    The room was really nice, good location and personal
  • Central location
    Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 534 reviews

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

    Guest review
    clean and also stuff from the hotel really friendly and helpful
  • Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 52 reviews

    Minerva Grand Hostel Cairo is situated in Cairo, 1.2 km from Tahrir Square and 2.4 km from Al-Azhar Mosque.

    Guest review
    Friendly staffs, Helpful One of the best hostel in Cairo
  • Central location
    Review score
    8.5
    Very good · 497 reviews

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

    Guest review
    Such kind people at this hotel! And ideal location
  • Central location
    Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 1,376 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.

    Guest review
    Very good place, staff was great, breakfast very good.
  • Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 618 reviews

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

    Guest review
    Great place in Cairo, amazing location to move around.
  • Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 749 reviews

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

    Guest review
    Incredibly friendly host, and the property is very clean
  • Review score
    8.3
    Very good · 258 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.

    Guest review
    Location and the services all the stuff here are very friendly

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    9.3
    Superb · 51 reviews

    Farsha 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.

    Guest review
    very close to pyramids entrance. The staff was nice
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    Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 3,945 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.

    Guest review
    Location, the views, great food and wonderful staff
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    Review score
    8.5
    Very good · 10 reviews

    Mesho Cairo Hostel is situated in Cairo, within 2.8 km of Cairo Tower and 3.6 km of Mosque of Ibn Tulun.

    Guest review
    Great location near from all site-seeing and restaurants Clean and helpful staff Sure will stay again
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    Review score
    7.4
    Good · 163 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.

    Guest review
    Breakfast was perfect including the location too !
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    Review score
    7.6
    Good · 305 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.

    Guest review
    I highly recommend the hotel. Worth the price paid.
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    Review score
    7.4
    Good · 243 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.

    Guest review
    you can go on foot to old egyptian museum the staff
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    Review score
    7.7
    Good · 636 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.

    Guest review
    The room was big and the air condition working good!
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    7.7
    Good · 222 reviews

    Azar Hotel is centrally located in Historic Center ( Cairo Downtown ).

    Guest review
    Professional service downtown cairo Close to all amenities

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  • Avg. price/night: £22.17
    Review score
    9.1
    Superb · 39 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!
    Guest review by
    Lauren
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £44.35
    Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 534 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.
    Guest review by
    idamacela
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £19.87
    Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 651 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.
    Guest review by
    LinasKK
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £32.97
    Review score
    8.0
    Very good · 143 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
    Guest review by
    Yoshihide
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £32.97
    Review score
    8.0
    Very good · 143 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
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    JIALI
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £39.74
    Review score
    9.1
    Superb · 1,530 reviews
    Great location, very clean, best breakfast and the best hostel beds!
    Guest review by
    Mira
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £12.46
    Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 147 reviews
    Really nice staff. The hotel feels safe even if the area isn’t the best. Recommends for a budget friendly option hostel.
    Guest review by
    Pilorge
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £15.20
    Review score
    8.7
    Fabulous · 1,279 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.
    Guest review by
    Emily
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £238.70
    Review score
    9.3
    Superb · 12,383 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.
    Guest review by
    RubenSantos
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £43.19
    Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 127 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.
    Guest review by
    David
    Young couple

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